Ocean Colour Scene join the bill for Olympia charity gig

OCS will join The Coronas, Aslan, Republic of Loose and more at FM104’s Help A Dublin Child ‘The Gig’ in aid of the ISPCC on April 9

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 22 Mar 2010

FM104 has announced that Ocean Colour Scene will join Irish acts The Coronas, Aslan, The Dublin Gospel Choir, Republic of Loose, Joe Echo and The Plea at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Friday April 9 for the 2010 FM104 Help a Dublin Child ‘The Gig’ - all in aid of The ISPCC.

The Gig, which is now in its fourth year, will also feature The Dublin Gospel Choir, who will perform with Aslan on the night.

English impressionist Jonathan Culshaw will also take part on the night. He is known for his work on BBC Radio 4 and BBC’s Dead Ringers. Other special guests include Eamon Dunphy, with more to be announced.

All acts are performing for free with all proceeds going towards FM104’s Help a Dublin Child Appeal for The ISPCC.

Tickets for the show are on sale now from Ticketmaster. Tickets are €30 standing and €35 seated.

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