Jonny CampbellGig tickets, 2002–2026

Gigs

Twenty-four years of tickets and memories

Every gig I've been to that there's a record of. 58 tickets kept in a shoebox, 2002 to 2011. After that they lived in an inbox, so the other 59 gigs are drawn in outline, from order emails, calendar entries and memory.

It isn't all of them. More go in as I remember them.

Pick one up to read it.

The record

116 gigs so far, oldest first. The last column says what each is known from.

2002

  1. 13 JulWitnness 2002 with Green Day, Foo Fighters, The FramesFairyhouse Racecourse, RatoathMemory
  2. 28 OctBowling for SoupTemple Bar Music Centre, DublinTicket

2003

  1. 23 MarAvril Lavigne with Our Lady PeaceThe Point Theatre, DublinTicket
  2. 20 AugMetallica with Linkin ParkRDS Main Arena, DublinTicket
  3. 23 AugRed Hot Chili Peppers with Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, PJ Harvey, Feeder, Morcheeba, HaliteSlane Castle, SlaneTicket

2004

  1. 31 MayIncubusThe Point Theatre, DublinTicket
  2. 30 AugThe DarknessBotanic Gardens, BelfastTicket
  3. 6 OctAsh with Contraband, The Debonaires, Seb Fontaine, Alan Simms, Phil Kieran, Tim Westwood, Nik Muzka, David O'Reilly, Declan GallenQueen's Students' Union, BelfastTicket
  4. 10 Oct36 Crazyfists with 18 Visions, Bullet for My ValentineThe Limelight, BelfastTicket
  5. 22 NovSnow PatrolUlster Hall, BelfastTicket
  6. 16 DecBlink-182The Point Theatre, DublinTicket

2005

  1. 31 JanGreen DayThe Point Theatre, DublinTicket
  2. 25 FebR.E.M.Odyssey Arena, BelfastTicket
  3. 14 MarJimmy Eat WorldUlster Hall, BelfastTicket
  4. 12 MayThe Music with Pete Tong, Blueskins, Queens of Noize, Alan Simms, Phil Kieran, The Zoo, Ponies, Fighting With WireQueen's Students' Union, BelfastTicket
  5. 22 JunAshSpring & Airbrake, BelfastTicket
  6. 9 Jul–10 JulOxegen 2005Punchestown Racecourse, PunchestownMemory
  7. 24 AugKings of Leon with FaithlessBotanic Gardens, BelfastTicket

2006

  1. 10 FebBroken Social SceneThe Speakeasy, BelfastTicket
  2. 8 Jul–9 JulOxegen 2006Punchestown Racecourse, PunchestownTicket
  3. 23 AugPearl JamThe Point Theatre, DublinTicket
  4. 21 OctRyan Adams & The CardinalsMandela Hall, BelfastTicket
  5. 21 OctZero 7 with José González, SiaOlympia Theatre, DublinMemory
  6. 9 NovMetricSpirit, DublinTicket
  7. 22 NovToolThe Point Theatre, DublinTicket

2007

  1. 22 FebTilly and the Wall with The Little OnesSpring & Airbrake, BelfastTicket
  2. 28 FebCSSSpring & Airbrake, BelfastTicket
  3. 10 MayCSS with Boys Noize, Channel One, The Jane Bradfords, Clone Quartet, Ski BunnyMandela Hall, BelfastTicket
  4. 25 MayWilly MasonMandela Hall, BelfastTicket
  5. 27 JunAmy MillanThe Empire Music Hall, BelfastTicket
  6. 2006–08 (approx.)OppenheimerQueen's Students' Union, BelfastMemory
  7. 21 AugRazorlight with Manic Street PreachersOrmeau Park, BelfastTicket
  8. 22 AugThe Killers with KasabianOrmeau Park, BelfastTicket
  9. 31 Aug–2 SepElectric Picnic 2007 with Beastie Boys, The Chemical Brothers, LCD SoundsystemStradbally Hall Estate, Stradbally, Co. LaoisMemory
  10. 25 SepFeistTripod, DublinTicket
  11. 5 OctStarsThe Speakeasy, BelfastTicket
  12. 14 OctBroken Social Scene presents Kevin DrewTripod, DublinTicket
  13. 24 OctArcade Fire with ClinicThe Big Top, Phoenix Park, DublinTicket
  14. 27 OctIron & WineTemple Bar Music Centre, DublinTicket
  15. 5 NovSimple KidThe Limelight, BelfastTicket
  16. 1 DecAudio Bullys with Sebastian Ingrosso, Alan Simms, Simon McDermott, Goldie, Chill, John Craig, John McIverMandela Hall, BelfastTicket

