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Behind the music - Rusalka

Singer Rusalka has released her new single, Vertigo. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Billy Bragg - "In trying to avoid the complexities of this issue by claiming that the politics of an artist's views are irrelevant, the signatories are arguing that the only principle at stake here is free speech. I disagree"

Bragg says letter defending Kneecap lacks 'nuance'

Musician and activist Billy Bragg has said an open letter from music stars defending Kneecap's right to freedom of expression "lacks any sense of nuance".

Music • 03 May

21 new acts added to Forest Fest line-up in Laois

Stockton's Wing, Beoga, Kan, Moxie, and Niall McCabe are among the new acts who have joined the Forest Fleadh Stage line-up at Forest Fest in Emo Village, Co. Laois from 25 to 27 of July.

Music • 02 Apr

New acts announced for Forest Fest in Co Laois

Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan, Nick Lowe and Paddy Casey are among 24 new acts added to the Forest Fest in Emo village, Co. Laois this July.

Music • 10 Mar

Robert Smith and Thom Yorke protest against use of AI

The Cure's Robert Smith and Radiohead singer Thom Yorke have joined thousands of musicians, actors, and authors in signing an open letter protesting the use of creative works for training generative artificial intelligence (AI).

Music • 23 Oct 24

Ryan Tubridy and Russell Crowe on the Late Late Show in September 2022

Russell Crowe on Tubridy, Geldof and playing Dublin

Russell Crowe has said that Ryan Tubridy has been through "a very heavy situation" over the past year and has paid tribute to the former RTÉ broadcaster.

Music • 16 Jun 24

Billy Bragg attends the unveiling of The Music Walk Of Fame 2023 at Camden on 9 September 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

Bragg: "I was never hip but I can still be relevant"

Billy Bragg has said there are no longer many musicians singing about the issues of working people but there is no excuse for him not to stay relevant.

Music • 31 Oct 23

Behind the music - Niall Quinn of The Hitchers

Niall Quinn of The Hitchers, Theme Tune Boy, The Pennywhores and one-time frontman of The Cranberries forerunners, The Cranberry Saw Us, marks his 50th birthday with a gig at The Kasbah, Dolans in Limerick on 10 March. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 03 Mar 23

Iggy Pop will play his first Irish gig in 15 years

First 20 acts announced for 2023's All Together Now

Iggy Pop, Sugababes, Jamie xx and Villagers are among the first 20 acts announced for next year's All Together Now at Curraghmore Estate, County Waterford over the Bank Holiday weekend of 4 to 6 August.

Music • 30 Nov 22

Billy Bragg praises Taylor Swift and covers her song

British singer and activist Billy Bragg sparked up an unlikely friendship with Taylor Swift earlier this year and now he is perform one of her songs as part of Covers for Others to raise funds for the battle against Covid-19.

Music • 29 May 20

Hiss and pop! Stars line up for Dublin vinyl weekender

Actors Sharon Horgan and Cillian Murphy, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders and Shane MacGowan are among the names lined up to take part in a new weekend event celebrating the magic and majesty of vinyl records this May Bank Holiday weekend in Dublin.

Music • 28 Mar 18

Ry Cooder receives a Lifetime Achievement award on Radio 2 Folk awards screened on BBC 4 tonight

Cooder, Bragg, Stewart perform on Folk Awards tonight

Ry Cooder, Billy Bragg and Al Stewart are among the stars performing on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, which air tonight on BBC Four.

Entertainment • 09 Apr 17

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