Independent Events Dublin

04/05/2026

Hey guys! We’ve just dropped a new piece on rising band Charnel Crown, featuring their debut video for “People Like You.”

Check it out 👇

There is a specific kind of buzz that hums through the Dublin metal scene when familiar faces from the local circuit join forces to start something new. It’s the sound of the community evolving. Today, that interest centers on Charnel Crown, a project uniting a lineup of musicians respected across...

09/12/2025

Admittedly we need to stop neglecting out page. All the action just seems to be happening on Instagram these days!

16/07/2025

Free Tickets being going on our Instagram. Check our last two post for details! Tickets for both Friday and Saturday in The Racket Space up for grabs!

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12/07/2025

BLAZE IS BACK. 🔥
If you felt that electric energy when The HYBRID Collective (THC) took over The Racket Space / The Bernard Shaw on 4/20, get ready. They’re returning to the Dublin underground with an even wilder concept: Blaze: Versa.

This isn't just a follow-up. It's a day-to-night showdown where collectives collide and selectors go B2B in a genre-bending gauntlet. Expect pure, unbridled chaos, moving from the open-air decks at Eatyard to the after-hours intensity of The Racket Space.
We wrote the full story on why this is the next evolution for the Dublin scene. In our exclusive feature, you'll find:

🔻 A breakdown of the Crew vs. Crew & B2B chaos.
🔻 The stacked lineup of collectives pushing the sound forward.
🔻 The DIY spirit driving one of Dublin’s most exciting events.
🔻 Your chance to WIN 4 FREE TICKETS to be in the middle of it all!
All the instructions on how to enter the giveaway are waiting for you inside the article.

➡️ Get the full story and enter the ticket giveaway here:
https://www.ied.ie/post/thc-djs-are-back-to-bend-genres-with-blaze-versa

This one’s for the heads. Don't be the one who hears about it afterwards.

Huge shout out to all the DJs and Crews performing, including Revival, Instinct Society, SmackMadn (DJ SMACKDADDY & Madn), Mood Drogheda, Nocturnal Dublin, HRLA, MHON OXTREME & many more!

Remember that electric energy that took over the Bernard Shaw and Racket Space on 4/20? The one we couldn't stop buzzing about in our last article, where THC DJs orchestrated a multi-stage phenomenon with 40 DJs from 14 collectives? Well, get ready, because they're back, and they're bringing an even...

09/07/2025

ENTER THE VOID. 🔊
One year of raw energy, secret raves, and hard techno unity. Immersiv3 Collective has become a driving force in Dublin’s underground scene.

On July 18th, they return to The Racket Space at The Bernard Shaw for what promises to be their biggest event yet, powered by the mighty Injector Sound System. If you know, you know. If you don’t, this is your call.

We sat down with the crew to trace their rise and explore what’s ahead:
🔻 Community-led chaos
🔻 Secret parties with Hostile Takeover, Unprepared Collective, and Kosmic Kaos
🔻 A stacked anniversary lineup featuring:

Bom Bruise

Cashuz

Killian Kane

JPG Pav

Alex Mooney

Spatikauf

Expect new collaborations, debut B2Bs, and full-body sound pressure. You won’t just hear it — you’ll feel it.

📰 Read the full article:
https://www.ied.ie/post/immersiv3-collective-enter-the-void

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Dublin’s underground hard techno scene has been vibrating with a distinct energy, and these days at its core, you’ll consistently find Immersiv3 Collective. The I.E.D. team have been keeping a close eye on their trajectory since we first connected with them back in March for our "Rhythm & Lust" ...

08/07/2025

Artist Highlight!

Following our recent coverage of their monumental 420 event, "Blaze," we're excited to delve deeper into the vibrant collective known as THC DJs. More than just event curators, THC DJs represent a driving force within Dublin's electronic music scene. This spotlight offers a personal glimpse into the core members who infuse their passion and imaginative vision into every set and every event, actively shaping the city's soundscape and fostering a dynamic, collaborative community.

Following our recent coverage of their monumental 420 event, "Blaze," we're excited to delve deeper into the vibrant collective known as THC DJs. More than just event curators, THC DJs represent a driving force within Dublin's electronic music scene. This spotlight offers a personal glimpse into the...

17/06/2025

We're diving deep into the world of , the incredible custom-built sound system making waves in the city's underground scene. Led by the passionate , Rubadub is all about that visceral, chest-rattling bass that commercial systems just can't deliver.

Charlie and his crew embody the true DIY spirit of sound system culture, dedicating themselves to finding the right spaces for truly immersive sound. Their commitment brings that unique "chest-rattling bass" experience to life.

Charlie also wanted to shine a light on other incredible crews and individuals pushing the scene forward, such as:
(integral crew member of Rubadub!)
Jonesy from
for his Inhabit nights
Sound Systems
for their new PA

Dive into the full story on Charlie's journey and the vibrant Dublin sound system scene at IED.ie

https://www.ied.ie/post/charlie-keeping-dublin-s-bass-alive

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The air in Tengu should have been buzzing with the focused energy of load-in, the promise of a bass-heavy night hanging thick. Instead, the first hurdle of the evening materialized in the distinctly un-rhythmic form of a learner driver’s car stubbornly planted in the loading bay. What should have ...

27/05/2025

We tapped into Dublin’s underground on 4/20 across two floors at The Bernard Shaw and Racket Space, thanks to the incredible energy from:
🎧 .djs .lovesyou

Massive thanks to THC DJS for inviting the IED Ireland crew to document this multi-genre celebration of music and community. The passion they bring to the underground scene is something special. 🔥

📸 Shoutout to for capturing moments we missed and helping tell a fuller story.

📝 Our latest article dives into Blaze — from standout sets and diverse sounds to the community behind it all.
🔗 Read it now at IED.ie (link in bio).

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https://www.ied.ie/post/blaze-420-bernard-shaw-racket-space-2024

The air in Dublin crackled with anticipation on 4/20. For those in the know, April 20th wasn't just another date on the calendar; it was time for Blaze, the now-legendary underground event that transforms the Bernard Shaw and Racket Space into a multi-story haven of sound. As IED, we were on the gro...

03/05/2025

Check it out this really cool article the guys from IED (Independent Events Dublin) wrote about the party we celebrated 9 years of Psychedelic Gaff 🤩 it tells a bit of the story through these years.

In the lead-up to the 9-year anniversary, we at IED dropped into The Racket Space to catch up with the Psychedelic Gaff crew. The venue was already buzzing with that familiar warm-up energy. We found Julio, Tami, Pedro, and Braincell in great spirits, smiles wide, radiating positivity and welcoming....

29/04/2025

We Just published: a new piece on Werewolf, the raw and riff-heavy new project from Neal J Write and Carl KingWoe King.
With members from Paranoid Visions, Turfboy, and Vendetta Love in the mix, this band is carving out something fierce with their debut video "Dim Mak."

Expect horror influences, martial arts lore, guitar geekery, and pure underground energy.

🎧 Watch the video + read the full story on our site now:
👉 https://www.ied.ie/post/werewolf-dim-mak-video-launch

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Werewolf Dim MakWe recently caught up with the dynamic duo behind the exciting new project, Werewolf. For those yet to be initiated, Werewolf is the brainchild of guitarist Neal, a familiar face on the Belfast and Dublin scene, joining forces with the unmistakable vocals of Carl KingWoe King. As Nea...