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Germany H.E. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and President Michael D. Higgins take the stage at Other Voices Berlin

Other Voices Berlin Special celebrates Presidential state visit

On the occasion of the State Visit to Germany by President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins, a very special concert was curated in the heart of Berlin by Other Voices, showcasing an array of talented Irish and German musicians.

Music • 26 Nov 19

Reunited after all these years: Elliott and E.T.

Culture 10 - the week's cultural highlights, phoned home

And how was your week? Here's our handy tipsheet of Cultural musts for the next seven days...

Something For The Weekend • 29 Nov 19

RTÉ Culture to stream Ireland's Edge event live

This borderland between the known predictable world and the uncharted territory ahead will frame the discussions at this year's Ireland's Edge event.

Ireland's Edge • 26 Nov 19

Watch: Loah & Jack O'Rourke cover Joni Mitchell's 'River'

Take a moment and enjoy a little musical magic: Loah & Jack O'Rourke perform a stunning cover of Joni Mitchell's River in St. James' Church, Dingle, as part of the Other Voices sessions.

other voices • 25 Mar 19

Say hello, wave goodbye: Little Green Cars are calling it a day

Watch: Little Green Cars say goodbye at Other Voices

One of the most acclaimed Irish bands of recent years, Little Green Cars, have decided to call it a day - their final performance as a band will air on tonight's edition of Other Voices on RTÉ 2 - watch a preview here.

other voices • 21 Mar 19

Watch: Kojaque performs Bubby's Cream at Other Voices

The new series of Other Voices has already given us any number of choice musical moments - here's the mighty Kojaque bringing his unique brand of hip-hop to Dingle with soulful charmer Bubby's Cream.

Music • 21 Mar 19

I Have A Tribe feature in this week's edition of Other Voices

Other Voices preview - rising stars rock the Other Room

This week's Other Voices is a jam-packed show, showcasing music from the IMRO Other Room: I Have a Tribe, Kitt Philippa, Mango x Mathman, Columbia Mills and winner of the 2018 Open Call, Powpig.

Music • 06 Mar 19

In The Picture: Richard Gilligan's Other Voices portraits

NYC-based Irish photographer Richard Gilligan traveled to Dingle to shoot the acts for the 2018 Other Voices sessions, now screening weekly on RTÉ 2.

visual arts • 28 Feb 19

David Keenan ahead of his church performance in Dingle at Other Voices 2018 (pic: Richard Gilligan)

Other Voices - Ireland's longest running music TV series returns

Other Voices returns to RTÉ 2 this February, with the most dynamic, exciting performances and interviews captured from OV sessions in Dingle, Ballina, Electric Picnic and the Orchard Sessions.

Music • 15 Feb 19

Watch: Lisa Hannigan sings A Sail at Other Voices

It's Other Voices weekend, and for those not heading to the ever-essential music and ideas festival in Dungle, here's a classic Other Voices performance from OV fave Lisa Hannigan, performing her classic A Sail.

other voices • 30 Nov 18

Ireland's Edge: creative minds on disruption, innovation & place

Ireland's Edge is a multidisciplinary creative event series that makes up a distinct strand of the Other Voices festival of music and ideas - watch Ireland's Edge 2018 live from Dingle above.

Innovation • 03 Dec 18

Inside Ireland's Edge - this must be the place

Nuala O'Connor, Emmy-award winning producer and director and co-founder of Ireland's Edge, writes for Culture about the event, which takes place in Dingle this weekend and will be streamed live on RTÉ Culture.

Innovation • 28 Nov 18

Ireland's Edge - a creative look at the future

Join us right here for the live stream of Ireland's Edge -The Creative Space. From 11am onwards we'll be bringing you conversation, debate and music live from the Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Ireland's Edge • 30 Sep 18

Ireland's Edge Ballina - exploring the creative space

Nuala O'Connor, the co-founder of Ireland's Edge, previews this year's event, which takes place on Saturday, September 29th.

Innovation • 21 Sep 18

Villagers are coming to Other Voices in Ballina.

Other Voices is Ballina bound this September

Irish music festival Other Voices is heading West this September where it will host Villagers, Tamino and Julien Baker.

Music • 24 Aug 18

Watch: U2's Adam Clayton talks to Philip King

U2's Adam Clayton met up with Other Voices founder Philip King last summer, while the band were in Berlin for their Joshua Tree Tour 2017 show at the city's Olympic Stadium.

Culture • 26 Apr 18

King of the club - Philip King on his latest venture

Other Voices creator and Scullion mainstay Philip King writes for Culture about his newest event, Down In The City, which kicks off at Dublin's Sugar Club on Sunday, April 15th.

Music • 12 Apr 18

Áine Cahill features in this week's edition of Other Voices

Other Voices: Watch Loyle Carner, Aine Cahill, Rosborough & more

The new series of Other Voices continues on RTÉ 2 tonight in spectacular fashion - featured artists on this week's edition include Loyle Carner, Aine Cahill, Rosborough and Tom Adams. Enjoy a preview here...

other voices • 23 Mar 18

Other Voices: Watch Jealous Of The Birds sing Goji Berry Sunset

From tonight's edition of Other Voices on RTÉ 2, watch Belfast singer-songwriter and One To Watch Naomi Hamilton, AKA Jealous Of The Birds, perform Goji Berry Sunset from her acclaimed debut album Parma Violets.

Music • 08 Mar 18

Watch: Wyvern Lingo sing I Love You, Sadie

Wyvern Lingo kicked off the new series of Other Voices on RTÉ 2 in style, with this standout track from their newly released emponymous debut album

Music • 27 Feb 18

Next Big Thing Sigrid takes to the Other Voices stage in Dingle

Other Voices returns to RTÉ 2 with Picture This, Sigrid & more

Essential music showcase Other Voices returns to RTE 2 tonight for its 16th(!) season, with a line-up that includes Sigrid, Wyvern Lingo, Picture This and Maria Kelly.

Music • 23 Feb 18

Sinead O'Connor performing at Other Voices

Other Voices: how a TV show became a musical phenomenon

There are settlers and there are pioneers. The former are satisfied with trailing after the latter, whose initial hard work, ambition and vision builds the foundations on which subsequent successes are layered.

other voices • 17 Feb 18

Hozier features in The Best of Other Voices collection, now on RTÉ Player

Watch The Best of Other Voices Live

Sixteen years on and the small, sleepy fishing village of Dingle is still welcoming hoards of music fans on their annual pilgrimage to see some of the worlds' most talented musicians perform in the intimate surroundings of St. James Church.

Music • 12 Feb 18

Loah - one of the many musical acts at this year's Other Voices bash in Dingle. Photo: Tara Thomas

An Other Voices Live diary - musical magic in Dingle

The first weekend in December proved once again to be a musical feast, as Other Voices took over the character-filled pubs of Dingle.

Music • 05 Dec 17

Ireland's Edge, Day Two - discussing the Irish diaspora

Live from Other Voices, in Dingle - a platform for debate, discussion and ideas, exploring the role of the Irish diaspora, what it means to be Irish abroad, and how we might harness this immense resource.

other voices • 04 Dec 17