Behind the Music - Phil Coulter Phil Coulter plays the National Concert Hall on 27 November, Wexford Opera House on 13 December and the Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire on 15 December. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Music • 20 Nov 24
Behind the Music - Phil Coulter Phil Coulter plays the National Concert Hall on 27 November, Wexford Opera House on 13 December and the Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire on 15 December. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Music • 20 Nov 24
Sheeran says Band Aid didn't ask permission for vocals Ed Sheeran says his "permission" to use his vocals in the 40th-anniversary mix of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? was not given to the organisers. Music • 18 Nov 24
Sheeran says Band Aid didn't ask permission for vocals Ed Sheeran says his "permission" to use his vocals in the 40th-anniversary mix of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? was not given to the organisers. Music • 18 Nov 24
Elton John mocks Elon Musk as he collects award Elton John has mocked Tesla and X owner Elon Musk as he was honoured at the Attitude Awards. Music • 10 Oct 24
Elton John mocks Elon Musk as he collects award Elton John has mocked Tesla and X owner Elon Musk as he was honoured at the Attitude Awards. Music • 10 Oct 24
Behind the music - Niamh Beatrix Smith 13-year-old Wicklow singer Niamh Beatrix Smith has released her debut single, Irish Lad. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 31 Aug 24
Behind the music - Niamh Beatrix Smith 13-year-old Wicklow singer Niamh Beatrix Smith has released her debut single, Irish Lad. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 31 Aug 24
Hemsworth debuts drumming skills at Ed Sheeran gig Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth surprised thousands of people at Ed Sheeran's concert in Romania by joining the singer on stage to play the drums for the first time live. Music • 25 Aug 24
Hemsworth debuts drumming skills at Ed Sheeran gig Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth surprised thousands of people at Ed Sheeran's concert in Romania by joining the singer on stage to play the drums for the first time live. Music • 25 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran joins Niall Horan for duet at Dublin gig Niall Horan delighted fans during his sold-out Dublin show at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Friday night by bringing out singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for a duet. Music • 25 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran joins Niall Horan for duet at Dublin gig Niall Horan delighted fans during his sold-out Dublin show at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Friday night by bringing out singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for a duet. Music • 25 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran buys minority stake in Ipswich Town Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has acquired a minority stake in Premier League club Ipswich Town. Ed Sheeran • 16 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran buys minority stake in Ipswich Town Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has acquired a minority stake in Premier League club Ipswich Town. Ed Sheeran • 16 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran surprises supermarket shoppers in UK Ed Sheeran has made a surprise visit to a UK supermarket to showcase his hot sauce brand which he used to autograph household items from shoppers' baskets. Music • 14 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran surprises supermarket shoppers in UK Ed Sheeran has made a surprise visit to a UK supermarket to showcase his hot sauce brand which he used to autograph household items from shoppers' baskets. Music • 14 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran's Christmas song in new Richard Curtis film Ed Sheeran has written and recorded a new original song for a new Christmas film from Love Actually writer-director Richard Curtis. Music • 08 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran's Christmas song in new Richard Curtis film Ed Sheeran has written and recorded a new original song for a new Christmas film from Love Actually writer-director Richard Curtis. Music • 08 Aug 24
Ed Sheeran fundraises for London Irish Centre Ed Sheeran is fundraising for the London Irish Centre with a global raffle to meet him at his concert in Larnaca, Cyprus, on 7 September. Music • 24 Jun 24
Ed Sheeran fundraises for London Irish Centre Ed Sheeran is fundraising for the London Irish Centre with a global raffle to meet him at his concert in Larnaca, Cyprus, on 7 September. Music • 24 Jun 24
Ed Sheeran surprises group of music students British music hitmaker Ed Sheeran delighted music students with an unexpected performance at their college. Music • 17 May 24
Ed Sheeran surprises group of music students British music hitmaker Ed Sheeran delighted music students with an unexpected performance at their college. Music • 17 May 24
Naomi Campbell among stars hailing Raye's big Brits win Supermodel Naomi Campbell is among the celebrities who have congratulated Raye on making Brit Awards history on Saturday. Music • 03 Mar 24
Naomi Campbell among stars hailing Raye's big Brits win Supermodel Naomi Campbell is among the celebrities who have congratulated Raye on making Brit Awards history on Saturday. Music • 03 Mar 24
Ed Sheeran makes arty 'thank you' to his parents Ed Sheeran surprised his parents with an "unforgettable" private viewing of the Louvre national museum and art gallery in Paris following his performance in the French capital. Music • 29 Feb 24
