Details of our 2012 live showcase location will be revealed soon, very soon!
Rising Stars in association with Pump Audio
Last Year’s Rising Stars Event in Merrion Square Park
When: Saturday May 28th 2011
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Admission: FREE
On Saturday May 28th 2011 from midday a selection of our 2011 Rising Stars along with some very special guests will be preforming live from the beautiful surroundings of Merrion Square Park. Enjoy the very best local, national and international performers in a truly spectacular, chilled out picnic setting.
This is a friends & family affair, so bring your little brothers & sisters, Mums & Dads, Aunties & Uncles…and don’t forget your picnic blankets!
Admission is FREE, however we will be making a collection for our registered children’s charity the ‘Musical Youth Foundation‘ which is providing children with access to a musical education, so be sure to make a donation before you leave – we’ll give you a special raffle ticket for every €2. donated! Big or small, all contributions are welcome and make a real difference to the lives of the children. Find out more here!
Wondering about the line up of artists? Every year Dublin City Soul Festival invites a selection of the finest local, national and international artists to take part in our special Rising Stars event showcase. This year is no exception, we’ve lined up some totally amazing bands for you to enjoy but we’re keeping it a closely gaurded secret for now. Keep an eye on the site or on our Rising Stars Facebook event listing as we will reveal more details closer to the event!
Can’t make it? Don’t worry…stay tuned to 103.2 Dublin City FM for live updates and artist interviews.
About Rising Stars
The team at Dublin City Soul Festival along with our event partners in Pump Audio are passionate about music and dedicated to the promotion of musicians who put their heart & soul into creating their own unique sounds. We’re proud of anyone that puts pen to paper to write their own lyrics or picks up an instrument and creates a new melody and that’s why in 2009 we launched ‘Rising Stars’, the global search for the best emerging artists!
Much more than a music competition, Rising Stars is a celebration of great original music from real musicians and songwriters who love their craft.
Since we first launched ‘Rising Stars’ we’ve been overwhelmed with the response, receiving hundreds of submissions from amazing original artists from countries including; Argentina; Australia, Austria, Belize, Canada, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, Togo and the United States.
You can listen, download and share with your friends all the Rising Stars music and even read about the bands on our event dedicated showcase website at Rising Stars.ie
Apart from our BIG showcase gig in Merrion Square Park the bars, cafes and venues on our Love the City Music Trail will offer you an exciting mix of musical styles from some of the finest local, national and international bands and DJ’s.
So mark the dates in your diary and get ready to make your way to Dublin to enjoy some really amazing ‘Rising Stars’ and experience the unique feeling of a Soul Festival party.
Admission, as always, is FREE! However if you enjoy your experience, and we know you will, we ask you to make a donation to our children’s charity the ‘Musical Youth Foundation’ so that we can continue providing children with access to a musical education! Give whatever you can afford.
How to Get There
Cars – As we all know, traffic = stress …so leave the car at home and give public transport a go, there’s lots of options to choose from…
Bicycle – If you don’t live too far out of the city why not hop on your bike and enjoy a leisurely cycle to Merrion Square? Alternatively why not check out the Dublin Bikes which are located all over town.
Bus – Take any of the following services: 27X, 44, 45,48A, 49X, 5, 50X,7,77X,7A.
DART – Merrion Square is just a 3 minute walk from Pearse Street DART Station.
LUAS – Just a 6 minute walk from St. Stephen’s Green LUAS stop.
Parking – parking in the area is very limited so leave the car at home and give public transport a go.
Ecocabs – Ecocabs in Dublin City Centre are a great way to get around as they are a new, green and alternative form of city transport. Not to mention they are completely Free.
Health & Safety Tips
- Rising Stars @ Merrion Square Park is a family event so please leave the alcohol at home, there’s lots of fun to be had without it!
- If your child gets lost please go to the nearest event steward who will be of immediate assistance.
- We know you’ll be careful and act responsibly but just in case fully trained medical staff will be on hand to administer basic first aid in the event of an emergency.
- Respect the park, don’t trample around in the flower beds and leave the tree climbing to the monkeys!
- Respect the environment, please put rubbish in the nearest available “purple” Greenstar bin and remember to reduce, re-use and recycle your waste where possible by putting it in a “green” Greenstar bin. (Note: There are no glass bottles available on site, if you happen to bring one with you…please bring it home again!)
- And finally, The Rising Stars Showcase in Merrion Square Park is meant to be fun soENJOY YOURSELF!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need tickets to attend?
No, the Rising Stars @ Merrion Square is a FREE event for you, your friends and family to enjoy. Though we hope you’ll be generous and make a donation to our children’s charity the ‘Musical youth Foundation‘. Our advice; get here early to avoid disappointment.
2. What if it rains?
We won’t be put off by a little bit of rain and hopefully neither will you. We’ve ordered the sunshine and so far its always arrived on time but just in case, bring your rain gear with you. In extreme weather conditions tune to 103.2 Dublin City FM for latest festival news.
3. Can I bring a stroller into the park?
Yes, everyone is welcome in the park as normal.
4. Will there be food available?
Yes, it’s like a picnic so we’ve lined up all sorts of treats for you to enjoy including; a gourmet BBQ, smoothies and juices, Ice Cream, home made cakes and cookies and specialty coffees; your mouth watering already?
5. Is there Parking?
You will have real trouble finding a space so our advice is to leave the car at home and avoid the frustration of sitting in a traffic jam. For more info on how to get there using public transport click here or have a look at the bus routes outlined on this page.
6. Is there disabled access?
Yes, everyone is welcome in the park as normal.
7. Can I bring my children with me?
Yes, the Rising Stars @ Merrion Square is a family affair for everyone’s enjoyment. (please don’t forget to bring your children home again!)
8. Can I bring alcohol?
No – please leave the alcohol at home, the Rising Stars @ Merrion Square is an alcohol free event…its about witnessing the best in up-and-coming musicians and having a funky good time…but don’t forget to check out some of our other events if you fancy a tipple!
9. What time does it start?
The Rising Stars @ Merrion Square start playing live at 12pm, admission is free and the park is open as normal. Our advice is to arrive before 12pm to get a good spot for your picnic blanket.
Hi
Just checking
Can i still enter the competition
Cheers
Audrey
Hi Audrey,
Thanks for your interest!
I’m afraid that the entry window closed last week after an extension. We will begin our next search on February 14th 2012.
Hi there!
Can I find the list of artists that performed there on Saturday somewhere? There was one really great band but I didn’t catch their name. Would love to find out
Thanks,
Maarja