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Chaila and director Brian Cross are the brains behind a new film about The Supremes' tour in Ireland in the '80s

Denise Chaila reveals new film project

Singer, rapper and spoken word artist Denise Chaila's next move might surprise fans, as she sidesteps into the film world in a new Irish movie about legendary Motown group The Supremes.

Movies • 08 Nov 23

Behind the music - Driven Snow

Driven Snow, the duo of and Kieran from Delorentos and Emily from Republic of Loose and Stars On Fire, have released their new single, Flickers of You. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 Nov 22

Watch! Ed Sheeran teams up with Denise Chaila

An official "visualiser" has been released for Ed Sheeran's duet with Limerick poet and rapper Denise Chaila for their remix of Sheeran's hit single 2step.

Music • 25 May 22

Ed Sheeran teams up with Limerick star Denise Chaila

Ed Sheeran has united with Limerick rapper, singer and poet Denise Chaila for a special remix of his latest single 2Step.

Music • 18 May 22

Longitude weekender to make return this July

Dave, Tyler, The Creator, Denise Chaila and A$AP Rocky are among the acts announced for Longitude at Marlay Park this July 1 to 3.

Music • 01 Feb 22

Denise Chaila; Photo credit: Andrew Cummins

Denise Chaila nominated in Music Moves Europe Awards

Irish-Zambian artist Denise Chaila is among the acts who have been nominated for the 2022 Music Moves Europe Awards, the European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music for artists who "represent the sound of today and tomorrow".

Music • 24 Nov 21

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In Pictures: Festival fun for music fans at IMMA

The pilot music festival in Dublin on Saturday brought smiles to lots of faces.

Music • 04 Jul 21

Saturday's show marks the fourth in a series of pilot events supported by the Department of Tourism, Arts and Culture to bring live music back to Irish audiences

Festival acts sound optimistic note over return of gigs

The artists on the bill at Saturday's pilot festival in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham have told RTÉ News that they see the Dublin event as a "great step" towards the return of live music across the country.

Music • 03 Jul 21

Dancing on Ice presenters Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Sunday March 14

Tonight's top telly includes the Dancing on Ice final, the RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2021, the latest from Smother, Singing in the Rain, and the explosive finale to James Nesbit's Bloodlands . . .

Television • 14 Mar 21

The award ceremony will be broadcast live online from Studio 5 in RTÉ on Thursday 4th March 4th and simulcast on the RTÉ Player and RTÉ 2FM

Female acts dominate RTÉ Choice Music Prize shortlist

The shortlist for this year's RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2020 has been unveiled, with female acts dominating the finalists with a total of six nominees.

Music • 06 Jan 21

Behind the music - Danny G & the Major 7ths

Irish neo-soul act Danny G & the Major 7ths release their new song, When It All Runs Out, this Friday to coincide with their second album The Lookout. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 07 Jan 21

From Bruce to Fontaines D.C. - Albums of 2020

With the live music industry holed below water level for most of the year, music became a solitary pursuit for many people and despite or maybe because of the travails, musicians stepped up to the mark with some truly stellar work

Music • 01 Jan 21

Sharon Shannon goes electric on the Late Late Show

Sharon Shannon had her very own Bob Dylan moment when she strapped on an electric guitar and belted out a version of The Jolly Roger on Friday night's Late Late Show.

Late Late Show • 05 Dec 20

Behind the music - N.O.A.H.

Dublin trio N.O.A.H. have announced the release of their debut single Shine. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 30 Sep 20

RTÉ brings artists together for Shine concert

Dermot Kennedy, Denise Chaila, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and Villagers are among the artists who will take part in Shine, an hour of music and specially commissioned spoken word and poetry the will air on RTÉ later this month.

Music • 19 Aug 20

The night will be broadcast from 8.30pm 0n RTÉ2, RTÉ 2FM, and RTÉ Player on Saturday night

Songs from an Empty Room: the acts not to miss

Aimée, Denise Chaila, Picture This and Gavin James are among the acts taking part in Songs from An Empty Room, a night of live music being broadcast RTÉ2, RTÉ 2FM, and RTÉ Player on Saturday night. We round up some of the acts not to miss

Songs From An Empty Room • 25 Jul 20

Irish acts unite for Songs From an Empty Room on RTÉ

The Academic, Sorcha Richardson, and Gavin James are among the Irish acts taking part in Songs From an Empty Room, a series of live concerts broadcast on RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ2, and the RTÉ Player.

Music • 14 Jul 20

Behind the music: Emma Langford

Limerick's Emma Langford is gearing up for the release of her album Sowing Acorns on September 18. We ask her the BIG questions.

Music • 23 Jun 20

Behind the music: Niamh Regan

Galway's Niamh Regan has just released new track Save the Day ahead of the release of her debut album, Hemet, in August. We ask her the BIG questions.

Music • 12 Jun 20

First acts announced for Other Voices Ballina 2020

Elbow, Skinny Living, Denise Chaila and Jesca Hoop are the first four acts announced to play St. Michael's Church at Other Voices Ballina 2020 this February.

Music • 16 Jan 20

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