Events: FM104′s ‘The Gig’

What are you doing on Friday October 14th? We only ask because we reckon FM104′s ‘The Gig’ - with proceeds going to the Help A Dublin Child appeal - is well worth a look. Featuring Bressie, Royseven and Cars Love Girls who’ve all been on the festival circuit and impressing music reviewers like ourselves all summer, it’s also playing host to veteran rockers Aslan. Yep, they of Summer in Dublin fame - and while we don’t actually remember anything like a summer in Dublin this year we’re still up for hearing a classic performed live. Not enough for you? Then it’s probably worth noting that the headliner is none other than Olly Murs. It’s for charity. We like charity. We also like good music and they’re covered on that score. Tickets are €30 (standing) or €35 (seated) and you can get them at the usual. Sorted? Sorted.

X Blather, With Ronan and Sweary … THE FINAL!

… and you’ve got to say THE FINAL like X Factor’s continuity announcer bloke, or it’s just not funny. Yes, with the final all finalised, it’s time for Ronan and Sweary to look back fondly on what was a stellar astounding ‘nother year. But how was it for you, readers? Let’s divide it into bite-sized chunks so as to make it easy for you to organise your opinions! Y’know what? It’s time … for us ALL … TO FACE … THE MUSIC! Best Contestant! Ronan: Favourite contestant is really a no-contest when you think about it. It has to be Jedward. Who else could have given us those cheesy routines, the worst ever Queen cover, which was in no part a Queen cover, and the “Edward before you go, there’s something I want you to have” line … Sweary: “Oh, it’s beautiful!” In other words, totally agree. They made this … There’s more