Is The 1975 the world's greatest band? Matty Healy thinks so, and half of Cork might agree

Gig review: In flying form, Matty Healy and the 1975 brought the audience at a sweltering Musgrave Park in Cork on a whirlwind tour of his hits. His mother was even there to witness it all 
Is The 1975 the world's greatest band? Matty Healy thinks so, and half of Cork might agree

Matty Healy, lead singer with The 1975, in concert at Musgrave park, Cork on Tuesday night. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

On a sweltering June night, there were only two topics of conversation: The heat, and what time the 1975 were going to appear on stage at Musgrave Park in Cork. 

For the die-hards at the rugby stadium, it was worth the wait, though. And, they might have even swayed a few of the sceptics in attendance too.

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