First Pilot Gig Took Place Last Night: Is It Time To Increase Numbers Attending?
11 June 2021 - 17 minsIreland's first outdoor gig took place last night with 500 people attending in the Iveagh Gardens.
Many say that the James Vincent McMorrow concert was too spread out.
Some are calling for increased numbers at concerts to avoid a subdued atmosphere.
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Professor of Immunology at NUI Maynooth Paul Moynagh, Reporter with the Independent Ciara O'Loughlin, Promoter and Event Producer Shane Dunne and chief sports writer with the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham spoke to The Last Word today about numbers attending gigs.
Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
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