You can do it with a broken heart, a need to calm down, for an evening of feeling 22, to shake it off, or for any of the other millions of reasons ‘Mother’ has covered across her vast and famous discography. Neon Brush Sing-Along in Dublin understands the struggle of resisting the urge to break into song when Taylor Swift’s music plays, so feel free to harmonize, chant her anthems, and belt out bridges.
With every well-executed lyric and hum, you’ll also be unleashing your inner artist on the canvas using fluorescent paint—experiencing the kind of multitasking that the voice behind the line ‘I am so productive, it’s an art’ would surely approve of. And taking place at none other than The Bernard Shaw, the setting couldn’t be more conducive to creativity.
What is Neon Brush Sing-Along?
A pop twist on the average sip and paint workshop, this sing-along painting session offers 90 minutes of uninterrupted brushstrokes and good vibes, all fueled by Miss Swift’s signature blend of country, rock, electropop, indie, and folk tracks. And as if the music and neon-lit setting weren’t enough, you can sip on a drink or two from the venue’s bar to keep the fun flowing.
Tell me more about this sip and paint experience
Voices will carry far, amplified by microphones inspired by those seen at Taylor’s electrifying concerts. You might find yourself in your Fearless era, surrounded by fairytale themes and gold tones, channelling the vengeful imagery of the Reputation era (snakes and all), or knee-deep in the dreamy pastels of the Lover era. Wherever you feel you fall on the eras timeline, stencils will be available to help you bring it to life. Plus, a professional artist will be on hand to guide everyone through the artistic journey.
Who is Neon Brush Sing-Along for?
It’s for everyone—over 18, that is—for anti-heroes, monsters on the hill, people who are so high school, those who keep their side of the street clean, and those who might consider it a “cruel summer” or feel “guilty as sin” if they went over a week without hearing a T-Swizzle song. As Miss Americana herself reminds us, “It’s nice to have a friend,” and this sip-and-paint session is definitely an activity to enjoy with friends. It’s also a great way to escape reality in a welcoming and uplifting environment.
There’s no need to be down bad, crying at the gym because Neon Brush Sing-Along is coming to The Bernard Shaw! Whether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or someone who just enjoys (or at least tolerates) her music, this event is also about painting and experimenting with neon paint. And if you don’t know any Taylor Swift songs, well, this might just be the perfect moment to crawl out from under that rock and discover your new favourite artist.
While the original Neon Brush experience in Dublin involves getting imaginative with fluorescent paint, its playlist isn’t solely dedicated to Tay Tay’s genre-hopping bangers.