The Ideal Start hits Dublin

Grand Shed Promotions presents:

Nova Dream Live at Curveball, Button Factory

Dublin-based alternative rock trio Nova Dream take to the stage at Curveball (Button Factory) on Thursday, September 24th. Bringing their blend of 90s alternative grit and dark post-punk textures, the band will showcase a set featuring tracks from their upcoming debut EP, The Ideal Start, due to be released in October. You can listen to Nova Dream here.

Joining them for the night:

Runner: A dynamic Dublin four-piece blending nostalgic rock with the raw edge of indie grunge. Drawing inspiration from 70s rock legends like Rush and Pink Floyd alongside 90s grunge icons Nirvana and Radiohead, Runner craft an immersive sonic experience packed with soaring guitar riffs, punching vocals, and pulsing rhythms. You can listen to Runner here.

Helen Burns: An Italian post-punk outfit formed in the Sicilian countryside, operating as much as a family unit as a band. Following their debut album The Rain Caller (released via Alka Record Label), which captures personal stories through themes of rain, melancholy, and intensity, the band spent 2025 touring across Italy. You can listen to Helen Burns here.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 24th September 2026

Venue: Curveball, Button Factory, Temple Bar, Dublin

Doors: 19:00

Description supplied by the event organiser.