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Arctic Monkeys will headline Glastonbury after illness

Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis has confirmed the Arctic Monkeys will headline the Pyramid Stage on Friday night after they cancelled their show in Dublin on Tuesday.

Music • 23 Jun 23

Lee Mack and Sally Bretton in Not Going Out

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Friday

Not Going Out returns for a 13th run, Arctic Monkeys perform at Glastonbury 2023, Don't Worry Darling lands on Sky, there's the finale of Poker Face, while Denise van Outen asks Air Fryers: Are They Worth it?

Television • 26 Jun 23

Arctic Monkeys singer-guitarist Alex Turner is suffering from "acute laryngitis"

Arctic Monkeys cancel Dublin show

Arctic Monkeys have cancelled their Dublin show that was due to take place in Marlay Park on Tuesday, as frontman Alex Turner is suffering from "acute laryngitis".

Music • 19 Jun 23

Behind the music - Nixer

London-based, Irish band Nixer have released their new single, Second Hand, from their upcoming EP I Hit The Town And The Town Hit Me Back, which will be released in Autumn. We asked frontman and songwriter Seán Keenan the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 03 Jun 23

Behind the music - That Old Quiet Lighthouse

That Old Quiet Lighthouse have released their debut album, Learning To Live With Less. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 02 Jun 23

Behind the music - Some Remain

Sligo band Some Remain have released their new single, Knuckle Sandwich. We asked Jamie from the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 21 May 23

Fontaines D.C. nominated for Ivor Novello Award

Irish five-piece Fontaines D.C. have been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for their third album Skinty Fia while Johnny McDaid is also in the running.

Music • 18 Apr 23

Behind the music - Holy Reptile

Bristol dark-fuzz trio Holy Reptile have released their latest single, The Land, from their upcoming second EP due later this year. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Apr 23

Still Blue: "We are a quintessential Indie band with some pop, folk and rock elements."

Behind the music - Still Blue

Dublin and Donegal indie-pop band Still Blue have released their debut single, Honeysuckle Daydream. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 Apr 23

Behind the music - The Neon Cars

Cork indie fourpiece The Neon Cars have released their new single, Hold Onto It. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 27 Jan 23

Behind The Music - Paul McCann

Cavan singer/songwriter Paul McCann has released his new single, Divide and Conquer, from his upcoming new album which will be out in early 2023. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 01 Dec 22

Daniel O'Donnell marks 35 years of UK chart success

Daniel O'Donnell has thanked his fans after his latest album debuted at No 16 in the UK albums charts, the 35th consecutive year he has achieved chart success in Britain.

Music • 15 Nov 22

Behind the music - Seven Purple Tigers

German American indie rockers Seven Purple Tigers have released their new single, Clarity, from their upcoming EP Daydream Echo Chamber, scheduled for release on 11 November. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 31 Oct 22

The quartet will play Marlay Park on Tuesday 20 June 2023 Photo: Zackery Michael

Arctic Monkeys announce Dublin date

Arctic Monkeys have announced a show in Dublin next June.

Music • 23 Sep 22

JaVill, JaVill, JaVill . . . Photo Credit: Cian Copeland

Behind the music - JaVill

Dublin-based rock band JaVill have returned with their new single, Water. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 Sep 22

Behind the music - Ratios

Kildare/Wicklow indie-rock trio Ratios have released their new single, Wait Some Time. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 05 Sep 22

Dermot Kennedy said he will be performing a mixture of new and old material this evening, including some songs from "way back", which he said he is very excited about

Dermot Kennedy relishing 'landmark' Electric Picnic gig

Dermot Kennedy, who is headlining the main stage at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois this evening, has told RTÉ News that the experience will be a massive one for him and a landmark show.

Electric Picnic • 02 Sep 22

Arctic Monkeys. Photo credit: Zackery Michael

Un-Laoised: The must-see acts at Electric Picnic

Back for the first time since 2019, Electric Picnic takes place this weekend in Stradbally Hall, Co Laois. Alan Corr rounds up the acts not to miss . . .

Music • 03 Sep 22

Alex Turner: "There's a lyric on Hello You that says, 'I could pass for 17 if I just get a shave and catch some zzzzs'. Maybe that's barking up that tree a little? Well, a lot."

Arctic Monkeys: 'we don't need to prove ourselves'

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has said the band no longer feels the need to "prove yourself as much" after two decades of making music.

Music • 28 Aug 22

Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys on stage at Reading Festival

Arctic Monkeys ask BBC not to show performance live

TV viewers were unable to watch Arctic Monkeys' performance at Reading Festival in the UK on Saturday night after the band requested the set was not shown live.

Arctic Monkeys • 28 Aug 22

Arctic Monkeys. auto for the people. Photo credit: Zackery Michael

Vroom at the top: Monkeys announce new album, The Car

Arctic Monkeys will release their new album, The Car, on Friday, 21 October.

Music • 24 Aug 22

Behind the music - Krooked Tongue

Bristol-based rock trio Krooked Tongue have released their new single, When The Beaches Bleed. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 23 Aug 22

Dermot Kennedy, Tame Impala and the Arctic Monkeys will headline Electric Picnic this September

Dermot Kennedy to headline Electric Picnic 2022

Electric Picnic, the largest music festival in Ireland, will return later this year for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

Music • 10 Mar 22

John Cooper Clarke: poetic champion composed

When the punk poet met future President Higgins in 1979

Original people's poet John Cooper Clarke has recalled his first-ever show in Ireland back in 1979 when he met an aspiring young Limerick-born poet who would go on to be the President of Ireland.

Music • 24 Feb 22

Red Eye Pariah: "The best way to describe Red Eye Pariah and our music is similar to £1 pick `n' mix."

Behind the music - Red Eye Pariah

Northern Irish alternative rock band Red Eye Pariah have released their new single, The Woman? We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Music • 18 Feb 22