Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) lights up the month of September with two compelling offerings, a powerful one-night-only performance at the Westport Chamber Music Festival and a captivating three-date tour with Water Music, which includes a stop at ...

Organisers said they are "already making sure" 2026 will be "the best festival yet".

The show will follow a big year for Inhaler, who released their third album, Open Wide, in February.

Cyrus, 32, rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel programme Hannah Montana, is best known for her hit songs We Can’t Stop and Flowers.

From Kneecap's packed Main Stage moment to the comfort of pre-booked camping, EP delivered – despite the drizzle.

Pop into Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday, September 6th, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and a chat about art or experience a virtuoso performance of African harp music.

Singer-songwriter Gerry Carney, from Bekan, has released a brand-new single, Aghamore – Ceart go Leor, and it’s already proving a hit with listeners and radio stations across the country.

On September 19th across Cork City, doors will open late with a vibrant programme of special events and one-of-a-kind experiences - all completely free.

Mayo opera star Margaret Burke-Sheridan will be celebrated with a town-wide trail during Culture Night in Castlebar.

The bands pulled out of the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a Palestinian flag.

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If you are lucky enough to be going to see Oasis play in Croke Park this weekend, keep reading to find out everything you need to know.

Records show that the Garda Band cost a total of €1.78 million last year, with musicians and administrative support staff earning an average of €67,676 each.

The film adaptation based on the characters from Roald Dahl’s book of the same name will feature three original songs.

The 41-year old musician, best known for his hit song One Kiss, shared the news on social media that their son, Micah, was born on July 20.

Mr McIlheney, originally from Belfast, died in May at the age of 65.

After a wildly memorable debut last year, the Conncert returns to the shores of Lough Conn on Saturday, August 9.

Former One Direction star Payne died in October after falling from a third floor balcony in Argentina.

Siwa will perform in Dublin on September 29th

The singer, 32, who rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel program Hannah Montana, is best known for her hit song Flowers.

Thin Az Lizzy Bringing Ballina Full-Circle Gary Kevany Phil Lynott’s great-great-grandfather was born in Ballina so when Thin Az Lizzy, Ireland’s premier Thin Lizzy tribute act play Bar Square’s Times Square this Friday, July 18th, it will have come ...

The rap group, which is made up of O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, shared a post on Instagram announcing the news on Tuesday.

Well-known Irish folk artist Seán Keane started his eighth summer residency at Westport Town Hall Theatre last Wednesday evening.  Following sell-out runs since 2016, Seán is now a staple of the summer in Westport.

Ed Holland, frontman of Hurricane Highway, once shared with this reporter his philosophy on success: the journey is just as important as the destination.  Speaking to him again years later, Ed remains steadfast in his views.

Castlebar will echo with the unmistakable sounds of 2-Tone ska this summer as Matt McManamon, former live guitarist for The Specials, takes the stage to support The Specials Ltd at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Thursday, July 17th.

Live events dominate consumer expenditure, generating €786 million annually.

Capaldi performed a 35-minute surprise set at the Pyramid stage earlier this month, two years after being unable to finish his set on the same stage.

The 72-year-old opened the 59th edition of the Swiss music festival with a homage to the 28-time Grammy winner who died last year aged 91.

The statement apologised for the group’s “deplorable behaviour” after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants.

Kahan will probably be back in Ireland before long if he enjoyed it as much as his fans did

Kahan will probably be back in Ireland before long if he enjoyed it as much as his fans did

Young Ballina bands Displaced and Seeking Sorrow will join two other groups from Mayo for a blast of high-energy sounds in Ballina Arts Centre on Wednesday evening next, July 9.

The Summertime Sadness hit-maker kicked off her tour in Cardiff and will end her run at London’s Wembley Stadium.

This will not be Kneecap's first performance at Electric Picnic. The group played at the 2024 festival.

Rapper Bobby Vylan, of rap punk duo Bob Vylan, on Saturday led crowds on the festival’s West Holts Stage in chants of: “Free, free Palestine” and: “Death, death to the IDF”, before a member of Kneecap suggested fans “start a riot” outside his bandmate’s upcoming court appearance.

A number of politicians have called for the Irish rap trio to be removed from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

His new song is called Survive.

Scoil Acla has announced that renowned Mayo musician, Tom Doherty, has been appointed as the artist-in-residence for Scoil Acla 2025.

The late singer appeared in the Netflix series trailer for Building the Band, where he took on the role of guest judge.

The MCD managing director said ticket sales for 2025 “are very good”, adding that Croke Park shows by Oasis and Robbie Williams, along with Electric Picnic, are sell-outs.

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In December 2024, Del Water Gap's 2020 song 'Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat' was RIAA certified gold for 500,000 sales.

The Music of Mayo Festival returns for its third edition from June 20th to 22nd, bringing together traditional artists from across County Mayo for a vibrant weekend of music, song, and cultural exchange.

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Tickets will go on sale starting at €39.90 on Friday, June 20th at 9am from Ticketmaster.ie. 

A new episode of the acclaimed series My Music with Rhiannon Giddens spotlights the extraordinary work of Emer Mayock - flute player, composer, and cultural leader from County Mayo.

Experience an unforgettable evening of traditional and contemporary Irish music with two of Ireland's most celebrated musicians, Bríd Harper and Ryan Molloy.

The Irish DJ chats to Lauren Taylor about sober DJing, weight training and life since leaving Radio 1.

You might expect a song about fond seaside memories to be a chirpy upbeat pop ballad but Katie Cassidy tells her happy story in typical alt-grunge style, with lots of drum backbeats, guitars and keyboard sounds.

