Fresh from a relentless summer on the international dance circuit and the release of her debut album, “Peace & Patience”, Dublin-born Jazzy delivered the biggest headline show of her career to date.
The anticipation over this one had been building for weeks. With her debut album, “Peace & Patience” arriving just 24 hours before the show, the timing couldn’t have been more fitting. We were on for a celebration of how far one of Ireland’s most successful artists has come.
Born in Crumlin, Jazzy’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. From her early breakthrough as the vocalist on Belters Only’s “Make Me Feel Good” to the chart-topping success of Giving Me, she has become a significant figure in Irish electronic music. The latter made history in 2023, becoming the first song by an Irish woman to top the Irish singles chart in 14 years. Tonight, she returned to the city where it all began with an arena-sized audience ready to celebrate that journey.
The past few months have hardly offered Jazzy much time to catch her breath. An exceptionally busy Summer saw her take to stages with global superstar Calvin Harris in Belfast and at Marlay Park and Malahide Castle in Dublin. Unsurprisingly, their collaboration, “Satisfy”, went down a treat. The track has become another important marker in Jazzy’s international ascent. Hearing it was a reminder that her success is not confined to the Irish charts… she’s increasingly sharing space with some of the biggest names in global dance music.
But while the international collaborations demonstrated just how far her career has progressed, it was “Giving Me” that delivered one of the night’s defining moments. The familiar opening gave way to an enormous singalong as the crowd took ownership of the song that first announced Jazzy as a major force in her own right.
The release of “Peace & Patience” added another layer to the evening. A project years in the making, the 13-track debut introduced a new chapter, beyond the singles and collaborations that established her name. Our standout from the album, “Invisible”, is even better live. The Chris Lorenzo collaboration hit hard with the bass bouncing off the arena walls.
For all the international attention, festival appearances and summer spent navigating the demands of a rapidly expanding career, the significance of this show came down to something simple: Jazzy bringing it all back home. The Dublin crowd had watched her rise from a local talent into a globally recognised dance music name. With Peace & Patience now out in the world, this homecoming felt like the beginning of another chapter.
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Photos & Words by Myles Dunne – @MylesDunnePhoto