Bill Whelan

The National Symphony Orchestra to celebrate composer Bill Whelan’s 75th birthday with a concert in November
  • Music
  • 04 Apr 25
The National Symphony Orchestra to celebrate composer Bill Whelan’s 75th birthday with a concert in November
Golden Discs and Tara Music founder Jack Fitzgerald dies aged 94
  • Music
  • 20 Mar 25
Golden Discs and Tara Music founder Jack Fitzgerald dies aged 94
Happy Birthday Kate Bush: "She’s one of the few artists that I have ever described as being a true pioneer"
  • Music
  • 30 Jul 24
Happy Birthday Kate Bush: "She’s one of the few artists that I have ever described as being a true pioneer"
World Premiere for 'NSO: The Music of Bill Whelan' show in National Concert Hall
  • Music
  • 20 Jun 24
World Premiere for 'NSO: The Music of Bill Whelan' show in National Concert Hall
On this day 30 years ago: Riverdance was performed for the first time at Eurovision
  • Music
  • 30 Apr 24
On this day 30 years ago: Riverdance was performed for the first time at Eurovision
Riverdance announces tour for 30th anniversary
  • Music
  • 15 Mar 24
Riverdance announces tour for 30th anniversary
Riverdance's Bill Whelan to appear at Write By The Sea literary festival in Wexford
  • Culture
  • 23 Aug 23
Riverdance's Bill Whelan to appear at Write By The Sea literary festival in Wexford
Keelan X shares synth-pop cover of Johnny Logan's 'What's Another Year'
  • Music
  • 10 Mar 23
Keelan X shares synth-pop cover of Johnny Logan's 'What's Another Year'
45 years ago today: Kate Bush released her debut album, <i>The Kick Inside</i>
  • Music
  • 17 Feb 23
45 years ago today: Kate Bush released her debut album, The Kick Inside
Sean-nós singers Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta to drop debut EP this month
  • Music
  • 09 Feb 23
Sean-nós singers Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta to drop debut EP this month
The Reading Festival: The Books Of 2022
  • Opinion
  • 28 Dec 22
The Reading Festival: The Books Of 2022
Bill Whelan: "Kate Bush was the strongest, yet most gentle presence in the studio and great fun"
  • Culture
  • 25 Nov 22
Bill Whelan: "Kate Bush was the strongest, yet most gentle presence in the studio and great fun"
Shane Hennessy on <em>Live at the Local, RETURNS:</em> "I was blown away by the audience on the night"
  • Music
  • 10 Nov 22
Shane Hennessy on Live at the Local, RETURNS: "I was blown away by the audience on the night"
In the new issue: Bono graces the cover in a classic shot from the <i>Hot Press</i> archives
  • Opinion
  • 04 Nov 22
In the new issue: Bono graces the cover in a classic shot from the Hot Press archives
Music At The Heart of Ireland’s Presence at EXPO 2020
  • Culture
  • 30 Sep 21
Music At The Heart of Ireland’s Presence at EXPO 2020
WATCH: Sky Cinema unveils trailer for 'Riverdance: The Animated Adventure'
  • Film And TV
  • 11 May 21
WATCH: Sky Cinema unveils trailer for 'Riverdance: The Animated Adventure'
President Higgins to host second seminar in ‘Machnamh 100’ series tonight
  • Lifestyle & Sports
  • 25 Feb 21
President Higgins to host second seminar in ‘Machnamh 100’ series tonight
Van Morrison Thanks President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins For His Recording of 'Rave On John Donne'
  • Culture
  • 08 Sep 20
Van Morrison Thanks President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins For His Recording of 'Rave On John Donne'
WATCH: President Michael D. Higgins performs 'Rave On, John Donne' with Bill Whelan for <i>Rave On, Van Morrison</i>
  • Music
  • 31 Aug 20
WATCH: President Michael D. Higgins performs 'Rave On, John Donne' with Bill Whelan for Rave On, Van Morrison
Rave On, Van Morrison: President Michael D. Higgins Joins 75 Irish musicians in Remarkable Celebration of Legendary Belfast Songwriter Curated by Hot Press
  • Opinion
  • 30 Jul 20
Rave On, Van Morrison: President Michael D. Higgins Joins 75 Irish musicians in Remarkable Celebration of Legendary Belfast Songwriter Curated by Hot Press
25th Anniversary Riverdance Takes Dublin By Storm
  • Opinion
  • 10 Feb 20
25th Anniversary Riverdance Takes Dublin By Storm
Riverdance 25th Anniversary: Go Behind-The-Scenes Of The New Album
  • Culture
  • 06 Feb 20
Riverdance 25th Anniversary: Go Behind-The-Scenes Of The New Album
Clifden Arts Festival returns next month, featuring Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Lisa O'Neill, Paul Noonan and more
  • Culture
  • 14 Aug 19
Clifden Arts Festival returns next month, featuring Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Lisa O'Neill, Paul Noonan and more
Musicians Turn Out In Numbers for Celebration of Greg Boland's Life
  • Culture
  • 22 Aug 18
Musicians Turn Out In Numbers for Celebration of Greg Boland's Life