Hailing from the west of Ireland, Cian Finn is a producer & vocalist inspired by the sounds of soul, blues and reggae.

Currently working with some of the most respected acts in contemporary dub music, Cian has performed live with Mad Professor, Zion Train, Iration Steppas, Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Dubwise, Cornerstone Roots, Dubkasm, and Radikal Guru. His vocal tracks have been remixed by Manasseh, RSD, Phaeleh, and Indigo.

He was lead vocalist and a founding member of Irish reggae group Intinn. They were a mainstay of the Irish festival circuit and over the last 7 years playing across the UK, France, Spain and Italy. In 2010 Intinn were declared “Best Upcoming Reggae Act in UK and Ireland” at the One Love Festival in London..

Cian has featured both live and in the studio with globally renowned traditional Irish group De Danann. Recently returned from a tour of Scotland, England, Germany, France and Poland with Radikal Guru, he has also performed live in New Zealand, in India at the MTV Sunburn festival and in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Known for his vibrant onstage presence and impassioned voice, Cian’s shows voyage through reggae rhythms to bouncing dubstep, interspersed with soulful acapella moments. This is an artist rooted deeply in the Celtic spirit, his songwriting is infused with insight and positivity, carrying forward the flame of conscious music.

Cian is currently nearing completion of his first solo album produced by Prince Fatty.

 

Releases:

    2008 – “Intinn” album
    2009 – “Inillusions” with Radikal Guru on the Dub Out of Poland vol III compilation.
    2010 – Vinyl and Digital release of “This Applies” on Moonshine Records with Radikal Guru + remix by Hatti Vatti (2012).
    2011 – Vinyl and Digital release of “Babylon Skys” on Moonshine Records with Radikal Guru + remixes by RSD and Adam Prescott (2012).
    2012 – Vinyl and DIgital release of “You” with Hatti Vatti+ remixes by Phaeleh, and Indigo.
    2012 - Vinyl and DIgital release of “Ireland” and “9 Years”i+ remixes by Dub Dynasty, Radikal Guru, Alpha Steppa and Bukkha

The Bionic Rats are a ska, rocksteady, reggae influenced band from Dublin, Ireland. 

Self released 4 studio albums and one live album. Played most of the main festivals in Ireland & The U.K. and opened up for many bands including Madness, The (English) Beat, Bad Manners, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Horace Andy, Israel Vibration, The Jolly Boys, Imelda May, & Damien Dempsey.

Interskalactic have firmly marked their place as a truly unique festival and party favourite in Ireland. Adding their modern big band flavour to first-wave, old-school Jamaican ska, Interskalactic have brought this infectious music that first exploded worldwide with celebrations of Jamaican independence in the ‘60s back into the live music scene of today! 

Interskalactic are no strangers to having their audience dancing for two hours straight and still calling for more! Their upbeat set features covers from classic ska artists including The Skatalites, Byron Lee & the Dragonaires and Prince Buster, combined with their ska-ified versions of popular hits from the last few decades and more recently with their own original compositions! 

Recent stellar live performances include: 
• RTÉ́’s The Late Late Show
• Electric Picnic, Body&Soul, Cork Jazz Festivals
• Opened for Madness M.A.D.H.E.A.D. Tour in Ireland’s largest indoor venues 3Arena Dublin and The Odyssey Arena Belfast
• performances in prestigious venues Vicar Street and Whelans and at countless festivals, events, parties and venues all over the country. 

With some original material due for release later this year, Interskalactic are set to stay on this trajectory throughout 2016 and beyond! 

Bookings: donagh@turningpirate.com

Dublin Based 8 piece Ska and Reggae Band
consisting of Drums,Bass,Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards and 3 piece Brass section. 

DJ/Meddler in Music & Audio - Jamican Bass to party breaks 

Irie Ireland/Trenchtown/Irish Moss Crew


AGGRESSORS B.C Hail from Belfast City! They play everything from Upbeat Ska,2 Tone and rocksteady to Reggae and Dub.

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