22/04 Sharon Osbourne calls on Trump to revoke Kneecap’s work visas over ‘aggressive’ anti-Israel stance
-Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne has slammed Kneecap and called for the Belfast rap group’s US work visas to be revoked following controversial Coachella sets where bandmembers shared anti-Israel messages.
- Independent.ie13/04 Irish Eurovision entry Emmy wants to ‘bring happiness’ amid ‘hard times’
-Ireland's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest has said it is "really important" the competition continues to deliver light-hearted entertainment in spite of the current political climate.
- Independent.ie12/04 Benson Boone performs Bohemian Rhapsody with Brian May at Coachella
-Benson Boone surprised music fans during his set at Coachella by bringing out Brian May for a rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
- Independent.ie04/04 Electric Picnic reveals upgraded campsites as more showers and space added
-The Electric Picnic campsites have been upgraded for revelers attending the sold-out festival in Co Laois this August to include increased space and pre-booking options.
- Independent.ie03/04 Bruce Springsteen to release seven albums of unreleased songs
-Bruce Springsteen is to release seven albums of unreleased songs recorded across a 35-year period.
- Independent.ie31/03 New night-time economy fund sees €15k grants available for smaller venues to host live music
-Smaller music venues can receive a grant of up to €15,000 towards the cost of live music events under a new scheme to support the night-time economy.
- Independent.ie28/03 Electric Picnic: Chappell Roan one of five headline acts revealed for Stradbally festival
-Hozier, Chappell Roan, Fatboy Slim, Kings of Leon and Sam Fender have been revealed as five of the acts to headline Electric Picnic this August.
- Independent.ie19/03 ‘The biggest sing-along this summer’ – Zach Bryan press conference hears 180,000 will see country music star in Phoenix Park
-Grammy winner Zach Bryan will take to the stage at the Phoenix Park to perform in front of 180,000 fans for what promises to be “the biggest sing-along this summer.”
- Independent.ie07/03 Fontaines DC win RTÉ Choice Music Prize Album of the Year
-Fontaines DC has won the RTÉ Choice Music Prize for Album of the Year for their album Romance.
- Independent.ie14/02 Classic of an era: the 10 best albums of the Britpop
-Britpop determined the musical landscape in England in the 90s. Rolling Stone lists the 10 best albums of that time.
- MSN10/02 'This was never about me not winning' - Samantha Mumba doubles down on Eurosong panel criticism
-Samantha Mumba has doubled down on her criticism of the Eurosong panel after television presenter Donal Skehan hit out at the singer for being “completely unprofessional” and for “insulting” his credentials.
- Independent.ie10/02 ‘Who would have thought a few aubergines would cause such a scandal’ – Samantha Mumba doubles down on Eurosong panel criticism
-Samantha Mumba has doubled down on her criticism of the Eurosong panel after chef Donal Skehan hit out at the singer for being “completely unprofessional” and for “insulting” his credentials.
- Independent.ie10/02 ‘Who would have thought a few aubergines would cause such a scandal’ – Samantha Mumba doubles down on Eurosong panel criticism, saying it ‘was never about me winning’
-Samantha Mumba has doubled down on her criticism of the Eurosong panel after chef Donal Skehan hit out at the singer for being “completely unprofessional” and for “insulting” his credentials.
- Independent.ie10/02 ‘Tearing others down is never a good look’ – Donal Skehan responds to Samantha Mumba calling Eurosong panel ‘rude and vile’
-Chef Donal Skehan has responded to criticism by Samantha Mumba about the Late Late Show Eurosong panel, who she said were “unnecessarily rude and vile to all the finalists” during the competition to select Ireland’s next Eurovision entry.
- Independent.ie10/02 Raging against the dying light, has fired-up Neil Young just created a foreboding opus on the new MAGA world order?
-Days before Donald Trump began his second reign of error, a new track surfaced that captured the spirit of this ominous moment in history, its chorus warning: “Big change is coming/ Coming right home to you.”
- Independent.ie09/02 'Rude and vile' – Samantha Mumba takes aim at Eurosong panel with bizarre emoji comments
-Samantha Mumba has criticised the Late Late Show Eurosong panel for being “unnecessarily rude and vile to all the finalists” after competing in Eurosong 2025.
- Independent.ie06/02 ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’: Groupies, drugs and Satanism are missing from story as new documentary leaves out band’s debauched dark side
-In a coldly lit Paris TV studio in 1969, Led Zeppelin blast through Communication Breakdown as if trying to tear down the whole edifice of Western civilisation.
- Independent.ie04/02 ‘It’s been many, many years,’ says Beyoncé as she finally wins best album prize at Grammys
-Beyoncé won album of the year for Cowboy Carter at Sunday’s Grammys, at last delivering her the show’s elusive top award.
- Independent.ie03/02 Grammy Awards: Irish singer Cian Ducrot among winners for songwriting; Beyoncé finally takes album of the year for Cowboy Carter
-Beyoncé has finally won the album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter after previously missing out on it four times.
- Independent.ie03/02 Grammy Awards: Irish singer Cian Ducrot in R&B win; Beyoncé finally takes album of the year for Cowboy Carter
-Beyoncé has finally won the album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter after previously missing out on it four times.
- Independent.ie03/02 Beyoncé finally wins album of the year Grammy with Cowboy Carter as Irish singer Cian Ducrot co-writes R&B winner
-Beyoncé has finally won the album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter after previously missing out on it four times.
- Independent.ie03/02 Beyoncé finally wins album of the year Grammy with Cowboy Carter
-Beyoncé has finally won the album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter after previously missing out on it four times.
- Independent.ie02/02 Grammys 2025: How the Irish hopefuls are set – and where to watch the awards ceremony
-Billed as “music’s biggest night”, the Grammy Awards are being held tonight, with three Irish acts among the nominees.
- Independent.ie02/02 Marianne Faithfull obituary: Sixties icon epitomised rock’n’roll’ decadence and came full circle to emerge as a cultural survivor
-Marianne Faithfull, the singer and actress who has died at the age of 78, was once asked when she was happiest.
- Independent.ie31/01 ‘A wonderful friend… absolutely lovely’: Tributes paid to Marianne Faithfull after death aged 78
-Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has led tributes to “wonderful friend and beautiful singer” Marianne Faithfull following her death aged 78.
- Independent.ie31/01 FireAid: Stars show up to mix music and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
-Green Day kicked off the massive FireAid benefit concert on Thursday night, a two-venue concert extravaganza that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
- Independent.ie25/01 ‘It was glamorous, and we thought it would last forever’ – curtain falls on Paddy Cole, king of the swingers
-In April 2022, before the funeral of Dickie Rock’s wife Judy in Rathfarnham, Paddy Cole told me he had just been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer. He battled it with bravery and courage for the best part of three years, succumbing last week at the age of 85.
