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Broadcast | Gallery 1 Jan 2011
Glen Hansard and Mark Geary, Cobalt Cafe The Hot Press Newsdesk
January 29 saw Hansard and Geary come together for a Haiti fundraiser, with all proceeds going to Medecins Sans Frontieres’ Haiti Relief Mission.

Music | News 9 Feb 2010
JD Set kicks off in Cork The Hot Press Newsdesk
The line-up has been confirmed for this year’s JD Set, which kicks off on Ferbruary 19 in The Pavilion, Cork.

Music | News 9 Feb 2010
Pink Marshall amp for Shave or Dye Day The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lesley Kane, Managing Director of KMI Distribution Ltd., has commissioned a Marshall amp which will be 'dyed' pink and will be auctioned as part of the Shave or Dye campaign by Today FM for Cancer Research.

Music | News 9 Feb 2010
SONI to host “Turned Up To ‘10” at the Empire Music Hall The Hot Press Newsdesk
The event will feature four of Northern Ireland's finest rock acts, and will take place on February 18

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
Line-up announced for Vantastival The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jack L, Kíla & Mark Geary are all Louth-bound over the May Bank Holiday.

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
And So I Watch You From Afar kick off new Tower Live series The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch them instore in March.

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
Eric Eckhart announces album details The Hot Press Newsdesk
This Is Where It Starts will be with us in March.

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
Snow Patrol announce Ward Park guests The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band Of Horses & General Fiasco are both playing.

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
The Temper Trap to play The Meteors The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Australians also have a new single out this week.

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
Grant-Lee Philips announces Sugar Club show The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's over in April.

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
Passion Pit Green Spheres registration starts today The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's your chance to see their exclusive Cork gig.

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
Tupelo for The Village The Hot Press Newsdesk
The rhythm and roots band will play this Saturday, February 20

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
Josh Ritter announces tour + album details The Hot Press Newsdesk
So Runs the World Away is out here in April.

Music | News 8 Feb 2010
A Flock Of Seagulls play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The synth-poppers are coming in October.

Music | News 6 Feb 2010
Deadmau5 adds Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch the other Mr. Zimmerman in the Olympia.

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Meteor Most Promising New Artist of the Year nominees announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
Five acts are up for the public vote award.

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Valerie Francis, Le Galaxie and more for charity show The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place on March 19 in the Dublin Academy.

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Donnacha Costello announces album details The Hot Press Newsdesk
Before We Say Goodbye will be with us in March!

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Cranes for Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's their first gig here for 18 years!

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Jedward number one in Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're sorry to be the breakers of bad news but...

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Sanzkrit reveal new single artwork, tour, RTE Session & new songs The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sanzkrit have revealed that the next single from their album After the Wedding will be a double A-side, featuring the songs 'Carnivore' & 'Leave the Lights On'

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Jameson announce details of their Global 360 event The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a free Ladytron download to be had!

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Brady To Cover Beatles The Hot Press Newsdesk
In a move that may surprise fans, the Irish songwriting legend Paul Brady has included a cover of The Beatles' 'You Won't See Me' on his forthcoming album, Hooba Dooba.

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
The Courteeners play Dublin & Belfast The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in support of their new Falcon album.

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Craig Walker guests on French album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Assorted members of Tindersticks, Calexico and Tuxedomoon also feature.

Music | News 5 Feb 2010
Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions for Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch them in May.

Music | News 4 Feb 2010
Mixmaster Mike & Laurent Garnier lead Paddy's Eve dance charge The Hot Press Newsdesk
Is this the best night for clubbing in the capital... ever?

Music | News 4 Feb 2010
OneRepublic announce Belfast & Dublin dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Grammy Award nominees OneRepublic have announced two Irish dates as part of their forthcoming tour

Music | News 4 Feb 2010
Apres Match & David McSavage top Kells comedy bill The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can also relive that ball being stuck in the English net!

Music | News 4 Feb 2010
Idlewild return to live duty The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing Belfast in April.

Music | News 4 Feb 2010
'Drop Haiti's debt' gig for Vicar Street The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cathy Davey, Julie Feeney & The Chapters among those who will perform

Music | News 4 Feb 2010
James Vincent McMorrow plots Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in support of his debut Early In The Morning album.

Music | News 4 Feb 2010
Fatboy Slim headlines outdoor Belfast gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Deadmau5 is also on the Giants' Park bill.

Music | News 3 Feb 2010
Keith Barry announces Olympia residency The Hot Press Newsdesk
His Asylum show is booked in for a 20-night run.

Music | News 3 Feb 2010
Gil Scott-Heron streams new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
I'm New Here is very much worth the 16-year wait!

Music | News 3 Feb 2010
Two Door Cinema Club extend their Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's a big Dublin date to look forward to on March 6.

Music | News 3 Feb 2010
Oscars Shine A Light On Ballyfermot College The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ballyfermot College was catapulted to the forefront of Irish arts education, with the announcement yesterday of a raft of Oscar Nominations for its graduates.

Music | News 3 Feb 2010
Ray Davies confirms Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place in the new Grand Canal Theatre.

Music | News 3 Feb 2010
Glen Tilbrook announces Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's joined on two of the dates by Nine Below Zero.

Music | News 3 Feb 2010
The King Kong Club comes to RTE 2XM The Hot Press Newsdesk
The weekly live music show will take place in The Village

Music | News 3 Feb 2010
Jedward video goes online The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's everything you expected and more!

Music | Report 2 Feb 2010
Inga Eichler's scholarship at Tech Music School Part 4 The Hot Press Newsdesk
After two weeks of Christmas holidays, we are all back at Tech...

Music | News 2 Feb 2010
Madness & Megadeth confirm Live At The Marquee appearances The Hot Press Newsdesk
But not together! Tickets for both Cork gigs go on sale on Friday.

Music | News 2 Feb 2010
Marina & The Diamonds announce May shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to get a live earful of their The Family Jewels album in Belfast & Dublin.

Music | News 2 Feb 2010
Christy Moore & John Spillane play Haiti benefit The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place next month in Vicar St.

Music | News 2 Feb 2010
Valerie Francis to play Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Choice Music Prize & Meteor Award nominee will play Whelan's on February 27

Music | News 2 Feb 2010
Fun Lovin' Criminals for the Dublin Academy The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're also ready to unleash their Classic Fantastic album.

Music | News 2 Feb 2010
An Evening with Jimmy MacCarthy The Hot Press Newsdesk
The renowned songwriter will play Dublin's National Concert Hall, The Wexford Opera House and the Cork Opera House in March

Music | News 2 Feb 2010
Live Ash web gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
The boys will be broadcasting live from New York on Wednesday night.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Martina McBride lines up Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The country superstar arrives here in June.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Scouting For Girls announce Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
It coincides with the release of their Everyone Wants To Be On TV tour.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Super Extra Bonus Party tour + single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Galway, Belfast & Dublin are all in for a visit.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Imelda May shines at the Grammys The Hot Press Newsdesk
She performed live with Jeff Beck.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
David Gray tops Barretstown bill The Hot Press Newsdesk
Villagers & Jape are also part of the Olympia line-up.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Amanda Palmer brings Evelyn Evelyn show to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's performing as a pair of conjoined twins!

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Ricky Gervais for the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
We've also got the teaser for his new movie!

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Arctic Monkeys release new single through Oxfam Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
It coincides with a big Teenage Cancer Trust gig in London.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Glen Campbell returns to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's doing his legendary thing again in Vicar St.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
The Slits for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The punky reggae party is taking place in Crawdaddy.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Appetite for destruction The Hot Press Newsdesk
Philomena Lynott contributes to heavy metal cookbook.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Nik Kershaw follows Late Late appearance with acoustic tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
He also has a new album out this week.

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Cathy Davey, Villagers & more for Drop Haiti's Debt gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place in Vicar St. on February 11.

Music | Report 1 Feb 2010
Inga Eichler's scholarship at Tech Music School Part 3 The Hot Press Newsdesk
This Month was all about preparation for the exams in week 10...

Music | News 1 Feb 2010
Life Festival moves to Mullingar The Hot Press Newsdesk
Early bird tickets are on sale now!

Music | News 29 Jan 2010
Line-up announced for Haiti Aid, taking place in Whelan's and The Village on Tuesday February 3 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ham Sandwich, O Emperor, The Chapters & Patrick Kelleher set to sing for Haiti

Music | News 29 Jan 2010
Alphastates explain split The Hot Press Newsdesk
Speaking exclusively to Hot Press, Alphastates have explained why they are breaking up, playing their very last gig with Herm and The DC Experiment at Whelan's on February 18...

Music | News 29 Jan 2010
Blood Red Shoes announce Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
They also have a new album out in February

Music | News 29 Jan 2010
John, Shelly & the Creatures headline in Limerick The Hot Press Newsdesk
The free gig is in association with Limerick’s Live 95FM

Music | News 29 Jan 2010
Gary Lightbody Breaks Jaw The Hot Press Newsdesk
Snow Patrol have had to withdraw from the Meteor Ireland Music Awards, Hot Press has learned.

Music | News 29 Jan 2010
Hunter-Gatherer play Haiti benefit gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
It’s taking place next week in Dublin’s Twisted Pepper

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Help us choose the Greatest Movie Soundtrack ever!! The Hot Press Newsdesk
To coincide with the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, which runs from February 18-28, Jameson and Hot Press want your assistance in deciding...

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
New Coronas single The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Coronas are to release 'Far From Here' as the second single from their Meteor Awards-nominated album Tony Was An Ex-Con.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Bolt Thrower play Ireland in May The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their support acts include hotly-tipped Belfast death metallers Overoth.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Róisín Murphy joins David Byrne & Fatboy Slim The Hot Press Newsdesk
Florence (minus Machine), Steve Earle & Kate Pierson have also been added to the Here Lies Love cast.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
McEvoy Irish gig before down under tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eleanor McEvoy has announced an Irish date before she sets off on her 2010 Australian Tour.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
I Blame Coco on her rock royalty lineage The Hot Press Newsdesk
Her new single, 'Caesar', featuring Robyn is out now.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Tindersticks welcome David Kitt into the fold The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stuart Staples tells Hot Press how the musical alliance came about.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Legal highs in Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
The new issue of Hot Press contains a special report, which separates head shop fact from fiction.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
BP Fallon records single with Jack White The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a great Shimmy Marcus-directed video to go with it!

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Shane MacGowan to record Haitian fundraising single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Nick Cave and Johnny Depp are also thought to be involved!

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Behind the Scenes with Paolo Nutini The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press cover star Paolo Nutini talks to us from behind the scenes of our exclusive photo shoot with Mark Nixon!

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Nerina Pallot announces intimate shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch her in Dublin & Belfast.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Tiger Untamed band competition The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's €20,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in this great competition!

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Hot Press takes a look at the Grand Canal Theatre The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yup, we're just back from a guided tour of the new Dublin venue.

Music | News 28 Jan 2010
Brendan Benson gig moved to Vicar St. The Hot Press Newsdesk
More tickets for his March visit have been put on sale.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Band wanted to play at London's St. Patrick's Day celebrations! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press are running an exciting new competition in association with Visit London.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
The Academy presents 'A Tribute to Kerbdog' album release party The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
The Academy presents Kerbdog tribute album release party, Saturday March 6 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The album - 'Pledge: A Tribute to Kerbdog' will feature among others, Frank Turner, Jamie Lenman (Reuben) and Dave McPherson (InMe)

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
New Young Pony Club announce Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
They also have a new album on the way.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Limerick suicide awareness gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
See a host of the city's top acts next month in Dolan's.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Choice Music Prize live line-up announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
And So I Watch You From Afar remain favourites to take home the €10,000.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Eskimo Joe to play the Academy The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Aussie outfit will be plugging their Inshalla album.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Hayseed Dixie announce February tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Appalachian rockgrass hellraisers Hayseed Dixie will open their 2010 Irish tour on Thursday, February 18 at the Roisin Dubh in Galway.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Paolo Nutini reveals his debt to Damien Rice The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's all part of a major Hot Press interview, out on Thursday January 29.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Vampire Weekend talk The Specials, Tom Tom Club & The Clash! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ezra Koenig 'fesses up to his influences in the new issue of Hot Press.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Niall Mellon to receive Meteor Humanitarian Award The Hot Press Newsdesk
He'll also receive €100,000 to help with his Township Trust's work in South Africa.

Music | News 27 Jan 2010
Hope For Haiti album number one in America The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's available for iTunes download in Ireland now.

Music | News 26 Jan 2010
Stand deliver new album, single & gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin rock band Stand return from the USA for the Irish launch of their new album 100,000 Ways To Harvest Hope on March 5.

Music | News 26 Jan 2010
Sixteen Layers hold fundraiser for tour at the Sugar Club The Hot Press Newsdesk
In preparation for their Canadian tour in March 2010, Dublin rock band Sixteen Layers will be holding a fundraiser on February 27 at The Sugar Club

Music | News 26 Jan 2010
Another Haiti benefit gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
The latest in a growing number of benefit gigs for Haiti featuring Irish musicians is being organised by former Mangled Ferret man Paul Cullen and his son Darragh (formerly of the duo Pedro For President).

Music | News 26 Jan 2010
Mayo Night at the Button Factory! The Hot Press Newsdesk
February's 'County Sessions' will feature Westport native Laoise Kelly

Music | News 26 Jan 2010
Crowded House confirm Irish concert dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will play The Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Saturday 29 May and The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Sunday 30 May, 2010.

Music | News 26 Jan 2010
More Tiny Giants to headline Crawdaddy this Saturday The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin five-piece take to the stage in Crawdaddy this Saturday 30 for their first headline gig of 2010.

