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From Bell X1 to Berlin, and a treehouse in Co Wicklow
After almost three decades in the music industry, Brian Crosby has just released his solo debut
Eighteen Irish panto productions for all the family to watch this season
Pantomimes and family shows have gone online – or even switched to a drive-in format
Joe Jackson, Loyle Carner, Haley Heynderickx: The best rock and pop gigs this week
Kean Kavanagh, Thumper, Paul Noonan and Henge take to the stage
New artist of the week: Goldmund
Keith Kenniff’s serene, minimal sounds chime with a growing market for tranquil tunes
Confident Irish culture makes eyes across the Irish Sea
GB18 sees Irish theatre, art, dance and music on show all year long in Britain
Gig of the Week: Bell X1, still ringing the changes
The band are celebrating 20 years with a sold-out residency at Vicar Street, in Dublin
Stars turn out for Shane MacGowan’s tribute gala concert
Bono, Johnny Depp among those feting Pogues singer, who turned 60 on Christmas Day
Best rock and pop this week: Rhiannon Giddens, Bryson Tiller and James Blunt
There’s some serious riffage courtesy of Bitch Falcon and Royal Bloood while Queen + Adam Lambert and S Club Live look back
Electric Picnic: Blur confirmed as headliners for Stradbally
Britpop stalwarts will be joined by Sam Smith, Grace Jones and Interpol
Review: Printer Clips
Paul Noonan’s project has plenty of personalities involved; if only they could resolve their differences
Autumn/winter gig alert: it’s showtime!
The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying
New festival to celebrate Dublin’s musical diversity
Irish musicians gather at Mansion House to launch MusicTown festival
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