2008

  1. 24 MarFelix da Housecat with Riton, Alan Simms, Pendulum (DJ set), MC Jakes, Jet ProjectMandela Hall, BelfastTicket
  2. 3 MaySoulwax (Nite Versions live) with 2manydjsQueen's Students' Union, BelfastTicket
  3. 20 MayBroken Social Scene with The BrunettesVicar Street, DublinTicket
  4. May 2008 (approx.)The YardbirdsWarrenpoint (venue unconfirmed), Co. DownMemory
  5. 5 JulFatboy Slim with Dan le Sac vs Scroobius PipHyde Park, LondonMemory
  6. 28 JulDaniel JohnstonWhelan's, DublinTicket
  7. 11 AugThe Flaming LipsCustom House Square, BelfastTicket
  8. 25 OctM83 with Channel OneThe Speakeasy, BelfastTicket
  9. 27 OctTilly and the WallThe Limelight, BelfastTicket

2009

  1. 27 Janof Montreal with Casio KidsThe Stiff Kitten, BelfastTicket
  2. 29 JunCrosby, Stills & NashThe Marquee, CorkTicket
  3. 9 Jul–12 JulLes Ardentes 2009Parc Astrid, Coronmeuse, LiègeMemory
  4. 26 AugYeah Yeah Yeahs with Fight Like ApesSt George's Market, BelfastTicket
  5. 28 Aug2manydjsCustom House Square, BelfastTicket
  6. 10 SepThe Tallest Man on Earth with The Jane BradfordsThe Speakeasy, BelfastTicket
  7. 27 SepLaura Marling with Mumford & Sons, Lowly KnightsCustom House Square, BelfastTicket
  8. 4 OctJoshua RadinThe Academy, DublinTicket

2010

  1. 3 AprDaniel Johnston & The Beam OrchestraVicar Street, DublinTicket
  2. 27 JulBonnie 'Prince' BillyThe Empire Music Hall, BelfastTicket
  3. 8 SepIron & Wine with The Low Anthem, Nathaniel RateliffOpen House Festival marquee, BelfastTicket
  4. 22 OctYann TiersenMandela Hall, BelfastTicket
  5. 30 OctVitalic with Josh Wink, Aeroplane, Phil Kieran, Steffi, Miniminds, Psycatron, Daniel SimpsonQueen's Students' Union, BelfastTicket
  6. 1 DecBelle and SebastianUlster Hall, BelfastTicket

2011

  1. 19 Mar2manydjs with Alex Metric, Screendeath, SketchyQueen's Students' Union, BelfastTicket
  2. 21 JulB.B. KingZurriola Beach, San SebastiánMemory

2012

  1. 7 MarJeff MangumVicar Street, DublinCalendar
  2. 4 AprDaniel JohnstonThe Empire Music Hall, BelfastCalendar
  3. 3 MayJohn CaleFestival Marquee, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, BelfastCalendar
  4. 2012 (approx.)Bombay Bicycle ClubAuntie Annie’s, BelfastMemory
  5. 21 AugFoo Fighters with The Black Keys, The MinutesBoucher Playing Fields, BelfastOrder email
  6. 25 OctThe Tallest Man on EarthMandela Hall, BelfastOrder email

2013

  1. 6 MayWhy?Whelan's, DublinOrder email
  2. 23 May–25 MayPrimavera Sound 2013Parc del Fòrum, BarcelonaOrder email
  3. 25 JunThe xx with Mount KimbieWaterfront Hall, BelfastOrder email
  4. 9 OctHar Mar SuperstarDante’s, Portland, OregonMemory
  5. 7 NovPhosphorescentThe Empire Music Hall, BelfastSongkick
  6. 26 NovThe Naked and FamousThe Limelight, BelfastSongkick

