Three All For Music City Stages is designed to support Irish buskers in order to take them from their humble beginnings on the streets all the way to the biggest stages in Ireland – with a chance to play at 3Olympia, 3Arena and Electric Picnic.

City Stages has been touring nationwide throughout 2023, taking place outside Three stores around the country – showcasing emerging talent from the Irish music scene. 

In 2023, eight Irish musicians went from performing on city streets to the stage at Electric Picnic as Three City Stages came to Ireland’s biggest festival. The City Stages Collective, comprised of Arthur Valentine, Bukky, Kestine, Korey Power, Leah Moran, Liliana Pinheiro, Salamay and Two Time Charlie, combined their musical talents for a very special ensemble performance at Electric Picnic. Supported by a full backing band, the group showcased the wealth of Ireland’s busking talent found performing daily across the main streets of cities around the country.

In February last year, we were delighted to have Tia Burke as the first City Stages support act who was the opening act for Self Esteem in 3Olympia.

And now, there are four slots available to support Gavin James on his 2024 European tour – with two shows in Amsterdam and two shows in Paris in February. Put your details in below to get involved. 

Chosen artists to play at City Stages will get:

• Their own dedicated performance slot.
• A social media tool kit for promotions.
• Recorded content of their performance.
• The chance to go from busking to performing on some of Ireland's biggest stages opening for some huge acts at 3Olympia and 3Arena.

All entrants will get:

• A music career masterclass led by a panel of Irish music industry professionals on everything they need to help progress their music careers.

City Stages is in association with Hotpress and AIM – the Irish Association of Independent Music.