Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Lets face it: Ireland isn’t exactly internationally renowned for its rap and hip hop music. However, that’s not to say the foundation wasn’t laid for success. Since the 80’s, Irish rap has blossomed into a diverse, multi-faceted genre. Its vibes and flows have steadily evolved to reflect the modern Irish experience. Introducing Babylon Radio’s ‘Hip-Hop […]
Living in a different country sounds attractive to some who love experiencing a new culture. They might find a strange custom in other countries or come to question your own. I have lived in Dublin for only a month, but I have already experienced many cultural differences that I would like to share with you. […]
The 14th Ireland Culture Night happened on the Friday of September 20. Ir brought free entertainment to people from all ages. Culture Night celebrated art, culture and heritage around the whole country. There were all sorts of attractions, music, dances, circus and performances, for all types of public. One of the events that happened in […]
Daniel Groenland is not a name that would register in the minds of many but say Danny G and you get pulses racing. Danny G is one of Dublin’s biggest performers and he is famous for performing with his band which he calls the Major 7ths. Describing his early days as a performer, Danny G […]
With a soothing voice and charming smile, Libyan-Irish singer Farah Elle has captured the attention of thousands of Dubliners. The singer-songwriter strongly believes that music can be a means of bringing people together and growing in the world. Speaking to Babylon Radio ahead of the BlueFire festival where she will be performing, Farah said music […]
Diverse, multicultural, thrilling and fun. That is what the BlueFire Festival want to be. The festival, which is in its 7th year and promotes interculturalism, was the brainchild of then 19-year-old Keren Jackson who had just moved back to Ireland after a few years in Barcelona. The 2019 BlueFire festival will be held on Saturday, […]
Irish band Munky is one of the select performers at the 2019 BlueFire festival. The group created by four friends who met in college describe themselves as a post-millennial reptilian space funk on its Facebook page. Munky have no label and manager. They are DIY. Despite these setbacks, Munky has done enough to gain the […]
Eccentric, intriguing, engaging are just some of the words you can use to describe Maracatu Ilha Brilhante. The dance and music group who will be performing at the 2019 BlueFire Festival are one of the most anticipated performers at the event. So thrilling is the group that they can perform up to an hour and […]
The Bernard Shaw is closing its doors for good this October, another cultural loss to the city of Dublin, which has seen several such pubs and spaces close in the past few years. The Shaw is not just a pub, it’s a cultural centre that brings people from different parts of the world together, provides […]
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