Harry Styles

Bonkers baubles for your Christmas tree: From baby Yoda to an air fryer

Christmas baubles go kitsch with a capital K this year, with a focus on fun and personality. Here’s our pick of the best

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 05:00

Bob Geldof defends Band Aid as 40th anniversary single released: ‘This little pop song has kept millions alive’

Band Aid 40 remix of Do They Know It’s Christmas? blends voices of Bono, Harry Styles and George Michael

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 09:39

The Music Quiz: Harry Styles sings about what type of restaurant on his 2022 album Harry’s House?

In honour of Irish Times Food Month, 10 tasty questions chosen to hit the musical sweet spot

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 05:00

Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well – Politically aware and personally revealing, this one’s a genuine grower

Deeper Well features Musgraves taking another creative turn. Ring it up as another jewel in the crown

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 05:30

Thursday’s Top Stories: Cillian Murphy leads sky-high Irish hopes for the Oscars; Ireland’s female sommeliers are ready to pour

Here are the stories you need to start your day including Patrick Freyne on Celebrity Big Brother; and how to deal with microaggressions

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 07:47

I like Harry Styles, One Day and dogs. I hate the algorithm that spoon-feeds them to me

We need fewer algorithms and more people shaping our consumption habits

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 06:00

In pictures: life backstage with Hozier, Arcade Fire, Elton John and more by some of Ireland’s top music photographers

‘It’s all about empathy, trust and intimacy’: music snappers share their love of the craft which at times can be gruelling and rarely offers stable employment

Sat Feb 10 2024 - 05:00

Fighting baldness: ‘We’ve stopped repairing transplants from Turkey. They’re so badly mutilated’

The young men faced with receding identities, one hair at a time

Sun Dec 10 2023 - 05:00

Una Mullally: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tours show it’s no longer about the gig, it’s about being part of a moment

It’s not just about getting gig tickets, it’s about the themed manicure, the outfit, the free advertising you generate

Mon Aug 28 2023 - 06:30

No escape from Slane

Making memories at Slane Castle car park

Tue Jun 13 2023 - 00:15

Harry Styles at Slane: 10 of the best moments recorded by fans

Audience members with the best views at Slane Castle share their favourite moments, including a bit of Gaeilge

Mon Jun 12 2023 - 14:04

‘I’ve lost the feeling in my legs’: waiting for Harry Styles among the parents

More used to David Bowie and Guns ‘n’ Roses, Ireland’s rockers return to Slane to chaperone the next generation

Sun Jun 11 2023 - 10:53

Harry Styles at Slane: Boy, does this two-hour spectacle prove the naysayers wrong

There were snorts of derision when the singer was announced as this year’s headliner. On Saturday he shows why he’s one of the world’s biggest pop stars

Sun Jun 11 2023 - 00:26

Niall Horan: ‘I’ve tried to remain somewhat humble – not tried, just did it. The Irishness helps’

Fame came early to the One Direction star, but he continues to navigate the hectic lifestyle with impressive poise

Sat Jun 10 2023 - 05:00

The Guide: The events to see, the shows to book, and the ones to catch before they end

The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Sat Jun 10 2023 - 05:00

‘Feather boas galore’: Fans embrace the Styles ahead of Harry’s big day at Slane

Former One Direction member set to perform to 80,000 fans at Meath venue that once hosted the likes of Bob Dylan, Queen and Madonna

Fri Jun 09 2023 - 20:09

Parents going to Harry Styles at Slane: ‘Being there with your children, you see the excitement through their eyes’

Who exactly is bringing who to see Harry Styles at Slane this weekend?

Fri Jun 09 2023 - 13:20

Harry Styles is ready for Slane, but is Slane ready for Harry?

Emer McLysaght: Was it for this that Phil Lynott and Mick Jagger accepted Lord Henry Mountcharles’ invitation? Who cares?

Fri Jun 09 2023 - 05:30

Dry spell set to give way to rain just in time for Harry Styles at Slane

Nesting birds need water, says Birdwatch Ireland

Thu Jun 08 2023 - 15:26

‘Lovely, compliant and sober’: Harry Styles’s fan base gets ready for Slane Castle

Youthful audience expected to see youngest performer to play the venue since Robbie Williams in 1999

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 15:57

Harry Styles at Slane: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more

Everything you need to know about the star’s concert at Slane Castle on Saturday, June 10th, supported by Inhaler, Wet Leg, Mitch Rowland and Annie Mac

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 13:10

Galgorm Castle showing the benefits of three-year investment programme

Co Antrim venue will host the ISPS Handa World Invitational for both men and women in August

Tue Jun 06 2023 - 05:00

Foo Fighters, Oasis, U2, the Rolling Stones and more: Slane’s 15 greatest acts – in reverse order

As Harry Styles limbers up for this year’s gig, on Saturday, we pick our favourite performances at the castle since the inaugural Slane Festival, in 1981

Mon Jun 05 2023 - 05:30

Westlife and Harry Styles concerts boost Aviva Stadium’s operating profit to €8m

Stadium operator’s accounts show a 63% rise in operating profit last year, with IRFU and FAI contributing €7m in revenue

Fri May 26 2023 - 16:47

Arlo Parks: ‘There will always be people who misunderstand what you do. But you just keep doing you’

‘Fontaines DC are a big inspiration... I’ve always been inspired by people who approach the world from the outside’

Sat May 20 2023 - 05:00

Global recorded music revenues increase 9% to €24.3bn

Rise in users of paid subscription services drives growth as industry figures call for higher prices

Tue Mar 21 2023 - 14:35

Brit Awards 2023: Fontaines DC win best international act as Harry Styles sweeps the board

Fresh from Grammys triumph, the star towered over the British music industry’s annual bash, where 60% of winners were male

Sun Feb 12 2023 - 17:18

Deathly dull Grammys and Oscars are heading for either oblivion or reinvention

Hugh Linehan: How did the word’s richest and most sophisticated media industry get to be so bad at the basics?

Sat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00

Grammys 2023: the best and worst outfits from the red carpet

Harry Styles showed up bare-chested, Mary J. Blige exposed her hips, while Lizzo, Sam Smith and Taylor Swift turned heads with stunning colours

Mon Feb 06 2023 - 12:14

Grammys 2023: Beyoncé breaks record as Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, Adele and Lizzo are big winners

Beyoncé won a record-breaking 32nd Grammy Award, while Harry Styles won album of the year

Mon Feb 06 2023 - 10:11

MCD ranks 11th globally among concert promoters with €155m in ticket sales in 2022

Garth Brooks gigs help Croke Park to 13th spot among world’s most successful concert venues in terms of box office receipts

Fri Jan 06 2023 - 17:08

Festival and gig guide 2023: Harry Styles, Lizzo, Springsteen, Tori Amos and more

The biggest gigs and festivals in Ireland coming your way in 2023

Mon Jan 02 2023 - 05:00

Wet Leg review: 2022′s most sublime rock sensations deliver sparkling Irish debut

Teasdale and Chambers effortlessly replicate wit and wholesomeness threaded through first album

Tue Nov 29 2022 - 13:07

Music success is not the same as it was — but at least we have Harry Styles

With hit songs hanging around charts for longer, streaming services have slowed down the consumption of new music

Mon Oct 10 2022 - 12:21