Hozier, Lisa Hannigan, Rejjie Snow, Cathy Davey, Glen Hansard, Loah, Roisin Murphy and Gary Lightbody are among the figures highlighted on the cover of the Hot Press Yearbook 2018, which is officially released today.

Described as “the Bible” by experts as various as Dave Fanning, Louis Walsh, Eleanor McEvoy and Tom Dunne, the Yearbook is THE essential guide to the music, entertainment and media industry in Ireland.

However, this year’s Hot Press Yearbook puts a special emphasis on the importance of songwriting, with two unique features that are essential reading for the entire music and entertainment community.