- Independent.ie15/01 Drake sues long-time record label Universal for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
-Drake sued his long-time label on Wednesday, accusing Universal Music Group of defamation for promoting Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’, saying the song's false accusation that the Canadian rapper is a paedophile has put him and his family in danger.
- Independent.ie09/01 ‘This year's been crazy’: Student juggling masters degree with newfound country music fame
-One of country music’s newest stars has been picking up awards and topping the singles charts while still in full-time education.
- Independent.ie08/01 Streaming and vinyl makes 2024 record year for UK music sales
-Artists Taylor Swift and Noah Kahan led a “banner year” for music sales in 2024, driven by a combination of streaming and the vinyl revival, figures show.
- Independent.ie06/01 RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2024 shortlist revealed, including Kneecap and Fontaines D.C.
-The annual RTÉ Choice Music Prize, which celebrates the best in Irish recorded music, has announced the shortlist for the Irish Album of the Year 2024.
- Independent.ie05/01 How the enchanted “Get Back” became the Beatles’ final album
-“Get Back” became a stress test for the Beatles. But out of the Fab Four’s swan song came “Let It Be.” A reconstruction.
- MSN18/12 Viral kid sensations Kabin Crew follow up hit ‘The Spark’ with Christmas song
-Kabin Crew, the Co Cork kids group behind the viral hit The Spark, have released a Christmas single and will feature in their very own Christmas special on RTÉ.
- Independent.ie13/12 U2’s Larry Mullen Jr on his dyscalculia: ‘Counting bars is like climbing Everest’
-U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr has said that counting bars within music is like “climbing Everest” for him due to his dyscalculia.
- Independent.ie09/12 The Corrs to play pair of outdoors gigs next summer with Imelda May as special guest
-Dundalk band The Corrs have announced a pair of outdoor concerts for summer 2025 with Imelda May to join the four siblings – Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim – as a special guest.
- Independent.ie02/12 Elton John reveals he has lost his eyesight, unable to watch new musical: ‘I love to hear it and, boy, it sounded good’
-Elton John has said he has “lost his eyesight”, which has prevented him from watching his new musical.
- Independent.ie26/11 Rod Stewart ‘proud and ready’ to play legends slot at Glastonbury 2025
-Rod Stewart said he is “more than able to take the stage again to pleasure and titillate” as he was announced for the legends slot at Glastonbury next year.
- Independent.ie25/11 Gary Barlow to play three venues across Ireland as part of brand-new solo tour next year
-Take That star and lead singer Gary Barlow will play Dublin, Belfast and Kerry as part of a brand-new solo tour of Ireland and the UK.
- Independent.ie18/11 Noah Kahan concert announced for Dublin in 2025
-Noah Kahan is set to hit the stage in Dublin next summer.
- Independent.ie15/11 Tate McRae announces Dublin date next summer
-Tate McRae is set to hit the stage at the 3Arena in Dublin next summer.
- Independent.ie13/11 Band Aid 40th anniversary mix places artists’ young and old voices together
-A new 40th anniversary mix of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? will see the young and old voices of the charity single’s artists come together to create an “ultimate” version.
- Independent.ie12/11 Robbie Williams promises to perform Joe Dolan classic at Croke Park next summer
-Pop superstar Robbie Williams has promised to perform Joe Dolan’s signature song, Good Looking Woman, at his Croke Park concert next August – if he gets the thumbs up from his Irish fans.
- Independent.ie12/11 Olivia Rodriguo announces Dublin date next summer
-Pop sensation Olivia Rodriguo will be spilling her guts in her biggest Irish show to date.
- Independent.ie11/11 Robbie Williams announces Croke Park gig next summer
-Robbie Williams is set to hit the stage in Croke Park next summer.
- Independent.ie10/11 Boyzlife stars Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy set to play America for the first time
-Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy are set to achieve a milestone that eluded them during their time with Westlife and Boyzone, performing in the United States.
- Independent.ie09/11 Pamela Anderson praises Beyoncé for this reason - The Seventh Day
-Canadian star Pamela Anderson praised international singer Beyoncé.
- Youm708/11 Fontaines D.C. receive two Grammy nominations as Beyoncé hits historic 99 total nods
-Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. have been nominated for two Grammy Awards, competing with acts like the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam and Green Day to win one of the most prestigious prizes in music.
- Independent.ie07/11 ‘Godfather of Punk’ Iggy Pop announced as headliner for In The Meadows 2025
-Iggy Pop has been announced as a headliner for In The Meadows next summer.
- Independent.ie04/11 Snow Patrol announce two outdoor shows for summer 2025
-Snow Patrol has announced two outdoor shows next summer.
- Independent.ie30/10 ‘A special gig for us’ – Aslan announce 3Olympia Theatre show in Dublin next year
-Rock group Aslan will headline a show in the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin next year.
- Independent.ie30/10 Lady Gaga drops music video for new song about facing ‘inner demons’
-Lady Gaga has surprised fans with the release of a music video to accompany her new track Disease, where she is seen pitted against different versions of herself signifying attempts to regain control over her deepest fears.
- Independent.ie28/10 Adele bursts into tears as she spots Celine Dion in the crowd at her Las Vegas concert
-Adele shared an emotional embrace with Celine Dion after she spotted the Canadian singer in the audience during her Las Vegas residency show.
- Independent.ie25/10 ‘Unjust threat’: Murdoch and artists align in fight over AI content scraping
-Media mogul and coalition of stars join the growing battle over tech firms using creative works to train programs
- TheGuardian24/10 US star Gregory Porter ‘thrilled’ to be back in Ireland as Cork Jazz Festival kicks off
-Grammy winning US singer-songwriter Gregory Porter has said he was "thrilled" to be back in Ireland after a seven-year hiatus for two sell-out shows at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
- Independent.ie24/10 The Wolfe Tones to play ‘final farewell’ gig in Limerick next summer
-The Wolfe Tones are set to play their last gig ever next summer in Limerick’s Thomond Park.
- Independent.ie23/09 The Script set to perform at Thomond Park next year
-The Script have are set to perform an open air summer show next year at Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick.
- Independent.ie23/09 Justin Timberlake to perform in Ireland for first time in over a decade next summer
-Justin Timberlake will perform in Ireland for the first time in over a decade next summer.
- Independent.ie20/09 Forever Young festival organiser seeks appointment of liquidators as fans still waiting on refunds worth €300,000
-Popular 80s music festival Forever Young has confirmed it has come to an end after the organiser decided to seek the appointment of liquidators.
- Independent.ie19/09 Iron Maiden announce Dublin date for 2025 with tickets on sale from next week
-Iron Maiden have announced they will play Dublin’s Malahide Castle in 2025.
