'Now That's What I Called Music' returns to the Academy 2

Dublin's newest monthly club night is back, with its next outing on Friday April 16

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 12 Apr 2010

Retro club night 'Now That's What I Called Music' at the Academy 2 offers you the chance to re-embrace your 80s child... With music from the likes of Madonna, Human League, Salt n Pepa, Prince, Beastie Boys, and A-Ha, cleverly mixed by DJs Sinead DeLorean (FM104, ex Phantom FM) and Serena Sloane (ex Phantom FM) with more recent dancefloor new rave fillers and indie/pop handbag hits, from CSS to Marina & The Diamonds.

There will also be a special guest DJ set from Choice Music Prize 2008 nominees, Fight Like Apes.

Doors 11pm, and it's free in before 11.30pm

e2.50 until 12, e5 after 12

Cocktails: Two for e10!

The Hot Press Newsdesk

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