Cult Irish project Dead Calm will perform live at Sandinos on Thursday 24th September 2026, as part of their first UK & Ireland tour.

Presented by MRK Live, this is a rare chance to see one of Ireland’s most talked-about emerging live acts in an intimate venue setting.

🎟 Tickets: £22.50 (incl. booking fee)
🎫 Available via: Click to buy tickets

About Dead Calm

Dead Calm is the latest alias from Donegal songwriter Liam McCay, also known for previous projects including Sign Crushes Motorist, Take Care and Birth Day.

With a rapidly growing global following, Dead Calm has built a reputation for emotionally direct songwriting that blends slowcore and indie rock influences with raw, DIY production.

The project has attracted millions of listeners online, with over 1.6 million monthly Spotify listeners, and has developed a strong cult following across streaming platforms such as Spotify and SoundCloud.

Liam McCay’s music is known for:

• Introspective, melancholic lyrics
• Minimalist indie and slowcore soundscapes
• Honest, emotionally driven songwriting
• A strong DIY creative approach

Originally trained on fiddle before switching to guitar during the pandemic, McCay has continued to release music independently, turning down traditional label deals to maintain full creative control.

Dead Calm represents one of the most compelling new voices emerging from the Irish alternative music scene.

Event Details

📍 Venue: Sandinos
📅 Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
🎟 Tickets: £22.50 (incl. booking fee)