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Inhaler’s long-awaited open-air homecoming at St. Anne’s Park was nothing short of electric. As the sun set over North Dublin, their new album Open Wide spilled from car windows in gridlocked traffic. By the time I reached the venue, I’d practically heard the whole setlist.
Currently deep in a global tour, Inhaler took the stage with the confidence of a band at the height of their powers. They tore through their set with ease, each song landing harder than the last. Dublin in Ecstasy was a natural highlight – not just for its title, but for the moment frontman Eli Hewson climbed down to the barrier and handed the mic to a fan for the bridge, creating one of the night’s most memorable moments. X-Ray’s jagged, high-strung guitars hit even harder live, stirring the crowd into a frenzy.
The stacked support bill added serious weight to the night. Rising Irish acts Scustin and Gurriers kicked things off with raw energy and presence, both proving why they’re ones to watch. Blossoms followed with their usual charm and polish, delivering an unforgettable set that had the crowd fully primed by the time Inhaler took over.
It was a night of local pride, global ambition, and full-throttle performances. Home and away, Inhaler do the Irish proud.
Unfortanatly due to the traffic gridlocked that i mentioned, it delayed me getting to venue in time to photograph Scustin.
Guerriers photos & set-list:
Set-list:
Nausea
Des Goblin
Erasure
Interlude
Top of the Bill
Sign of the Times
Approachable
Come and See
Blossoms photos & set-list:
Set-list:
Perfect Me
Oh No (I Think I’m in Love)
What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?
Honey Sweet
If You Think This Is Real Life
The Honeymoon
Your Girlfriend
Nightclub
Gary
I Like Your Look
There’s A Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls)
Charlemagne
Inhaler photos & set-list:
Set-list:
Open Wide
Eddie In The Darkness
A Question of You
When It Breaks
Little Things
Totally
Who’s Your Money On? (Plastic House)
My King Will Be Kind
X-Ray
Cheer Up Baby
Love Will Get You There
Just To Keep You Satisfied
My Honest Face
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Billy (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
It Won’t Always Be Like This
Your House
Photos & Words by Myles Dunne – @MylesDunnePhoto
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