Niall Stokes

Good Friday Agreement turns 25: The night when music met politics in Belfast – as musicians gathered for the Hot Press Awards, on the eve of the landmark peace accord
  • Opinion
  • 09 Apr 23

Good Friday Agreement turns 25: The night when music met politics in Belfast – as musicians gathered for the Hot Press Awards, on the eve of the landmark peace accord

On this day in 1987: U2 released 'With or Without You' as the lead single from <i>The Joshua Tree</i>
  • Music
  • 16 Mar 23

On this day in 1987: U2 released 'With or Without You' as the lead single from The Joshua Tree

50 years ago today: Rory Gallagher released <i>Blueprint</i>
  • Music
  • 18 Feb 23

50 years ago today: Rory Gallagher released Blueprint

IMRO awards at Radio Days Ireland 2023 (Photos)
  • Pics & Vids
  • 17 Feb 23

IMRO awards at Radio Days Ireland 2023 (Photos)

Niall Stokes and Mairin Sheehy, founders of <i>Hot Press</i>, presented with the Outstanding Contribution to the Irish Music Industry Award by IMRO
  • Culture
  • 17 Feb 23

Niall Stokes and Mairin Sheehy, founders of Hot Press, presented with the Outstanding Contribution to the Irish Music Industry Award by IMRO

Guests at Nothing Compares: A Celebration of Irish Women Artists (Photos)
  • Pics & Vids
  • 02 Feb 23

Guests at Nothing Compares: A Celebration of Irish Women Artists (Photos)

Nothing Compares: A Celebration of Irish Women Artists (Photos)
  • Pics & Vids
  • 02 Feb 23

Nothing Compares: A Celebration of Irish Women Artists (Photos)

Bono – <i>Stories of Surrender</i> in Dublin: "Why would he put himself through this? Now we knew…"
  • Opinion
  • 08 Dec 22

Bono – Stories of Surrender in Dublin: "Why would he put himself through this? Now we knew…"

Garry Roberts, The Boomtown Rats and Ireland: "He knew that it was time for change"
  • Opinion
  • 05 Dec 22

Garry Roberts, The Boomtown Rats and Ireland: "He knew that it was time for change"

The Great Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac Has Died
  • Culture
  • 01 Dec 22

The Great Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac Has Died

The Message: "Surrender is a life story brilliantly told. It is by a fella called Bono, of whom you’ve probably heard..."
  • Opinion
  • 07 Nov 22

The Message: "Surrender is a life story brilliantly told. It is by a fella called Bono, of whom you’ve probably heard..."

On this day in 1976: Rory Gallagher released <i>Calling Card</i>
  • Music
  • 24 Oct 22

On this day in 1976: Rory Gallagher released Calling Card

Hot Press partnership with IBI bears fruit as Irish Music Month wins Best Initiative at the 2022 IMRO Radio Awards
  • Culture
  • 11 Oct 22

Hot Press partnership with IBI bears fruit as Irish Music Month wins Best Initiative at the 2022 IMRO Radio Awards

Daily dread, social media and mental health: "You can’t escape it"
  • Opinion
  • 10 Oct 22

Daily dread, social media and mental health: "You can’t escape it"

We Need To Realise The Crucial Importance Of Freedom Of Speech
  • Opinion
  • 09 Sep 22

We Need To Realise The Crucial Importance Of Freedom Of Speech

Keyboard Player with The Atrix Chris Green Has Died
  • Music
  • 02 Sep 22

Keyboard Player with The Atrix Chris Green Has Died

The Year Of Living Dangerously: "Is there any sensible way back from the brink?"
  • Opinion
  • 16 Aug 22

The Year Of Living Dangerously: "Is there any sensible way back from the brink?"

On this day in 1987: U2 hit No.1 in the US with 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'
  • Music
  • 08 Aug 22

On this day in 1987: U2 hit No.1 in the US with 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'

Chameleon Single ‘Show Me Where Your Heart Is’ Hits No.2 In Irish Breakers Chart
  • Music
  • 03 Aug 22

Chameleon Single ‘Show Me Where Your Heart Is’ Hits No.2 In Irish Breakers Chart

Cáit O’Riordan: "Denise Chaila, Kneecap and John Francis Flynn are showing us different ways of expressing Irish identity"
  • Culture
  • 02 Aug 22

Cáit O’Riordan: "Denise Chaila, Kneecap and John Francis Flynn are showing us different ways of expressing Irish identity"

Hot Press celebrates: It’s not every day that you’re 45!
  • Opinion
  • 29 Jul 22

Hot Press celebrates: It’s not every day that you’re 45!

On this day in 1974: Rory Gallagher released his classic live album <i>Irish Tour '74</i>
  • Music
  • 21 Jul 22

On this day in 1974: Rory Gallagher released his classic live album Irish Tour '74

Niall Stokes: "We couldn’t let the prevailing darkness get the better of us. We couldn’t let bitterness take hold. We knew that there was – or that there had to be – a better way"
  • Opinion
  • 13 Jun 22

Niall Stokes: "We couldn’t let the prevailing darkness get the better of us. We couldn’t let bitterness take hold. We knew that there was – or that there had to be – a better way"

Honorary Doctorate Bestowed on Hot Press Editor Niall Stokes by the Open University
  • Culture
  • 08 Jun 22

Honorary Doctorate Bestowed on Hot Press Editor Niall Stokes by the Open University

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