We at Essentially Pop had the pleasure of attending Jedward’s mini tour of Ireland last weekend.

The packed and fun filled weekend began on Friday 24th, with a sold out concert in Dublin’s historic Olympia Theatre.

First we attended a VIP sound check, where John and Edward took to the stage in front of just a 100 or so fans. In this intimate, informal setting, we were lucky enough to get a first listen to some of their unreleased tracks, and hear the twins speak candidly about themselves and their musical aspirations. Listening to them speak, it’s clear that they are extremely dedicated to, serious and knowledgable about their craft, whilst still maintaining the fun aspects we all know and love.

The concert proper was packed to the rafters. Fans of all ages, saw the twins showcase some of their new songs from their forthcoming album, including Free Spirit and…