The Gigs

Meeting House Square 27,28,29th of May 2010

Come an join us in Temple Bar where we have the our Rising Stars finalists competing to entertain the crowds.Meeting House Square will be transformed into a chilled out urban picnic space and with great emerging music entertainment.

Opening Night Showcase Party: Thursday May 27th

Starring…

Andrew Mann

Jupe

Fiach

Jezzebelle

The Ratzingers

Mark Conway

Creamy Goodness

Mob Fandango

Friday May 28th

Liz Seaver

Adela & The Meanits

Murder Plan

History of Harry

The Juice

Von Shakes

John Shelley & The Creatures

The Burning Effigies

To be revealed…

Saturday May 29th

The Candidates

The Bionic Rats

Gmiley & Street Soul Orchestra

On Thursday May 27th 2010 Dublin City Soul Festival will celebrate its 4th birthday by transforming Meeting House Square in Temple Bar into a funky urban picnic space – complete with picnic tables, BBQ, Beer and of course a super selection of musicians for your listening pleasure.

We’ve lined up 12 amazing acts for you to enjoy including 2009 Rising Stars Mob Fandango who will perform a special set.

2009 Rising Stars Mob Fandango

2009 Rising Stars Mob Fandango onstage at the Musical Youth Foundation Launch Party!

The Rising Stars 2010 Judging Panel

Dave Heffernan – 4FM

Niall Byrne – Best Irish Music Blog 2010

Keith Johnson – IMRO

Linda Coogan Byrne – Good Seed PR

Niamh Kavanagh – Musician

Mike Moloney – Broadcaster/Moloney After Midnight

John Brereton – The Sunday Roast

Dublin City Soul Festival will bring the very best ‘Rising Stars’, to the bars, clubs, cafes, public spaces and streets of Dublin City during this years Soul Festival from Thursday May 27th till Sunday May 30th 2010.

On Valentines Day we launched ‘Rising Stars’ the ultimate search for the best original musicians from around the globe. All you need is a song and the desire to share it with the world. This is a real music competition , with real musicians and songwriters who love their craft.
You can go and check out the site right now , listen , vote for your favourite artists.

Rising Stars is proudly supported by the Irish Music Rights Organisation.