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14 of the best rock and pop concerts and festivals to catch this week in Ireland

14 of the best rock and pop concerts and festivals to catch this week in Ireland

Summer Series at Trinity College features Grace Jones and Bryan Ferry whiule Flaming Lips and Madness pitch up in Galway’s Big Top

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 09:00
Jessica’s Brother review – Americana with great Brit grit

Jessica’s Brother review – Americana with great Brit grit

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 05:00
‘Biggest gamble of my career was going all in at Spectrum Wellness’

‘Biggest gamble of my career was going all in at Spectrum Wellness’

Me & My Money: Stephen Costello, managing director, Spectrum Wellness

Tue Jul 17 2018 - 05:00
16 rock and pop concerts to catch in Ireland this week

16 rock and pop concerts to catch in Ireland this week

Solange, Action Bronson, Anna Burch, The Academic are among this week’s highlights

Sat Jul 14 2018 - 05:00
Gavin Glass: Opus Pocus review – A successful experiment

Gavin Glass: Opus Pocus review – A successful experiment

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 08:00
Paul Simon at RDS, Dublin: everything you need to know

Paul Simon at RDS, Dublin: everything you need to know

US singer’s concert next Friday may be the last time he plays in Ireland

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 17:30
Chloë Agnew: ‘I save and save and then I spend and spend’

Chloë Agnew: ‘I save and save and then I spend and spend’

Irish singer and actor, on setting up a new life in Los Angeles

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 05:00
The 15 best rock and pop gigs to catch in Ireland this week

The 15 best rock and pop gigs to catch in Ireland this week

Paul Simon bids farewell, Michael Bublé in Croker, Bruno Mars and Longitude

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 05:00
Gathered from Coincidence review – three-disc compilation of British folk-pop classics

Gathered from Coincidence review – three-disc compilation of British folk-pop classics

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 09:00
The 10 best Irish albums of 2018 (so far)

The 10 best Irish albums of 2018 (so far)

Tony Clayton Lea picks some of the best music released by Irish artists this year

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 06:30
The 12 best overlooked albums of 2018 (so far)

The 12 best overlooked albums of 2018 (so far)

From an ambient legend to punk newbies, discover the music that deserves a second listen

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 06:15
What recession? In showbiz, ‘we live on a wing and a prayer’

What recession? In showbiz, ‘we live on a wing and a prayer’

Me and my Money: Niall Morris, tenor singer

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 05:00
Van Morrison to Jeff Buckley and the Secret DJ: the latest in music books

Van Morrison to Jeff Buckley and the Secret DJ: the latest in music books

Cautionary tales and fascinating insights into the lives of musicians and industry titans

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 06:00
15 of the best rock and pop gigs in Ireland this week

15 of the best rock and pop gigs in Ireland this week

Kiefer Sutherland, Alanis Morissette and the Mother Pride Block Party among this week’s highlights

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 05:00
Mark Everett: I get a lot of ‘wow, are you still around?’

Mark Everett: I get a lot of ‘wow, are you still around?’

Eels frontman on honesty, fatherhood and finding his happy place

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 00:00
The Academic: ‘Iveagh Gardens is our biggest headline show so far’

The Academic: ‘Iveagh Gardens is our biggest headline show so far’

‘I don’t think we thought we’d be touring the US on our first album’

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 00:00
Roger Waters’s impromptu ‘Danny Boy’ gets a deafening response in Dublin

Roger Waters’s impromptu ‘Danny Boy’ gets a deafening response in Dublin

Review: The Pink Floyd man delivers a visually stunning, emotional show with a surprise ending

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 23:30
‘There are a lot easier ways to make money than starting your own business’

‘There are a lot easier ways to make money than starting your own business’

Me & My Money: Glofox founder Conor O’Loughlin

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 04:00
Roger Waters at 3Arena: Everything you need to know

Roger Waters at 3Arena: Everything you need to know

Us + Them tour: Tickets info, set list, transport, security and more

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 22:10
The 15 best rock and pop concerts in Ireland this week

The 15 best rock and pop concerts in Ireland this week

The Killers, Kris Kristofferson, Elvis Costello and Billy Joel among those performing

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 05:00
Various Artists: Brian’s Imaginary Jukebox review – For the Eno obsessives

Various Artists: Brian’s Imaginary Jukebox review – For the Eno obsessives

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 05:05
Me & My Money

Me & My Money

Deirdre O’Donovan, development manager, West Cork Chamber Music Festival

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 04:30
Gig of the Week: Body & Soul

Gig of the Week: Body & Soul

Ten years later still big surprises and little gems at Ballinlough Castle

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 05:00
Vinny Peculiar: Return of the Native review – Worcestershire sauce

Vinny Peculiar: Return of the Native review – Worcestershire sauce

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 05:00
Johnny Marr: Call the Comet review – Still a solid melody maker

Johnny Marr: Call the Comet review – Still a solid melody maker

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 05:00
Me & My Money: ‘I like to save for experiences rather than for material objects’

Me & My Money: ‘I like to save for experiences rather than for material objects’

Darryl McNally, master distiller at Dublin Liberties Distillery

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 05:00
Gorillaz at Malahide Castle, Taylor Swift at Croke Park: this week’s best rock and pop gigs

Gorillaz at Malahide Castle, Taylor Swift at Croke Park: this week’s best rock and pop gigs

Also: Liam Gallagher, The National, A-Ha, Haim, Giant Sand, Vancouver Sleep Clinic

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 05:00
The National’s love-in with Ireland grows deeper

The National’s love-in with Ireland grows deeper

If the American band aren’t enough for you, how about support John Grant, Lisa Hannigan and Villagers?