Music | News 26 Jan 2010
Dara O Briain - extra dates added The Hot Press Newsdesk
Due to high demand, extra dates have been added in June / July 2010

Music | News 25 Jan 2010
Florence opens Cosmic Love tour in Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Florence and the Machine return to Dublin to open their Cosmic Love tour with two special shows at the Olympia Theatre on Sunday May 2 and Monday May 3.

Music | News 25 Jan 2010
Brian May for Dublin - UPDATE! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Queen guitarist Brian May has announced plans to attend and play at both performances of ‘We Will Rock You’ at Dublin’s O2 Arena on January 31.

Music | News 25 Jan 2010
PENDULUM TO UNVEIL NEW MUSIC ONLINE BEFORE THEY PLAY DUBLIN AND BELFAST THIS MAY The Hot Press Newsdesk
PENDULUM have announced that they will play two exclusive live Irish shows as part of their 2010 UK and Ireland tour.

Music | News 25 Jan 2010
Album, Live Dates and New Book from Kila The Hot Press Newsdesk
Trad/fusion band Kila will launch their ninth studio album, an all-instrumental effort called Soisin, on February 5.

Music | News 25 Jan 2010
Black Francis plots solo album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Iconic Pixies singer Black Francis has confirmed that he is set to release his new album 'NonStopErotik' later this year.

Music | News 25 Jan 2010
Florence and the Machine retain top spot The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brit Award winning stars Florence And The Machine have retained pole position on the official albums chart for a second week.

Music | News 25 Jan 2010
Brennan's Single for Haiti Charity The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Brennans have released a single "Ag Criost An Siol" on iTunes to raise for the people of Haiti.

Music | News 25 Jan 2010
Alphastates very last gig! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Thursday February 18 will be a momentous night at Whelans main venue, when Alphastates play their very last gig.

Music | News 23 Jan 2010
Kerbdog tribute album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Kilkenny rockers will be guests of honour at the Dublin launch party.

Music | News 23 Jan 2010
202s & Patrick Kelleher join forces for gigs The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch them in Galway, Limerick & Cork

Music | News 23 Jan 2010
U2, Jay-Z & Rihanna debut Haiti song The Hot Press Newsdesk
‘Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)’ will be available soon for iTunes download.

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
Pendulum album preview - live stream! The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will stream their London album preview DJ set tonight (Friday)

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
Music stars unite for Haiti Oxfam auction The Hot Press Newsdesk
Damon Albarn, Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys and other top rock acts have agreed to participate in a special auction to raise funds for Oxfam’s emergency response in Haiti.

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
More gigs for Guillery The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lauren Guillery has been added to the bill for a singer-songwriter showcase in the main Whelan's venue tonight (Friday January 22).

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
Boyzone to drop Gately songs? The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ronan Keating has hinted that Boyzone may drop songs that the late Stephen Gately sang lead vocals on, including some of their biggest chart hits.

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
Passion Pit announce free Heineken Green Spheres show The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place in the People's Republic in March.

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
Chapman Society launch album with free gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Chapman Society are to officially launch their debut album Arnold Sideways with a live gig at the Think Tank in Dublin’s Temple Bar on Saturday January 30.

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
Mount Charles lands music industry gong The Hot Press Newsdesk
Slane boss Henry Mount Charles will be honoured with the Industry Award at the 2010 Meteor Ireland Music Awards in acknowledgment of his outstanding contribution to the Irish Music Industry over nearly 30 years.

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
Live Haiti broadcast on RTE Digital The Hot Press Newsdesk
RTE’s digital alternative music station RTE2XM will carry a live broadcast from Hope for Haiti Now, the star-studded concerts raising funds for Haiti, on Saturday 23 January from 1am.

Music | News 22 Jan 2010
Owl City top Irish singles chart The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Hot For 2010 stars are also number one in the States.

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Pilotlight album due next month The Hot Press Newsdesk
The London-Irish quartet Pilotlight will release their debut album The Post War Musical on February 19, 2010.

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Out On A Limb Records plot tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch their bands next month in Galway, Limerick & Cork.

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
The Amazing Few late night show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The energetic ensemble (of up to fourteen members!) will play Dublin's Tripod this Saturday, 23 January

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Rod Stewart announces extra shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's now playing six dates in Dublin and Belfast

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Paul Weller teams up with Kevin Shields The Hot Press Newsdesk
'7 + 3 Is The Strikers Name' will feature on the Modfather's new album.

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Delays join Codes for Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
They'll be bussing it round the country together in February.

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Foggy Notions presents two Haiti crisis benefit concerts, February 14 & 17 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Whelan's gigs, in Association with Concern, will feature Andy Irvine and David Kitt, among others

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Noise Control play Haiti benefit The Hot Press Newsdesk
The multi-act affair takes place on Sunday in the Twisted Pepper.

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Haiti charity concert to be screened in Ireland [updated!] The Hot Press Newsdesk
U2, Jay-Z & Rihanna are collaborating on a tie-in single.

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Bell X1 to headline Irish In Film Oscars party The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're jetting out to L.A. in March

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
R. Kelly for the Grand Canal Theatre The Hot Press Newsdesk
The R'n'B superstar is over in April.

Music | News 21 Jan 2010
Jeff Beck first studio album in seven years The Hot Press Newsdesk
The guitar legend's new album Emotion & Commotion will feature Dubliner Imelda May

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
LCD Soundsystem tickets on sale Friday The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets for the band's April Tripod gigs are now going on sale this Friday, and not Wednesday as previously reported on hotpress.com.

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
Daniel Jones - debut album on the way The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Cork-based solo artist Daniel Jones has scheduled his debut album Forever In Disguise for release on his own label on March 26.

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
McArdle For Bewley's The Hot Press Newsdesk
Louth man SJ McArdle will play Bewley's Cafe Theatre in Dublin on Friday January 22.

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
Innercity Pirates for free tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will tour the UK & Ireland, performing a series of free entry gigs!

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
Tom McRae announces Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's bringing his "e-bay junk" with him!

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
Hermione Hennessy, New Single and Album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The late Christie Hennessy’s daughter and musical collaborator Hermione will release her solo album Songs My Father Taught Me on March 5, with her debut single ‘Fall At Your Feet’ preceding it on February 12.

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
The Chakras, Planet Parade & Funeral Suits announce Whelan's date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets on sale tomorrow, Thursday 21 January for this special showcase gig on Monday 22 February

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
Paranoid Visions release Stardust disaster EP The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin punks want justice for the victims' families.

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
Free David Byrne & Fatboy Slim download The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taken from their forthcoming Here Lies Love album.

Music | News 20 Jan 2010
Glen Hansard plays Haitian benefit in Whelan's this weekend The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are also more fundraisers coming up in February.

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
Bell X1 join Meteors line-up The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can also find some new Electric Picnic '09 footage on their YouTube channel.

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
The Answer & David Holmes headline Belfast 4 Haiti fundraisers The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's all happening on Sunday January 31.

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
Rihanna announces second O2 date The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's going on sale this Friday.

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
Vyvienne Long announces Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in support of her Caterpillar Sarabande album.

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
Demo call goes out for IMRO Showcase Tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's your band's chance to win friends and influence A&R people!

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
Other Voices starts new series on February 3 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Snow Patrol & Speech Debelle top the Dingle bill.

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
McQuaid Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Singer-guitarist Sarah McQuaid has announced details of her Spring Irish tour which will follow treks around the USA, Spain and UK.

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
tUnE-yArDs confirms Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Artist Also Known As Merrill Garbus is playing Whelan's.

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
Andy White plots Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Belfast, Galway & Dublin are all due visits

Music | News 19 Jan 2010
Chunky Planet in Punk Poetry Mash-ups The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cork’s Chunky Planet will kick off their live activities for 2010 with a series of punk-poetry mash-ups with Wasps vs Humans for select dates in February and March, but, they warn, “the show is not recommended for the easily offended”.

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
Glasgowbury issues demo call The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's your chance to play at the Eagle's Rock festival!

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
Deans for the Stables The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish blues heroes The Deans will play The Stables in Mullingar on January 22 and 23. Also on the bill are the Metallica tribute band Metallitia.

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
Lluther reveal new album & film details The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band are giving away a song a fortnight until September.

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
Boyzone confirm single release The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Gave It All Away' features one of Stephen Gately's last studio performances.

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
Material wanted for Thin Lizzy documentary The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's due to screen this year on the BBC.

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
LCD Soundsystem for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing back to back dates in the Tripod

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
John Shelly & The Creatures plot Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in support of their Dinosaur album.

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
John Shelly & The Creatures plot Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in support of their Dinosaur album.

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
Any Other City release label sampler The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're also launching a monthly club night.

Music | News 18 Jan 2010
Bono in hope for Haiti gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bono is one of several top international acts who will perform at the Hope For Haiti TV fundraising show on January 22.

Music | News 15 Jan 2010
Pearl introduces E-Pro Live Electronic Drumset The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pearl launches E-Pro Live - a revolutionary electronic drumset that looks, feels and sounds like real drums.

Music | News 15 Jan 2010
Kennedy to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Meteors The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer will also perform with The Dublin Gospel Choir at the show

Music | News 15 Jan 2010
O'Doherty for Cork The Hot Press Newsdesk
Comedian David O’Doherty has slotted in a concert at The Pavilion, Carey’s Lane, Cork for Saturday February 27.

Music | Interview 15 Jan 2010
Gentry Does It The Hot Press Newsdesk
In just two short years, Here Comes The Landed Gentry have marked themselves out as one of the most potent live forces in the North. Celina Murphy meets guitarist Rion McCartney.

Music | News 15 Jan 2010
Ashdown announces new bass tube amp range The Hot Press Newsdesk
James Dean – and the car he nicknamed the Little Bastard – are the inspiration for this iconic, all-tube mini bass amp head.

Music | News 15 Jan 2010
Saw Doctors to embark on Australian tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
In March, The Saw Doctors will travel down under for their first tour of Australia in seventeen years

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Reatard dead at 29 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Tennessee garage-rocker Jay Reatard has died at the age of 29, mere months after the release of his acclaimed album Watch Me Fall which he described as dealing with death, growing older, and disenchantment with youth.

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Country and Irish musicians get raw deal from media claim The Hot Press Newsdesk
In the issue of Hot Press out today, musicians from the Country and Irish field claim they get a raw deal form the Irish media.

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Kasabian: Let's blow up iTunes! The Hot Press Newsdesk
In an exclusive interview with Hot Press published today, Kasabian speak openly about the negative impact of the Internet on music, and contemplate wiping out computers and blowing up iTunes!

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Upbeat single launches Merriman's third album The Hot Press Newsdesk
To coincide with his forthcoming support slots on Nanci Griffith’s Irish tour, Waterford-based performer Liam Merriman is releasing a new single ‘Don’t Say Die’ on February 4, 2010.

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
N-Dubz announce first ever Irish headline show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The hip-hop trio will play Dublin's Olympia Theatre on Saturday 24th April.

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
O Emperor, Sons of Noel and Adrian, & Alessi's Ark to tour together The Hot Press Newsdesk
The three acts will do a twelve day tour of Ireland and the UK this month

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Ellie Goulding Makes Irish Debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ellie Goulding has announced details of her debut Irish live show. She will play Dublin's Academy on March 14th 2010.

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Power of Dreams: 20th Anniversary Show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Whelan’s will host the 20th Anniversary show of Immigrants, Emigrants and Me on Friday March 12th

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Betting opens for Choice Award The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bookmaker Paddy Power has announced the betting odds on who will scoop the Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2009, the short-list for which was announced yesterday.

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Marshall announce the arrival of the JMD-1 Amplifier range The Hot Press Newsdesk
Marshall announced the arrival of the JMD-1 Amplifier range at the The 2010 NAMM Show in Los Angeles today.

Music | News 14 Jan 2010
Concern fundraiser for Haiti earthquake victims The Hot Press Newsdesk
This Friday 15th January, weekly Rock' n' Roll club Shakedown will be fundraising for Concern Worldwide’s Emergency Appeal, for those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday evening.

Music | News 13 Jan 2010
Eddi Reader set for an Irish tour this February The Hot Press Newsdesk
This will include Friday 12th Feb gig at The Button Factory

Music | News 13 Jan 2010
Neil Hannon among the nominees for the 7th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 7th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards will take place on Saturday 20th February at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.

Music | News 13 Jan 2010
Nominees for the 7th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards The Hot Press Newsdesk
All categories listed below:

Music | News 13 Jan 2010
Talib Kweli comes to Tripod The Hot Press Newsdesk
The underground hip-hop visionary will play the Dublin venue on Saturday 30thJanuary.

Music | News 13 Jan 2010
Bono film starts shooting in Belfast The Hot Press Newsdesk
Belfast has been awash with U2 lookalikes this week as work begins to transform former HP scribe Neil McCormick’s I Was Bono’s Doppelganger memoir into a big screen blockbuster.

Music | News 13 Jan 2010
Tom Baxter tops Belfast bill The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Guinness Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival returns between February 24 and 28 with its strongest line-up to date.

Music | News 13 Jan 2010
Choice Music Prize shortlist announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
The competition for the €10,000 prize will be keener than ever!

Music | News 13 Jan 2010
(hed)pe announce Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American underground act are in the Dublin Academy 2.

Music | News 12 Jan 2010
Vampire Weekend album stream The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hear Contra now for free!

Music | News 12 Jan 2010
The Coronas announce Olympia Theatre show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin foursome will play December 10th 2010

Music | News 12 Jan 2010
Panda Bear to play Vicar St The Hot Press Newsdesk
Panda Bear, aka Noah Lennox of Animal Collective will play March 12

Music | News 12 Jan 2010
Asian Dub Foundation to return to Dublin for a full live show at Tripod on February 19 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Britain’s most politically conscious band will be debuting brand new material from a new album soon to be recorded.

Music | News 12 Jan 2010
Eurosonic Sells Out The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Eurosonic Festival is sold out, the organisers have announced, offering a timely boost for the music industry at the beginning what promises to be a tough but very interesting year in 2010.

