Stereophonics is gearing up to take Ireland by storm across a week of three gigs in Belfast, Dublin, and Cork.
Lead singer Kelly Jones, bass guitarist Richard Jones, rhythm guitarist Adam Zindani, drummer Jamie Morrison, and touring member Tony Kirkham on keyboards will raise the roof with a host of their hit songs.
Concertgoers can expect to sing their little hearts out to the likes of Have a Nice Day and, of course, Dakota.
Set list
The Welsh rock band, formed in 1992, are likely to stick to a similar setlist to that of their previous gigs, which is as follows:
- Vegas Two Times
- I Wanna Get Lost With You
- Have a Nice Day
- There’s Always Gonna Be Something
- Superman
- Mr Writer
- Local Boy in the Photograph
- Just Looking
- All in One Night
- Maybe Tomorrow
- Make It on Your Own
- Mr and Mrs Smith
- Fly Like an Eagle
- C’est la vie
- Dakota
If you’re heading to Belsonic, the St Anne’s Park summer series, or the Virgin Media Park summer series, here’s everything you need to know:
Belsonic, Belfast
Commencing their tour of Ireland in Belfast at Belsonic, Stereophonics will perform on Thursday, June 5.
Gates open at 6pm, with last entry at 9.45pm sharp. If you’re hoping to grab a pre-gig tipple, pubs near Ormeau Park include The Limelight, The Pavilion, The Errigle, and Northern Lights.
A number of items are prohibited such as chairs, seats, tables, picnic blankets, umbrellas, parasols and the like. There are no cloakroom facilities on site, so keep that in mind when you’re dressing for the temperamental Irish weather. (Also keep in mind that no football tops ‘of any kind’ are permitted.)
No bags bigger than A4 size are permitted. Suitcases and luggage are prohibited.
The front standing section is for those aged 10 and above. Concertgoers aged 10-16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 25.
A parent or guardian can sign in a maximum of two under-16s (the minimum age limit is five years old). Under-16s must be accompanied at all times.
Remaining tickets are available here, and are priced at £53.90.
St Anne’s Park, Dublin
Stereophonics will move down South to the capital for a gig at Dublin’s St Anne’s Park on Friday, June 6.
Gates open at 5pm, and no queuing is allowed prior to gates opening.
There is no public parking at this event, and concertgoers are urged not to illegally park in residential areas. The nearest DART station is Harmonstown.
From Abbey Street, in the heart of Dublin City Centre, St Anne’s Park can be accessed by buses 6, H1, H2 and H3.
Under-16s must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian over the age of 25. Unaccompanied under-16s won’t be permitted to enter the venue.
Check your tickets! There are two entrances for this gig: green, accessed via Sybil Hill, and blue, accessed via All Saints Road.
Remaining tickets are available here, and are priced at €67.40.
Virgin Media Park, Cork
The last stop on Stereophonics’ Irish tour is Virgin Media Park in Cork on Saturday, June 7.
Gates open at 5pm, and queuing before gates open is strictly prohibited.
Concertgoers are encouraged to plan and book return travel arrangements in advance, allowing at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue.
For concert parking, use Black Ash. Music lovers can also take Bus Eireann from Cork City centre, routes 203 and 213. The nearest train station is Cork Kent.
Make note that there are two entrances to the stadium: Gate B via Tramore Road, and Gate C via Pearse Road.
Standing is for those 14 years old and above. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult over 25.
Remaining tickets are available here, and are priced at €67.40.
