Britpop’s Back, But Ireland’s Star Kids Can Make It Fairer

What’s up, second-gen squad? The Irish Sun just dropped a hot vibe: Britpop’s storming back, led by the kids of ‘90s icons like Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft. But Ireland’s got its own nostalgic spark, with the offspring of stars like U2’s Bono and The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan ready to remix the past with inclusive energy. Forget the boozy ‘90s chaos – this Cool Britannia 2.0 is about sober gigs and diverse voices.

The Deal: A Nostalgic Revival with Soul

The Irish Sun reports that Tatler’s August 2025 cover stars Molly Moorish-Gallagher (Liam Gallagher’s daughter) and Sonny Ashcroft (Richard Ashcroft’s son) are leading a Britpop revival, tied to Oasis’s 2025 reunion tour. This isn’t the ‘90s lager-fueled madness- think sober raves, board game nights, and a push for inclusivity, not tabloid drama.

Ireland’s music scene, buzzing with ‘90s nostalgia from U2’s global anthems to Mary Black’s soulful folk, is your stage, second-gen Gen Z, to join the Britpop revival and make it a force for fairness. Star offspring like Jordan Hewson, Bono’s daughter, are sparking change with her Speakable platform, amplifying young voices, while Róisín O, Mary Black’s daughter, carries her folk legacy with new music. This revival’s sober, inclusive vibe suits your Gen Flow, perfect for uplifting diverse artists and breaking cultural barriers.

Ireland’s got a rebel soul – think 2024’s Palestine recognition or the global impact of U2’s activism in the ‘90s. Your second-gen roots – stories of migration, hustle, and beating bias – make you the perfect crew to join this revival and make it fairer. Ireland’s music legacy, from The Cranberries’ haunting anthems to Bono’s stadium-rock calls for justice, thrives on raw, inclusive energy. This Britpop wave risks being a nostalgic rerun without your push to amplify marginalised voices, like migrant or underrepresented artists often sidelined by media. Your Gen Flow can make music a platform for change.

Second-Gen Gen Z: Remix Ireland’s Music Scene

You’re Gen Flow, rocking platforms like TikTok (65% of Irish Gen Z use it daily, per Coimisiún na Meán) and chasing music dreams. Your dual identity – heritage plus Irish pride – lets you challenge barriers, like when media skips diverse artists.

But here’s the real remix: this isn’t just about reliving your parents’ playlists. It’s about making space for every voice – especially those that never got a headline in the ‘90s. Second-gen Gen Z, you’ve got the power to turn this Britpop revival into a movement for real inclusion. Imagine gigs where the lineup isn’t just the same old surnames, but also spotlights artists from migrant backgrounds, Traveller communities, and every corner of Ireland’s new soundscape.

You’re already rewriting the rules – whether you’re dropping Irish drill tracks on SoundCloud or blending Afrobeat with trad on TikTok. The old gatekeepers can’t keep up, and the industry’s starting to notice. With streaming, social media, and a hunger for authenticity, you can bypass the old-school barriers and build your own scene.

So, as Britpop’s kids take the stage, why not crash the party? Bring your stories, your beats, your languages, your lived experience. Push for sober, safe spaces at gigs, demand fairer media coverage, and make sure the next wave of Irish music is as diverse as the country itself.

Cool Britannia 2.0? Sure. But let’s make it Cool Éire – where every second-gen kid, every young artist, and every new Irish voice gets a chance to headline. The nostalgia’s fun, but the future? That’s yours to create.

Ready to remix the scene? Tag your music, your art, and your story with #EqualityWorxVibe or drop us a line at equalityworx.com/submit. Let’s make Ireland’s next big sound one that everyone can hear.