Studio Sessions with BIG LOVE

The Five Lamps Arts Festival

Get ready for another unforgettable music experience in one of Ireland's most iconic recording havens!

Windmill Lane Studios

Following the success of last year's Studio Sessions at The Five Lamps Arts Festival, we're excited to be back for another year! This time, we're shaking things up and heading to the south side of Dublin, to the legendary Windmill Lane Studios, one of Ireland's most iconic recording havens.We're thrilled to welcome BIG LOVE to present an immersive Studio Sessions featuring their alternative rock music for this special edition. Expect an eclectic range of songs that plunge to dark, cavernous depths with guitar-driven soundscapes and rise to euphoric, lung-busting heights. Led by their earworm vocal melodies, their live shows are a must-see.Starting off the evening with Pier and his soothing rhythms of the Mediterranean.

ARTISTSBIG LOVE is a sextet featuring Cian Ó Maonlaí (lead vocals), Jack Cody (guitar), Megan Nic Ruairí (keys), Dan Aherne (bass), Anton Shovlin (drums), and Adam Curtis (lead guitar).BIG LOVE released their debut single ‘Lily’ in early 2021 to much critical acclaim, following this up with two more releases and featuring multiple times in the RTÉ Recommends playlist. After a series of live shows across Ireland in 2023, including performances at Electric Picnic, Other Voices and another sold-out headline show at Workman's Club, the group is posed to take 2024 by storm and it's part of the <a href="https://www.fivelampsarts.ie" title="https://www.fivelampsarts.ie" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Five Lamps Arts Festival 2024</a>. Pier , also known as Pierfrancesco Dessì, hails from a quaint industrial town nestled along the southeastern coast of Sardinia. Departing from his studies in architecture and a brief interlude in a metal-mechanics factory in Finland, Pier found solace in Dublin's vibrant music scene, where he has since established his artistic identity. Drawing from a diverse palette of influences including 90’s alt rock, singer-songwriter introspection, and the rich tapestry of Sardinian folk. His music seamlessly oscillates from ethereal ambience to raw intensity. The latest single “Like A Moth To A Flame” anticipates the release of Pier’s debut EP "The Harvest", out on April 26th.

Please note: This event is BYO (Bring Your Own). Feel free to bring your favourite drinks to enjoy!! No beverages will be sold at the event.

<a href="https://www.windmilllanerecording.com/" title="https://www.windmilllanerecording.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Windmill Lane Studios </a>in Dublin is a renowned recording studio established in 1978. It gained fame for hosting iconic bands like U2 during the 1980s and 1990s. Known for its high-quality recordings and innovative techniques, the studio has expanded over the years and offers state-of-the-art facilities for artists. It remains a vital part of the music industry, contributing to numerous award-winning albums and maintaining a reputation for excellence in sound engineering and production.

<h4>PIER (Opening Act)</h4>Pier, also known as Pierfrancesco Dessì, will be supporting Big Love . Nurtured by the Mediterranean, Pier hails from a quaint town on Sardinia’s southeastern coast. After architecture studies and factory work in Finland, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/only.pier/" title="https://www.instagram.com/only.pier/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@only.pier</a> found his musical home in Dublin. Drawing from 90’s alt rock, singer-songwriter introspection, and Sardinian folk, his music oscillates from ethereal to intense. His latest single “Like A Moth To A Flame” precedes the debut EP “The Harvest”, out April 26th. Co-produced with Ber Quinn (Lisa Hannigan / John Grant) and mastered by Ruairi O’Flaherty (Lana Del Rey / Rufus Wainwright).

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