Conor O’Brien and Villagers will play a hometown concert on Saturday, June 29th at the Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin.
Over the past 15 years, O’Brien has delivered a series of remarkable albums, both rich in articulate lyrics and musical dexterity, that have won him awards and many admirers across the globe. O’Brien has picked up two Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting, been nominated twice for the Mercury Music Prize and has won the Choice Music Prize for best Irish album.
The most recent album, That Golden Time – his sixth – was described by The Irish Times as “Villagers’ most striking album yet – compact in scope, significant in impact”.
In a recent interview with O’Brien, the singer-songwriter said he wanted to return to a more simple, pure sound, “where you can actually hear the song and the words rather than all the whistles and bells on top of it”. He also said the set list for the current tour will include songs from his back catalogue, stretching as far back as Becoming a Jackal, the Villagers’ debut released in 2010.
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If you are heading to see them in Trinity College, keep reading to find out everything you need to know.
When do they play?
Villagers play Trinity College’s Summer Series in Dublin on Saturday, June 29th.
What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 7pm, with the show scheduled to start at 7.30pm.
Are there any tickets left?
At the time of writing there are still tickets available from Ticketmaster.ie.
Who is the support act?
British band Sea Power, who have won a Bafta and were also nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, have been announced as the support act.
How do I get there and home again?
Plan and book your return travel arrangements in advance, allowing for at least an extra two hours of travel time to and from the venue. Attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle and use public transport to get to the concert. There will be one entry point at Lincoln Place Gate between Nassau Street and Westland Row, and there will be no entry to the site via the Front Square or Nassau St gates.
By car: There will be no parking facilities provided at the concert site, and since the concert is in Dublin city centre, you may be best off parking elsewhere in the city and using public transport the rest of the way.
By train: Get the Dart to the Pearse Street or Tara Street stations, as they will be running services to and from the concerts each day. If travelling from Connolly/Heuston stations, get the Luas red line to Abbey Street and the green line from there to Dawson Luas stop, or you can walk as it’s about 15 minutes on foot.
By Luas: Trinity College is well serviced by the Luas green line, just get off at Dawson Luas stop and follow the signs to the concert.
By bus: Since you will be heading to a central part of the city, there are many Dublin Buses you can get to bring you within walking distance of the concert site. Routes 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38D, 39, 39A and 70 will bring you to Nassau Street and routes 9, 13, 16, 27, 49, 54a, 56a, 65b, 69, 77a, 83, 122, 123, 150 and 151 will bring you to Dame Street.
There is no accessible parking available for Trinity College, but if you have a blue badge, you can find accessible on street parking here.
What will they play?
Here is the set list from the Villagers’ concert at Royal Festival Hall, London, on June 8th:
- That Golden Time
- Truly Alone
- First Responder
- Everything I Am Is Yours
- Pieces
- You Lucky One
- I Want What I Don’t Need
- Courage
- So Simpatico
- Behind That Curtain
- Brother Hen
- Nothing Arrived
- Keepsake
- Becoming a Jackal
- The Waves
Encore:
- To Be Counted Among Men
- No Drama
- That Day
- A Trick of the Light
What’s the story with security?
This is a strictly over-18s event – ID will be required and anyone under 18 will be refused entry without refund. Allow time for security checks on the way in, and remember Trinity College is a standing-only site. Strict security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search permissible under law.
Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted and all bags may be searched; this can be time-consuming, so consider going bagless for easier entry. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities. No umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, drones, laser pens, aerosols, smoke and gas canisters, nitrous oxide and any associated equipment, flares, glasses, or cans, among other items, will be allowed into the event. There is no readmission to the concert, so once you leave there’s no getting back in.
Can I take photographs at the concert?
Yes, but only with a smartphone or small camera. Professional cameras with a detachable lens and any other recording equipment are banned.
What’s the weather forecast?
Saturday looks set to be cloudy, with some showers in the afternoon. The evening is expected to be dry, with temperatures of about 18 degrees as the concert gets under way. As this is an outdoor gig, dress appropriately for inclement weather.