- Independent.ie17/09 ‘I’ve never heard a voice like that’ – Chappell Roan fans descend on capital ahead of singer’s first gig in Dublin
-Glittery pink cowboy hats returned to Dublin in throngs, but worry not, the Eras Tour is not making a comeback to Irish shores just yet.
- Independent.ie17/09 ‘I think it’s going to be amazing’ – Chappell Roan fans descend on capital ahead of singer’s first gig in Dublin
-Glittery pink cowboy hats have returned to Dublin in throngs, but worry not, the Eras Tour is not making a comeback to Irish shores just yet.
- Independent.ie16/09 Teddy Swims announces 3Arena Dublin date next year
-American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims has announced a Dublin date at the 3Arena next year as part of his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour.
- Independent.ie16/09 Tito Jackson, member of Jackson 5 and older brother of Michael, dies aged 70
-Jackson 5 star Tito Jackson has died at the age of 70, his family has announced.
- Independent.ie15/09 ‘I’m up for it let’s do it’ – Liam Gallagher says of the Wolfe Tones opening for Oasis in Croke Park reunion gigs
-The Wolfe Tones could be the opening act at Oasis’ Croke Park concerts next year if Liam Gallagher has his way.
- Independent.ie13/09 Dua Lipa announces Dublin date at Aviva Stadium next summer
-Dua Lipa has announced a Dublin date as part of her global Radical Optimism tour next summer.
- Independent.ie10/09 White Stripes sue Donald Trump over the use of riff by campaign
-The White Stripes have sued former US president Donald Trump in a case that alleges he used their hit song Seven Nation Army without permission in a video posted to social media.
- Independent.ie10/09 ‘Do the right thing’ – UK consumer group urges Ticketmaster and Oasis to refund fans after outrage over dynamic pricing system
-British consumer group Which? has called on Oasis and Ticketmaster to “do the right thing” and refund fans hit by inflated ticket prices.
- Independent.ie09/09 Bruce Springsteen's wife Patti Scialfa (71) reveals secret blood cancer battle
-Bruce Springsteen's wife Patti Scialfa has revealed she has been secretly battling cancer for six years.
- Independent.ie06/09 Olly Murs announces Dublin and Belfast shows for 2025
-Former X-Factor star Olly Murs, who was first uncovered on the hit TV show 15 years ago, is back on tour with shows in Dublin and Belfast next year.
- Independent.ie04/09 Oasis add two more Wembley shows to reunion tour, as sales process to be changed
-Oasis have announced a further two dates for their reunion tour next year – but again no more have been added for Ireland.
- Independent.ie04/09 Oasis adds two more UK shows to reunion tour
-Oasis has announced a further two dates for their reunion tour next year – but again there are no more added for Ireland.
- Independent.ie01/09 Adele signs off final Munich show and warns fans ‘I will not see you for a long time’
-Adele has signed off her final Germany residency show by saying that she will not see her fans for a "long time".
- Independent.ie31/08 Fan fury as Welsh band Catfish and the Bottlemen cancel Dublin gig minutes before show
-Fans of Welsh band Catfish and the Bottlemen were left shocked and disappointed this evening as MCD announced that the band had cancelled their RDS gig 15 minutes before doors were due to open.
- Independent.ie30/08 Bambie Thug releases new song ‘Hex so Heavy’ ahead of headline European tour
-Bambie Thug has released a new single called ‘Hex So Heavy’ ahead of their European tour.
- Independent.ie30/08 The Smiths fans all say same thing as Morrissey shares Johnny Marr revelation
-The Smiths frontman Morrissey claims guitarist and fellow member of the Manchester band, Johnny Marr, declined a 'lucrative' reunion tour offer for 2025.
- Express29/08 Terminally ill Coldplay fan Brenda Courell will get to see her heroes twice after making appeal for tickets
-A terminally ill Coldplay fan who appealed for help to see the band has VIP concert tickets to the sell-out Dublin shows – which she almost missed as they were lying in her email spam folder for almost a year.
- Independent.ie28/08 Airtel gave a shock to the users, this app will be closed, Apple connection also revealed
-Airtel has decided to shut down Wynk Music app and its employees will be absorbed into the Airtel ecosystem. Users will now get access to Apple Music. The company had launched this app in the year 2014 and now soon its operation will be completely stopped.
- MSN27/08 Oasis comeback: Liam and Noel Gallagher to play Croke Park as part of Ireland and UK tour
-Oasis will reunite for a tour next year, including two Dublin dates, more than a decade after the band split at the height of a feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
- Independent.ie25/08 Find out the name of Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey's child - The Seventh Day
-International singer Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey revealed that they have welcomed their first child, Jack Blues Bieber.
- Youm724/08 Niall Horan brings out surprise guest Ed Sheeran at Dublin gig
-Niall Horan surprised fans at his sold out Dublin show tonight at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
- Independent.ie21/08 Electric Picnic 2025 already completely sold out as some fans faced problems buying loyalty tickets
-Next year’s Electric Picnic festival has already completely sold out after tickets went on sale at 9am, organisers say.
- Independent.ie21/08 Electric Picnic fans rush to beat deadline to claim discounted ‘loyalty tickets’ for next year’s festival
-Electric Picnic organisers have put more tickets on sale for loyal festival goers after some customers faced “issues” when trying to access their pass to the festival for 2025.
- Independent.ie21/08 Amoun Starr: I love eating koshari and bombs, and I learned to make stuffed meat - Youm7
-International singer Amoun Starr revealed in her television interview with Youm7 that she loves eating koshari, bomba, and oriental sweets.
- Youm714/08 Matt McBriar of popular dance duo Bicep undergoes surgery for ‘large and rare’ tumour
-Musician Matt McBriar has announced he is receiving treatment for a “large and pretty rare” brain tumour.
- Independent.ie07/08 Fontaines D.C. cancel Istanbul show in solidarity with people of Palestine
-Fontaines D.C have cancelled their Istanbul gig, which was due to take place on August 20, in solidarity with Palestine.
- Independent.ie02/08 Pop star Aimée on her ‘allergy’ to arrogant people, especially men with big egos, as she prepares to celebrate EP release with Dublin show
-Dublin-based pop artist Aimée has said one of the most important elements to creating her latest work was to ensure she had a safe space to work in.
- Independent.ie28/07 Obituary: Tommy Drennan, classically trained singer who beat The Beatles to number one slot in 1971
-Tommy Drennan, who has died aged 82, was a classically trained singer who made his name during the showband era in Ireland and beat The Beatles to a top spot in the Christmas charts in 1971.
- Independent.ie25/07 Irish singer CMAT among nominees for 2024 Mercury Prize Album of the Year award
-Irish singer CMAT has been nominated for the 2024 Mercury Prize Album of the Year award, alongside stars including Charli XCX.