Ed Sheeran makes arty 'thank you' to his parents Ed Sheeran surprised his parents with an "unforgettable" private viewing of the Louvre national museum and art gallery in Paris following his performance in the French capital. Music • 29 Feb 24
Rod Stewart is NOT a fan of Ed Sheeran Rod Stewart has made his feelings very clear about the music of Ed Sheeran, describing the work of the younger man as "old ginger b*******". Music • 13 Feb 24
Rod Stewart is NOT a fan of Ed Sheeran Rod Stewart has made his feelings very clear about the music of Ed Sheeran, describing the work of the younger man as "old ginger b*******". Music • 13 Feb 24
Noah Kahan on why he took his mother to the Grammys Noah Kahan has revealed that he promised his mother Lauri he would take her to the Grammys when he was only 13 years old and finally got to make her wish come true at last week's ceremony in LA. the late late show • 10 Feb 24
Noah Kahan on why he took his mother to the Grammys Noah Kahan has revealed that he promised his mother Lauri he would take her to the Grammys when he was only 13 years old and finally got to make her wish come true at last week's ceremony in LA. the late late show • 10 Feb 24
Court hears how Ed Sheeran tried to beat ticket touts A court in the UK has heard how Ed Sheeran's management tried to combat touts by voiding tickets resold for profit. Music • 25 Jan 24
Court hears how Ed Sheeran tried to beat ticket touts A court in the UK has heard how Ed Sheeran's management tried to combat touts by voiding tickets resold for profit. Music • 25 Jan 24
Behind the music - Jessica Doolan Dublin soul-pop artist Jessica Doolan has released her debut single, Stay or Surrender. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 07 Dec 23
Behind the music - Jessica Doolan Dublin soul-pop artist Jessica Doolan has released her debut single, Stay or Surrender. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 07 Dec 23
Donegal school wins Ed Sheeran music video competition Pop star Ed Sheeran has chosen a video made by a Donegal school as the music video for his track Magical. Music • 28 Nov 23
Donegal school wins Ed Sheeran music video competition Pop star Ed Sheeran has chosen a video made by a Donegal school as the music video for his track Magical. Music • 28 Nov 23
Female musicians dominate 2024 Grammy nominations Female musicians including SZA, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Miley Cyrus have dominated the 2024 Grammy nominations. Music • 11 Nov 23
Female musicians dominate 2024 Grammy nominations Female musicians including SZA, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Miley Cyrus have dominated the 2024 Grammy nominations. Music • 11 Nov 23
Sheeran first British act to reach 10 billion streams British pop star Ed Sheeran has been honoured with a special Brit Billion Award as he becomes the first British artist to surpass ten billion streams in the UK. Music • 04 Oct 23
Sheeran first British act to reach 10 billion streams British pop star Ed Sheeran has been honoured with a special Brit Billion Award as he becomes the first British artist to surpass ten billion streams in the UK. Music • 04 Oct 23
Ed Sheeran pulls pints for fans after Ipswich Town win Music star Ed Sheeran served pints at Ipswich Town Football Club and celebrated with the players following the side's victory over Hull City on Tuesday night. Music • 04 Oct 23
Ed Sheeran pulls pints for fans after Ipswich Town win Music star Ed Sheeran served pints at Ipswich Town Football Club and celebrated with the players following the side's victory over Hull City on Tuesday night. Music • 04 Oct 23
Ed Sheeran hopes new album 'feels like a warm hug' Ed Sheeran has released his new album Autumn Variations, saying he hopes it feels like "a warm hug" for fans. Music • 29 Sep 23
Ed Sheeran hopes new album 'feels like a warm hug' Ed Sheeran has released his new album Autumn Variations, saying he hopes it feels like "a warm hug" for fans. Music • 29 Sep 23
Eamonn Holmes to officiate at Corrie star's wedding Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has revealed he is to preside over the wedding of former Coronation Street actor Charles Lawson. Television • 12 Sep 23
Eamonn Holmes to officiate at Corrie star's wedding Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has revealed he is to preside over the wedding of former Coronation Street actor Charles Lawson. Television • 12 Sep 23
Ed Sheeran apologises for late cancellation of gig Ed Sheeran has announced that he had to cancel a gig in the US at short notice due to challenges surrounding the loading of music equipment into the venue. Music • 10 Sep 23
Ed Sheeran apologises for late cancellation of gig Ed Sheeran has announced that he had to cancel a gig in the US at short notice due to challenges surrounding the loading of music equipment into the venue. Music • 10 Sep 23
Behind the music - Rachel Walsh Indie pop singer songwriter Rachel Walsh has released her new song, Would You Be Happier? We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 18 Jul 23
Behind the music - Rachel Walsh Indie pop singer songwriter Rachel Walsh has released her new song, Would You Be Happier? We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 18 Jul 23
![Thor star Chris Hemsworth showed off his drumming skills at an Ed Sheeran gig in Romania [pic @Lavinia110202 on X]](https://www.rte.ie/images/0020d68b-600.jpg "Thor star Chris Hemsworth showed off his drumming skills at an Ed Sheeran gig in Romania [pic @Lavinia110202 on X]")
![Niall Horan brought out his "good friend" Ed Sheeran during his sold-out gig in Dublin on Friday [pic @niallontours]](https://www.rte.ie/images/0020d5ca-600.jpg "Niall Horan brought out his \"good friend\" Ed Sheeran during his sold-out gig in Dublin on Friday [pic @niallontours]")
