Limerick musical legends to feature in huge Hot Press gig along with iconic Irish artists
The concert marks 50 years of Hot Press magazine
LIMERICK music icons - brothers Noel and Mike Hogan of The Cranberries, along with Dermot Kennedy have joined the line-up for the Hot Press History in the Making: The Concert gig in 3 Arena.
The Hogan brothers performed live together for the first time since the death of Dolores O'Riordan, at Electric Picnic last summer.
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On Friday, February 6, they will join a star-studded line-up, which already includes some of the biggest names in Irish music history.
The concert coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hot Press and the launch of a special limited edition book History In the Making: The Book of Hot Press Interviews. The book features ground-breaking interviews.
Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said: “We wanted to make this an historic night for Irish music and that’s exactly how it is shaping up.
“The quality of the artists who have come together for this show is absolutely incredible, with different generations and genres all ready to give their all, in what will be a magnificent celebration of Irish music and Irish musicians. It is a proper feast for anyone who lives Irish music.”
The concert will feature Van Morrison, Dermot Kennedy, Noel Hogan and Mike Hogan of The Cranberries, Imelda May, The Boomtown Rats, The Frames, Damien Dempsey, Clannad, Picture This, Florence Road, Belters Only, Denise Chaila and Irish Women in Harmony.
Former president Michael D Higgins with Myles O'Reilly are also special guests.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.ie and range in price from €68.20 to €88.75.