No borders for bands

Two of Ireland's most celebrated music journals, State

Two of Ireland's most celebrated music journals, State.ie and Belfast-based AU magazine, will co-host a series of cross-border gigs to promote Northern musicians south of the border beginning tonight.

The Purty Loft in Dún Laoghaire will host sets by Alphastates, And So I Watch You From Afar and a solo performance by Conor O'Brien of Villagers from 8pm onwards.