MGMT come to Academy

The band will introduce Irish fans to their Congratulations album on March 20 with an intimate Dublin Academy show.

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 22 Feb 2010

Part of an eight-city worldwide club tour, which kicks off two days earlier in London and concludes on April 6 in Sydney, it’s likely to be the most intimate gig you’ll see them playing all year.

Tickets for the show are €27.50 and go on sale on Wednesday February 24.

As for that sophomore record, you’ll be able to pre-order it shortly from www.whoismgmt.com.

The Hot Press Newsdesk

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