Calling all bands! Whelan’s are now taking submissions for Whelan's Ones to Watch 2017, the annual showcase featuring over 60 of the best and brightest new acts in Ireland.

Ones to Watch festival is now seven years old. For the second time, they will be inviting new bands to submit their music, free of charge, for a chance to play on one of the four stages over the four days Whelan’s Main Venue, Upstairs, Bar and Opium Rooms. The festival covers a wide range of music, from folk, indie, hiphop, electronic, experimental, rock and more in between, so spread the word and get your submissions in.

Last year’s event featured Naoise Roo, Travis Oaks, The Shaker Hymn, Bitch Falcon, Rosa Nutty, The Mariannes, and I Am Niamh.

If you’d like to be considered for a slot apply here

Whelan's Ones to Watch 2017 takes place from Thursday January 12 - Sunday January 15. Doors open at 1945

Tickets €5 per day or €10 for all 4 days.

We’re feeling old as we realise that Children Of Bodom's debut album Something Wild was released 20 years ago. Finland's melodic death superstars will take to the road in 2017 to celebrate 20 years of life in the form of a mind-blowing classic setlist. For an entire month, Children Of Bodom will bring their reaper sound over to Europe, the UK leg will see the band hit two prestigious venues – London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire and Manchester’s Academy 2. The band won over many new fans in London and Manchester last year when they toured with Megadeth, Lamb Of God, and Sylosis.

Their shows are widely acknowledged for being engaging, personable and energetic thrash parties. Children Of Bodom have incorporated many different musical styles into their celebrated sound, including melodic death metal, thrash, symphonic black metal, and neoclassical metal. Their enthralling mix of melodic hooks and instrumental acrobatics have solidified the band as one of the leading voices of music's new generation.

Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, December 14 through http://myticket.co.uk/