Marc Almond

The Guide: Gig for Gaza, Sally Rooney and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end

September 21st-27th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Sat Sept 21 2024 - 05:00

Marc Almond: ‘I was hysterical about everything. Everything was total drama’

The singer, now 67, talks about his semi-anonymous life on a farm in Portugal, writing new songs with Soft Cell partner Dave Ball, and the challenges of ageing

Sat Sept 14 2024 - 05:15

Heaven Sent: The Rise of New Pop 1979-1983 review: Inventiveness and experimentation from start to finish

This fresh form of forward-thinking UK music upended machismo, put anarchy back in its box and reinvented pop

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 05:00

Marc Almond: I’m Not Anyone review: Wise use of fine tunes

The singer’s adventurous spirit is to be celebrated again as he performs songs selected for their emotional resonance

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 05:00

Soft Cell at St Anne’s Park, Dublin: Stage times, setlist, ticket information, how to get there and more

Everything you need to know about the 1980s synthpop kings’ first Irish concert, which takes place on Saturday, June 3rd

Fri Jun 02 2023 - 08:09

Gig of the Week: Forever Young at Palmerstown House Estate

It’s time for your ma and da to don their gladrags, get to Kildare and party like it’s 1985

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 05:00

British honours for Barry Gibb, Darcey Bussell and Ringo Starr

Jilly Cooper, Eamonn Holmes, Marc Almond, Alexandra Shulman, Rick Stein also recognised

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 22:30

Jacques Brel’s vision is very alive and well in Dublin

The Belgian songwriter’s caustic social criticism is at the heart of the Gate Theatre production

Tue Feb 07 2017 - 05:00

Marc Almond: ‘I never felt confident in myself as a songwriter’

The hedonistic years and a near-death experience took their toll on Marc Almond, but he remains productive and still has a knack for reimagining others’ songs

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 06:00