Music | News 11 Jan 2010
The Fewer The Better offer trip to Jonestown The Hot Press Newsdesk
Limerick rock heroes The Fewer the Better are offering an all expenses paid trip to Jonestown to those who can name all the Joneses on the cover of their new single ‘Up With The Joneses’.

Music | News 11 Jan 2010
Codes & General Fiasco land London showcase spots The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Next Big Thing festival is taking place next month in London.

Music | News 11 Jan 2010
Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip plot Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're all over the country in April.

Music | News 11 Jan 2010
2fm announce Eurosonic competition winner The Hot Press Newsdesk
Heather Duncan is in for three days of quality rock 'n' roll action!

Music | News 11 Jan 2010
JD Set shortlist acts announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rock 'n' roll battle commences in Cork on February 19!

Broadcast | Video 11 Jan 2010
Sweet Jane - You're Making This Hard The Hot Press Newsdesk
directed by Sameul Brown, Tisch NYU in association with Hot Press

Music | News 11 Jan 2010
Bono film starts shooting in Belfast The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jason Byrne and Deirdre O'Kane both have cameos.

Music | News 9 Jan 2010
Snow Patrol man part of Sudan initiative The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jonny Quinn joins the all-star 'Beat For Peace'

Music | News 8 Jan 2010
It Might Get Loud Opens In Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
It Might Get Loud, the movie featuring Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White, got its first Irish airing last night at the IFC in Dublin – to a hugely positive reaction.

Music | News 8 Jan 2010
Wexford's Alt Cabaret switches times The Hot Press Newsdesk
The inventive Caca Milis alternative cabaret that has been running so successfully on a monthly basis for the past year at Wexford Arts Centre is all set for another year at a new time and day.

Music | News 8 Jan 2010
Wexford's Alt Cabaret switches times The Hot Press Newsdesk
The inventive Caca Milis alternative cabaret that has been running so successfully on a monthly basis for the past year at Wexford Arts Centre is all set for another year at a new time and day.

Music | News 8 Jan 2010
The Waterboys announce extra Yeats date The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place in November in the Grand Canal Theatre.

Music | News 8 Jan 2010
Subplots Announce February Whelan's Date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Subplots return to Dublin next month with a February 6 headline date in Whelan's.

Music | News 7 Jan 2010
Jonathan Ross to leave BBC after 13 years The Hot Press Newsdesk
Entertainer Ross, one of the BBC's highest paid stars, has decided not to renegotiate his contract when it ends in July.

Music | News 7 Jan 2010
The Antlers return to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing The Academy in May.

Music | News 7 Jan 2010
The Edge to introduce charity preview screening of It Might Get Loud The Hot Press Newsdesk
U2's Edge will introduce a special preview charity screening of Davis Guggenheim's film It Might Get Loud, on Thursday 7th January. All proceeds go to Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin.

Music | News 7 Jan 2010
O'Braonáin Soundtrack Airs Tonight The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fiachna Ó Braonáin officially takes a step in a new direction tonight when the TV3 series Taoiseach hits the screens.

Music | News 7 Jan 2010
Westlife and Snow Patrol Head Meteors Live Line-Up The Hot Press Newsdesk
Nominations are also announced

Music | News 7 Jan 2010
2010 Meteor nominees The Hot Press Newsdesk
Here's a full list of all nominees and categories for the 2010 Meteor Ireland Music Awards

Music | News 7 Jan 2010
Beardyman to appear on The Late Late Show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Renowned London-based beatboxer Beardyman is due to perform on tomorrow night's show with Ryan Tubridy.

Music | News 7 Jan 2010
The Script hard at work on new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Danny O'Donoghue was among those attending the Meteor Ireland Music Awards 2010 launch.

Music | News 6 Jan 2010
Black Eyed Peas announce after-show parties. The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're taking place in the Dublin Tripod.

Music | News 6 Jan 2010
Asian Dub Foundation confirm the Tripod The Hot Press Newsdesk
The politically-inclined dance collective are over next month.

Music | News 6 Jan 2010
Basia Bulat for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The maverick Canadian is playing Crawdaddy.

Broadcast | Video 6 Jan 2010
Vengeance & The Panther Queen - Keep It On The Phone The Hot Press Newsdesk
directed by Nina Stiefel, Tisch NYU in association with Hot Press

Music | Report 6 Jan 2010
Flashes of science from the Grandmaster The Hot Press Newsdesk
In California for The NAMM Show, Grandmaster Flash took time out to talk to Hot Press

Music | News 6 Jan 2010
Paddy Power accused of "profiting from people losing their livelihoods." The Hot Press Newsdesk
The bookmakers are taking bets on the next Dublin nightclub to run into financial difficulties.

Music | News 5 Jan 2010
Ronan Keating lands DJ job The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ronan Keating is to present a weekly two-hour show on the London-based radio station Magic 105.4, starting next Sunday, January 10.

Music | News 5 Jan 2010
Natalie Merchant confirms Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
She also has a new album ready to roll.

Music | News 5 Jan 2010
The Maccabees headline NME tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch them next month in Dublin & Belfast.

Music | News 5 Jan 2010
Gary Lightbody works with Peter Buck The Hot Press Newsdesk
The meeting of great musical minds is taking place as we speak in the US.

Music | News 5 Jan 2010
Bono accuses ISPs of being "reverse Robin Hoods" The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also hopeful that U2 will have some new material out this year.

Music | News 5 Jan 2010
Carlene Carter plays Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's doing her legendary country thing in Dublin & Belfast

Music | News 4 Jan 2010
General Fiasco Headline MTV Show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Northern Ireland trio General Fiasco will headline the first ever MTV Presents show in Belfast when they play the Stiff Kitten on January 13.

Music | News 4 Jan 2010
Zealots to headline Green and Live Sessions The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin outfit Zealots will headline the first Green and Live Sessions gig of 2010 on Thursday January 28, with support from Limerick bands Secret Police and Labatts.

Music | News 4 Jan 2010
Rescheduled date for John Bishop - "Elvis Has Left the Building" The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Scouse comic will now perform live at Vicar Street this Thursday Jan 7

Music | News 4 Jan 2010
Funeral of Denis Keeley takes place today The Hot Press Newsdesk
There was a strong turn-out at the funeral today of Denis Keeley, which took place at the Church of the Assumption in Howth.

Music | News 27 Dec 2009
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE TOP HMV'S ANNUAL POLL OF POLLS The Hot Press Newsdesk
New York bands in vogue as Merriweather Post Pavilion is music critics' album of the year

Music | News 24 Dec 2009
Glen Hansard, Bono, Damien Rice & Mundy busk on Grafton St! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Grafton Street came to a standstill late this afternoon when a group of superstar buskers gathered to give a unique performance.

Music | News 23 Dec 2009
Mika Confirms Second Dublin Date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mika has added a second Dublin show to his upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland.

Music | News 22 Dec 2009
Doherty Spared Jail - Then Rearrested In Court The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pete Doherty spared in jail after being convicted of drink driving - only to be immediately rearrested on a separate drugs charge.

Music | News 22 Dec 2009
TOM RUSSELL TO PLAY CRAWDADDY JANUARY 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Veteran folk-rock great Tom Russell will play Crawdaddy on Friday January 29th 2010 as part of the European tour of his stunning new album “Blood and Candle Smoke”.

Music | News 22 Dec 2009
Amy Winehouse Probed Over Panto 'Attack' The Hot Press Newsdesk
Claims that singer Amy Winehouse lashed out at a theatre manager after delivering a stream of abuse at a panto are being investigated, police have confirmed.

Music | News 22 Dec 2009
Rage Against The Machine campaigner 'wasn't fussed' with number one The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tracy Morter, , has discussed how donations to Shelter far outweighed the aim of toppling Joe McElderry for the Christmas Number One spot.

Music | News 21 Dec 2009
Shane Lynch Announces Dublin Contestants in All Ireland Talent Show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Trad band Tumbleweed, singer-songwriter Chris Geoghan, and drag artists Joanna Ryde and the Lads are among the acts chosen for the final eight of the Dublin round All Ireland Talent Show, which were announced by producers of the show, Tyrone Productions yesterday.

Music | News 21 Dec 2009
Rage Against The Machine Take UK Christmas No.1 Spot The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing In The Name Of’ has pipped the X-Factor winner Joe McElderry to the No.1 spot in the UK.

Music | News 21 Dec 2009
Christmas Album from Drogheda choir The Hot Press Newsdesk
The St Peter’s Male Voice Choir, one of the stand-out successes at the gala opening of the TLT Theatre in Drogheda in September, have issued a CD of Christmas songs.

Music | News 21 Dec 2009
U2's 'One' Tops Fanning's Fab 50 The Hot Press Newsdesk
U2 have yet again claimed first place in Fanning’s Fab 50 on RTÉ 2fm, with the extraordinary 'One' – which first appeared on the Achtung Baby album, and has since gone on to become U2's most popular and enduring song.

Music | News 21 Dec 2009
Mary Stokes on Near FM, Christmas Eve The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mary Stokes and her band will be the featured artists on an hour-long show on Christmas Eve, 2 - 3pm, on Near FM (90.3fm).

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Beach House play Ireland in February The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their new album is a thing of psych-pop joy!

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Van's album tops musician's poll The Hot Press Newsdesk
Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks has been voted the best Irish album of all time by a panel of musicians. The full list is revealed in the Hot Press Annual 2010 due for publication on Friday, December 18.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Plug'd Records pull plug The Hot Press Newsdesk
A statement issued by Plug'd Records, the rock record shop based in Washington Street in Cork, says they will be “shutting up shop” before the year is over, although the statement offers some hope that they may re-open at some time in the future.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Damien Rice duets with David Hopkins The Hot Press Newsdesk
'There Are Debts' is available now online.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Glen Hansard joins benefit bill The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin Simon Longest Night bash takes place next week.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
u: mack announce first gigs of 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's punk improv and San Fran psych-rock ahoy!

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Sharon Corr duets with Joe Echo The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're delighted to have played a part in this meeting of great musical minds!

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Tony Bennett for Marquee 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Legendary MOR artist Tony Bennett has been confirmed to perform at Live at the Marquee in Cork on Thursday, July 8, 2010.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Daniel Johnston for Vicar St. The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also an in-depth Hot Press interview to look forward to!

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby join forces The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're touring their new album here in March.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS - FINAL SHORTLISTS REVEALED! The Hot Press Newsdesk
LAST ROUND OF PUBLIC VOTING TO DETERMINE THE WINNERS AT THE INAUGURAL EVENT!

  18 Dec 2009
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS - FINAL SHORTLISTS REVEALED! The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | Report 18 Dec 2009
Inga Eichler's scholarship at Tech Music School Part 2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
So another month has passed, and I´m properly settled in. I´m very much enjoying life at Tech Music Schools!

  18 Dec 2009
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS - FINAL SHORTLISTS REVEALED! The Hot Press Newsdesk
LAST ROUND OF PUBLIC VOTING TO DETERMINE THE WINNERS AT THE INAUGURAL EVENT

  18 Dec 2009
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS - FINAL SHORTLISTS REVEALED! The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Daniel Johnston - Dublin gig plus exhibition The Hot Press Newsdesk
April 3, 2010 will see Daniel Johnston and the BEAM Orchestra play Vicar Street where there will also be a simultaneous exhibition of his drawings.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Charlie Winston makes Dublin debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tom Baxter's baby bro is playing The Village.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Rage Against The Machine fail to save Ireland from Joe McElderry! The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Killing In The Name Of' stalls at number two.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Heathers’ Song For Failte Ireland Campaign The Hot Press Newsdesk
A song written and performed by Dublin female duo Heathers has been chosen for the upcoming Fáilte Ireland advertising campaign.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
First Damien Rice Interview In Three Years In Hot Press The Hot Press Newsdesk
Damien Rice has broken a three year silence to speak to Hot Press, in an in depth interview that appears in the Hot Press Annual, which hit shops today.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Release Schedule for Subplot Thickens The Hot Press Newsdesk
The recently-formed Subplot Records are following the release of Fingersmith's current debut album The Annexe with Ladydoll's first single 'You Know Best'.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
2fm announce live Eurosonic broadcast The Hot Press Newsdesk
And So I Watch You From Afar will be rocking out from Holland on Friday January 15.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Una Mulally Fronts New TG4 Series The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sunday Tribune writer Una Mulally has been named as presenter of a new TG4 indie rock show to run early in the new year.

Music | News 18 Dec 2009
Thank god it's Friday! The Hot Press Newsdesk
A few festive videos to celebrate the weekend

Music | News 17 Dec 2009
New Music Videos From Ten Irish Acts The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ten Irish acts saw their new video unveiled last night at the Sugar Club, Dublin as part of the Tisch - Hot Press music video programme.

Music | Report 17 Dec 2009
Inga Eichler's scholarship at Tech Music School The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hello, I'm Inga, and for the next 10 months I'm going to tell a bit about my life at Tech Music Schools!

Music | News 17 Dec 2009
Hitchers' 20th Anniversary Party The Hot Press Newsdesk
Limerick’s indie-punk-rockers The Hitchers return to Dolans on December 28 for their annual Christmas reunion party which this year will have an added piquancy given that it wlll mark the band’s 20th anniversary.

Music | News 17 Dec 2009
U2's Edge Warns Nobody Will Invest in Music The Hot Press Newsdesk
Interviewed exclusively for the Hot Press Annual 2010, which takes a look back over the past ten years, (out Friday, December 18), U2’s The Edge predicts the demise of the record industry if current trends prevail and admits that he’s never heard of Jedward.

Music | News 16 Dec 2009
The xx to play DJ set at Tripod The Hot Press Newsdesk
The set will follow the band's long sold out live show this Saturday, December 19.

