Borderline

singular artists proudly present the new showcase festival ‘Borderline’, taking place in The Workman’s Club and Cellar on Thursday, 15th and Friday 16th February ‘24. 

Aiming to shine a light on emerging talent breaking through: focusing on left-of-centre, forward-facing artists that are pushing boundaries. Borderline will give each artist a new platform to showcase their music to an Irish audience. 

Borderline is not just an event; it’s a celebration of creativity, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression and introducing audiences to the vanguard of the international and Irish music scenes.

This intimate two-day showcase spanning across two stages, promises to be a sonically engaging experience featuring a carefully curated lineup of 15 exceptional artists (up to 8 per day) set to grace both the Main Room and the Cellar. 

Across the two nights at The Workman’s Club, Borderline will host Antony Szmierek,  Cardinals (So Young), EFÉ, Enola Gay (Modern Sky), Fat Dog (Domino Records), Kai Bosch (LAB records), Lambrini Girls (Big Scary Monsters), Maruja, Miso Extra (Transgressive), Mount Palomar, Nxdia, Sam Akpro (ANTI), Sans Soucis (Decca), Spider (AWAL) and University (Transgressive).

Borderline is proudly presented by singular artists with thanks to their partners Jameson, IMRO, Blackstar Amplification and MusicMaker. 

Speaking about the festival, founder Simon Merriman says: 

“We’re delighted to be working with some of the most exciting new artists currently breaking through in the industry. Over the past 12 months, these artists have made significant waves across Europe and beyond and we feel privileged to introduce them to an Irish audience, many for the first time.

We know that it’s vital to support new music in Ireland and Borderline is dedicated to providing these artists with a platform to connect with new fans. The appetite and desire for new music in Ireland is there and we’re excited to be part of it. Catch you down the front!  

Keith Johnson, Director of Marketing and Memberships says; “IMRO is delighted to support Borderline, an exciting new festival that amplifies the best of emerging talent. Beyond the music, it’s a dynamic platform fostering networking, collaboration, and paving fresh avenues for artists to shine on the international stage. Join us in February in embracing the future of music at Borderline”.