DISTRICT 8
DISTRICT 8
IN THE GARDEN
District 8 presents – D8 In The Garden, a brand new concept inspired by acclaimed international events such as Brunch In The Park & Piknic Électronik. An exciting summer gathering, surrounded by nature in the magical Walled Garden at Palmerstown House, Co. Kildare, only 20 minutes from Dublin City!
Experience a custom-built space, filled with dancers, music lovers & friends, all ready to enjoy something special in a perfect setting!
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FAQs
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We’ve made a list of the easiest ways to get to our upcoming shows in Palmerstown House Estate, Naas, Kildare and also a list of local hotels.
The venue eircode is W91 FK10.
TRANSPORT
🚌 Bus:
- From Dublin with Marathon - €30 return [early bird]
Bus departs & returns from/to North Wall QuayBus Stop 7623
Full timetable & ticket link here
🚘 Car:
If driving by car - we have a carpark at all D8 In The Garden shows.
Link here
🚆Train:
Sallins & Naas Train Stations from Heuston Station in Dublin. Book soon at: www.irishrail.ie as trains can often sell out on weekends.
🚖 Local Taxi/Cabs:
We strongly recommend booking your taxi to and/or from the venue in advance, from the following:
- FreeNow [Dublin]
- www.mytown.ie/naas/Taxis-Cabs [Naas]
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This is a STRICTLY over 18’s event.
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You can not bring your own food or drinks to the Garden. There will be a full bar and many food stalls throughout the festival, offering everything from traditional pie and mash to freshly made tacos.
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All visitors to ID8 in the Grden will be searched upon entry. Refusal will result in the denial of entry to the club. Consumption, trade or possession of drugs is strictly prohibited.
Anyone found possessing illegal substances will be refused admission and ejected from the venue, and they may be liable for prosecution and reported to the Guards. Anyone found asking for drugs or offering drugs will be banned for life in addition to being reported to the Guards and being liable for prosecution.
INCLUSIVITY & SAFE SPACE
We have a zero tolerance policy towards any acts of homophobia, racism, transphobia, misogyny or any other forms of discrimination. We hope to create a community of people that are fun-loving, responsible, respectful and compassionate to others and the environment around them. If you have any issues please contact a member of staff.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF & OTHERS
It is important to take care of yourself and your friends on any night out. If at any stage inside the club you see somebody who looks like they’re ill or in trouble, or you yourself are feeling unwell, please contact a staff member.
STAFF ARE YOUR MATES
At any event, all staff are your mates and free of judgment so please don’t be afraid to approach them. If you’re feeling bad, please talk to a member of staff. Please note the location of the venue medic area on the ground floor.
ACCESSIBILITY
We want to make everyone’s experience as comfortable as possible. If you have accessibility needs, please reach out to us and we will endeavour to assist you.
ENTRY
All shows are strictly over 18’s. Photo ID is required. For door opening times and show set times, keep an eye on our socials for updates.
FAKE TICKETS
This is an ongoing issue in the club/festivals and the event industry. We strongly recommend that you buy tickets only from our website, official links on our socials or our ticketing partners, Eventbrite, Dice & Resident Advisor. D8 are not responsible for fake tickets. A fake ticket will result in no entry.
STROBES & LIGHTING
Strong strobe EFX & flashing lights will be in use at shows. This may not be suitable for those with epilepsy or light sensitivity. If you feel unwell please visit the medic area or contact a member of staff for assistance.
RECORDING
At most of our events, professional photography, audio and video recording takes place. This is used for news, promotional purposes/advertising, websites & social media. By attending a show you consent to this, however if you feel you need something removed, please get in touch.
Let’s look out for each other and have a great time. See you all on the dancefloor!
D8
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Certain items are not allowed within the arena:
You may be body and/or bag searched at the entrance, onsite or on leaving. Any item(s), which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon, or which may cause danger or disruption to any other persons at the event, will be confiscated. Persons suspected of carrying items that may be used in an offensive or dangerous manner, or carrying out illegal activities within the arena or other parts of the site may be searched.
All of the prohibited items must be surrendered or removed from the site. Anyone refusing may face Eviction.
Surrendered items will not be returned.
Prohibited Items:
Smoke & Gas canisters,
BBQs including disposable ones
Aerosols excluding hygiene/beauty products,
Airhorns, fireworks, flares,
Glass - all glass bottles must be decanted into plastic
Illegal substances, drugs, ‘legal highs’
Laser equipment/pens, megaphones,
Nitrous oxide, sky or ‘Chinese’ lanterns
Sound systems
Spray cans,
Tabards/high viz jackets
Drones
Anything that might be considered a weapon
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Hotel options are 10 - 15 minutes' drive from the festival site. If you need a room, we recommend booking as soon as possible!