Music | News 16 Dec 2009
Gig to aid Athlone flood victims The Hot Press Newsdesk
Under the banner Home Athlone, a number of artists have banded together to raise funds for the victims of flooding in the Athlone area with a special gig on Monday, December 21, at Scribes Bar in Athlone IT.

Music | News 16 Dec 2009
Aftermath single and post-Christmas tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Midlands band The Aftermath have a new single in the can and will shake off their post-Christmas torpor with a bundle of gigs between the big day and the New Year.

Music | News 15 Dec 2009
Karma to Burn announce Academy 2 date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Karma To Burn have announced their debut Dublin show at The Academy 2 on Friday 23 April.

Music | News 15 Dec 2009
Twenty years of The Stables The Hot Press Newsdesk
On Sunday, December 20, the midlands institution of 'The Stables' will commence its 20th birthday celebrations with a full day and a long night of music.

Music | News 15 Dec 2009
Twenty years of The Stables The Hot Press Newsdesk
On Sunday, December 20, the midlands institution of 'The Stables' will commence its 20th birthday celebrations as only it can, with a full day and a long night of music.

Music | News 15 Dec 2009
Extras needed for major photoshoot! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Male and female extras aged 16-30 required for photoshoot with And So I Watch You From Afar in Belfast on Dec 22...

Music | News 15 Dec 2009
Laura Marling announces Academy date for April 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer releases her new album next Spring, and releases its first single 'Goodbye England' (Covered in Snow ) this week.

Music | News 15 Dec 2009
CORK FLOOD APPEAL BENEFIT NIGHT The Hot Press Newsdesk
TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER Doors: 8pm :: DONATION welcome minimum contribution requested €5.00

  15 Dec 2009
Drumlish Pupils Hope To Rock The Charts The Hot Press Newsdesk
Drumlish NS Sixth Class Rockers to release their first single, 'Christmas is Coming', this Friday evening (December 11).

  15 Dec 2009
Drumlish Pupils Hope To Rock The Charts The Hot Press Newsdesk
The newly formed Drumlish NS Sixth Class Rockers will release their first single, “Christmas is Coming”, this Friday evening (December 11)

Music | News 15 Dec 2009
'Tis the Season.. to be singing! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fairytale of New York to be ‘most sung’ song this festive season, says Playstation poll

Music | News 15 Dec 2009
Green Day to play Marlay Park, June 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The punk rock trio will return to Ireland for a one off gig at Dublin's Marlay Park on June 23 next year.

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
Peter Kay joins The Saw Doctors The Hot Press Newsdesk
We have the photo to prove it!

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
Baby Dee plans Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American maverick is playing Cork & Belfast in February.

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
Rufus Wainwright confirms Grand Canal Theatre date The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's over in Dublin in April.

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
The Brian Jonestown Massacre for Belfast & Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The cult Americans are over next May.

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
Deady and Dunnes support flood victims The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish singer-songwriter Christine Deady has released a single called ‘Peace’ with 100% donations going to the Irish Red Cross and its Flood Relief Appeal.

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
Wild Beasts back in Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press faves are playing The Academy

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
Brendan Benson announces Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
He'll be over in March.

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
The Chieftains team up with Ry Cooder on new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
San Patricio is out on March 5.

Music | News 14 Dec 2009
Christmas single from Brennans The Hot Press Newsdesk
The all-female vocal trio The Brennans have released a Christmas single ‘Sing With Us’.

Music | News 12 Dec 2009
Ciarán MacMathúna dies The Hot Press Newsdesk
One of the legends of Irish music died last night.

Music | News 12 Dec 2009
Oppenheimer to split The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rocky and Shaun are still intent on realising their electro-pop dreams though.

Music | News 11 Dec 2009
Two Door Cinema Club announce Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their debut album is also ready to drop in February.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Funzo win 'New Irish Christmas Classic' award The Hot Press Newsdesk
'This Christmas' has been chosen as the winning song for Christmas FM's 'Search for a New Christmas Classic' competition.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Cork Winterfest 2009 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The festival returns this December 18 and 19 with an impressive line-up.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Phantom New Years Eve Ball at The Academy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin's indie rock station (105.2) is bringing in some of Ireland's best live acts on December 31.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Dropkick Murphys to play three Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Celtic punk band will be coming to Dublin, Belfast and Cork in April 2010.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Josh Ritter live at the Grand Canal Theatre The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American singer-songwriter and his band are coming to Dublin on April 27.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Transmission to host New Years Eve extravaganza The Hot Press Newsdesk
The team have handpicked an eclectic line-up of live acts and DJs for a four-room, seven-hour celebration at The Button Factory on December 31.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Arts Agencies Survive Budget Despite McCarthy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Despite the threats contained in the McCarthy Report, all of the major Arts agencies have survived the budget intact.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Statement from the minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Kris Kristofferson announces Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer-songwriter will tour Irish cities in August, including a date at Dublin's Olympia Theatre.

Music | News 10 Dec 2009
Enter now for Eurovision 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
RTÉ Television announced that it is inviting interested parties to submit an entry to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2010, to take place in Oslo next May.

Music | News 9 Dec 2009
The Frank and Walters live in The Pavilion The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will perform in Cork on Wednesday 23 December with special guests Agbonlahor.

Music | News 9 Dec 2009
Rihanna announces 2010 tour date at the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer will be bringing her full Irish and UK arena tour to Dublin on May 22.

Music | News 9 Dec 2009
Michael Bolton to play at The Grand Canal Theatre The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's back and better than ever in Dublin next November 11.

Music | News 9 Dec 2009
Groove Armada live at the Olympia The Hot Press Newsdesk
The superstar DJs have confirmed a Dublin date of February 26 for next year.

Music | News 9 Dec 2009
The Minutes' 'who took the Christ outta xmas' bash The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin-based band will play in Whelan's main room on December 22.

Music | News 9 Dec 2009
Nighthawks at the Cobalt The Hot Press Newsdesk
An evening of music will take place at the Cobalt Cafe in Dublin on January 9.

Music | News 9 Dec 2009
Rod Stewart adds extra live date at the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Due to demand, he will play an additional Dublin show on May 12.

Music | News 9 Dec 2009
Fionn Regan Irish tour in March 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The nationwide tour will include dates in Dublin and Belfast.

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
50 Cent confirms Irish visit The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's playing Dublin and Belfast in March/

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Pierce Turner in new Will Ferrell movie The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner will feature in an a cappella vocal performance with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in their new film The Other Guys, a comedy about Irish-American cops.

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Andrea Bocelli live at the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Italian tenor returns to Dublin in 2010 for a performance on November 22.

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Snow Patrol return to Bangor The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing another massive homecoming show in June.

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Sinead O’Connor's letter calling on Pope to stand down The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Sinead O'Connor Calls On The Pope To Stand Down The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sinead O’Connor has called on the Pope to stand down, and the Irish Government to expel the Papal Nuncio.

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Two Door Cinema Club to play Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Electro-pop trio from Bangor will play their first headlining Dublin show on Thursday 17 December.

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Ard Soilse Productions has opened a full-scale production rehearsal studio in Shannon, Co Clare The Hot Press Newsdesk
It’s a state-of-the-art 6,000sq ft facility that includes in-house lighting, rigging and sound facilities, as well as production offices, catering and changing rooms.

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Maria Butterly Celebrates Homecoming With New Single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Maria Butterly, the Irish singer who has resided in Los Angeles for several years, has celebrated her return to Ireland with a new single ‘Angel’, produced by renowned Irish producer Bill Shanley and available now from iTunes and her website.

Music | News 8 Dec 2009
Live Music Venues of the Year announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
Vicar Street and Cyprus Avenue Scoop Top Awards

Music Review | Live 8 Dec 2009
Modest Mouse Live at The Academy, Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
As the man says - a good gig, not a great gig.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Out to Lunch Arts Festival 2010 programme The Hot Press Newsdesk
Belfast's winter arts festival running from 6 - 31 January will be hosting an impressive new selection of comedy, music, theatre and literature.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Leona Lewis tickets to go on sale this Thursday The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets for her performance at the O2 will go on sale Thursday 10 December at 9.30am, not on Friday as said in a previous press release.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Patrick Kelleher & his Cold Dead Hands play Feedback - December 5, Whelans The Hot Press Newsdesk
Feedback 2009 will shine a light on some of the Irish acts that have broken through this year with fantastic album releases.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Seasick Steve announces Dublin show for 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American bluesman will headline a show at Vicar St. on Monday 22 February.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Pearl Jam for Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing Dublin & Belfast in June.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Jon Carter and Andrew Weatherall at Deep Fried Funk The Hot Press Newsdesk
The DJs will play two special pre-Christmas events at St. Columbs Hall in Derry on December 12 (Carter) and 19 (Weatherall).

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Metallica adds extra show due to demand The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will play a second show at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on May 12.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Mix '10 enrollment details The Hot Press Newsdesk
Want to get ahead in the music industry? Limited places are now available for the upcoming Mix '10 course in Dublin, the essential how-to guide for anyone seeking a career in music.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Rocky de Valera & The Gravediggers play Christmas show The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch them on December 19 in Howth

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
DJ Savwar to play at graffiti art event The Hot Press Newsdesk
"Fresh on Every Surface" is a exhibition of graffiti art by artists Kube and Omin on December 11.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Dublin's Unsigned CD launch on December 11 at Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin Unsigned Volume 1 is a new compilation CD with 14 tracks from a selection of creative unsigned bands from the Dublin music scene.

Music | News 7 Dec 2009
Tommy Tiernan's 'World Tour of Limerick' The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian has announced his grand tour plans for January 2010.

Music | News 6 Dec 2009
Kay Adds Dublin Dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Peter Kay, has confirmed three Dublin dates

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
Guillery for acoustic toy gig and tinnitus campaign The Hot Press Newsdesk
Lauren Guillery will play an acoustic set at the Bring The Toys event in Twisted Pepper on Saturday December 12.

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
Gift Grub goes on the road The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mario Rosenstock is bringing his amazing cast of characters to a venue near you in the New Year!

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
Rags' singer for solo gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Rags' singer Daniel Anderson will do a solo acoustic gig live at Whelans Downstairs on Thursday, December 10.

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
John Reynolds joins the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Compliance Committee The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Electric Picnic mainman is one of four Government appointees

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
Merriman nabs Griffith supports The Hot Press Newsdesk
Singer-songwriter Liam Merriman will support Nanci Griffith for key dates on her Irish tour scheduled for February/March 2010.

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
Christmas FM Announce Finalists for 2009 Irish Christmas Song Contest The Hot Press Newsdesk
Proceeds from every vote to be donated to Simon Communities, Dublin and Cork.

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
Westlife announce Croke Park show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The boys will be back in town next June.

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
Jack L announces special Dublin shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch him in Vicar St. with a gospel choir!

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
David Gray's favourite instrument The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ahead of his O2 appearance on December 19, David Gray tells us about his favourite instrument - the majestic Steinway Model D grand piano.

Music | News 4 Dec 2009
Liam Clancy 1935-2009 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The great Irish ballad singer Liam Clancy has died at Bon Secours Hospital in Cork.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Yeasayer confirm Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band are over in February.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
McEvoy singles out new single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eleanor McEvoy’s has released a new Single ‘Wrong So Wrong’ taken from her recent compilation album Singled Out.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Groove Armada to play first ever virtual gig in PlayStation®Home The Hot Press Newsdesk
The big beat dance duo's free concert will be streamed onto your PlayStation®3 on December 3.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Groove Armada to take to the stage in Playstation home. The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sony Computer Entertainment is inviting people to their first exclusive music gig in the PlayStation Home with the inimitable Groove Armada on December 3, from 6pm.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Dawn Landes announces Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The December shows will coincide with the release of her new single, 'Young Girl'.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
More Irish acts added to Eurosonic bill The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hot Press will be there to cover all the action!

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Royseven win out over Furtado The Hot Press Newsdesk
Royseven’s producer Andreas Herbig, currently producing the band’s second album in Hamburg, has turned down the opportunity to mix Nelly Furtado’s next single.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Christy Moore to sing at benefit concert for flood victims The Hot Press Newsdesk
He will perform at the SIPTU Centenary Celebration Concert in Liberty Hall on December 7.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Hitchers reunion confirmed The Hot Press Newsdesk
Niall Quinn has confirmed to Hot Press that there will be an official reunion of The Hitchers in February 2010.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Stef sings to you The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mighty Stef has a brand new end-of-year single ‘Sing To Me’ set for release on Friday, December 11 and has outlined his plans for 2010 exclusively to Hot Press.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Voting starts for the Irish Festival Awards The Hot Press Newsdesk
You have until the end of January to have your say.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Oliver Cole live at CrawDaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin-based artist will play the Harcourt St. venue on Friday 18 December.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Imelda May's letter to Diana Ross The Hot Press Newsdesk
Interviewed in the latest issue of Hot Press, out on Thursday December 3, Dublin singer Imelda May reveals why she sneaked a note under the door of Diana Ross’s dressing room...

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Efterklang to play Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets go on sale Friday 4 December for the spring show.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
The Killers release World AIDS Day single The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can download ‘Happy Birthday Guadalupe’ now!

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Alison Curtis' The Last Splash Special Series - My 2009 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish artists who have had a big year will be co-presenting with the Today FM DJ each Sunday in December.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
The Cranberries announce European dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's no word yet though on Irish dates.

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
U2 receive three Grammy nominations The Hot Press Newsdesk
No Line On The Horizon and ‘I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight’ are both up for awards!

Music | News 3 Dec 2009
Dublin Unsigned CD launch The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brace yourself for a multi-band extravaganza in Crawdaddy!

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
Tiesto makes history The Hot Press Newsdesk
On March 19 he becomes the first DJ to play the Dublin O2.

