:Panic Over are (L-R) Dharesh McCarthy, Ben Simms, Reuben Curran and Charlie Gribbons; an indie rock quartet formed in the suburban back gardens of Bangor, during the 'Great Toilet Paper Famine' of 2020.
They have been picking up plaudits ever since, including: BBC Introducing “One to Watch”; Hot Press 'Act of the Year' and Belfast Telegraph “Best home grown act to keep your eye on”.
:Panic :Over's anthemic, stadium-rousing sound has already captured the attention of producers and organisers of Global Sporting Events; UEFA chose 'Part of Something' for the official song of the u19s Euros 2024 Opening Ceremony, 'Paper Planes' featured on ITV Sport's big closing montage of the Eng vs Ire 6 Nations Rugby clash, and the BBC & ITV picked up 3 tracks from their debut album, in their Euro24 coverage - to audiences of over 20 million.
They are the latest recipients of the BPI's Music Export Growth Scheme funding. They were handpicked by the BPI to represent Northern Ireland at the UK National Day at World EXPO2025 in Osaka, Japan.
Last summer they embarked on their first tour outside of the UK. Fans of Rugby, Football, and Love Island already familiar with :Panic :Over's tunes, are still struggling to get their instantly infectious hooks out of their heads.
Hot Press - ":Panic :Over are destined for a MASSIVE year"
Belfast Telegraph - "You can bet the house
on :Panic :Over having a belter of a year"
Sunday Life - "Vocals call to mind Rufus Wainwright... Electrifying guitar solos & explosive percussion"
Daily Mirror - "[:Panic :Over] blend Bloc Party's intricate guitar lines with Interpol's jagged angular punch - sprinkling in a few massive choruses for effect"
Mark Davyd, CEO - Music Venues Trust
"Fantastic new band... The room [@USC] was packed - PACKED!
That's what you want to see"
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