Ballroom Boom

Thurs 9 July | 13:15 | Pálás Screen 1

2025 | Ireland | 85’ | European Premiere

U2‘s Adam Clayton explores the phenomenon of 1960s Irish showbands, when thousands of musicians performed the latest hits live in ballrooms. Chronicling a hugely successful local industry, made up of working-class musicians, that created legends such as Joe Dolan and Dickie Rock, and future rock heroes Van Morrison and Rory Gallagher, this new feature-length cut of Billy McGrath’s Ballroom Boom is a fascinating snapshot of a time when Ireland created, and worshipped, its own stars. 

Post-show discussion will follow

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