A week of freebies around DublinIn a sign that the promoters of Dublin are sympathetic to the music fan’s penniless plight around this time of year, there are…Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
Exceptional ActivityDonal Dineen returns to the airwaves with a new eight- part series that rounds up the best music of 2012Fri Nov 16 2012 - 00:00
EtcMarr goes solo : Guitar hero Johnny Marr releases his solo debut next year. The Messenger, will be out on February 22nd.Fri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
Other Voices in Derry and LondonHaving staged a gig in New York last year for its 10th birthday celebrations, the Other Voices series continues to expand with…Fri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
Atoms' first albumAtoms for Peace, the supergroup fronted by Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, release their debut album next yearFri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
Festival fare for the north westTwo film festivals with strong musical undercurrents will take place in Galway and Sligo in the coming weeksFri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
Olympia's Passion PitThe Heineken Live Project is underway, with Passion Pit set to play Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on SundayFri Nov 09 2012 - 00:00
'King Kong the Musical'Guy Garvey has enlisted in the team of musicians writing the music to a new King Kong musical which will premiere in Melbourne…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Carry on regardlessITS NOT THAT David Gedge is tired, but being the sole member of an iconic 1980s guitar band for almost three decades does tend…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Simone fans' double takeDublin-based Nina Simone fans are spoiled for choice over the next week, as two tribute shows to the music icon are taking place…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Magical mystery tour for fansDublin rock band The Minutes are planning a special Magical Mystery Tour for fans who have bought tickets for their upcoming …Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
EtcColdplays new concert film Coldplay Live 2012 will be screened in cinemas around the world on November 13th, including cinemas…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Crash Ensemble premiere 'Thought'The fruits of a music-based FundIt campaign will be displayed in Dublin tonight, when contemporary classical ensemble Crash Ensemble…Fri Nov 02 2012 - 00:00
Gigging for equalityTickets are still available for Just Love – A Gig for Marriage Equality, the first-of-its-kind gig that takes place this Sunday…Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
Celebrating independenceDublin City TV (DCTV) will launch the third series of their Community of Independents programme next month with a gig at The …Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
EtcEels will release their 10th studio album next year. Wonderful, Glorious is out on February 1st.Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
Holiday hooleys across the countryThe big music festivals may dominate the last Bank Holiday weekend of the year, but Sligo Live, Guinness Cork Jazz Festival and…Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
Musical contactThe opening acts for the annual First Music Contact Tour have been announced.Fri Oct 26 2012 - 01:00
More bands for BelfastMore events have been added to the Belfast Music Week programme.Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
The scoop on SligoFolk, trad, roots and indie music festival Sligo Live takes place in the west coast town next week.Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
EtcMoon Magic Next weekend Carrick-on-Shannon hosts Hunters Moon festival, specialising in minimal, psychedelic, experimental and…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Celebrate 50 years of Love Me DoMusic fans, clubs and venues around the world have recently been celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ first single…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Beat bank holiday blues at BeatyardDublin promoters Bodytonic are hosting their sixth Beatyard festival next weekendFri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Get ready for RTÉ's Big Music WeekRTÉ’s Big Music Week runs from next Monday to Sunday, October 15th to 21st.Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Back lashNATASHA KHAN can’t control the weather – at least, we don’t think she can – but today, the skies over London are eerily suited…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
EtcGrand gig The Grand Social celebrates its second birthday on November 3rd with a gig by Jape, Jay Shepheard and White Collar…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Acid Jazz anniversaryThe 25th anniversary of Acid Jazz Records will be marked by a late gig in the Sugar Club in Dublin on November 16th.Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Square up to Rhythm WeekenderThe Becks Vier Rhythm Weekender takes place in and around Dublin’s Meeting House Square next week, with a number of international…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
The Robot's returnThe new issue of independent pop culture magazine One More Robot includes interviews with Irish and international musicians, …Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Free gigs? Yes, pleaseThe Heineken Live Project kicks off next month, with Labrinth playing in Cork on November 1st, Rizzle Kicks also in Cork on November…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
EtcSeasonal Suf Sufjan Stevens will release a new Christmas box set titled Silver Gold: Songs for Christmas, Volumes 6-10 on Nov…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Nighthawk stages Beatles trilogyToday is a special date in any obsessive Beatles fan’s calendar: it’s 50 years to the day since the Fab Four released their first…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Music on the moveOnline streaming channel AerTV.ie launched a new music series this weekFri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Eclectic line-up at Cork Jazz FestivalArthur’s Day may be done and dusted, but another Guinness-sponsored music event is not far offFri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00