Hard Working Class Heroes: The Scandinavian lineup
Dublin is bracing itself for a latter-day Nordic invasion next month.
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 24 Aug 2007
Among the Scandinavian groups travelling over for the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival are Sweden's The Concretes (pictured), Denmark's Oh No Ono as well as The LK, Soda Fountain Rag, LoveNinjas and The Tupelo Honeys.
They will join the 90 Irish acts already confirmed for the three-day festival, which takes place in Dublin's Pod Complex from September 28 to 30.
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