How We Started & What We've Built
Kingsbourne Limited began with a simple observation: adults in Ireland weren't getting quality live music experiences tailored to them. Sure, there were plenty of venues. But they weren't curated, they weren't consistent, and they didn't feel intentional. We decided to change that.
In 2016, we started booking intimate venues across Dublin, Cork, and Galway. We focused on bringing in artists that weren't getting enough platform time — indie acts, jazz ensembles, folk singers, electronic producers. The kind of musicians who had real audiences but weren't household names. And people showed up. They really showed up.
We've grown from booking 12 events that first year to hosting over 200 concerts annually. We've worked with more than 600 artists. We're not just running concerts — we're building a community of adults who actually care about live music. It's the thing we're most proud of.