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Electric Picnic 2026: Bog Bodies, Rua Rí, Clada, Ispíní na hÉireann and many more announced for The Hazelwood line-up
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

Electric Picnic 2026: Bog Bodies, Rua Rí, Clada, Ispíní na hÉireann and many more announced for The Hazelwood line-up

Cameron Winter announces <i>Live at Carnegie Hall</i>
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

Cameron Winter announces Live at Carnegie Hall

Sorcha Richardson announces pop-ups and in-stores ahead of album release
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

Sorcha Richardson announces pop-ups and in-stores ahead of album release

August A&R Department: Really Good Time, Ultras, Sadhbh Keane & more
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

August A&R Department: Really Good Time, Ultras, Sadhbh Keane & more

Watch: Fontaines D.C. perform 'Marianne' from last ever BBC Maida Vale session
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

Watch: Fontaines D.C. perform 'Marianne' from last ever BBC Maida Vale session

Jamie T announces sixth album <i>Ghosts (100 Days of Morning)</i> with new single '3310'
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

Jamie T announces sixth album Ghosts (100 Days of Morning) with new single '3310'

Ria Rua looks ahead to Electric Picnic: "There’s a freedom there... You get to experience a different world"
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

Ria Rua looks ahead to Electric Picnic: "There’s a freedom there... You get to experience a different world"

Cuba on the brink: "Many artists have emigrated, as has the audience that consumes quality art, and this has fragmented scenes that were once very strong"
  • Opinion
  • 19 Aug 26

Cuba on the brink: "Many artists have emigrated, as has the audience that consumes quality art, and this has fragmented scenes that were once very strong"

Madonna, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter lead VMA nominations
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

Madonna, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter lead VMA nominations

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
  • Music
  • 19 Aug 26

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

TG4 confirms return to Electric Picnic with performances from HipHap Gaelach, Burnchurch and Bog Bodies
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

TG4 confirms return to Electric Picnic with performances from HipHap Gaelach, Burnchurch and Bog Bodies

Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia

Watch: official trailer for Oasis documentary <i>Don't Look Back in Anger</i>
  • Film And TV
  • 18 Aug 26

Watch: official trailer for Oasis documentary Don't Look Back in Anger

Glen Hansard, The World Cup, and Mayo's All Ireland Victory: "Great musicians and great athletes are of us and for us, as are we for them"
  • Lifestyle & Sports
  • 18 Aug 26

Glen Hansard, The World Cup, and Mayo's All Ireland Victory: "Great musicians and great athletes are of us and for us, as are we for them"

Westside Cowboy announce Whelan’s show to celebrate debut album <I>It Goes On</I>
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

Westside Cowboy announce Whelan’s show to celebrate debut album It Goes On

Fontaines D.C. reveal fifth album <i> Dopamine Chamber </i> and release 'Marianne'
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

Fontaines D.C. reveal fifth album Dopamine Chamber and release 'Marianne'

Inis Records announce 'All-Irish Artists' pop-up record market in Dublin
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

Inis Records announce 'All-Irish Artists' pop-up record market in Dublin

Johnny McDaid to be honoured at the 2026 BMI London Awards
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

Johnny McDaid to be honoured at the 2026 BMI London Awards

BABYRAT look ahead to Electric Picnic: "This year has been our favourite line-up ever"
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

BABYRAT look ahead to Electric Picnic: "This year has been our favourite line-up ever"

The Script in UK chart race with Phoebe Bridgers
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

The Script in UK chart race with Phoebe Bridgers

Melvin Benn on Electric Picnic 2026: <i>“Astral Weeks</i> was a massive record for me growing up, so I’m delighted that Van is finally playing the Picnic"
  • Music
  • 18 Aug 26

Melvin Benn on Electric Picnic 2026: “Astral Weeks was a massive record for me growing up, so I’m delighted that Van is finally playing the Picnic"

Live Report: Leon Majcen transports the Upstairs at Whelan's crowd to Nashville
  • Music
  • 17 Aug 26

Live Report: Leon Majcen transports the Upstairs at Whelan's crowd to Nashville

Mastodon share single ‘In The Ruins’ ahead of upcoming album <I>Marrow Deep</I>
  • Music
  • 17 Aug 26

Mastodon share single ‘In The Ruins’ ahead of upcoming album Marrow Deep

KNEECAP announce 3Arena show this December
  • Music
  • 17 Aug 26

KNEECAP announce 3Arena show this December

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