- Lawlors Hotel, Naas
- Maldron Hotel, Newlands Cross
- Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Newlands Cross
- Green Isle Hotel, Clondalkin
- Aspect Hotel, Park West
DISTRICT 8
MANAGEMENT
We are proud and excited to announce that District 8 has launched a brand new Artist Management division. As a brand that has booked, supported and promoted homegrown talent for the past decade – we now have our sights on developing and furthering emerging artists’ careers.
This division will run hand in hand with the brand’s vision of improving the overall landscape of Irish nightlife and club culture. The story begins with two of the country’s most exciting young prospects who have carved their own path thus far – Dublin-based production duo Obskür and Kerry native selector Yasmin Gardezi.
OBSKÜR
Hailing from Dublin, Obskür since their inception in May 2019 have begun to make a name for themselves. Consisting of Lorcan McCarthy & Faustas Astrauskas, the duo have carved their way out of the pandemic with their raw and energetic productions that captures their personality very well.
Since the release of their record ‘Bayside’ in 2020 along with their most recent ‘Twister’ single on FFRR and remixes for the likes of Dom Dolla and Barbara Tucker, the lads have already set out their sound and style, earning them recognition for their use of hard hitting 909’s, slick Hip-Hop samples and raw elements. Playing live shows with some of the UK and Irelands biggest clubbing brands in The Warehouse Project, XOYO in London, Creamfields, Reading & Leeds as well as playing Amnesia alongside Sonny Fodera and Danny Howard in July. – the live side of the duo’s game is already hotly tipped to be massive.
Obskür continue to grow their fanbase with over 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and 10,000 streams a day on Soundcloud with listeners hungry for their next release. With support and collaborations with some of the biggest names in the game such as Annie Mac, Vintage Culture, Eats Everything, Pete Tong, Ejeca, Danny Howard, Gorgon City and many many more – its all looking towards a very very bright rise to the very top for these two.
Bookings
Dave.blackgrove@teamwass.com
Management
ryan@district8dublin.com
Press shots - (Download)
Footage - (Download)
Soundcloud
YASMIN GARDEZI
Yasmin Gardezi, a native of Kerry, has been crafting her sound into a fast paced, energetic industrial techno set, with inflections of acid techno and trance. Her musical energy creates a unique style of set that takes listeners on a journey through her broad catalogue of new and old music. She is a resident of MOTZ Berlin, a techno events label and webzine run by Irish girls in Berlin, London and Ireland.
An ever-present name on some of the biggest shows in the country – Life festival, Boxed Off, Electric Picnic and multiple headline club shows north, south, east and west of the island. Hotly tipped as one of Irelands ‘next big things’ Yasmin is a glimpse into what the future of Irish dance music will look like.”
Bookings
sam@thebuildingsociety.agency
Management
ryan@district8dublin.com
Press shots (Download)
Soundcloud
DART
One of the most consistent Irish producers of recent years - Jordan has been steadily carving out his own path to world domination.
From massive festival sets to unforgettable appearances at clubs like Fabric, Index and Sub Club. Beyond the live shows, Jordan’s distinct productions lie deep rooted between the raw qualities of progressive 90s rave, old school trance and modern techno. Headlined by massive collabs and remixes with some of the biggest names in the game.
One to watch and already an established powerhouse all wrapped into one. We cannot wait to begin this journey with him.
Bookings
jason@earth-agency.com
Management
ryan@district8dublin.com
marc@district8dublin.com
Soundcloud
DISTRICT 8
ACADEMY
DISTRICT 8 ACADEMY IS AN INITIATIVE BY THE DISTRICT 8 TEAM AND ELEVATOR PROGRAM
Over the past decade – we’ve seen the creative talent this country has produced through the avenues of dance music and events. The aim is to help younger people find a substantial footing within the industry and broader scene. We want to use our platform to discuss different industry areas openly and shed light on possible industry opportunities.
This can hopefully give people a deeper understanding and appreciation for the possibilities within dance music and the music industry. We want people to consider careers and development that align with their dreams. We want to pass on the experience we have accumulated over the years in the hope that younger people can find a stable path to follow.
Far too many people get lost along the way. We don’t teach you how to beat mix, but we discuss what it means to be a DJ in today’s world. District 8 Academy event is a more general look at the scene and industry in Ireland, and we can hopefully provide some general guidance to people.
We discuss topics like diversity and mental health at the very core of the industry.