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
Pendulum announce dates for Dublin and Belfast The Hot Press Newsdesk
They will play in Belfast's Ulster Hall on May 17, followed by a show in Dublin's Olympia on May 18 as part of their 2010 tour.

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
Early bird tickets go on sale The Hot Press Newsdesk
Electric Picnic 2010 tickets go on sale this week

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
Come Together with Dave Murphy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Some of the best Irish singers/songwriters will gather for a night of live music at Vicar St. on January 11.

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
The Once A Month Club's final show of 2009 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Academy 2's line up on Thursday 10 December features The Funeral Suits, Vengeance and The Panther Queen, Sergeant Megaphone and Bocs Social.

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
Early Day Miners live in Upstairs at Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Bloomington, Indiana based band will play on December 4 with Autumn Owls.

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
Other Voices final line up announced! The Hot Press Newsdesk
News names revealed include ex Suede frontman Brett Anderson and Mercury Music prize winner Speech Debelle.

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
Air live at the Olympia The Hot Press Newsdesk
The legendary band will perform in Dublin on February 23.

Music | News 2 Dec 2009
Amnesty International presents Unchained Melodies The Hot Press Newsdesk
An evening of music in Cafe Blend in Letterkenny on Friday 4 December.

Music | News 1 Dec 2009
Tucan Become Four The Hot Press Newsdesk
Túcan, who scored a Top 30 debut album with ‘Aliquot Strings’ this summer, have confirmed a series of December dates.

Music | News 1 Dec 2009
B.P. Fallon: Single At Last! The Hot Press Newsdesk
B.P. Fallon's debut single is set for release on December 8.

Music | News 1 Dec 2009
Liverpool Drama For Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
One Night In Istanbul, the play celebrating Liverpool's famous victory in the Champion's League in 2005, is coming to Dublin.

Music | News 1 Dec 2009
Kay Announces Belfast Dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Peter Kay, one of the most successful of the current generation of British comedians, has announced Belfast dates.

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Metallica confirm Belfast The Hot Press Newsdesk
No Dublin date yet, but we're hopeful!

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Extras wanted for Good Vibrations movie The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're taking place in Belfast on Friday. And no, it won't be like the All Ireland Talent Show!

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Pavement for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stephen Malkmus & Co. play the Tripod in May.

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Snow Patrol signing at HMV Dundrum The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will be performing songs and signing copies of Up To Now on Thursday Dec 3 at 12.30pm.

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Sonic Youth release limited number of extra tickets for sold out Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will play their first headline show in Dublin in 11 years this Sunday 6 December in Vicar St.

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Eoghan Kidney cleans up at IMTV Video Awards The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Fight Like Apes and Valerie Frances man won three awards on Friday night in The Sugar Club.

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt join forces The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing Irish shows together in February.

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Mulkerrin Brothers confirm Irish dates + TV documentary The Hot Press Newsdesk
The All Ireland Talent Show winners are in Tralee and Ennis.

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Pete Doherty reschedules Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 30 Nov 2009
Power Of Dreams reform The Hot Press Newsdesk
The legendary Dublin outfit are playing birthday gigs in March.

Music | News 27 Nov 2009
Donal Gallagher to launch Cork rock book The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rory Gallagher’s brother and manager Donal has agreed to speak at the official launch of the book Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans of Ping, written by local journalist Mark McAvoy.

Music | News 27 Nov 2009
Ardal O'Hanlon live at Vicar St The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian announces February 2010 show

Music | News 27 Nov 2009
Alicia Keys live at the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alicia Keys’ 2010 Ireland, UK and European tour will follow the release of her highly anticipated fourth studio album, The Element of Freedom

Music | News 27 Nov 2009
Joe Echo courted by pop & hip hop royalty The Hot Press Newsdesk
Co-writing Madonna's new single is opening doors for the Derryman.

Music | News 27 Nov 2009
Other Voices Hosts Intune Breakthrough Concert The Hot Press Newsdesk
In what is an important global first, Intune Networks, the Dublin based telecoms equipment supplier, today announced that it will give the first demonstration of its ground breaking 'optical burst' technology, with a live, high definition transmission of the Snow Patrol concert on December 5th, part of the Other Voices festival in Dingle.

Music | News 27 Nov 2009
Boyle Grabs Irish No.1 Spot The Hot Press Newsdesk
The battle for dominance of the Christmas market is hotting up, with the runner-up in this year's Britain's Got Talent contest, Susan Boyle, going straight to No.1 in the Irish album charts this week.

Music | News 27 Nov 2009
Live 95FM's Green and Live Sessions 21 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Ambience Affair, We Cut Corners and Windings will take to the stage at Upstairs in Dolan‘s on Thursday December 17

Music | News 26 Nov 2009
Choice Music Prize date announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
The search to find Jape's successor has started!

Music | News 26 Nov 2009
Fanning's Fab 50 - vote now for a chance to win music The Hot Press Newsdesk
Listeners have until Sunday 13 December at midnight to vote for their three favourite songs or tracks of all time on RTÉ 2fm's website.

Music | News 26 Nov 2009
Zrazy gigging for it! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jazz band Zrazy have lined up three high-profile Dublin gigs and a national radio appearance for this side of Christmas.

Music | News 26 Nov 2009
The Galloping Hogans - Christmas Party live performance The Hot Press Newsdesk
A mainstay of The Purty Kitchen during the late eighties and early nineties, the band is back for a special fundraising show on Friday 11 December.

Music | News 26 Nov 2009
Bell X1, The Blizzards, Republic of Loose to join Jenny Huston at signing The Hot Press Newsdesk
The bands, who are featured in the 2fm DJ's new book In Bloom - Irish Bands Now, will be joining her to celebrate the book's launch at Tower Records.

Music | News 26 Nov 2009
Ark, Now Hear The Angel Sing! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alessi's Ark is confirmed for an Irish tour early in the new year.

Music | News 26 Nov 2009
Battles to help U:Mack celebrate 15th birthday! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Seminal indie promoter U:Mack celebrates its 15th birthday in Tripod on December 10 with a cast of luminaries headed by Battles.

Music | News 25 Nov 2009
Machine Head crunch into Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Machine Head have announced a Dublin date for early in the new year.

Music | News 25 Nov 2009
James Blackshaw confirms two Ireland dates this month The Hot Press Newsdesk
The London-based guitarist will play shows in Belfast and Dublin.

Music | News 25 Nov 2009
Damien Dempsey adds extra date to Dublin tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Due to phenomenal demand, the Irish singer/songwriter will play another solo show at Whelan's on December 18.

Music | News 25 Nov 2009
Billy Ocean live at Vicar St. The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Trinidad-born and Britain-based recording artist and his band will bring his 'Greatest Hits Tour' to Dublin on Sunday 30 May.

Music | News 25 Nov 2009
DJ Leeroy Thornhill to return to the Wright Venue The Hot Press Newsdesk
By popular demand, the British electronic music artist will perform in Dublin on Friday 27 November.

Music | News 24 Nov 2009
Daft Punk tour date hoax The Hot Press Newsdesk
The French duo are sadly not on their way to the Dublin O2

Music | News 24 Nov 2009
Paul Brady confirms Grand Canal Theatre shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
The new venue is set to open early next year.

Music | News 24 Nov 2009
Crookers to play The Academy in April The Hot Press Newsdesk
What better way to spend your Easter Sunday?

Music | News 24 Nov 2009
Chipmunk announces all ages Academy show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The young MC will play his first Irish solo show on Monday 1 March 2010.

Music | News 24 Nov 2009
You Me At Six to bring new tour to Olympia Theatre The Hot Press Newsdesk
The punk band will be closing their headlining tour with a show in Dublin on Sunday 28 March.

Music | News 24 Nov 2009
Mary Black to play three Ireland dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish folk singer will be coming to Kilkenny, Limerick and Galway in February 2010.

Music | News 24 Nov 2009
The Revellions to play intimate gig at Shebeen Chic The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin-based garage rock band will be coming to the South Great Georges St. venue on December 5.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Kiss announce O2 date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The superhero metallers are over next May.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Rod Stewart announces Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The New Year headliner is in the O2.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Planet Parade announce free Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Kildare-based trio will play in Whelan's on November 23.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Cobra Starship play all-ages show The Hot Press Newsdesk
They'll be touching down in the Dublin Academy.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Mick Flannery limited edition of 'White Lies' now available The Hot Press Newsdesk
The deluxe limited 2CD edition was released on November 20.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
David Gray album exclusive! The Hot Press Newsdesk
The follow-up to Draw The Line is already being assembled!

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Dara O'Briain to play Live at the Marquee in 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the comedian's 40 sold out shows in Vicar St., he will perform at the Cork festival on Friday 2 July 2010.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel bring 2010 tour to the Academy The Hot Press Newsdesk
The English rock band will play in Dublin on Sunday 23 May 2010, as well as in Belfast on Monday 24 May.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
David Gray: New album world exclusive The Hot Press Newsdesk
David Gray has revealed to Hot Press that he's already working on a new album which will probably be called Foundling.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
It's official! U2 to headline Glasto. The Hot Press Newsdesk
U2 will headline the Pyramid Stage on Friday night (June 25) at Glastonbury 2010.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Pilotlight - new single and debut album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pilotlight are releasing a new single ‘Pulling On Doors That Say Push’ today.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Psychotic Reaction's last two events of the year The Hot Press Newsdesk
Monotonix, House of Dolls, Box Elders among those to perform.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Big charity bash for Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eight acts are raising much-needed funds for the Peter McVerry Trust.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Chic for Irish return The Hot Press Newsdesk
Nile Rodgers & Co. are doing their legendary thing in the Dublin Tripod.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
The Answer - Single and headline tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Northern Ireland rockers The Answer today release a new single ‘Comfort Zone’ ahead of their biggest ever headline tour.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Exclusive! Mighty Stef records football protest song The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin-based artist The Mighty Stef has revealed to Hot Press that he has recorded a studio version of the song he wrote in response to Ireland's football defeat in Paris last week.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Lynyrd Skynyrd headline the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American hard rockers are coming over next March.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Skindred announce date at Dublin's Academy The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 'Ragga Metal' band will play on Saturday 20 March 2010.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
French champion dances to Hardiman tune The Hot Press Newsdesk
The controversy that erupted over Thierry Henry's handball goal may have put a dent in Irish-French solidarity – but apparently all is not lost on that front!

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
CODES confirm return to The Academy in February The Hot Press Newsdesk
The indie electro band will perform in Dublin on Saturday 20 February.

Music | News 23 Nov 2009
Duke Special releases rarities album + EP box-set The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also got lots up his sleeve for 2010!

Music | News 20 Nov 2009
ChoiceCuts presents The Breakestra, Taylor Mc Ferrin, J-Rocc & Edan The Hot Press Newsdesk
ChoiceCuts spread the love this weekend at two top venues!

Music | News 20 Nov 2009
Bad Manners celebrate their 30th birthday in Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The ska legends are playing The Academy

Music | News 20 Nov 2009
Snow Patrol gigs start at 8pm sharp The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gary & Co. are promising a marathon set

Music | News 20 Nov 2009
New Vitalic date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The French electro merchant is now playing Dublin in January

Music | News 20 Nov 2009
Arctic Monkeys Mixed Grill The Hot Press Newsdesk
Want to ask Alex and the boys a question? Well, now’s your chance…

Music | News 20 Nov 2009
Airbourne reschedule tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
You’ll now be able to catch the Aussie boogie merchants in April

Music | News 20 Nov 2009
OXEGEN TRIUMPHS AT UK FESTIVAL AWARDS The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans have voted Ireland’s Oxegen as the ‘Best Overseas Festival’ at the prestigious Festival Awards.

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
R.E.M. start work on their new album with Jacknife Lee The Hot Press Newsdesk
Michael Stipe has his camcorder in the studio with him!

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
Stars help raise €400,000 at the Cheerios Childline Concert The Hot Press Newsdesk
See acts such as Westlife, Alexandra Burke and JLS perform when the event airs this Saturday 21 November on TV3.

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
All Time Low headline in Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're over as part of the Kerrang! tour

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
Empire State Human man releases solo album The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a Billy Mackenzie-esque cracker!

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
Lucien Revolucien to introduce screening of Les Lascars at the IFI The Hot Press Newsdesk
The hugely influential French hip-hop artist, who wrote the score for the film, will be in attendance at the November 27 screening.

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
Elton John gig cancelled The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ticket refunds are now available.

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
Dublin bands unite for charity gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place on Saturday night in the Village

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
Razorlight to play exclusive DJ set at Dublin's Alchemy on November 27 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band members Bjorn Agren and Carl Dalemo will visit Dublin for a special performance in the city's newest music venue and club.

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
Carbon Silicon give away their new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can download The Carbon Bubble from their website.

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
Eamon Keane live at Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
The December 1 show will feature songs from his not yet recorded debut album, and you can pick up a limited copy of his signature song, 'Hang the Moon'.

Music | News 19 Nov 2009
NIMIC closure leaves huge void The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission has been disbanded.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Theo Red to play half time show at the RDS for the Heineken Cup tie The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish rock artist will preview his new single, 'Ido's Dog Fight', to more than 20,000 Leinster fans during the rugby game against the Llanelli Scarlets on Saturday 19 December.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Pogues Aftershow Party to be held in Lillie's Bordello The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ex-Pogues singer Shane MacGowan will DJ the event on December 6 following the Pogues' Dublin show at the Olympia Theatre.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Ronan Keating live at the Grand Canal Theatre The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Boyzone member brings his 2010 solo tour to Dublin on March 23.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Jenny Huston to release new book - In Bloom - Irish Bands Now The Hot Press Newsdesk
The leading RTE 2FM DJ's new book, celebrating the current Irish music scene, will be published on November 27.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Star Wars: In Concert live at The O2 Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores has just confirmed a performance on 7 March 2010.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Hercules and Love Affair to play Tripod The Hot Press Newsdesk
The group will round off their European tour with a live show in Dublin on Saturday 12 December.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR MUSIC FANS LIVE MUSIC VENUE OF THE YEAR The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Shortlist for the Hot Press Live Music Venue of the Year, as voted by music fans all over Ireland, has been announced.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Niall Quinn supports Lennon The Hot Press Newsdesk
Niall Quinn has lined up a live gig at Baker Place, Limerick on Friday, November 20 for his latest project Theme Tune Boy supporting the legendary Jinx Lennon.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Paul 'Skinny' Kelly R.I.P. The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paranoid Visions have paid tribute to their former bass-player Skinny who also played with Coitus and Cold War

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
Enterprise Ireland pull out of MIDEM The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their role is being taken-over by IMRO.