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 05:00
Hilary Woods: Colt review – Spell-weaving and delicate

Hilary Woods: Colt review – Spell-weaving and delicate

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 05:15
Me and My Money: Chef Adrian Martin, Manor Farm brand partner

Me and My Money: Chef Adrian Martin, Manor Farm brand partner

‘I’ve never invested in shares – I feel it’s kind of like gambling’

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 05:00
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and Patti Smith at Kilmainham: Everything you need to know

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and Patti Smith at Kilmainham: Everything you need to know

The gig is the first time Cave and his band have performed in Ireland for more five years

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 14:00
Microdisney come full circle. Welcome back, you little rascals

Microdisney come full circle. Welcome back, you little rascals

Review: This was the first time the Cork band had played in 30 years

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 06:00
Microdisney, Forbidden Fruit, Nick Cave, LCD Soundsystem: the week’s best rock and pop

Microdisney, Forbidden Fruit, Nick Cave, LCD Soundsystem: the week’s best rock and pop

Also this week: Lindi Ortega, G-Easy, Mik Pyro, Kodaline, Magic Numbers, Sleep Thieves

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 05:00
Me & My Money: ‘I’m a firm believer in saving before making the purchase’

Me & My Money: ‘I’m a firm believer in saving before making the purchase’

Barbara McGrath, managing director, Brightwater Group

Tue May 29 2018 - 05:00
Me & My Money: ‘I’m a spender when it comes to experiences like skydiving’

Me & My Money: ‘I’m a spender when it comes to experiences like skydiving’

Norma Sheahan, actor

Tue May 22 2018 - 05:00
Gig of the Week: Beck and Yeah Yeah Yeahs in Dublin

Gig of the Week: Beck and Yeah Yeah Yeahs in Dublin

Style-straddling singer and indie-punk trio make for odd but intriguing double bil

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:00
Beck, The xx, Demi Lovato and Game of Thrones: the week’s best rock and pop

Beck, The xx, Demi Lovato and Game of Thrones: the week’s best rock and pop

Also: Super Silly, Wild Child, Peach Pit, Jerry Fish, Ruthanne, Cut Chemist, Don McLean

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:00
‘Wildness’ by Snow Patrol review: Stuck between darkness and light

‘Wildness’ by Snow Patrol review: Stuck between darkness and light

Things are looking up for the previously troubled Gary Lightbody, but the best may be yet to come

Fri May 18 2018 - 05:00
Me & My Money: ‘I tend to have a value-focused approach to purchasing’

Me & My Money: ‘I tend to have a value-focused approach to purchasing’

Sara Cosgrove, managing director of Sara Cosgrove Design, saracosgrove.com

Tue May 15 2018 - 04:30
The Rolling Stones at Croke Park: Everything you need to know

The Rolling Stones at Croke Park: Everything you need to know

Tickets, weather, timing, traffic and access for the Rolling Stones ‘No Filter’ Irish concert

Mon May 14 2018 - 11:51
Rolling Stones, Johnny Marr, We Are Scientists: this week’s rock/pop highlights

Rolling Stones, Johnny Marr, We Are Scientists: this week’s rock/pop highlights

Plus: Ben Folds, Teskey Brothers, Haley Heynderickx, Slow Skies, Car Seat Headrest

Sat May 12 2018 - 05:00
Gig of the Week: Rolling Stones

Gig of the Week: Rolling Stones

Not Fade Away – Familiarity to breed content at Croke Park show

Sat May 12 2018 - 05:00
‘My biggest loss, by far, was purchasing Eircom shares’

‘My biggest loss, by far, was purchasing Eircom shares’

Me and my money: Joe Aherne, managing director, ReganStein

Tue May 08 2018 - 04:30
Noel Gallagher, Ray Lamontagne, Bedouine and the Vinyl festival: this week’s best rock and pop gigs

Noel Gallagher, Ray Lamontagne, Bedouine and the Vinyl festival: this week’s best rock and pop gigs

M Ward, Snow Patrol and Freya Ridings are other highlights of the next seven days

Sat May 05 2018 - 05:00
Plan B: Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose review – Ben Drew takes it down a gear

Plan B: Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose review – Ben Drew takes it down a gear

Fri May 04 2018 - 05:00
Me & My Money: ‘It’s vital to have less waste and better margins’

Me & My Money: ‘It’s vital to have less waste and better margins’

Roz Martin, CEO and founder of Martin Biotech

Tue May 01 2018 - 05:00
Gig of the Week: Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Gig of the Week: Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Festival’s 21st year offers great line-up including The Blasters and Hillbilly Casino

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 05:00
Its a festival fest for May: this week’s rock and pop highlights

Its a festival fest for May: this week’s rock and pop highlights

Drogheda Arts Festival, Kilkenny Roots Festival and Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival in Belfast all kick off this week. And Ed Sheeran takes over Cork for an entire weekend

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 05:00
Half Waif: Lavender review – melancholic music that rings true

Half Waif: Lavender review – melancholic music that rings true

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 15:42
Bryan Ferry, Mercury Rev, Mabel: the best rock and pop this week

Bryan Ferry, Mercury Rev, Mabel: the best rock and pop this week

Also this week: Nada Surf, Vamps, Lotto Boyzz and Ryan Vail

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 05:00
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