Selective Memory presents
THE CONGOS
– first headline show in Ireland in 18 years
Button Factory, Dublin
Fri 24th Oct 2025. Doors 7:30pm
Tickets €32.50 + €2.90 bk fee on sale this Friday at 10am
Legendary reggae pioneers The Congos are set to electrify Dublin with their first headline performance in Ireland in 18 years!
On October 24th, 2025, the Button Factory will come alive with the soulful harmonies and rhythms of these legends.
Best known for their seminal album Heart of the Congos, produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry, their uplifting melodies and spiritual lyricism promise an unforgettable night of roots reggae.
Don’t miss this rare chance to witness a historic return —grab your tickets for a night of pure vibes!
The Congos are a legendary Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in the mid-1970s, renowned for their rich harmonies and spiritual roots reggae sound. The original lineup consisted of Cedric Myton, Roy “Ashanti” Johnson, and Watty Burnett, with later additions like Kenroy Fyffe. Their seminal 1977 album, Heart of the Congos, produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry at Black Ark Studio, is a cornerstone of reggae music, blending soulful vocals with Rastafarian themes and Perry’s innovative production. Tracks like “Fisherman” and “Congoman” remain iconic. Despite challenges, including limited initial commercial success, the album gained cult status and critical acclaim over time. The Congos continued to perform and record, releasing albums like Congo Ashanti(1979) and Back in the Black Ark (2009), maintaining their influence in reggae with a focus on unity, spirituality, and cultural roots.