Music | News 18 Nov 2009
The Charley Boorman Show live at Vicar St. The Hot Press Newsdesk
The actor, adventurer and travel writer is taking a break from trekking around the world to tour his new live show, coming to Dublin on March 28.

Music Review | Album 17 Nov 2009
Strict Joy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Once more with feeling . . .

Music | News 17 Nov 2009
McEvoy's Poland invasion continues The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eleanor McEvoy has moved up to number 26 in the Polski Radio3 Chart in Poland with her single ‘Take A Little Look’.

Music | News 17 Nov 2009
Paddy Casey, Mik Pyro among those to play benefit gig at the Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
The December 15 show will raise funds for the Ana Liffey Drug Project and Coolmine Therapeutic Community.

Music | News 17 Nov 2009
Glamour of the Kill confirm Academy 2 date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The York post hardcore band will play their first headlining show in Dublin in April 2010.

Music | News 16 Nov 2009
Oxegen wins big at the Billboard Touring Awards The Hot Press Newsdesk
The annual Irish music festival beat out all others this year for the title of Worldwide Top Festival.

Music | News 16 Nov 2009
Acts Announced For The Hot Press & TISCH Music Video Initiative The Hot Press Newsdesk
Delorentos, Heathers and David Geraghty are among those working with the NYU students.

Music | News 16 Nov 2009
30 Seconds To Mars confirm the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jared Leto & Co. are over next February.

Music | News 16 Nov 2009
Today FM to air the Top 50 Songs of the Noughties The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tune in tonight (Monday 16 November) to hear the countdown of the top songs from the past decade as voted by listeners.

Music | News 16 Nov 2009
Dustin - DVD signing of 20 Years A Pluckin' The Hot Press Newsdesk
The controversial turkey will be meeting and greeting fans at HMV on November 20

Music | News 16 Nov 2009
The Magic Numbers headline carbon neutral gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place next month in Trim.

Music | News 14 Nov 2009
Heritage Centre celebrate new EP with free downloads The Hot Press Newsdesk
To celebrate the launch of their new six-track EP Sidney Maxwell Williamson, Heritage Centre are offering two tracks from it as free downloads.

Music | News 13 Nov 2009
Ne-Yo for the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The R&B superstar will be heading over in February.

Music | News 13 Nov 2009
Sounds of System Breakdown Free Download The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin band Sounds of System Breakdown are offering the track ‘Vinegar Joe’ as a free download from their MySpace page from next Thursday.

Music | News 13 Nov 2009
Dara O Briain denies Frankie Boyle was fired from hit BBC show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hugely popular Irish comedian and TV presenter Dara O Briain has denied that controversial Scottish comic Frankie Boyle was fired from hit BBC2 comedy show Mock The Week because of his recent joke about two time gold-winning British Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington.

Music | News 13 Nov 2009
Sharon Corr single for BBC Christmas charity drive The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sharon Corr has been selected as the focus for a key aspect of the BBC's major charity drive this Christmas.

Music | News 12 Nov 2009
We want your questions for the Arctic Monkeys! The Hot Press Newsdesk
If you've been itching to ask the band something, now's your chance!

Music | News 12 Nov 2009
Leona Lewis confirms the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's playing Dublin next June.

Music | News 12 Nov 2009
Big Dish Go presents Technasia DJ set The Hot Press Newsdesk
Technasia, Karlos the Jackal & Conor McGrath will play Kennedy's this Saturday

Music | News 12 Nov 2009
Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club line-up New Year's Eve gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a carnivalesque affair in Vicar St.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
Meteor launches new Digital Music Store in Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Meteor has announced the arrival of the Meteor Music Store in Ireland, giving music fans the chance to download their favourite songs – anytime, anywhere.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
Sharon Corr guests with Horslips The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch her with the lads next month in Belfast.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
Paul Hourican live in The Cobblestone The Hot Press Newsdesk
This is his last gig of the year before going to the studio to work on his new album, scheduled to release in 2010.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
Snow Patrol to perform with Cheryl Cole The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Girls Aloud and X-Factor star is filling in for Martha Wainwright at the Royal Albert Hall.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
Sinead O'Connor records anti-child prostitution single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Mary J. Blige and Santigold are also supporting the project.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
Simple Minds offer live concert USB sticks The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band announced today that they will issue their upcoming Graffiti Soul tour entirely on USB sticks that concert-goers can purchase directly after each show.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
The Tragically Hip live at Tripod The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Canadian rock band will play in Dublin on December 4.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
Super Extra Bonus Party to headline show at The Academy on Friday 13th The Hot Press Newsdesk
Joining the Kildare-based electronica/hip-hop band will be a full line up of indie acts.

Music | News 11 Nov 2009
Phantom 105.2 First Friday bill announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's a quadruple-header monster!

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Whelan's presents David O'Doherty: David O'Doh-party The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian will perform for three nights and one day for Whelan's 20th anniversary celebrations.

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
WWE Wrestler Brands Floyd Soul ‘Greatest Irish Rock Band of All Time’ The Hot Press Newsdesk
WWE wrestler Shane McMahon has branded Floyd Soul And The Wolf as ‘The greatest Irish rock band of all time’.

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Midge Ure seeks acts for new independent music website The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tunited.com pledges to give 100% of profits to the artist.

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Them Crooked Vultures to release self-titled debut album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The highly-anticipated collaboration from the rock supergroup made up of drummer Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Probot), vocalist/guitarist Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss, Eagles of Death Metal), and bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) will be released on November 16 in Ireland and the UK.

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Russell Brand and Bill Bailey release limited number of production hold tickets for O2 shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans who missed out on tickets for the sold out shows have another chance now to see the comedians up close and personal.

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
The Aftermath announce tour + Only Ones support The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also been hanging out with Shane MacGowan & The Nipple Erectors!

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Paramore announce supporting acts for O2 show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Special guests You Me At Six, Paper Route, and Now Now Every Children will play during the Grammy nominated rock band's Dublin show on Saturday 12 December.

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Snow Patrol play Manchester charity event The Hot Press Newsdesk
Book your Ryanair flight now!

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Damien Dempsey adds new date to his Dublin tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish singer will perform an all ages show live at Whelan's on December 20.

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
First batch of Other Voices acts confirmed + ticket details The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's going to be a glorious December in Dingle!

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Pixies offer free Doolittle download The Hot Press Newsdesk
Submit your email address and blast away!

Music | News 10 Nov 2009
Air confirm Dublin visit The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Gallic popsters are playing two Olympia shows.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
Sanzkrit's new album and tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will tour in December to celebrate the release of their new album, After the Wedding.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
Mark Eitzel to play solo show at The Village The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer-songwriter from American Music Club's performance coincides with the release of his new acoustic album, Klamath.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
Beoga bag Grammy nomination The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Antrim trad band have had a little help from Madonna songwriter Ciaran Gribbin.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
Beyonce to release new live concert DVD... but is it satanic? The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer releases her new DVD as religious figures in Egypt protest her gig in Port Ghalib.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
IMRO reveal Live Music Awards 2009 shortlist The Hot Press Newsdesk
Vote now in the Hot Press Readers’ Live Music Venue of the Year category.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
The Swell Season go top 20 in the States The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also come up with a cracker of a new video.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
Lemmy proves indestructible again The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Motorhead man refuses to let bad health scupper Dublin gig.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
Tommy & Hector MC Dublin benefit night The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jape & RSAG are both on the bill.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
Alabama 3 release new single + fan album The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll be able to pick up a copy of the latter at their Tripod gig.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
LoveMusic HateRacism's upcoming November events The Hot Press Newsdesk
Three acts will play at Twisted Pepper on November 22, and LMHR will launch their fortnightly open-mic style session at Le Cirk on November 26.

Music | News 9 Nov 2009
Elliot Minor headline over-14s festival The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place next month in the Dublin Academy.

Music | News 6 Nov 2009
Turner revs up for Carnegie Hall with Irish gigs The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner has announced three Irish dates before his appearance at New York's Carnegie Hall with Philip Glass on February 26 2010.

Music | News 6 Nov 2009
Xavier Rudd announces Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's his biggest yet in the Olympia.

Music | News 6 Nov 2009
Adam Green & Band Of Skulls Dublin-bound The Hot Press Newsdesk
You'll have to wait till the New Year though.

Music | News 6 Nov 2009
Dara O Briain announces more Vicar St. dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's playing 13 shows in September 2010.

Music | News 6 Nov 2009
The Pogues add third Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's on December 6 in the Olympia.

Music | News 5 Nov 2009
Lady Gaga adds second Dublin show to Monster Ball Tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Due to high demand, the best-selling artist will play an additional date at the O2.

Music | News 5 Nov 2009
The Coronas announce 3 Academy shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band will play on the 7th, 8th and 9th of January following their sold out Olympia show.

Music | Interview 5 Nov 2009
The Mighty Flynn The Hot Press Newsdesk
She first caught our ears as the breathy vocalist covering ‘Let’s Dance’ on the Ballygowan ad, but Miss Paula Flynn now has her own album of original songs on release.

Music | News 5 Nov 2009
Joe Bonamassa live at Vicar St. The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets are on sale now for the blues-rock artist's December 8th show.

Music | News 5 Nov 2009
Malcolm Middleton announces January date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The musician's Long, Dark Night Tour comes to the Academy 2 on January 29.

Music | News 5 Nov 2009
Michelle Doherty lands new TV music show The Hot Press Newsdesk
When Under Ether debuts on RTE One next Tuesday.

Music | News 5 Nov 2009
Deep Purple confirm Cork date The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing Live At The Marquee next June.

Music | News 5 Nov 2009
Donal Dineen stages Fresh Air radio festival [updated] The Hot Press Newsdesk
A slew of Ireland's top acts will be guesting on his Today FM radio show.

Music | News 5 Nov 2009
Des Bishop signing at HMV Grafton St. The Hot Press Newsdesk
The comedian will be meeting fans and signing copies of his new DVD Desfunctional on Saturday 7 November at 1pm.

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
Chapters Make Emmerdale Breakthrough The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Chapters are the latest Irish band to make waves across the water, with their single 'Videotapes' set to get a hugely sought after airing on the highly popular UK soap Emmerdale.

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
Gemma Hayes for Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
Gemma Hayes is set to play what has been described as "an intimate acoustic show", at Crawdaddy, in Dublin, in December.

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
White Lies to play Heineken Green Spheres in December The Hot Press Newsdesk
The London three piece will play Dublin's Academy and Cork's Opera House

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
Contemporaries Concert Series with Iarla Ó’Lionáird The Hot Press Newsdesk
The singer will play three shows in Ireland with Steve Cooney and Graham Henderson.

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
The Drones live at Whelan's cancelled The Hot Press Newsdesk
Band member Dan Luscombe has been hospitalized with pneumonia.

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
Mary Stokes Confirms Purty Loft Date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mary Stokes Band have announced a special show at The Purty Loft in November.

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
Julian Casablancas tickets on sale now! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Get yours for his Dublin date at The Academy on December 14

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
Steve Earle at Cork Opera House The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American songwriter returns to Ireland to play on November 11

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
Ham Sandwich serves up new single 'Out of the Darkness' The Hot Press Newsdesk
In addition to the November 6th single release, the band will be playing across Ireland this month. They also invite fans to participate in their logo competition.

Music | News 4 Nov 2009
Declan O'Rourke confirms solo show at The Pavilion The Hot Press Newsdesk
Other tour stops include Dublin and Limerick in addition to the Cork City gig on December 3.

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Paloma Faith live at Vicar St. The Hot Press Newsdesk
She will kick off her 2010 headline tour with a Dublin performance on March 16

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Techno from DJ Umek + Phil Kieran The Hot Press Newsdesk
Live at Tripod on November 6

  3 Nov 2009
Shred Yr Face Tour 3 brings the latest in indie talent The Hot Press Newsdesk
Check out the triple bill of the Cave Singers, Espers and Woods at Crawdaddy on November 11

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela announce special Academy performance The Hot Press Newsdesk
In addition to their two Cork shows in November, the duo will play in Dublin's intimate venue on December 2.

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Electric Six confirm special guests for Academy date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eureka Machines and Evil Knievals will be providing double support for the Detroit rockers on December 5.

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Tim Burgess reveals plans for second solo album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Charlatans frontman tells Hot Press interviewer Patrick Freyne about his next record in the works.

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Midlake to play February gig at Vicar Street The Hot Press Newsdesk
The performance will coincide with the release of their third album, The Courage of Others.

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Kelly added to cancer gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Michelle Ann Kelly has been added to the concert in aid of cancer at the Mermaid Theatre in Bray on November 19.

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Tickley Feather with Patrick Kelleher & His Cold Dead Hands The Hot Press Newsdesk
The two impressive acts come to Upstairs at Whelan's on November 18

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Dublin City Jazz Orchestra takes up residency at the Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
See the 17-piece band play every Monday in November.

