Loose to Rock for Haiti

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Republic of Loose will play the Rock for Haiti in the Academy on Friday February 5th, in association with UNICEF. This event is organized by Phantom fm. The Loose are proud to be able to give their help to the fundraiser. They will play a 30 min acoustic set.

Saturday Night Show

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We’ll be performing on the Saturday Night Show, this Saturday 30th Jan, RTE One at 9:40pm. It’s the opening night of a new show presented by Brendan O’Connor. Update: you can view the show here: www.rte.ie/player/#v=1065333 We’re at the end of the show

Republic of Loose in Q Magazines 'Albums Of The Century'

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This months Q Magazine includes the 100 albums of the century as nominated by a host of musicians, Authors, comedians, politicians, DJ’s and Actors. Republic of Loose’ ‘Aaagh!’ has been nominated by Author Irvine Welsh. The Trainspotting author went on to say – “It’s a great, fun, party album. They’re a party band – there’s… Read more »

Republic of Loose to play first Dublin headline of 2009.

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Republic of Loose have announced their only Dublin headline show of 2009. The Loose will see the year out with a gig at The Academy on Tuesday December 22nd. This will be the bands first headline show in Dublin since their sold out show at the Academy on December 23rd 2008.

Loose cover Michael Jackson at Oxegen

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The pegs of the Green Spheres tent were truly shaken Loose at Oxegen this year. Arriving on stage at 9.30pm and playing for just over an hour, the band mixed it up with tracks from their 2nd and 3rd albums. With one reviewer describing the gig as “worshiping at the alter of Republic of Loose”… Read more »

Mik Pyro on Michael Jackson

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In a recent interview with Hotpress magazine Mik spoke about his respect for the late artist, who he refers to as “the best singer who ever sang on record”. Pyro, whose music was heavily influenced by Jackson, spoke eloquently about his respect for the singer, and his belief that his genius was never truly realised…. Read more »

Free CD with this Saturdays Irish Daily Mail

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On February 27th, the Loose performed at a fundraising concert in aid of Barretstown. Founded by actor Paul Newman, Barretstown is a specially-designed camp for children with serious illnesses – primarily cancer and serious blood diseases – from Ireland, Britain and throughout Europe, and their families. The camp provides a unique programme of adventure, activities… Read more »

The Trouble Makers on RTE tomorrow(June 9th)

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You can catch various members of the Loose in a documentary on the recording of the charity single ‘Trouble With A Capital T’ which will air on RTE2 this tuesday(June 9th) at 11.40pm The track was recorded and filmed in 12 hours at Windmill Lane Recording Studios for the fifth programme in the ‘Raw Sessions’… Read more »