The Murder Capital

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Critics Consensus

The Murder Capital is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 47 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Murder Capital is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth seeing. The Murder Capital concert reviews describe live shows and performances as exciting, haunting, atmospheric, and thrilling.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Murder Capital concerts? The Murder Capital concerts usually last around 50 minutes.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Murder Capital? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Murder Capital range from $30,000 - $45,000, with The Murder Capital's current estimated booking fee to be around $30,000.

On tour

Alcatraz, Milano, Italy (May 5); Backstage Halle, Munchen, Germany (May 8); MeetFactory, Prague, Czech Republic (May 9); Gretchen, Berlin, Germany (May 10); Gebaude 9, Koln, Germany (May 11); Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium (May 13); Doornroosje, Nijmegen, Netherlands (May 14); Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands (May 15); Le Trianon, Paris, France (May 17); Blind, Istanbul, Turkey (June 1); Bergenhus Festning, Bergen, Norway (June 11); Eichenring, Scheesel, Germany (June 20); Otok mladezi, RSC Jarun, Zagreb, Croatia (June 23); Paloma / SMAC de Nimes, Nimes, France (June 27); Arena Sofia - Velodrome, Sofia, Bulgaria (July 12); Iveagh Gardens, Dublin, Ireland (July 19)

Festivals in 2025

All Points East Festival 2025

August 22 - 24, 2025

Bergenfest 2025

June 11 - 14, 2025

Hurricane Festival 2025

June 20 - 22, 2025

Lowlands Festival 2025

August 15 - 17, 2025

Rock N Roll Circus 2025

August 28 - 31, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bio

The Murder Capital are a five-piece Dublin-based band made up of James McGovern, Morgan Wilson, Damien Tuit, Matt Wilson and Cathal Roper. 2018 was a breakthrough year for the band, with their own explosive live shows and gigs with Slaves, Shame and Fontaines DC.

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Critic Concert Reviews

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

November 20, 2023

The Murder Capital bring noise and passion with dynamic 3Olympia show

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Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

September 2, 2023

Electric Picnic Festival 2023: The Murder Capital deliver powerful sounds at 3 Music Stage

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Backseat Mafia

March 2, 2023

Last Sunday night saw the welcome return of post-punk band “The Murder Capital” who played to a sold out Vicar St venue in Dublin City IRE.

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Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

February 28, 2023

The Murder Capital, supported by Unorthodox Coolock and Junior Brother, went out with a bang at their Sunday show at Vicar Street, their last before the post-punk band goes across the Atlantic as a part of their 2023 tour for Gigi's Recovery

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Dork

February 27, 2023

The Murder Capital plant their flag at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town

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musicOMH (UK)

February 21, 2023

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The Murder Capital are a band who could easily have faltered under the weight of expectation, or crumbled under the weight of the hype that accompanied their debut. Seen by some as a ‘little brother’ band to the mighty Fontaines DC, and peddling a gloomy, Joy Division-informed brand of post-punk

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