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Coordinates: 53°20′35″N 6°16′41″W / 53.343°N 6.278°W
 Vicar Street is a concert and events venue in Ireland, located on Thomas Street, Dublin 2. Its capacity is estimated at 950 for seated performances, and between 1500 and 1,600 for standing gigs.[citation needed] The venue is owned by Harry Crosbie and Peter Aiken, and managed by Bren Berry.[1] Since opening in 1998,[citation needed] the venue has become a popular setting for a wide range of acts including stand-up comedy, drama performances and a variety of concerts. The first artist to play on the Vicar Street Stage was local singer songwriter Shay Cotter. Major international recording artists have performed in Vicar Street (such as Bob Dylan in 2000[citation needed] and Neil Young in 2003). Because of its intimate size, the venue is one looked on with warmth by fans and acts alike.[citation needed] Many acts have recorded some of their live material there, such as The Dubliners (Live at Vicar Street), Josh Ritter, Des Bishop, Mundy, Christy Moore, Jason Byrne and The Frames.
[edit] Recent performance historyAlso performing at Vicar Street in 2008 are The Zutons. [2] In December Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová played the venue. [3] In March 2009 Amadou & Mariam played Vicar Street,[4] whilst the following month Presidents of the United States of America played Vicar Street. [5] The Breeders played in May.[6]
[edit] Notable eventsVicar Street hosts the Choice Music Prize ceremony in February/March each year.[7] Occasionally the venue is used to accommodate higher attendances than expected at smaller venues. In 2008, Canadian indie rock band Wolf Parade's 29 November show which had been scheduled for Andrew's Lane Theatre was moved to Vicar Street. [8] Bell X1 played two shows in November 2008 to celebrate the venue's tenth anniversary. [9] On 16 March 2009, the Irish Anti-War Movement hosted a fund-raising event at Vicar Street, featuring Christy Moore, Stephen Rea, Sinéad Cussack, Róisín Elsafy, Mick Pyro, Judith Mok and Joyce.[10] A Musicians For Marriage Equality show featuring artists such as Michele Ann Kelly and The Spikes took place at Vicar Street on 1 October 2009.[11] [edit] AwardsVicar Street won three awards at the IMRO Live Music Venue Of The Year Awards in 2008.[12] In 2009 it won IMRO National Music Venue of the Year and was also a Regional Winner, representing Dublin.[13] [edit] References
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