Trinity Ball 2019: Highlights

Well, Trinity Ball has come and gone yet again, and with a line-up like this year’s, it’s worth reflecting on. With artists such as Mall Grab, Honey Dijon, Mabel and Bugzy Malone it feels like the university population of Ireland were all feeling major FOMO while their mates travelled to Trinity for the night. More importantly, this particular line-up presented many Irish artists that were … Continue reading Trinity Ball 2019: Highlights

Irish Nightlife Reform: ‘Give Us The Night’ campaign

As a young person who more than enjoys being a part of the nightlife and night culture of Galway (and the rest of Ireland), the ‘Give Us The Night’ campaign is something constantly on my mind.  This campaign has gained traction in recent months after a string of meetings around the country, alongside being featured in papers such as The Sun, and a nialler9 podcast … Continue reading Irish Nightlife Reform: ‘Give Us The Night’ campaign

Tragic Death of The Prodigy’s Keith Flint: Twitter’s reaction

This morning it was announced that Keith Flint, member of legendary electronic group The Prodigy, has died at the young age of 49. The Prodigy began in the 90’s and have released hugely celebrated tracks such as ‘Breathe’ and ‘Smack My Bitch Up’. The group have remained successful throughout recent years and last released an album, ‘No Tourists’ late last year. The Prodigy recently played … Continue reading Tragic Death of The Prodigy’s Keith Flint: Twitter’s reaction

Galway Rag Week 2019: Hotbed for electronic music events

Galway’s (Unofficial) Rag week of 2019 is fast approaching. Already panicked about the long queues, squished smoking areas and empty wallets ahead, it has become almost mandatory that you plan out your week in advance to guarantee your enjoyment of what this infamous time has to offer. It has become clear that to many students like myself, it is no longer about getting completely smashed … Continue reading Galway Rag Week 2019: Hotbed for electronic music events