The fact that a developed country such as Ireland - so often voted one of the best places in the world to live in those ridiculous surveys - still needs an organisation such as Childline, run by the ISPCC, is a telling reminder of the inability of so-called civilised society to use its economic opulence to provide for the weakest and most vulnerable in its midst’s.

However, socialist tendencies aside, Key Notes suggests that paying a visit to Childline Rocks will do more than abate your guilty conscience.  The promoters of the event promise a seven hour musical extravaganza with performances from Choice Music Prize nominees Cathy Davey and Super Extra Bonus Party and Meteor Nominees Future Kings of Spain and Ham Sandwich on The Star Stage.  There is also a Phantom 105.2 Stage with music from Jape and Dry County as well as Phantom's very own DJ's.  Best of all, Key Notes favourite Irish TV presenter, Michelle Doherty, will be the MC for the evening.  Tickets are €23 and available from Ticketmaster now.

Just in case you need any more convincing, check out the video for Keepsake, from the upcoming Ham Sandwich LP, Carry the Meek.