2014

  1. 16 MayNeutral Milk HotelVicar Street, DublinOrder email

2016

  1. 12 MarParov StelarAlexandra Palace, LondonOrder email
  2. 26 NovChristy MooreGalway Bay Hotel, GalwayCalendar

2017

  1. 8 Jun–10 JunNOS Primavera Sound 2017Parque da Cidade, PortoCalendar
  2. 23 AugGaelynn LeaThe Windmill, Brixton, LondonMemory
  3. 20 OctChristy MooreGreat Northern Hotel, BundoranMemory
  4. 22 NovFuture IslandsO2 Academy Brixton, LondonCalendar

2018

  1. 16 MarFrightened RabbitO2 Forum Kentish Town, LondonCalendar
  2. 25 MayLCD Soundsystem with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Phoenix, Glass AnimalsVictoria Park, LondonCalendar
  3. 2 JunThe National with The War on Drugs, Future Islands, WarpaintVictoria Park, LondonCalendar
  4. 10 SepWHY? with SerengetiLido, BerlinMemory
  5. 7 NovThe DecemberistsEventim Apollo, LondonCalendar
  6. 23 NovDavid Thomas BroughtonSt John on Bethnal Green, LondonCalendar
  7. 3 DecTaminoOmeara, LondonCalendar

2019

  1. 1 FebDeath Cab for CutieEventim Apollo, LondonCalendar
  2. 19 FebMaggie RogersO2 Academy Brixton, LondonOrder email
  3. 10 SepBon IverTheater of the Clouds, Moda Center, Portland, OregonMemory
  4. 2 OctSaint SisterOmeara, LondonOrder email

2020

  1. 21 FebRomareXOYO, LondonEmail

2022

  1. 26 FebBig ThiefNational Stadium, DublinOrder email
  2. 27 MarFuture IslandsUlster Hall, BelfastOrder email
  3. 19 JunThe OlllamThe Limelight, BelfastOrder email

2023

  1. 28 JulThe Olllam with Clare SandsMandela Hall, BelfastMemory
  2. 23 AugAct not written downThe Sunflower, BelfastCalendar
  3. 22 OctThe StreetsThe Telegraph Building, BelfastOrder email
  4. 22 NovThe Murder CapitalThe Empire Music Hall, BelfastOrder email
  5. 8 DecSuperfly Funk & Soul Club × Deptford Northern Soul ClubUlster Sports Club, BelfastOrder email

2024

  1. 13 AprJordan Nocturne b2b Danse IntermissionUlster Sports Club, BelfastOrder email
  2. 8 JunIn the Meadows 2024 with Lankum, Mogwai, IDLESRoyal Hospital Kilmainham, DublinMemory
  3. 26 JunLCD SoundsystemMalahide Castle, DublinParking
  4. Dec 2024 (approx.)Joshua BurnsideLavery’s, BelfastMemory

2025

  1. 26 JunNeil Young & The Chrome Hearts with Van MorrisonMalahide Castle, DublinMemory
  2. 20 AugImelda MayNot written downCalendar
  3. 21 NovPaul BradyWaterfront Hall, BelfastCalendar

2026

  1. 22 AprVincent LimaUlster Sports Club, BelfastCalendar
  2. 20 MayPaul Simon3Arena, DublinCalendar
  3. 28 AugThe Tallest Man on EarthBangor Castle Walled Garden, BangorOrder email
  4. 31 AugJack WhiteThe Telegraph Building, BelfastMemory

How it's made

Each ticket was photographed, cut out of the photo and read by two vision models, and the readings were settled by hand. Names on them that aren't mine are taken off the scans. One torn corner was restored by an image model, and its entry says which words it filled in.

The record beside each gig is the act's latest album on the night, from MusicBrainz, with a few exceptions that say why.

Missing one?

If you were at a gig with me that isn't here, tell me, and it goes in.

Jonny Campbell