Spanning over five decades now, the career of Cobh-born singer and masterful guitar player Freddie White has seen him tour with the likes of Eric Clapton and Clannad, and become one of the most recognisable voices in music during a lengthy period ...

The event usually takes place on Tullen Strand in Bundoran, Co Donegal. 

Ballina Punx has gone through many alterations, transitions, break-ups, beginnings of something great and have had their fair share of heartbreak.

Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam are two household names and true legends of Irish Country music and have both had glittering careers spanning over six decades.

Tickets for Odell's Dublin gig wil go on sale on Friday, May 30th, at 10am

Music lovers are in for a real treat on the Sunday of the June Bank Holiday when the University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir will perform at Ballintubber Abbey.

Louisburgh Music School will be presenting a Summer Concert in Louisburgh Town Hall on Wednesday, May 28th, at 7. 30pm. The concert will feature songs, choral music and instrumental music on the theme ‘Underneath the Stars’.

Tickets will cost between €121.25 to €261.25, subject to Ticketmaster charges. 

A Country Night will be held at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen, Co Sligo, on Thursday, May 29th, at 8pm with a great line-up.

Last year’s inaugural summer lunchtime concert series in Ballina Arts Centre attracted leading music acts as diverse as Mike Absalom, Katie Cassidy, Eric Barrett, William Reape and David Walsh, among others.

Buddy Mondlock will perform in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co Sligo, on Thursday, next, May 15th, at 8pm. Come along an experience a very special evening of music, song and stories with Nashville singer-songwriter, Buddy Mondlock.

Mulranny Arts invites you to experience an exciting programme of music and theatre performances as part of its Summer Series of Events 2025.

The combination of pianist Frank McNamara, a string quartet and the music of Coldplay will make for a remarkable concert in Ballina this May Bank Holiday weekend.

A weekend of top-class entertainment in Ballina will see dramatic theatre, comedy, dance and an abundance of musical cheer for all to enjoy at Ballina Arts Centre.

International audiences have been savouring the music of Billow Wood regularly over the past few years, but now that pleasure is to come to the people of North Mayo when the Ballina-based band plays a show in their hometown next month.

A real treat for Country music and Bluegrass fans is on offer this coming Friday night, April 11, in the south Sligo village of Cloonacool.

The R&B singer is known for her raw vocals, fearless lyricism, and emotive performances.

Local musical production company, Heroes for Hospice, is set to smash an impressive fundraising milestone when they take their latest show to the stage of the TF Royal on April 16 next.

They group one billion streams, two million album sales, and are closing in on 10 million single sales.

Three primary schools in North Mayo will come together next week for a special traditional music session to celebrate the culmination of a two-year project.

The Moy Singers are making final preparations for their 'Magic of the Musicals' spring concert in the Great National Hotel in Ballina on Saturday, April 12th, at 8pm.

The West Mayo town of Newport will play host to Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud in association with the Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) as part of a series of Irish concerts from April 10 to 12 next.

Legendary Irish drummer Graham Hopkins is coming to Westport next week for an intimate ‘drum hang’ event.

Newly-announced artists include Kilimanjaro, Sam Austin, Juicy Romance, Clara La San, In Parallel, Khakikid, LB aka Labat, and Dublin’s own Jazzy

It is one of 10 early Byrne works which were bought from him by his local parish priest in the 1970s.

SexyTadhg and The Chats will play in The Academy in Dublin, while Self Esteem will headline a show in the 3Olympia

Kingfishr recently won the Music Moves Europe Award

Steve Wickham and Ray Coen will perform together in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen (Eircode: F56 TF88), on Saturday, March 22nd, at 8pm.

According to Duolingo stats, roughly 1 million people are actively learning Irish at any given time, while more than 5 million people have started learning Irish outside of Ireland on the app.

Get ready to 'raise your voice' with the Castlebar Musical and Dramatic Society as they stage Sister Act.

Acts set to perform at the 2025 festival include Fontaines D.C., CMAT, Nelly Furtado, Wet Leg.

Patrick Feeney was born to sing and from the tender age of four he wanted to be on stage with his father who played in a local band.

Fans can expect a fusion of blues, soul, and jazz, delivered in Van Morrison’s unmistakable style.

The south Sligo village of Cloonacool plays host to its first Heritage Weekend in the coming days.  The event is being run to coincide with the upcoming St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday and promises a feast of entertainment for locals and visitors alike.

Get ready for a dazzling transformation as St Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen becomes the illustrious halls of Harvard University!The college's Transition Year students are all set to take the stage with the original musical, Ill-Legally Blonde, ...

Ducrot claimed his first Grammy win as part of the songwriting team behind SZA's 'Saturn'.

No cause of death was announced.

'Mayhem', Gaga's eighth studio album, will kick off a busy month for album releases on March 7th.

John O’Conor, one of the world’s foremost classical piano players, and widely regarded as the finest pianist that Ireland has ever produced, returns to Ballina for a concert next month, supported by Ballina Lions Club.

Westport Town Hall will host a very special evening of new music on Saturday, March 1st, at 8pm.

Tickets for the gig, which will take place on July 23rd, will go on sale on Thursday at 10am.

Jason continues to live in Ballina today, and his love of dance music is greater than ever.

Tickets for the Dublin show will go on sale from €48 including booking fees on Friday, February 21st, at 10am.

The last record from the brothers, who got together in 2005, was in 2023 and they are set to have a 20th anniversary tour this year

Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from Swinford with a focus on traditional Irish harp.  Alannah’s music explores her family heritage, reimagining melodies from the Irish harping and American folk and jazz traditions.

The TF Royal Castlebar has revealed the winners of its 2025 Golden Ticket Competition, an incredible prize worth over €10,000! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity grants two lucky winners VIP access to every live entertainment event at the TF Royal ...