We're delighted to announce Jacob Koopman as our next act on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' Y&E Series – going live on the Hot Press Instagram at 8.30pm tonight!

A Dublin-based singer-songwriter with Bali roots, Jacob Koopman initially built up his ever-growing following busking on Grafton Street. He has since played Electric Picnic and Castlepalooza, and worked with Ryan O'Shaughnessy on his debut EP, Blindfold.

The new edition of the Y&E Series continues to shine a light on some of the best new and emerging talent that Ireland has to offer in 2020. Following the success of the previous edition of the series, you can once again expect 40 brilliant acts to join Hot Press on Instagram for special live-streamed performances, thanks to the support of the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht.

With the immediate future of the live music industry remaining uncertain in the face of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Y&E Series aims to support Ireland's remarkable new generation of artists by delivering 40 paid gigs to 40 acts over 40 days.

Watch Jacob Koopman tonight, October 1, as part of the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' The Y&E Series, supported by the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht – live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 8.30pm.

Up next on the Y&E Series:

Friday, October 2: STOLEN CITY
Dublin City-based three-piece Stolen City have built up a impressive fanbase in Ireland, off the back of a string of acclaimed pop releases. Earlier this year, they returned with their latest single, 'Sparks'.

Saturday, October 3: WILD YOUTH
Since starring in our 'Hot For 2019' issues, Wild Youth have gone on to be recognised as one of the most exciting pop-rock acts in the country. They returned to action recently with their acclaimed new single 'Next To You'.