The Academic
- Saturday, march 21
- 8:00 PM-11:55 PM
- Le Trabendo Parc de la Villette, 211 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France
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Originally from Mullingar, The Academic comprises Craig Fitzgerald (vocals, guitar), Dean Gavin (drums) and brothers Matthew and Stephen Murtagh. The band made its mark with Tales From The Backseat (2018), a No. 1 album in Ireland, driven by direct melodies and songwriting that captures the energy of firsts. In 2023, Sitting Pretty broadened their scope without sacrificing their sharp hooks, landing somewhere between The Kinks and Talking Heads, with a crisp way of weaving bright guitars and driving basslines.
On stage, The Academic play tight, precise indie rock: clear vocals and hooks that stick. On 21 March 2026 at Le Trabendo in Paris, the quartet returns with a set drawing from both albums and their recent singles. Nervy tracks, a few breathers, and that knack for choruses that unite without force. Enough to bring their classics back to mind and to see where the band stands today.
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Venue
Le Trabendo
Parc de la Villette, 211 avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France