More than just a festival, As One was established in the wake of the 2023 Dublin City riots as a rallying cry against racial hatred, proving that the hardcore community stands for unity and support. Last year, all proceeds were donated to MSOE (Muslim Sisterhood of Eire), a voluntary organisation providing critical services to Dublin’s homeless, women, and youth, irrespective of race or nationality. That tradition continues in 2025, with all profits from the event once again going to MSOE.
Kicking off this year’s fest are local acts Bleak Truth, Cease, and Lost to Life, alongside death metal/hardcore newcomers Chapel Dust, who will be making their live debut. As the day progresses, expect punishing sets from Dublin favourites Goon, Special Branch, Bitter Pill, and the city’s own queer liberators, Strong Boys.
The onslaught of quality live performances also includes Brighton UK titans take the stage. Imposter making their first-ever Irish appearance, bringing their signature blend of blast beats and angular riffs to level The Grand Social. Check out the below link for a preview of what to expect…
Following them, Glasgow’s, Nothin’ But Enemies will deliver pure carnage before embarking on their colossal Asian tour, tearing through their latest EP The Real Steel with unrelenting ferocity.
And if that wasn’t enough, The Flex—often heralded as “the defining band of the New Wave of British Hardcore movement of the 2010s”—will bring the fest to an explosive close. Fresh from a powerhouse set at Can’t Keep Us Down Fest in Barcelona, the Leeds legends are set to tear the roof off with their vicious, 80s-infused hardcore.
Take a hit, get in the pit—this is not a show to miss.
Event Details:
📅 As One Fest – 5th April 2025
📍 The Grand Social, Dublin
🎟️ Tickets: €25, available via blackwater.bigcartel.com
💰 All proceeds donated to MSOE Dublin
Oran O’Beirne
www.overdrive.ie 2025