- Independent.ie15/07 Electric Picnic fans get last chance to secure tickets ahead of festival
-Fans who don’t have their Electric Picnic tickets yet will have one last chance to secure them this week.
- Independent.ie12/07 Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Liam Gallagher at Thomond Park: Everything you need to know from stage times to parking
-Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Liam Gallagher are taking over Thomond Park stadium in Limerick this weekend for three days of music with a star-studded line-up.
- Independent.ie08/07 How the quiet village of Slane was ‘besieged’ before Bob Dylan took to the stage 40 years ago today
-A mob sparked a riot in the quiet streets of Slane just hours before Bob Dylan took to the stage at Slane Castle 40 years ago today.
- Independent.ie07/07 ‘Complete disaster’ – Nicki Minaj fans furious over Dublin gig as star leaves them waiting in the rain and plays for under an hour
-Nicki Minaj fans who attended her Dublin concert last night are calling for a full refund after what some described as “the worst concert ever” after the star left them waiting in the rain as she turned up late and then played for under an hour.
- Independent.ie03/07 Bambie Thug, CMAT and Villagers among 10 new acts added to sold-out Electric Picnic line-up
-Electric Picnic has announced 10 brand-new acts to its line-up including Ireland’s Eurovision contestant Bambie Thug, as well as CMAT and Villagers.
- Independent.ie28/06 Want to ‘shake it off’ at a Taylor Swift afterparty? Dublin has you covered
-As the concerts of the summer are fast approaching this weekend, Swifties are arriving in Dublin in great numbers.
- Independent.ie26/06 Tens of thousands of dancing fans at Taylor Swift’s Dublin Eras Tour gigs could trigger ‘seismic activity’
-Dancing by tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans in Dublin this weekend could potentially lead to seismic activity being registered like at some of her previous Eras Tour shows, a researcher has said.
- Independent.ie21/06 Taylor Swift fans warned not to camp outside Aviva Stadium ahead of sold-out gigs as advice issued to Swifties
-Taylor Swift fans heading to her hugely anticipated tour dates at the Aviva Stadium next weekend have been warned that they cannot camp outside the venue.
- Independent.ie16/06 Taylor Swift thanks ‘expressive’ Liverpool fans after ‘breaking stadium record’
-Taylor Swift thanked fans for attending her series of shows in Liverpool following her playing the last Anfield Stadium date on Saturday.
- Independent.ie14/06 ‘Song of the summer’: Kabin and Lisdoonvarna Crew release hit track ‘The Spark’ on all streaming platforms
-Finally. After a month of pleading from fans across the globe, the Kabin and Lisdoovarna Crew, the tween rap collective based in Cork City, has released their much anticipated single ‘The Spark’ on all streaming platforms.
- Independent.ie13/06 Shake it off: Taylor Swift fans trigger earthquake monitors at Eras tour concert in Edinburgh
-The enthusiastic dancing by tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans at her record-breaking concerts in Edinburgh was picked up by earthquake monitors.
- Independent.ie12/06 The 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time
-The 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time - featuring drummers like John Bonham, Keith Moon, Charlie Watts and Stewart Copeland.
- MSN01/06 Bruce Springsteen shares backstage pics of Belfast gig with fans on social media
-Bruce Springsteen has shared pictures of his Belfast gig with fans for the first time since his three-hour set at Boucher Road Playing Fields.
- Independent.ie01/06 ‘I am completely heartsick’ – Jennifer Lopez cancels US tour dates
-Jennifer Lopez has cancelled her This Is Me… Live tour dates in the US.
- Independent.ie30/05 Snow Patrol announce Dublin and Belfast gigs next year as part of new UK and Ireland tour
-Snow Patrol will play the 3Arena in Dublin next year as part of a new Ireland and UK tour, culminating with the release of their new album.
- Independent.ie24/05 Bambie Thug announces debut European and UK tour with dates across Ireland
-Ireland’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Bambie Thug has announced their debut European headline tour.
- Independent.ie17/05 The Script announce Dublin date as part of upcoming tour
-The Script will play a Dublin show at the 3Arena as part of their UK and European arena tour this November.
- Independent.ie19/04 Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department: How album details break-ups and hints at new romance
-Taylor Swift is thought to have hinted at her break-up with British actor Joe Alwyn and The 1975 star Matty Healy in her new album, while a song loaded with American football references is thought to be aimed at her romance with NFL star Travis Kelce.
- Independent.ie02/04 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Beyonce, SZA and Cher among stars who received awards on the night
-Beyoncé has called out “all the record labels, every radio station, every awards show” in the hope that they become “more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions”.
- Independent.ie27/03 Beyonce shares Cowboy Carter track list ahead of album release
-Beyonce has shared the track list for her forthcoming album, Act II: Cowboy Carter.
- Independent.ie18/03 Stevie Nicks announces Dublin gig this July – here’s how to get tickets
-Stevie Nicks will play a gig in Dublin this July as part of her ongoing tour.
- Independent.ie01/03 Nu-Metal: The 10 best songs of a ridiculed genre
-At the turn of the millennium, American bands in particular ignited a short but intense musical flash in the pan. A retrospective of baggy pants, eyebrow piercings and blue flame tattoos.
- MSN28/02 Mark Feehily forced to ‘stand down’ from Westlife tour after undergoing fourth surgery in four years
-Singer Mark Feehily has announced he will “temporarily stand down from all Westlife touring” until he has fully recovered from “health challenges”.
- Independent.ie27/02 Shania Twain to play third Irish gig this summer as Cork show announced
-Five-time Grammy award-winning superstar artist Shania Twain has added a third Irish gig this summer.
- Independent.ie27/02 ‘I was shocked to hear there are 4,000 homeless children in Ireland’ – Grammy winner Corinne Bailey Rae to headline Rock Against Homelessness fundraiser
-Musician Corinne Bailey Rae will be among several stars to headline this year’s Rock Against Homelessness concert in May.
- Independent.ie23/02 Kings of Leon and The War On Drugs announce Dublin show this summer
-American rock icons The Kings of Leon and their support The War On Drugs are coming to Marlay Park, Dublin, this summer.
- Independent.ie21/02 The hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum is decorated with the names of Umm Kulthum’s songs.. Pictures - Youm7
-The large hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum was decorated with the names of Umm Kulthum’s songs, during the “100 Years of Umm Kulthum” celebration, marking the 100th anniversary of the lady of Arabic singing.
- Youm713/02 Pearl Jam announce Marlay Park gig this summer
-Pearl Jam will play a gig at Marlay Park in Dublin this summer as part of their upcoming world tour.
