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Gavin James to play Live at the Breakwater in Wexford. Photo credit: @THISISWOLFF

Gavin James to play summer gig in Wexford

Gavin James is set to play a gig in Wexford this summer as part of the Live at the Breakwater concert series.

Jamie McIntyre. Photo credit: Evan Doherty

Behind the music - Jamie McIntyre

Jamie McIntyre plays as part of the Three City Stages Collective at Electric Picnic this Saturday. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 Aug 24

KÎND. Photo credit: Sadhbh Hackett @sivtography

Behind the music - KÎND

Irish five-piece melodic prog rock band KÎND have released their latest single, Philosopher's Wish. We asked front man Matt Redmond the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 05 May 24

Mick Flannery has cancelled his SXSW show

Mick Flannery the latest artist to join SXSW boycott

Singer-songwriter Mick Flannery is the latest Irish artist to pull out of the prestigious US arts festival.

Music • 12 Mar 24

Kneecap said that SXSW organisers' 'decision to mix the arts with the military and weapons companies is unforgivable'

More Irish acts join Kneecap in SXSW boycott

Gavin James and fellow Irish acts Sprints and Soda Blonde have joined Belfast rap trio Kneecap in a boycott of the South by Southwest Festival in Texas due to the event's links to the US military and the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

Music • 13 Mar 24

Live at the Marquee Cork 2024 announces line-up

Christy Moore, The Coronas, Gavin James, Damien Dempsey, blk, Jenny Greene & The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and Mick Flannery are among the acts who will play Live at the Marquee Cork in Summer 2024.

Music • 14 Dec 23

Westlife: "It's going to be an unforgettable party."

Westlife to headline New Year's Eve Festival in Dublin

Westlife have been confirmed to headline New Year's Festival Dublin with special guests Gavin James and Lyra.

Music • 10 Nov 22

Behind the music - Sean McComish

Wexford-based pop act Sean McComish has released his new single, May. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 May 22

Gavin James announces third album

Dublin singer Gavin James will release his new album The Sweetest Part on July 22nd.

Music • 29 Apr 22

Gavin James will bring air filters on tour next year

Gavin James has announced he will bring air filters on tour next year to boost safety measures for fans and staff.

Music • 10 Dec 21

(L-R) Úna Healy and Loah - "A dream gig for both of us"

Mansion House in your home for Heart of Saturday Night

The Heart of Saturday Night presenters Úna Healy and Loah have said that viewers are set for "one big celebration of Irish music" - and the Mansion House in their living room - when the series begins on RTÉ One tonight at 9:30pm.

Music • 24 Jul 21

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

Anna Geary looks into the reasons Why Girls Quit Sport, there's an Oscar Wilde night on the Beeb, while Subterranean Sessions - Songs from Beneath the Surface of the Earth features the likes of LIsa Hannigan and Gavin James . . .

Television • 15 Jul 21

Una Healy and Loah (image: Rich Gilligan)

Una Healy and Loah to host new Saturday music show

RTÉ has announced a new musical show to brighten up Saturday nights hosted by Una Healy and Loah and featuring the pick of Irish music.

Music • 12 Jul 21

The music fans were in pods of four to six people Photo: RollingNews.ie

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

Gavin James - "The whole thing will be very emotional"

Gavin James 'chuffed' to be headlining IMMA Festival

Gavin James is headlining the pilot festival event at the IMMA in Dublin's Kilmainham this evening and tells RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne that it's almost like starting over.

Music • 03 Jul 21

The festival has been rescheduled for the weekend of July 29 to 31, 2022

All Together Now postpones festival until July, 2022

The All Together Now Festival, which was due to take place this August Bank Holiday weekend at Waterford's Curraghmore House, has been postponed for the second year running and will now take place in July next year due to health concerns over the pandemic

Music • 23 Jun 21

Gavin James kicking off 2FM's Zoom Shake the Gloom gigs

Gavin James will play the first of 2FM's Zoom Shake the Gloom online concerts on Friday at 7:30pm to celebrate frontline workers.

Music • 28 Jan 21

Late Late Show, Friday at 9.35pm on RTÉ One

Friday's Late Late Show line-up revealed

The Late Late Show line-up for Friday night has been revealed, with chat show king Graham Norton and actress Sharon Horgan, among the guests.

Television • 02 Oct 20

Gavin James in vinyl countdown to very special live gig

Gavin James dedicates new song to his late uncle Paddy

Dublin singer Gavin James has dedicated a new song on his forthcoming EP to his late Uncle Paddy, who passed away earlier this year from Covid-19.

Music • 15 Sep 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

Gavin James - "It's a shame these gigs aren't happening, but what can you do?"

Gavin James cancels all drive-in shows

Gavin James has announced that all his upcoming drive-in shows around the country have been cancelled due to "government guidelines" and "continuing changes" around Covid-19.

Music • 21 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

Gavin James - "I'm starting to write a lot more"

Gavin James working on new music at home

Gavin James told Sunday with Miriam on RTÉ Radio 1 that he has been using his time at home during the Covid-19 emergency to write new music.

Music • 31 May 20

Gavin James announces summer drive-in shows

Gavin James is to kick off a series of drive-in shows in Limerick in July as part of a new live music initiative during the Covid-19 emergency.

Music • 26 May 20