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𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗚𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 (𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲)
𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟳𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝟳.𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠

Alex Gough will perform a socially distant Button Factory show on Friday August 27th 2021.

Tickets cost €15.00 + booking fee available at Eventbrite.ie (Tickets limited to 85 and must be purchased online). This is a seated and socially distanced event.

In accordance with current theatre license guidelines, attendees for this show will NOT be required to show proof of vaccination.

Coming up behind established talent like Rejjie Snow, 22 year old Drummer/Producer/rapper Alex Gough is helping blaze a trail for Irish hip-hop internationally. Following radio support and prominent placings in high profile playlists, he’s racked up millions of streams for his 2019 debut EP, ‘80%’, and earned a high profile sync on the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’.

Sonically, there’s dizzying variety within Gough’s productions. Graduating from the sample-heavy sound of 2018’s acclaimed ‘Infomercial Tape’, ‘80%’ features both brilliantly old school beats on ‘Breakfast’ and jazz-influenced understatement in the shape of ‘Dear SJ’. On 2020 B-side ‘Be Kind’ he delves even further into the woozier side of the latter, as inspired by contemporary names like Yussef Dayes, Kamal Williams, and Alfa Mist, as he is undisputed giants of the form, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Chet Baker. Vocally, there’s an engaging authenticity to his easy flow, adding additional weight to his quick-witted bars.

According to Gough, future material is set to be even more diverse. Debut mixtape 'FOREVER CLASSIC' released in October 2020 is 90s-inspired but with a range that extends from bossa nova to the breakbeat and Beastie Boys-influence of lead single ‘Heart Attack’. Following this up not even 6 months later with a full live EP and Studio Documentary package entitled “BONUS FEATURES”, Gough shows no sign of taking his foot off the pedal. It’s this combination of creative restlessness and undeniable talent that makes Gough an exciting proposition, even if he’s far too modest himself to admit it.

The Button Factory is dedicated to ensuring compliance of all government guidelines during COVID-19 and to ensure the health & safety of all guests, artists and staff.

A COVID compliance officer will be on site at all times. All staff will wear masks, as well as a one way system in place for guests entering the venue and for access to the bathrooms.
All tables and surfaces will be wiped down and sterilised before and after each show.

Contact details for each person/group will be taken at the door, for contact tracing purposes and temperature checks will be carried out with each customer upon arrival.

This Event is supported by the Live Performance Support Scheme provided by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport

Strictly over 18’s