- Independent.ie12/02 Shania Twain announces Dublin date clashing with Taylor Swift The Era’s Tour
-US singer Shania Twain has announced a Dublin date this summer.
- Independent.ie12/02 Podcast hosts the 2 Johnnies announce summer gig at Galway Airport
-Podcasters and RTÉ 2FM hosts the 2 Johnnies have announced a new gig with a lineup of guests in Galway this summer.
- Independent.ie09/02 Taylor Swift’s concert film will stream exclusively on Disney+ from next month
-The cinematic experience from 14-time Grammy-winning American singer Taylor Swift will debut exclusively on Disney+, the streaming platform has announced.
- Independent.ie08/02 Christians fuming over silent disco at cathedral: ‘We don’t want a rave to Eminem in God’s house’
-“It’s all well and good in a nightclub, but Canterbury Cathedral was not built for this,” one protester argued.
- New York Post06/02 Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith dies aged 62: ‘He fought his fight with grace and courage’
-Beer For My Horses singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died aged 62.
- Independent.ie06/02 The Corrs announce tour across Ireland and the UK with dates in Dublin and Belfast
-The Corrs have announced a tour across Ireland and the UK later this year with dates in Dublin and Belfast.
- Independent.ie29/01 Louis Tomlinson marries an Indonesian girl during his tour in Jakarta - Youm7
-Musicians often say they are loyal to their fans, but young singer Louis Tomlinson took this to another level, while signing autographs for fans on his Faith In The Future World tour.
- Youm728/01 Johnny Logan says Bambie Thug could ‘win Eurovision with this song’
-Eurovision Song Contest king Johnny Logan has given the thumbs up to this year’s Irish representative Bambie Thug, and predicts: “They could win the Eurovision with this song.”
- Independent.ie28/01 Opera singer Ann Murray: I retired because my agent told me ‘You’re going to spend the rest of your life singing old bat parts’
-I’ve always been a quiet worker. I’m not interested in the glam and flash,” says Irish-born mezzo-soprano Ann Murray. But there has been nothing quiet about her dazzling international career. For decades she has sung in all the major opera houses in the world from La Scala in Milan to the Metropolitan Opera in New York and Covent Garden in London.
- Independent.ie27/01 Reviving Bach: Music of iconic German composer brought to life in long-awaited Dublin shows
-One of Ireland’s best interpreters of Johann Sebastian Bach is reviving a long tradition of performing the composer’s cantatas in the heart of Dublin city.
- Independent.ie26/01 ‘I don’t stand behind genocide’ – Ireland Eurovision hopeful Erica-Cody says Israel should be kicked out of Eurovision
-Singer Erica-Cody, currently the bookmakers’ favourite to win tonight’s Eurosong special, believes Israel should be expelled from the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Independent.ie22/01 Billy Joel announces plans to release his first new song in decades
-Grammy-winning artist hasn’t released an original song since 2007, while his last studio album came out more than 30 years ago
- Independent UK12/01 Hozier, Jazzy and Cian Ducrot among ten nominated for Irish Song of the Year 2023
-Hozier, Cian Ducrot, Jazzy and CMAT are among the nominees for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year 2023.
- Independent.ie07/01 James Morrison heartbroken as partner and mother Gill found dead aged 45
-Gill Catchpole, who is mother to the couple's two daughters was found dead at the family home in Whitminster, Gloucestershire on Friday
- Express05/01 “Malcolm Young gave rock’n’roll the middle finger”: AC/DC on their quiet genius
-Here, Brian Johnson and Angus Young tell how Malcolm Young provided AC/DC's anthems.
- MSN31/12 From Hozier’s off-kilter gospel to the dark folk of Lankum – the magnificent seven albums of 2023
-Hozier Unreal Unearth Hozier went to another level with Unreal Unearth, his ethereal and epic third album. It marked out his versatility and also showed that he has grown as both a singer and as an artist. These 16 tracks are a triumph.
- Independent.ie27/12 Ariana Grande announces new album – ‘So happy and grateful’
-Ariana Grande will release a new album in 2024, the singer has announced.
- Independent.ie27/12 Irish DJ and part-time joiner signed up by Sony Music: ‘It’s magic, I can’t believe it’
-A north Belfast DJ is hoping to become one of Northern Ireland’s next big music acts, after being signed by Sony Music and making it big on social media.
- Independent.ie16/12 Sad Music Is Good For You
-Contrary to popular belief, listening to sad music may have a surprisingly positive impact on mental well-being and feelings of connection, as suggested by a recent study. While many assume that sad music might dampen the mood, researchers have found that it actually offers a genuine sense of connectedness and even benefits overall mental health by...
- MSN11/12 Bressie announces new ‘music therapy’ album featuring voices of Sinéad O’Connor and JFK
-Bressie says his new album will be a mix of therapy, mindfulness and music.
- Independent.ie10/12 Ranking: Pixies, Breeders and Frank Black
-An overview of the work of the noise pop pioneers as well as the solo works of Frank Black and ex-Pixies bassist Kim Deal - including rarities.
- MSN10/12 David Bowie's most important albums
-A look at David Bowie's defining albums.
- MSN05/12 Paul McCartney and Wings releasing special Band on the Run anniversary edition
-Paul McCartney and Wings are releasing a special 50th anniversary 'underdubbed' edition of 'Band on the Run'.
- MSN02/12 ‘It’s honest and real’: Director aims to get ‘Fairytale of New York’ top of the charts following Shane MacGowan’s death
-Renewed efforts are being made to get the “nitty-gritty” Christmas song Fairytale of New York to top the music charts after Shane MacGowan’s death.
- Independent.ie01/12 The Killers announce two Dublin gigs in 2024 ahead of release of new compilation album
-The Killers have announced they will play two gigs in Ireland next year just days ahead of the release of Rebel Diamonds, a brand new compilation album.
- Independent.ie01/12 What is encephalitis? The Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan dies from viral infection
-What is encephalitis? The Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan dies from viral infection - Encephalitis can be life-threatening and requires urgent treatment in hospital
- MSN20/11 Taylor Swift tops winners at Billboard Music Awards – ‘This is unreal’
-US pop star Taylor Swift was a big winner at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, taking home 10 awards including top artist.
- Independent.ie19/11 Standard Glastonbury tickets sell out in under an hour
-Standard tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2024 have sold out in less than an hour, organisers have confirmed.
- Independent.ie19/11 Taylor Swift cancels Rio gig after fan dies in extreme heat
-Taylor Swift has said her Saturday night show in Rio de Janeiro has been postponed due to “extreme temperatures”.
- Independent.ie19/11 A £200 stereo, a song written in 20 minutes and sausage and chips: The making of ‘Teenage Kicks’
-Late 1974, 16-year-old John O’Neill and younger brother Vinny were playing no-frills songs on guitars in their front room at No 22, Beechwood Avenue on Derry’s Bogside. They soon formed what could be loosely termed a band, with friends Billy Doherty and Mickey Bradley from the Creggan estate, on drums and bass respectively.
