Upwardly mobile – Dublin clubbing on the cusp of the Celtic Tiger [November 1997]
‘The Irish dance scene is booming to such an extent that many dance devotees from foreign lands are now prepared…
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Tribal Gathering Ireland 1995 – the greatest party that never was
It was billed as an ‘earth shattering dance celebration’, but in the end it barely warranted a tremble. On Saturday…
Watch a special screening of ‘Notes On Rave In Dublin’ this Friday for Culture Night
Arguably the finest documentary to capture the formative years of the Irish capital’s electronic music scene, Notes on Rave in…
Check out this video of the Temple Theatre in its early 2000s pomp
Back in the early 2000s, Judge Jules fronted a short-lived travel series aimed at clubbers, entitled Spin Cities, which was…
Welcome To RAVE TAPES IRELAND
Welcome to RAVE TAPES IRELAND, a project by 909originals to collect as many old school DJ mixes recorded in Ireland…
Check out this report on Ireland’s independent music scene in the late 90s
From 1993 until 2003, No Disco was Ireland’s premier alternative music show, with Uaneen Fitzsimons (RIP) and Leagues O’Toole showcasing…
“What I love about music is how you embark on a journey that you’re never going to finish, no matter how long you live…” A chat with Andrew Weatherall from 2009
The passing of Andrew Weatherall in February 2020 left a vacuum in the musical firmament, with the legendary DJ and…
Check out this video from Fun City, which took place in Dublin in July 1990
Fun City, which took place at Dublin’s Point Theatre on 20 July 1990, was, for many, a pivotal moment in…
Here are the answers to 909originals’ Great Big Irish Old School Pub Quiz
Thanks to everyone that tuned in for the Great Big Irish Old School Pub Quiz last night, hopefully you had…
World Cup Italia 90 kicked off on this day 30 years ago. Here’s our winning XI of songs from that unforgettable summer…
The 1990 World Cup kicked off on this day 30 years ago (8 June) – with Cameroon kicking seven shades…