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
HYPE at Pod this week features Motor City Drum Ensemble The Hot Press Newsdesk
Don't miss the German DJ play this Friday

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Gemma Hayes live at Crawdaddy The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish vocalist will play an intimate acoustic set on Friday 4 December.

Music | News 3 Nov 2009
Gary Numan gives us the tour lowdown The Hot Press Newsdesk
The godfather of synth-pop tells Hot Press what he's up to as well as what to expect from his upcoming shows.

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela announce two upcoming Cork shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mexican duo will return to Cork this December for two special performances.

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Dear President Obama… The Hot Press Newsdesk
Concern Worldwide launches book to the US President

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Debut Single from Ghetto Amaretto The Hot Press Newsdesk
Waterford band Ghetto Amaretto have released their first single ‘Savio’.

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Bon Jovi, new album & world tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bon Jovi will release their 11th studio album on November 10 entitled The Circle.

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
HOMELIGHTS Festival 2009 announced! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Presented by Adrian Crowley and Foggy Notions at Whelan's

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Line-up for MTV European Music Awards The Hot Press Newsdesk
Foo Fighters, Shakira, and Leona Lewis among those to perform

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Little Palace's new single 'Beekeeper' now available The Hot Press Newsdesk
The release coincides with the band's November performances

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive on Stage! returns The Hot Press Newsdesk
The highly anticipated new production will be invading Dublin and Belfast in November 2010

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Kenny Rogers live in 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets for Dublin, Belfast and Cork on sale Thursday 5 November

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Paloma Faith plays Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch next March in Vicar St.

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Cajole & Bully to headline Green and Live Sessions 20 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Joining them at Upstairs in Dolan's will be Black Robots and the Vagabonds

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Boyzone announce album plans The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stephen Gately will feature on two of the tracks.

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Doris release charity single The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a multi-band launch party to look forward to in The Village!

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Fight Like Apes step into the ring The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their wrestling ring concert coincides with the release of 'Lend Me Your Face' (80KIDZ remix)

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
JLS to do signing at HMV Dundrum The Hot Press Newsdesk
The X-Factor finalists will be signing copies of their debut album JLS on Friday 6 November at 4pm

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Dublin Rocks! Festival final line-ups and dates announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
The festival will start with two shows in Dublin followed by a nationwide promotional tour

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Passion Pit to return to Dublin in March 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fans who missed out on their sold-out show at the Academy can buy tickets starting November 5th

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Become a Hot Press rock critic for the night! The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're looking for a hot to trot penslinger to review our Absolut Vodka Rock Edition gig.

Music | News 2 Nov 2009
Roisin Murphy confirms new single details The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Orally Fixated' is out here on November 13.

Music | News 30 Oct 2009
Chapman Society - New single trailers album The Hot Press Newsdesk
This year’s JD Set finalists Chapman Society are to release the track ‘Fire Fire Fire’ as a free download single.

Music | News 30 Oct 2009
RTE talent show winners go live The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Mulkerrin Brothers, winners of the first ever RTE All-Ireland Talent Show, have announced details of their first Irish tour, with special guests to be announced in the coming weeks.

Music | News 30 Oct 2009
Jacko film coins $20 million in one day! The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It took in $20 million worldwide on its first day.

Music | News 30 Oct 2009
Foo Fighters Facebook gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
An upcoming Foo Fighters gig at Studio 606 in California, will be broadcast live on Facebook.

Music | News 30 Oct 2009
Peppers promise new album in 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are working towards releasing a new album in the second half of next year, according to their drummer Chad Smith.

Music | News 30 Oct 2009
Robbie cancels MTV performance The Hot Press Newsdesk
Robbie Williams is the latest top name to pull out of a show.

Music | News 30 Oct 2009
Saw Doctors go top three The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Saw Doctors, one of Ireland's most enduring acts are back in the frame. Their To Win Just Once, The Best Of The Saw Doctors album has debuted at No.3 in the Irish album charts.

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Christmas punk gig in The Sugar Club The Hot Press Newsdesk
Those of a sensitive disposition are advised to stay at home!

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Iain Archer confirms Belfast gig + Gary Lightbody collaboration plans The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tired Pony are making their studio debut in January.

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Profile acts to showcase The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Profile Music Group will present their first Artist Showcase on Wednesday, November 11 at 8pm in The Sugar Club, Dublin.

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Elton cancels Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Elton John's concert at the O2, Dublin this coming Friday, October 30 has been postponed.

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Eminem rap rhyme censored The Hot Press Newsdesk
Eminem had his performance from the annual BET Hip-Hop Awards bleeped last night when the show was broadcast on BET because it included a reference to his dick in relation to rape.

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Alphastates - single and tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alphastates have confirmed that ‘You Talked I Can Tell’ will be the third single to be taken from their second album Human Nature, with tour dates to support it.

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Annabelle Chvostek for Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Canada's Juno award-winning Annabelle Chvostek kicks off her tour of Britain and Ireland with a gig in Belfast on Wednesday, November 11 at The Real Music Club at The Errigle Inn.

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Dublin Electronic Arts Festival calls it a day The Hot Press Newsdesk
But not before the mother of all closing parties!

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Sonic Youth rule out Glasto The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sonic Youth have suggested they are unlikely to be added to the bill for the Glastonbury Festival in 2010.

Music | News 29 Oct 2009
Weller visits urinal, picks tracks for albums! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paul Weller’s visit to a urinal has resulted in him selecting half the tracks for a forthcoming soul compilation called Lost & Found; Real R'N'B & Soul.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Springsteen road crew death The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bruce Springsteen cancelled his concert early this week at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, after a member of the E-Street Band’s road crew was found dead in his hotel room at the InterContinental Hotel.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
U2 free Berlin Wall gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
U2 will perform a free show at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to mark the 20th anniversary of the tearing down of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Tommy Tiernan - World Tour of Donegal The Hot Press Newsdesk
The controversial comic announces a December 'World tour' of the county!

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Calvin Harris to play the Academy Green Room The Hot Press Newsdesk
He will play an exclusive DJ set after his sold out Academy show on Friday November 6th.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Aidan Casserly releasing first solo acoustic album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The lead vocalist of the bands Empire State Human and The Garland Cult is also offering his vocals as a guest service to other acts out there.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Men at Work face court battle over 'Down Under' hit The Hot Press Newsdesk
A music company claims the band plagiarised the melody from their children's song.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Dirty 9s choose unlucky 13 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band picks what is arguably the unluckiest day of the year (Friday 13th November) to release their new single.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Snow Patrol to release special box set The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Up To Now' will be a collection of the band's best-loved songs as well as some new ones and will be released on November 6th.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
House of Horrors at HMV for Halloween The Hot Press Newsdesk
Funds raised to benefit CLIC Sargent, HMV's charity of the year.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Metallica have offered reward for missing fan The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band has offered up $50,000 in the search for Morgan Harrington, a fan who disappeared at one of their concerts earlier this month.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
BACARDI named official spirit sponsor of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concerts The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
RTÉ 2fm select And So I Watch You From Afar for Eurosonic 2010 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Belfast band (ASIWYFA for short) has been chosen as their main act for the annual festival, Europe's most important live music industry event.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
HMV and Universal Music partner to launch 'my inspiration' CD compilation The Hot Press Newsdesk
HMV’s acclaimed 'my inspiration' campaign – where artists reference a song or lyric that has inspired them, is to be taken to a new level with the first-ever album compilation of 'my inspiration' covers.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Test your Hot Press knowledge! The Hot Press Newsdesk
To celebrate the fact that we've had so many damn fine covers over the years, we've decided to have a fun competition to test your knowledge!

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
€460 million super-venue planned for Tipperary The Hot Press Newsdesk
MCD are among those involved.

Music | News 28 Oct 2009
Brown Thomas to stock Ronnie Wood fashion line The Hot Press Newsdesk
We're being promised a "cauldron of mixed-media innovation"!

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Irish Musicians wow the Welsh The Hot Press Newsdesk
A group of traditional musicians from The Danescastle Music Group in Wexford attracted much acclaim for their performances in Wales last weekend.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Arctic Monkeys link-up with Oxfam Ireland again The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their new single will be available through selected Oxfam stores on November 13.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Lady GaGa plays Dublin & Belfast The Hot Press Newsdesk
She's also releasing a new version of her Fame album.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Turner for Carnegie Hall The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner has been confirmed to perform at Carnegie Hall on February 26th, 2010.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Maverick Sabre releases first official video The Hot Press Newsdesk
'Sometimes' is an absolute belter of a tune!

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Julian Casablancas confirms Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place before Christmas in The Academy

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
The Swell Season for Vicar St. The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their new album is also streaming online.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Irish Teenage Bands Storm Album Charts The Hot Press Newsdesk
An album of teenage Irish bands has stormed into the number 13 slot in the Irish compilation album charts.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Led Zep for Glasto 2010? The Hot Press Newsdesk
Comments by Robert Plant have fuelled speculation that Led Zeppelin may play next year’s Glastonbury festival.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Cass McCombs bound for Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also been hanging out with a Hollywood legend.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Liam Gallagher - new band The Hot Press Newsdesk
Liam Gallagher has told a Scottish newspaper that he plans to form a new band in 2010 and says it will be different type of band from Oasis.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Morrissey ok after hospital scare The Hot Press Newsdesk
Morrissey has been released from hospital in England where he had been held overnight following his collapse during a show last week.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
That Petrol Emotion announce December tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also some double-jobbing as The Undertones play a Derry City fundraiser.

Music | News 27 Oct 2009
Dempsey for Stables The Hot Press Newsdesk
Damien Dempsey has been confirmed to play a rare solo show at the Bog Lane Theatre in Ballymahon, Co. Longford on Saturday November 28.

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
The Answer confirm Christmas shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're happening in Dublin & Belfast.

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
Early DEAF show in Filmbase this Saturday The Hot Press Newsdesk
Children Under Hoof, Angkorwat and Kevin Blake among performers

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
DEAF presents a Warp night at Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bank holiday gig on Sunday will feature Plaid, Rustie, Tim Exile and Bibio

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
LCD Soundsystem make leaked single available as free download The Hot Press Newsdesk
20,000 copies are available, so get clicking!

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
Hot Press stages Absolut Rock launch party The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Flaws, Talulah Does The Hula & Vengeance And The Panther are all playing the invite-only bash.

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
Happy birthday sweet 16! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tower Records celebrate their time in Dublin with a day of free gigs.

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
Marsha Hunt stars in Hendrix show The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
BUBLÉ Tops Irish Charts The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jack L and The Coronas also perform strongly

Music | News 23 Oct 2009
Cornershop Cancel Irish Date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cornershop guitarist Ben Ayers has sustained a head injury that has forced the indie duo to cancel their Belfast show on October 27.

Music | News 22 Oct 2009
Lacuna Coil confirm Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Italians are playing The Academy.

Music | News 22 Oct 2009
Lambert goes GaGa The Hot Press Newsdesk
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has been consorting with none other than Lady Gaga.

Music | News 22 Oct 2009
Paul McCartney plays the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Macca is doing his legendary thing in December.

Music | News 22 Oct 2009
Ocean Colour Scene confirm Dublin date & new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rockfield includes a guest appearance by the "horribly good looking" Paolo Nutini!

Music | News 22 Oct 2009
Geldof to Launch HIV Charity in Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bob Geldof KBE will be in Dublin October 23 to officially launch the Chello Foundation Charity in Ireland.

Music | News 22 Oct 2009
Polydor complain about Stephen Gately coverage The Hot Press Newsdesk
They want the Press Complaints Commission to investigate Jan Moir's Daily Mail article.

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
Heritage Centre - new EP The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin band Heritage Centre will release an EP called Sidney Maxwell Williamson on November 13.

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
Talulah nominated for video award The Hot Press Newsdesk
‘Talulah Does The Hula’ have been nominated for an IMTV award for their video for ‘Bad Boyfriend’.

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
Kraftwerk unite Simple Minds & OMD The Hot Press Newsdesk
Simple Minds will be teaming up with OMD, special guests on their current tour, to perform a cover version of Kraftwerk's 'Neon Lights' during their Graffiti Soul shows later this year.

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
The Brilliant Things Set YouTube Alight The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following their superb performance on the Live Stage at The Music Show, at the beginning of October, the grapevine in the international music industry has been humming about The Brilliant Things.

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
Clap Your Hands Say Over? The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alec Ounsworth from the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah has released a solo album under his own name and has hinted that the band may be calling it a day.

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
“Fifth Beatle” on the mend The Hot Press Newsdesk
Beatles producer George Martin, regarded by many as the fifth Beatle, is reported to be on the mend after what his manager described as "routine surgery".

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
Winehouse drug-free at last? The Hot Press Newsdesk
The father of Amy Winehouse has claimed that the troubled singer has been drug-free for 12 months.

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
Death of Flowered Up Man The Hot Press Newsdesk
Liam Maher, singer with Flowered Up, has passed away at the age of 41.

Music | News 21 Oct 2009
RTE film new music & comedy pilot in The Good Bits The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are free tickets up for grabs!

Politics | Bootboy 20 Oct 2009
Nasty Business The Hot Press Newsdesk
The government’s uncomfortably close relationship with business contributed significantly to our current economic difficulties.

Hot Features | Fashion 20 Oct 2009
Drama School The Hot Press Newsdesk
"Big Girls Need Big Diamonds." Elizabeth Taylor

Music | News 20 Oct 2009
IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year 2009 Launched! The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Irish Music Rights Organisation has announced the second annual IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards. The awards recognise Irish venues which provide the very highest standards in live music entertainment.

Music | News 20 Oct 2009
Miracle Bell, free single download The Hot Press Newsdesk
Miracle Bell are allowing their new single 'Into The Trees' to be available to download for free at www.miraclebell.com

Music | News 20 Oct 2009
Islamists force Beyonce to cancel The Hot Press Newsdesk
Beyonce has cancelled a concert in Malaysia after Islamic extremists claimed her performance would be immoral and would present "Western sexy performances."