- Independent.ie05/11 Glastonbury responds to rumours Madonna, Dua Lipa and Coldplay to headline 2024 festival
-Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis has said media speculation claiming that the festival's headliners have been confirmed is "untrue".
- Independent.ie05/11 Obituary: Nick Kelly, music critic whose knowledge and passion won him widespread admiration
-When a music journalist of such passion and inarguable taste as Nick Kelly dies, you find yourself digging through your record collection for the bands he loved.
- Independent.ie03/11 Hozier to play Marlay Park next year in run of biggest ever headline gigs in Ireland and UK
-Hozier will play Marley Park in Dublin next year as part of the biggest headline shows of his career to date in Ireland and the UK.
- Independent.ie31/10 Bruce Springsteen concerts confirmed for Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny and Belfast in 2024
-Bruce Springsteen has confirmed a return to Ireland for a series of gigs in May 2024, with tickets on sale this coming Monday.
- Independent.ie29/10 World leaders beg money-spinner Taylor Swift to bring 'Eras Tour' to their countries after $5.7bn boost to US economy
-Politicians around the world are pleading with Taylor Swift to bring her tour to their countries after the $5.7bn (€5.4bn) boost it has given the US economy.
- Independent.ie27/10 Music journalist Nick Kelly wrote with a passion that made you want to rush to put headphones on and listen
-Nick Kelly’s passion for music was fostered early. In 1984, when he was just 13, he attended his first ever gig. And what a show it was: The Smiths at the SFX in the heart of Dublin. His 16-year-old brother Joe, who would join him for countless future gigs, was by his side.
- Independent.ie19/10 2023 MTV EMAs cancelled amid ‘volatility of world events’ after Israel conflict
-The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) have been cancelled in France amid the “volatility of world events” following the conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
- Independent.ie10/10 Bryan Adams announces Irish concerts as part of 2024 world tour
-Bryan Adams has announced a Dublin date as part of his 2024 So Happy It Hurts tour.
- Independent.ie08/10 Ally Brooke found Fifth Harmony's music 'triggering'
-Ally Brooke has revealed that she stopped listening to Fifth Harmony's music for years.
- MSN07/10 ‘It’s a science project in service of art’ – Bono on U2’s spectacular new Las Vegas stage show
-Bono has said U2's futuristic new shows are all about “trying to make a connection with our audience” and “trying to make the worst seat in the house the best seat in the house”.
- Independent.ie06/10 Drake takes a break from music amid health struggles
-Rap star Drake has announced that he's set to take a break from the music business.
- MSN06/10 Cranberries say Dolores ‘would be over the moon’ as Zombie hits a billion Spotify streams
-The Cranberries have said their late lead singer Dolores O’Riordan “would be over the moon” at the fact their hit song ‘Zombie’ has exceeded a billion streams on Spotify.
- Independent.ie02/10 Achtung! Ticket prices for U2 Las Vegas Sphere shows leave fans with vertigo
-U2 have been getting rave reviews after starting their 25-night residency in the newly built, high-tech Sphere venue in Las Vegas, but some fans have criticised the high ticket prices.
- Independent.ie02/10 Bob Geldof gives green light to Live Aid musical
-Bob Geldof has given the green light to a new musical based on the story of Live Aid which is set to take the stage in London next year.
- Independent.ie30/09 U2 christens Sphere in Las Vegas as Bono hails ‘mad bastard’ MSG owner James Dolan
-“This one, yeah — it’s probably the most passionate business project I’ve had,” Sphere and MSG owner James Dolan told The Post.
- New York Post29/09 Lyra says she ‘scares’ herself when performing song inspired by trauma of being bullied
-She’s one of Ireland’s most exciting female singer-songwriters and today Lyra reveals how she uses past trauma to fuel her powerful songs and performances.
- Independent.ie28/09 Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates as he recovers from peptic ulcer disease
-Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's 2023 tour will be postponed until 2024, citing doctor's advice.
- Independent.ie22/09 Take That announce two Dublin dates and ninth studio album
-Take That is set to play Dublin’s 3Arena next April, as part of their new UK and Ireland tour.
- Independent.ie18/09 90s and noughties girl group member dies aged 43
-Irish Grinstead, a member of the group 702, has passed away.
- MSN15/09 Wolfe Tones add second Dublin 2024 date as 3Arena gig sells out ‘instantly’
-The Wolfe Tones have announced a second 3Arena date next year, after tickets for the first Dublin night next year sold out ‘instantly’.
- Independent.ie14/09 Erica Cody has ‘big plans, a big song and a big vision’ for Eurovision
-Erica Cody has revealed that she has “big plans, a big song and a big vision” for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
- Independent.ie07/09 Bruce Springsteen ‘heartbroken’ to postpone tour dates due to peptic ulcer disease
-Bruce Springsteen has postponed all of his September performances as he is treated for peptic ulcer disease.
- Independent.ie05/09 Tom Odell dedicates Electric Picnic performance to Laois man Rory Deegan who died in Greece
-A heartwarming moment at Electric Picnic saw British singer Tom Odell pay tribute to the late Rory Deegan from Culohill, Co Laois, during his performance last Saturday.
- Independent.ie03/09 Olivia Rodrigo: Fame has stunted me
-Olivia Rodrigo has opened up about her experience of growing up in the public eye.
- MSN01/09 Two members quit Snow Patrol but band will continue as trio
-Snow Patrol have announced two members of the band are leaving – but have vowed to continue as a trio.
- Independent.ie01/09 Blink-182 cancel Irish gigs due to ‘urgent family matter’
-American rock band Blink-182 have cancelled their upcoming Irish gigs due to an “urgent family matter”.
- Independent.ie28/08 Noel Gallagher dedicates ‘Live Forever’ to Sinead O’Connor at Dublin gig and says Bono ‘gets a lot of flak but I f**king love him’
-Noel Gallagher dedicated iconic Oasis song ‘Live Forever’ to Sinead O’Connor in an emotional acoustic rendition in Dublin last night.
- Independent.ie27/08 Oliver Anthony is ‘singing for all of us’: Home town salutes ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ phenomenon
-Anthony performed twice in four days in Farmville, Va., which he calls home and where locals say he is a “genuine, God-fearing man.” He was mobbed by fans.
- New York Post24/08 Ed Sheeran set to release new album later this year – ‘I hope everyone loves it as much as I do’
-Ed Sheeran has announced that he will be releasing a new album later this year, his second in eight months.
