Ireland's annual showcase of emerging musical talent will return once more on the 4th, 5th and 6th of October across six venues in Dublin's city centre.

In its storied history, HWCH has developed a strong reputation for backing and providing a platform to indigenous Irish music throughout the past decade, one of the most fertile periods for the music scene on our island.

As per usual, HWCH is calling on Ireland's musicians to apply for a slot at the event. Applications will be through First Music Contact's Breaking Tunes website. The closing date for applications in July 26th. The judging panel will consist of music professionals from around the globe.

This year will see Hard Working Class Heroes continue its series of additional events and activities, including the annual HWCH conference, mentor sessions and more.

The venues announced for HWCH 2012 are The Button Factory, The Grand Social, The Mercantile, Meeting House Square, Twisted Pepper and The Workman's Club. Weekend tickets are available for €45, nightly tickets are €20 plus fees.

Early bird tickets will be available through entertainment.ie/tickets.

We'll be eating this cake later. - entertainment.ie