Music

‘More people see Irish music live in venues than ever hear it on Irish radio’

It’s the old chestnut – why don’t we hear a wider range of Irish music on Irish radio? – and it seems to be getting worse

Steve Wall: “Most Irish artists are finding the same thing. You do a gig in a particular town but local radio often doesn’t play your music.” Photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Steve Wall: “Most Irish artists are finding the same thing. You do a gig in a particular town but local radio often doesn’t play your music.” Photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Deirdre Falvey
Thu May 26 2022 - 00:00 • 8 MIN READ
Deirdre Falvey

Deirdre Falvey

Deirdre Falvey is a features and arts writer at The Irish Times
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