- Independent.ie23/08 Electric Picnic 2024 will be earlier than usual as tickets released for 20th anniversary
-There will be a big change to the Electric Picnic schedule in 2024 as the festival announced it will be taking place from August 16 to 18 next year.
- Independent.ie22/08 Arctic Monkeys announce four Irish dates this October after cancellation of Marlay Park gig
-Arctic Monkeys have announced four Irish gigs to finish their current tour, after Irish fans were left disappointed by the cancellation of their Marlay Park gig in June.
- Independent.ie17/08 Hozier says he would consider striking over AI threat to music industry
-Irish singer Hozier has said he would consider striking over the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to the music industry.
- Independent.ie13/08 Ludacris hails hip-hop's 'global domination'
-Rap star Ludacris feels proud to have played his part in hip-hop's success.
- MSN10/08 ‘Canada has lost an icon’ – musicians pay tribute to Robbie Robertson
-Tributes have come pouring in for Robbie Robertson who has been hailed as a Canadian “icon” and a “great friend”.
- Independent.ie10/08 Taylor Swift fans in frenzy as singer announces release date for 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
-Taylor Swift sent fans into meltdown at her final show at the SoFi Stadium in California, after announcing a release date for the re-recorded version of her 2014 album, 1989.
- Independent.ie09/08 Transylvania music fest embraces Dracula lore to bring in blood donations
-The story of the famed vampire — a blood-sucking count who plagues those who get in his way — is seeing new life for a good cause.
- New York Post08/08 Cancelled festival sues The 1975 over Matty Healy’s on-stage kiss with bandmate
-A Malaysian festival has demanded damages from The 1975 over allegations that frontman Matty Healy’s “abusive language, equipment damage and indecent stage behaviour” caused the event to be cancelled.
- Independent.ie06/08 My life is organised chaos, says Ciara
-Ciara has revealed that she's relished spending quality time with her family over the summer.
- MSN02/08 Damien Dempsey leads Dublin All-Ireland winners in singsong tribute to Sinéad Ó’Connor
-Damien Dempsey led an epic singsong in one of the capital’s most historic pubs as the Dublin GAA team celebrated winning the All-Ireland football title with Mundy and Róisín Ó.
- Independent.ie31/07 Paolo Nutini named Electric Picnic replacement for Lewis Capaldi as festival adds more acts
-Electric Picnic organisers have announced a new headline act and several new additions to this year’s festival line-up.
- Independent.ie28/07 Christy Moore to perform 11 gigs at Vicar St
-Christy Moore has announced that he will perform a total of 11 gigs at Dublin’s Vicar St later this year.
- Independent.ie28/07 Coldplay fans vent their frustration as tickets for Croke Park gigs sell out
-A number of Irish Coldplay fans have vented their frustration online after failing to secure tickets for the band’s Dublin concerts next year.
- Independent.ie27/07 Sinéad O’Connor found ‘unresponsive’ at London home; no medical cause for death given; autopsy results will take ‘several weeks’
-Sinéad O’Connor’s death is “not being treated as suspicious” after she was found “unresponsive” in her London home yesterday, UK police have said.
- Independent.ie27/07 ‘Incomparable, irreverent, eternal’ – How Sinéad O’Connor’s death made headlines around the world
-Sinéad O’Connor’s death at the age of 56 has rocked the musical world and left people grieving at home in Ireland.
- Independent.ie26/07 Sinéad O’Connor’s tragic life: Childhood ‘torture,’ son’s death and 4 marriages
-Sinead O’Connor was one of Ireland’s most famous exports, but her short and tragic life was marred by misery.
- New York Post22/07 Good Vibes music festival halted after same sex kiss by members of The 1975
-Malaysia's government has halted a music festival in the capital Kuala Lumpur a day after the frontman of British pop rock band The 1975 kissed a male bandmate onstage and criticised the country's anti-LGBT laws.
- Independent.ie20/07 Coldplay confirm first Irish concert since 2017 and when fans can buy tickets
-Coldplay fans are experiencing A Rush Of Blood To The Head as the band have added two Irish dates to their current world tour.
- Independent.ie20/07 Coldplay expected to announce first Irish concert since 2017 as rumours swirl
-Coldplay fans are experiencing A Rush Of Blood To The Head as rumours swirl that the band are set to add an Irish date to their current world tour.
- Independent.ie19/07 Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Everything you need to know as Dublin tickets on sale
-Taylor Swift fans will be desperate to see if they can secure a much sought-after ticket for the popstar’s 2024 Irish tour when they go on pre-sale tomorrow, Thursday 20th July.
- Independent.ie13/07 Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Everything you need to know as Irish ticket sales near
-Taylor Swift fans will be desperate to see if they can secure a much sought-after ticket for the popstar’s 2024 Irish tour when they go on pre-sale tomorrow.
- Independent.ie05/07 Taylor Swift announces extra Aviva Stadium Dublin date for Eras Tour
-Anything for the Swifties - Taylor Swift has announced that she has added an extra Irish date for her Eras Tour.
- Independent.ie05/07 Taylor Swift announces extra Aviva Stadium date for Eras Tour
-Anything for the Swifties - Taylor Swift has announced that she has added an extra Irish date for her Eras Tour.
- Independent.ie19/06 Taylor Swift Fans Are Losing It Over Her Huge Tour Announcement
-Latin American Swifties, rejoice: Taylor Swift has added three additional dates in Mexico and Brazil to her Eras Tour schedule, just days after announcing that the tour would be coming to Latin America. The news was announced on official fan Twitter ...
- MSN18/06 Pet Shop Boys: 10 of the most acerbic moments
-On August 19, 1981, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe met for the first time at a hi-fi shop on King’s Road in London. Tennant was buying a Korg synthesizer. Intrigued, Lowe started a conversation and they bonded over disco and electronic music.
- Independent.ie17/06 Pat Benatar roasts Sen. Ted Cruz after he suggests she’s demonic
-“Obviously, the funniest part is that, in a spontaneous moment, the most sinister and satanic rock & roller Ted Cruz could think of was Pat Benatar,” one Twitter user laughed.
- New York Post16/06 Niall Horan celebrates album The Show going to number one in Ireland and the UK
-The Show by Niall Horan has gone to number one on the Irish and UK albums charts, the Official Charts Company has said.
- Independent.ie13/06 Welsh rapper dropped from festival for singing in English
-Bilingual artist says he refused to change his set for the cultural event, which celebrates the Welsh language
- TheTelegraph07/06 Majority of buses to Harry Styles concert at Slane Castle now sold out
-Many of the buses laid on to bring fans to see Harry Styles at Slane Castle on Saturday are already fully booked ahead of the concert this weekend.
- Independent.ie01/06 Kylie Minogue accused of being ‘Illuminati puppet’ for using ‘Satanic’ symbols
-Crazed conspiracy theorists are accusing Kylie Minogue of using satanic messaging in her upcoming album promo.
