Review: John Grant, Cosby StageAtmosphere: Intense with a generous side helping of dour humourSat Sept 03 2011 - 01:00
Review: The Undertones, Crawdaddy StageAtmosphere: Is it a bird? Is is a plane? Is that...Sat Sept 03 2011 - 01:00
Review: Jape, Electric ArenaAtmosphere : An expectant air hung over the Electric Arena early this evening; after all, the last time Jape played the Picnic…Sat Sept 03 2011 - 01:00
Review: Yuck, Cosby StageAtmosphere: The sort of riled up, ready-to-rock vibe you always wish for on Saturday nights at festivalsSat Sept 03 2011 - 01:00
What a scoreFans of Ennio Morricone, John Barry et al may be interested in attending an event on soundtrack composition next Wednesday at…Fri Sept 02 2011 - 01:00
Jazz fest ticketsTickets are on sale for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, which takes place from October 28th to 31st.Fri Aug 26 2011 - 01:00
Future just got brighterMUSIC NEWS: The next instalment in the Future Bright gig series will take place at Crawdaddy next Thursday, and will be curated…Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
Earth Ship joins Body & Soul fleetMUSIC NEWS: The extensive list of bands and artists that will play the Body & Soul area of Electric Picnic has been announced…Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
No tents momentMUSIC NEWS: Those of you not Electric Picnic-bound may be interested in a weekend of music that doesn’t involve camping on September…Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
Clifden hots upMUSIC NEWS: One of the longest-running arts festivals in Ireland will celebrate its 34th year next month.Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
EtcBuckley on screen: The lead role has been cast in the forthcoming Jeff Buckley biopic with Reeve Carney, currently starring …Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
More names for PicnicAnother week, another batch of names for Electric Picnic.Fri Aug 12 2011 - 01:00
Off to hear the WizardAn open-air screening of The Wizard of Oz will take place at Imma on August 26th.Fri Aug 12 2011 - 01:00
EtcFire fallout: Following the riot-induced fire at the Sony warehouse during the week, many of the affected independent labels…Fri Aug 12 2011 - 01:00
The Fleadh flies back to CavanThe 51st Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann will officially kick off in Cavan tomorrow, with events running in the town and its environs…Fri Aug 12 2011 - 01:00
People's Festival for Dún LaoghaireThe absence of the Festival of World Cultures may not be as conspicuous as was first thought, if a group of south Dubliners have…Fri Aug 12 2011 - 01:00
Out of the woodsWITHOUT wanting to sound unkind, Fionn Regan cannot give a straight answerFri Aug 12 2011 - 01:00
September treatsAnother brace of new festivals will also take place in SeptemberFri Aug 05 2011 - 01:00
Musicians tune inRTÉ Radio have launched a new scheme in association with RAAP (Recorded Actors Artists Performers) to offer aspiring musicians…Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
Rockeroke and pop céilí at FringeMUSIC NEWS: The programme for this year’s Absolut Dublin Fringe Festival (September 10th-25th) has been announced, and there…Fri Jul 22 2011 - 01:00
Arthur is back - with a few friendsMUSIC NEWS: Arthur’s Day will return to Dublin, Cork, Belfast and Limerick for its third year on September 22nd.Fri Jul 22 2011 - 01:00
Wild Beasts anyone?MUSIC NEWS: As predicted, PJ Harvey and Adele made the shortlist for the Mercury Music Prize and are joint favourites to win…Fri Jul 22 2011 - 01:00
Underworld for PicnicMUSIC NEWS: The latest batch of acts to play Electric Picnic from September 2nd-4th has been revealed.Fri Jul 22 2011 - 01:00
EtcVillagers : Lisa O’Neill has been added to the Villagers bill for tomorrow’s gig in Marlay ParkFri Jul 22 2011 - 01:00
Battle rages on for new bandsBattle of the Bands competitions have been around since the dawn of rock, but it’s not many that market themselves as a “live…Fri Jul 15 2011 - 01:00
Live acts take to the 'burbsTonight sees the opening of a new venue that aims to lure music fans from Dublin city centre with its Irish-oriented gig policy…Fri Jul 15 2011 - 01:00
Hilltown experimentFans of contemporary and experimental music and art can get their fix at this weekend’s Hilltown New Music Festival.Fri Jul 15 2011 - 01:00
The Reich stuffA festival honouring acclaimed composer Steve Reich will take place in Cork this month.Fri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
EtcClawback: U2’s management plans to sell off three of the infamous claw structures used on their 360 Tour when it ends in Canada…Fri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
Wanted: best new Irish bandsThe annual IMRO Showcase Tour, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in September, is inviting acts interested in participating…Fri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
Metallers get readyDublin-based metallers have a live venue to frequent from tonight onwardsFri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
Class acts for Mayo hamletThe picturesque hamlet of Bofeenaun, Co Mayo may not be synonymous with world-class classical music, but for one weekend every…Fri Jul 08 2011 - 01:00
