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Dean Bourne swapped stage for correctional facilities

Many musicians had to look for alternative employment during covid - and Roy Orbison impersonator Dean Bourne was no different.

Music • 24 Apr 24

John O'Brien. Photos by Marcin Lewandowski

Behind the music - Conductor John O'Brien

The Everyman theatre in Cork has announced a new concert series for Spring, curated by Cork musician John O'Brien. We asked John the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Jan 24

Behind the music - Paddy Casey

Paddy Casey, who released his fifth album Turn This Ship Around last August, and Mundy play the Cork Opera House on Wednesday, October 20. We asked Paddy the BIG questions . . .

Music • 29 Sep 21

Cork Opera House to host pilot event on Saturday night

Cork Opera House will host its first show since March 2020 on Saturday night with a pilot event with the Irish National Opera.

Music • 09 Jul 21

Tori Amos to play Cork Opera House on Paddy's Day

US singer-songwriter Tori Amos has announced details of a European tour that includes Irish shows in Cork on March 17 and Dublin the following night.

Music • 09 Jul 21

Mick Flannery: Everything I do, I do it for crew

Mick Flannery: "I'm going to start writing pop songs."

Cork singer songwriter Mick Flannery has added his voice to calls for Ireland's music venues to be given state aid as they struggle to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Music • 31 Jul 20

Mick Flannery - "I'm very glad this album is coming out. I think it showcases the talents of the people I'm lucky to share stages with"

Mick Flannery releasing live album to help band & crew

Mick Flannery has announced that he is releasing his new live album, Alive - Cork Opera House 2019, on Friday, July 24 with all proceeds going to his band and crew for the work they have lost during the Covid-19 emergency.

Music • 05 Jun 20

This is the one: Ian Brown announces Irish tour

Sometimes Stone Roses front man Ian Brown will play his first solo tour in nearly a decade when he makes his return to Ireland for six shows this May - and he'll be joined by Derry band Touts on all of the dates.

Entertainment • 25 Feb 20

Famed vocalist Paul Carrack reflects on his career

Famed vocalist and musician Paul Carrack is hitting the road for a new tour across Ireland and the UK next month and we caught up with him to chat about his life and career.

Music • 29 Sep 19