2017, marks the 40th anniversary of Paul Weller’s first album, In The City, which he released with The Jam in May 1977. For most artists such a landmark would be greeted with extensive retrospective celebrations: lavish reissues and all that jazz. But Paul Weller is not like most artists, instead releasing a new studio album, because releasing new albums is what Paul Weller does. Always moving forwards, almost clinically averse to nostalgia or checking his progress in the rear-view mirror.

Paul Weller will perform on the 12 February at the Olympia Theatre (with support from Derry legends TOUTS). Tickets from €55.65 incl. Booking fee & restoration levy.

Tickets go on sale at 9am this Friday from Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.ie