No Wasted Time here…hot on the heels of a sold-out January performance, The Illegals will be back for the annual end of summer how with us on Saturday 30th August 2025. Tickets on sale at all the usual places, remember that if you get them directly from the venue across the counter at the Empire Bar you’ll save on those …
Every album paints a picture. Instead of utilizing a brush and canvas, Vandenberg paints with towering vocals, earthquaking rhythms, and the iconic and instantly recognizable fretwork of guitarist and namesake Adrian Vandenberg. Joined by vocalist Mats Levén, drummer Koen Herfst, and bassist Randy van der Elsen, the influential axe-slinger delivers a vibrant, visceral, and vital vision on the group’s fifth …
ERASURED are hitting The Empire for an unforgettable Irish debut on Saturday, August 2nd! This is not just another tribute act – this is THE tribute to the iconic duo Erasure, celebrating 40 years of their legendary hits, unforgettable synths, and unrelenting energy. In 1995 Mark Rodway appeared on ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” (and again for the 1995 Christmas …
Marking the huge musical revolution in Ireland of the late 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, the birth of a new sound. How a new generation of electric guitar driven music inspired so many and paved the way for those who followed. A time when Ireland rocked the world, celebrating the songs of these iconic Irish rock acts and artists and the …
Duke Special – Two Nights at The Empire – 2025. Duke Special makes a return to his favourite venue with two back to back hometown shows this December. Wednesday 3rd December Duke Special and The Fews Ensemble presents The Juliet Letters. This very special collaboration between Duke Special and The Fews Ensemble focuses on The Juliet Letters, a remarkable recording made by Elvis Costello and …
R.E.M. formed in 1980, in Athens, Georgia and by the mid-nineties earned the tagline ‘the biggest band on the planet’ from the music press. They pioneered the alternative rock scene with relentless touring and a distinctive sound and entered the 90s mainstream without compromising their artistic vision. They remain as relevant today as ever. Their music is instantly recognisable: ringing …
Lonesome George’s song-writing (in both English and Irish language) deals with love, life and revolution; brought to life through multi-layered grooves; 4 & 5-part harmonies, ethereal & ambient pieces; rip-roaring reels and dance rhythms; flavours from various genres weave together to create a unique sound; changing from song to song, all while remaining rooted in the Irish tradition. LG is …
Duke Special – Two Nights at The Empire – 2025. Duke Special makes a return to his favourite venue with two back to back hometown shows this December. Thursday 4th December Duke Special with Band and Guests. Just before Christmas at The Empire has become something of a Duke Special regular celebration over many years. Expect the band, expect guests and surprises, expect another unforgettable …
HIS IS HALLOWEEN We’re throwing a huge emo Halloween party on Friday 31st October. We’ve had some massive nights for Halloween and some amazing costumes! Get your tickets early for this Tickets on sale now! Starting at £7 Early Bird advance. The UK’s biggest emo night! Expect to hear massive emo party anthems from My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Linkin Park, …
Turin Brakes, founded by childhood friends Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, is today made up of Knights, Paridjanian, and long-term collaborators Rob Allum and Eddie Myer. They released their Mercury-nominated debut The Optimist LP in March 2001 and followed it up in 2003 with their most commercially successful album – Ether Song. Produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck,Supergrass,The Kooks) it hit …