BudRising & MCD present THE PIXIES - KINGS OF LEON SCISSORS SISTERS - FRANZ FERDINAND - MAROON 5 CHEMICAL BROTHERS BASEMENT JAXX - UNDERWORLD - MYLO - Mylo makes special guest appearance to announce BudRising 2005 summer music programme - Mylo makes a special guest appearance in Dublin today, Wednesday 20th April to announce four sensational outdoor BudRising gigs, in association with MCD, in Lansdowne Road and Marley Park in August as part of the BudRising 2005 summer music programme. The Pixies & Kings of Leon - Lansdowne Road - 23rd August After a ten year absence, The Pixies returned last year and wowed 120,000 music fans in the Phoenix park proving emphatically they are one of the most influential acts of their time. Kings of Leon have their own unique rock sound; driving rhythms and gorgeously gravely vocals unite in a real explosion of pure rock and roll energy. Scissor Sisters, Franz Ferdinand & Maroon 5 - Lansdowne Road - 24th August New York arts scene darlings & Brit Award winners Scissors Sisters had a fabulous 2004. They exploded onto the music scene last year with their edgy, sexy, brilliant sounds. Scissor Sisters bring together rollicking guitar riffs, throbbing synths and a whole bunch of wicked lyrics. Scissor Sister's live performances are legendary with their oh-so-cool tunes and tongue in cheek glam style. Double Meteor award winners Franz Ferdinand, who were also nominated for five Brit Awards, are one of the most exciting bands around. Their performances last year at The Olympia was judged by many as the 'gigs of the year'. Franz Ferdinand are simply captivating. Maroon 5's song "This Love" became one of the anthems of 2004. Together for over ten years their sound of funky rhythms and classic soul melodies together with searing guitars and emotion packed vocals make them one of the best live bands around. Chemical Brothers - Marley Park - 19th August 11 years and 8 million albums since bursting out of the UK's underground club culture, The Chemical Brothers are back. Following their sell out Point Show earlier this year, the Chemical Brothers return to Dublin to prove again that when it comes to beat-based innovation, inspired collaboration and sheer sonic excellence, they are unmatched. Basement Jaxx & Underworld - Marley Park - Mylo 20th August No one throws a party like Basement Jaxx. Their music is a riotous collision of soul, jazz, reggae, house and samba with the added ingredients of punk and rave. Underworld spent the 90's redefining dance music, they introduced an indie-rock influence showing that sultry song writing, techno and electric guitars can all share the same sweaty bed. Mylo first appeared on the scene only twelve months ago with his debut single, Destroy Rock & Roll - a high-octane guitar workout bending chunky beats with a raucous vocal sample. Despite label interest, with the backing of a couple of friends, he decided to go it alone and created Breastfed. With a sound characterised by sophisticated electro stabs, classy breaks and fat bottomed bass lines, it is remarkable to learn that most of Mylo's production tools are computer internal.. Like Adam F who set out to make his seminal Colours album on a limited equipment, Mylo's genius is evident in his one-ness with his G4. Tickets for the BudRising Summer Music Shows go on sale Friday 6th May at ticketmaster outlets nationwide & www.ticketmaster.ie <http://www.ticketmaster.ie/> Ticket prices for - Landsdowne Road - From 59.50 euro - including booking fee Marley Park from 54.50 euro - including booking fee All four gigs 150 euro - including booking fee. Last week, BudRising announced details of a seven day music extravaganza which will take place between June 1 and June 7 - seven days and nights of inspirational sounds from today's biggest names, tomorrow's heroes and a handful of true legends in 23 indoor and outdoor venues across Dublin city centre including Roots Manuva (Ambassador) Beck (Olympia), The Hives (Ambassador), Masters at Work (Spirit), Jimmy Cliff (Ambassador), The Chalets (Vicar Street), The LA's (Ambassador) and Wheezer (Vicar Street). This year Budweiser has introduced 'EarlyRiser' - a competition for rising Irish bands to play at the BudRising festival. Keep an eye on www.budrising.ie <http://www.budrising.ie> for details on what new acts will be playing at this year's event. Every evening from 6pm, the BudRising Festival Club kicks off at the POD complex on Harcourt Street. There'll be bands, DJs, BBQs and, if all goes to plan, sunshine. It's the ideal place to meet your mates before the evening's entertainment starts around the city and the only place to be once the gigs have ended. For further information, log onto www.budrising.ie <http://www.budrising.ie/> and www.mcd.ie <http://www.mcd.ie/>