Dancing in the Disco
Dancing in the Disco - the story of The Sultans of Ping
A documentary about The Sultans of Ping that tells the band’s story from humble beginnings in Cork to topping the Indie Chart in the UK, touring the world, releasing three albums and sharing stages with their heroes, the Ramones. The band’s debut single, ‘Where’s Me Jumper?’ is one of the most instantly recognisable songs of the last 30 years. It defies genres, ages, borders and scenes, and has seeped into the pop culture firmament. The song has been used to soundtrack film and TV and ultimately has become bigger than the band itself – it is a song of the people. The documentary includes contributions from band members, industry insiders, friends and critics.
Below find various reviews, articles, features and interviews about the documentary:
Microdisney to the Sultans: Man on a mission to chronicle Cork’s rich music heritage
In advance of Paul McDermott's radio documentary on the Sultans Of Ping, he talks about his efforts to pay tribute to the music of his home town
by Ed Power
Irish Examiner - 31 January, 2023
RTÉ Culture - Dancing in the Disco - the story of The Sultans of Ping
Ahead of his new RTÉ 2XM documentary Dancing in the Disco, as well a pair of homecoming dates, Paul McDermott celebrates Cork indie-rock legends The Sultans of Ping.
by Paul McDermott
RTÉ Culture - 24 January, 2023
The Journal - The Sultans of Ping - 'It was a crazy sight to behold - every gig was exciting'
Paul McDermott traces the musical journey of Cork band The Sultans of Ping.
by Paul McDermott
The Journal - 03 February, 2023
“Paul McDermott has for some time been doing the important cultural service of compiling the history of bands of Cork in the 1980s and 1990s”
by Declan Lynch
The Sunday Independent - 07 February, 2023
“A shaggily idiosyncratic affair, fun and immediate.”
by Mick Heaney
The Irish Times - 11 February, 2023
