Laibach

dublin | arts and media | event notice Friday April 23, 2004 16:06 by Noel Kelly - The Art Projects Network press at artprojectsnetwork dot net The Art Projects Network, The Fire Station Artist Studios, Dublin 1 +353 86 2471114

Laibach will make their debut appearance in Ireland on May 5th in Temple Bar Music Centre

Dubbed the most dangerous band in the world, Laibach will make their debut appearance in Ireland on May 5th in Temple Bar Music Centre.

Dubbed the most dangerous band in the world, Laibach will make their debut appearance in Ireland on May 5th in Temple Bar Music Centre.

The group Laibach was established in the year 1980 in Trbovlje, an industrial-coal mining town in the centre of Slovenia (YU). Upon its founding in 1980 Laibach prepared in Trbovlje its first multimedia project "Red Districts (Rdeci revirji)", designed to challenge the striking contradictions of the political structure of the town at that time. The project was banned before it opened, which prevented the first public appearance of the group, though not the angry media response which followed.

Since then Laibach have continued to grow. With European and American tours, Laibach continue to challenge, to interrogate, and to observe. Laibach is not just about music, Laibach provide no answers, but the do provide lots for their public to think about. Laibach will continue to court controversy in all their appearances. The Dublin event will be no exception.

Laibach will perform on May 5th 2004 in Temple Bar Music Centre, Dublin 1 Doors open at 8pm ID essential