- Independent.ie01/06 50 Cent adds second Dublin date to his ‘Final Lap Tour’
-50 Cent will play an additional gig in Ireland this November as part of his upcoming ‘The Final Lap Tour’.
- Independent.ie31/05 Third man charged over murder of Run DMC star Jam Master Jay
-A third man has been charged in the 2002 shooting death of Run DMC star Jam Master Jay, prosecutors have said, marking the latest movement in a case that languished for years.
- Independent.ie30/05 Harry Styles at Slane Castle: Everything you need to know
-Harry Styles will return to Ireland next month for a sold-out concert at Slane Castle.
- Independent.ie22/05 Niall Horan announces Irish concert dates as part of 2024 world tour
-Niall Horan will play two concerts on the Island of Ireland next year as part of his ‘The Show’ world tour.
- Independent.ie15/05 Eurovision 2023: Princess of Wales Kate Middleton in shock performance with last year’s winners Ukraine as contest opens
-The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Liverpool with a flag parade featuring the countries vying for its coveted glass microphone trophy.
- Independent.ie14/05 Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest after thrilling night at Liverpool grand final
-Sweden claimed the Eurovision Song Contest crown in Liverpool on Saturday night after a thrilling night as the British city hosted the grand final in place of last year’s winners Ukraine.
- Independent.ie13/05 Eurovision: Britain’s Princess of Wales in shock performance with last year’s winners Ukraine as contest opens
-The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Liverpool with a flag parade featuring the countries vying for its coveted glass microphone trophy.
- Independent.ie13/05 Demi Lovato: My gender identity is fluid
-Pop star Demi Lovato admits that her gender identity can change from day to day.
- MSN12/05 Jedward to return to the Eurovision stage
-JEDWARD are returning to the Eurovision – but this time it is to play at an official open air extravaganza on Saturday in host city Liverpool.
- Independent.ie10/05 ‘I liked the bit when she stopped the music’: Graham Norton’s most savage Eurovision commentary moments
-When the late Terry Wogan retired from his 35-year stint as the voice of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008, many fans thought hope was lost for the UK.
- Independent.ie09/05 ‘They never give Ireland a chance’ – Wild Youth ‘tried our best’ but Eurovision 2023 ends in heartache
-Wild Youth lead singer Conor O’Donohoe said the band 'tried our best', after they crashed out of the Eurovision semi-final last night.
- Independent.ie08/05 Iggy Pop, Lorde, Jamie xx and Lankum to headline All Together Now festival
-Iggy Pop, Lorde, Jamie xx and Lankum have been announced as headline acts for the All Together Now festival.
- Independent.ie07/05 Chieftains fiddle player Seán Keane dies aged 76
-Renowned fiddle player Seán Keane of The Chieftains has died at the age of 76.
- Independent.ie03/05 Niall Horan recalls visiting the White House at 3am
-Niall Horan has recalled the unusual tactics he employed in an effort to escape fan attention.
- MSN22/04 Musicians face unbelievable abuse, says Julian Lennon
-Julian Lennon loves writing and recording music - but he's not a fan of the industry.
- MSN20/04 ASTRO star Moonbin dies aged 25
-K-pop star Moonbin has passed away at his home in Seoul, South Korea.
- MSN21/03 Latto recalls being arrested for carrying a loaded gun
-Rap star Latto has recalled being arrested at Los Angeles International Airport.
- MSN21/03 I'm prone to overthinking, says Saweetie
-Rap star Saweetie has revealed that she doesn't want to rush her debut album.
- MSN15/03 Avril Lavigne shoots a tell-all documentary
-Music star Avril Lavigne is working on a tell-all documentary for Disney+.
- MSN15/03 I'm raising very independent kids, says Kelly Clarkson
-Pop star Kelly Clarkson has revealed that her kids are already "very independent".
- MSN04/03 Macklemore's daughter attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings with him
-Rap star Macklemore has kept his kids informed about his sobriety journey.
- MSN03/03 I want to live a life of solitude, says Lady Gaga
-Pop star Lady Gaga has revealed that she's keen to just "have time to be alone".
- MSN03/03 Graham Nash and David Crosby 'were getting closer'
-Graham Nash has revealed that he and David Crosby "were getting closer toward the end".
- MSN26/02 Tom Grennan apologises for 'inappropriate' comment at BRIT Awards
-Tom Grennan insists he didn't mean to cause any offence at the BRIT Awards.
- MSN25/02 Will Young felt 'ashamed' of being single
-Pop star Will Young has admitted to feeling "ashamed" of his single status.
- MSN22/02 Pink's daughter will have a job on tour
-Pop star Pink has revealed that her 11-year-old daughter will have a job on her tour.
- MSN21/02 Shawn Mendes' recovery process has been 'very difficult'
-Pop star Shawn Mendes has been attending therapy sessions over recent months.
- MSN11/02 Rihanna feels 'grateful' ahead of Super Bowl performance
-Rihanna has revealed that she feels "grateful" for where she's currently at in her career.
- MSN10/02 Rihanna's work/life balance is 'impossible'
-Rihanna has revealed that she's still adjusting to the demands of motherhood.
- MSN08/02 Rebecca Black has been 'discovering herself'
-Pop star Rebecca Black has confessed to being overwhelmed by her first brush with fame.
- MSN05/02 Kim Petras defends Sam Smith amid backlash: 'We are going backwards!'
-Kim Petras thinks the world is "going backwards" with its attitudes toward sexual expression as she defends fellow pop singer Sam Smith over the backlash received for the 'I'm Not Here to Make Friends' music video.
- MSN20/01 Brian Wilson hails 'unbelievable talent' David Crosby
-Brian Wilson has heaped praise on David Crosby, describing the rock icon as a "great singer and songwriter".
- MSN20/01 Rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81
-Music legend David Crosby has passed away after a "long illness".
- MSN12/01 Lizzo, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles lead 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations
-Lizzo, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles have scored an impressive eight nominations each.
- MSN12/01 Jeff Beck dies aged 78
-Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has passed away at the age of 78.
- MSN11/01 Demi Lovato's UK album ad deemed 'likely to cause serious offence to Christians'
-Demi Lovato's ad received four complaints to the UK's advertising regulator.
- MSN04/01 Rita Ora announces new single coming this month
-Rita Ora has confirmed her new single 'You Only Love Me' is coming later this month.
- MSN04/01 System Of A Down drummer says band should have replaced Serj Tankian 17 years ago
-System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan claims the band should have replaced Serj Tankian as frontman way back in 2006.
- MSN03/01 Janet Jackson 'creates a non-toxic working environment'
-Janet Jackson is set to follow in the footsteps of Beyonce, according to an insider.
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