Music | News 20 Oct 2009
Vanderslice to play Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
John Vanderslice returns to Dublin on November 6 to celebrate his best work to date Romanian Names

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
Caruso headline Redline The Hot Press Newsdesk
Caruso have been announced as the headliners for the Redline Roots Festival taking place over the weekend of the October 23-25.

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
Tupelo single and gig for Gaelscoil The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin acoustic roots band Tupelo have released a single and are doing a gig at the Village to support the campaign of parents and teachers at the Gaelscoil Bharra in Cabra.

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
Jack White pays flying visit to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The White Stripes/Raconteurs/Dead Weather man was in town yesterday, and Hot Press was there to greet him!

Politics | Frontlines 19 Oct 2009
In Support Of The Creative Society The Hot Press Newsdesk
An Bord Snip has been threatening wholesale cuts in the allocation of money to the arts. It would be a grave error, missing the importance of culture as a source of good citizenship and innovation in our quest for a new, more resilient economy, argues the former Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht and President of the Labour Party, Michael D Higgins, TD.

Hot Features | Travel 19 Oct 2009
12 Step Planet: Glasgow The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
Hockey return to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The show is next February in The Academy

Music | Interview 19 Oct 2009
Flying By The Deceit Of His Pants The Hot Press Newsdesk
Swedish pop gurus, gun toting rednecks and MTV are all on the agenda as Chad Wolf explains how CAROLINA LIAR have soft rocked their way to the top.

Politics | McCann 19 Oct 2009
Virgin On The Ridiculous The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jesus, Mary and Joseph – it’s the holiday you can’t afford to miss!

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
Def Leppard cancel US shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
Def Leopard have pulled a number of US tour dates because of what their own website describes as "unforeseen personal matters".

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
Elvis' haircut costs €9,000! The Hot Press Newsdesk
A piece of hair claimed to have been cut from Elvis Presley when he joined the US Army in 1958 has been sold for €9,000 in Chicago.

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
Rodrigo y Gabriela... y Robert! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Robert Trujillo from Metallica delighted fans of Rodrigo Y Gabriela at their concert in the Riviera Theatre, Chicago on friday night with an surprise jam of 'Orion'.

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
Dave Matthews Band for the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The platinum-shifting South African is over next March.

Music | News 19 Oct 2009
U2 to stream 360 Tour gig on YouTube The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's taking place in the early hours of Monday morning.

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Ting Tings nab song gong The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Ting Tings received the College Award for their multi-platinum debut album We Started Nothing at The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Awards in London.

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Pink - New DVD & back live in 2010! The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Pink Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour is set to revisit Ireland next year, with outdoor dates confirmed for Dublin, Limerick and Belfast.

Hot Features | Reports 16 Oct 2009
The Music Show, Day 1 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The first day of The Music Show saw some hot debates, great music and Glen Hansard in stirring form. Reporting: Peter Murphy, Celina Murphy, Niall Stokes, Stuart Clark and additional Hot Press reporters

Music | Report 16 Oct 2009
The Music Show, Day 2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
The second day of the Music Show brought together James Bond composer David Arnold, Enya producer Nicky Ryan, Christy Moore, Sharon Corr and... The Blizzards

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Gaza gets ready to rock! The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin to Gaza show, scheduled to take place in Tripod tonight (Friday October 16) will be transmitted live in Gaza

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Sugababe moved to secret clinic The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sugababes’ member Amelle Berrabah has entered a secret health clinic somewhere in Europe suffering from a severe case of nervous exhaustion.

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Invasion in Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
Wizard metal band Invasion will play Whelan's October 17

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Snow Patrol for Children in Need special The Hot Press Newsdesk
Snow Patrol are among the top acts on the bill for the Children in Need show being organised by Take That's Gary Barlow at London's Royal Albert Hall on November 12.

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Nighthawks at the Project Arts Centre The Hot Press Newsdesk
Vyvienne Long and Pony Club among confirmed artists on October 27 - all in aid of Concern

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
The Prodigy confirm arena shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're happening in December in Belfast & Dublin.

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
The Dirty Three for Whelan's The Hot Press Newsdesk
Warren Ellis has also completed a new movie soundtrack with Nick Cave.

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
The Night Marchers announce Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
They have a garage band legend in their ranks!

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Madness to play the O2 The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's going to be a very nutty Xmas!

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Hard Working Class Heroes hits the streets The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's all gloriously, wonderfully free!

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Gately - statement and funeral plans The Hot Press Newsdesk
In their first public appearance since Stephen Gately’s death, his Boyzone bandmates flanked Ronan Keating at a Majorca press gathering as he read out a statement regarding Gately’s death.

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Last call for Oxjam musicians The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's a gig slot & studio time to be won.

Music | News 16 Oct 2009
Heineken Green Spheres goes to Carlow The Hot Press Newsdesk
Digitalism and Marina & The Diamonds are both on the bill.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Flying Columns scoop Director support The Hot Press Newsdesk
Wexford band Flying Columns have grabbed the coveted support slot with Director when they play the Wexford Arts Centre on October 28.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Leona Lewis slapped! The Hot Press Newsdesk
London bobbies were called to a book signing this afternoon after the ex-X-Factor singer Leona Lewis claimed she was slapped by a “fan” while autographing copies of her autobiography Dreams.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
SJ makes video debut and new single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Louth singer-songwriter SJ McArdle has made his first video.

Politics | Frontlines 15 Oct 2009
Illegal Downloading The Hot Press Newsdesk
The man who represents over 1,400 record companies in 17 countries worldwide has called on the Irish government to clamp down on music piracy.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Hennessy: anniversary album & statue planned The Hot Press Newsdesk
Christie Hennessy, the Irish singer-songwriter who died last December, will have an album of new material released on October 31.

Hot Features | Interview 15 Oct 2009
Entering the Triangle The Hot Press Newsdesk
Writer-director Christopher Smith has already curried a great deal of favour with such clever Brit horrors as Severance and Creep. Triangle, a smart and nifty psychological chiller, suggests that Mr. Smith has only been clearing his throat.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Dirty Three on the way back The Hot Press Newsdesk
Melbourne’s favourite experimental, instrumental, indie-folkists The Dirty Three make a welcome return to Dublin for an intimate show in Whelans on Wednesday December 9.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Whitney - New album and Dublin concerts The Hot Press Newsdesk
Whitney Houston will have a new album I Look To You released in Ireland on October 19, days before tickets go on sale for her April 2010 concert at The O2, Dublin.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Kila in Gaza support The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kila are calling all fans to the Tripod for their Dublin to Gaza concert on Friday October 16

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Dead Chickens before Christmas The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dead Chickens are scheduled to make two major appearances in Dublin between now and Christmas following their storming launch for Psychotic Reaction at Twisted Pepper last month.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
A-ha to split The Hot Press Newsdesk
Norwegian hitmaking trio A-ha have decided to pack it in, mere months after scoring a top 10 hit album in the UK charts!

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Indigo Girls allowed out The Hot Press Newsdesk
Indigo Girls have a hot new double-album and a Dublin date lined-up for this month.

Music | Report 15 Oct 2009
Fontaine of Knowledge The Hot Press Newsdesk
One of favourite alt.country bands, Richmond Fontaine, return from a long lay-off with perhaps their finest album yet. Plus, the original ‘Galway Girl’ (who is actually from Clare), has just released a fantastic new record.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Green Day go all arty The Hot Press Newsdesk
Californian rockers Green Day plan to exhibit a collection of art works inspired by the music on their recent album 21st Century Breakdown.

Music | News 15 Oct 2009
Spirit Store 10th birthday The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dundalk's Spirit Store will celebrate 10 years of world class gigs with a special evening of music on Thursday, October 29 featuring some of the acts who have graced its stage over the past decade.

Music | News 14 Oct 2009
The Antlers for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Brooklynites have confirmed a December visit to The Academy 2.

Music | News 14 Oct 2009
Hannigan announces second Vicar St. show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tickets go on sale on Monday.

Music | News 14 Oct 2009
King Kong Club launch band competition The Hot Press Newsdesk
Studio time with Morrissey's right-hand man is up for grabs!

Music | News 14 Oct 2009
Chapters release third single from acclaimed album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin five-piece band The Chapters are to release 'Moving’, the third single from their sparkling debut album Perfect Stranger,

Music | News 14 Oct 2009
RSAG helps launch new Dublin venue The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tomorrow's free gig also features David Holmes and a bunch of his DJ mates.

Music | News 14 Oct 2009
Jack L doubles up The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following his storming performance on the Late Late Show last week, Jack L has announced the release of a 24-track double-album.

Music | News 14 Oct 2009
John O'Shea reveals Ireland dressing-room playlist! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Calvin & Dizzee are both on it.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
Pete Doherty cancels his Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The star has been admitted to hospital in the UK.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
Bryan Adams plots solo Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Five venues are in for a visit as the Canadian gets back to rock 'n' roll basics.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
Row Over New Jackson Single The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following the posting of the new single on the Internet, music industry insiders are pointing to the similarity of the song with another song written by Jackson and Paul Anka in the 1990s.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
Tom Waits announces live album details The Hot Press Newsdesk
One of the tracks was recorded in Dublin.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
McEvoy in Polish Charts The Hot Press Newsdesk
A record featuring the vocals of Eleanor McEvoy is currently at number 28 in the Radio Chart in Poland.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
Har Mar Superstar plays Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
There's also a major Hollywood movie to look forward to.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
Carly Simon suing Starbucks The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American singer-songwriter Carly Simon is suing the American coffee chain Starbucks because she was not satisfied with the way they promoted her 2008 album This Kind of Love.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
RTÉ 2XM to broadcast live from Hard Working Class Heroes The Hot Press Newsdesk
The digital and online station will carry 12 hours of live music from this weekend's showcase festival.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
CARLY SIMON SUEING STARBUCKS The Hot Press Newsdesk
The American singer-songwriter Carly Simon is suing the American coffee chain Starbucks because she was not satisfied with the way they promoted her 2008 album This Kind of Love.

Music | News 13 Oct 2009
Post-mortem confirms Stephen Gately died of natural causes The Hot Press Newsdesk
Louis Walsh says the funeral will take place on Saturday.

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
Dark Room Notes sign to BBE Records The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their debut album will receive a worldwide release in the new year.

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
Ash announce Irish shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are also 26 new songs to look forward to!

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
Tommy Tiernan announces World Tour... The Hot Press Newsdesk
... of Tipperary and Offaly!

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
Mika confirms Irish brace The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's in Belfast and Dublin next February.

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
Hadouken! play the Tripod The Hot Press Newsdesk
They've also unleashed a new six-track EP & drunk mouse video!

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
More tributes to Stephen Gately The Hot Press Newsdesk
Friends & industry figures mourn the star.

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
Pearl superstar Donati wows Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
It wasn't so much pistols at dawn, but sticks at dusk as Virgil Donati wowed drum aficionados at his recent drum clinic.

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
James McMorrow gig + album details The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also soundtracked the new Barnardo's ad.

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
New Sean Millar EP + dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
You can catch him in Dublin and Galway.

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
Jeff Dunham makes Dublin debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's bringing Achmed The Dead Terrorist with him!

Music | News 12 Oct 2009
Westlife headline Cheerios Childline gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening next month in the Dublin O2.

Music | News 11 Oct 2009
Stephen Gately from Boyzone dies on holiday The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Boyzone singer has passed away in Majorca. He was 33 years old.

Music | News 11 Oct 2009
Stephen Gately 1976 - 2009 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stephen Gately, one of the five members of Boyzone, has died.

  9 Oct 2009
A perfect mix of U2’s One beats the original on Today FM The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show’s Beat the Original competition on Today FM, ended this morning with Perfect Mix’s version of U2’s ‘One’ taking the title for 2009 following a public vote.

Music | News 9 Oct 2009
Andrew Maxwell opens up The Hot Press Newsdesk
In this fortnight's issue of Hot Press, in a wide-ranging and hugely engaging interview, comedian and star of RTE's The Panel, Andrew Maxwell talks about the reaction to the night he blacked out on stage, the controversy over Tommy Tiernan's comments on the Holocaust and how Alan Shatter made an ass of himself.

  9 Oct 2009
Winehouse promises new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
On the eve of Amy Winehouse’s plans to contribute backing vocals to her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield’s performance on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing programme to-morrow, the singer’s record label Island Records have announced that the singer expects to have a new album in 2010

  9 Oct 2009
Ritchie claims Madonna "retarded" The Hot Press Newsdesk
Her former husband Guy Ritchie has described Madonna as “retarded” in an interview he’s given to a top US magazine.

Music | News 9 Oct 2009
Brand Confirmed For O2 Dublin Show The Hot Press Newsdesk
The controversial British comedian Russell Brand has just announced his debut O2 Dublin show.

  9 Oct 2009
Brian Wilson to finish Gershwin music The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brian Wilson has been granted permission to complete unfinished pieces of music composed by George Gershwin.

  9 Oct 2009
Turner to pull strings for New York gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pierce Turner, back in the USA after his recent successful gigs in Ireland, is rehearsing with a string quartet ahead of his forthcoming gig in New York's Joe's Pub on October 24th.

Music | News 8 Oct 2009
Kelly To Support Kennedy The Hot Press Newsdesk
After her knock-out performance at the Hot Press Music Show last weekend on the 2fm stand, Michele Ann Kelly has been invited to support Brian Kennedy at the Civic Theatre in Tallaght on October 15.

Music | News 8 Oct 2009
The Chapters Announce Headline Academy Date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Chapters are set to tour with stable mates The Coronas for twelve dates around Ireland before taking on their own six date tour culminating with a headline show at Dublin’s The Academy on