Gossip are the latest act to be announced for this summer’s Wider Than Pictures series in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, joining David Kitt’s playground nemesis James Blunt, and UK music legends The The and Deacon Blue on the line-up.

The trio led by Beth Ditto, best-known for their enduring indie anthem ‘Standing in the Way of Control’ are set to return with their first album in over a decade ‘Real Power’ later this year.

“We all experienced a lot of deep loss, and we each turned 40 since we last recorded together,” says Ditto, “Those are such big moments in your lives.” Ditto and Blilie each got divorced, there were losses of close friends and family, and the world went through a pandemic since the band were last together, touring for the ten-year anniversary of Music For Men. It all only brought the band closer. “I’ve come to realize a lot of powerful things: that friendship is beautiful, that music is powerful, that we should never take life for granted,” says Howdeshell. “I can see the beauty of small things now.”  

Gossip at The National Museum of Ireland, Collin Barracks, Dublin on Tuesday, 27th August 2024. Tickets from €41.00 go on sale Friday, 23rd February at 9am from ticketmaster.ie and singularartists.ie. Register HERE for exclusive pre-sale.