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Behind the music - Stepping On Lego

Mayo act Stepping On Lego AKA Conor Waters has released his new single Teen In The Eighties, ahead of new album, Wide Eyes. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 23 Aug

Behind the music - Eddie Winston

Dublin singer Eddie Winston has released his second single, Build a Bridge. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 15 Apr

Zimmer: Playing piano makes me feel 'like a failure'

Composer and double Oscar winner Hans Zimmer has said playing piano makes him feel like a failure.

Music • 19 Mar

Hans Zimmer new co-owner of BBC's Maida Vale studios

The BBC has sold its historic Maida Vale recording studios to a group including composer Hans Zimmer.

Music • 14 Aug 23

Hans Zimmer and Dina De Luca, pictured in Los Angeles in December 2021

Hans Zimmer proposes during his London show

Composer Hans Zimmer has proposed to his partner Dina De Luca on stage in London, telling the audience: "This is the woman I love, apparently she loves me."

Movies • 16 Jun 23

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

There's a documentary about the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, deadly drama Clean Sweep continues, there's a Munster hurling double-bill, and a screening of Eamon Morrissey's legendary show The Brother . . .

Television • 20 May 23

Behind the music - Rosie Timmon

Irish, NYC-based singer-songwriter Rosie Timmon has released her new single, Found. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 02 May 23

The 12 four-foot figures of emperor penguins and polar bears were installed on the steps of the Royal Albert Hall as it hosted a special Earth Prom Photos: Press Association

Frozen Planet II launched with melting ice sculptures

Composer Hans Zimmer and singer-songwriter Aurora have launched the BBC documentary series Frozen Planet II by unveiling a collection of ice sculptures in London.

Television • 27 Aug 22

Camila Cabello and Hans Zimmer have recorded Take Me Back Home for Frozen Planet II - narrated by David Attenborough

Cabello and Zimmer team up for Frozen Planet II

Pop star Camila Cabello and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer have written and recorded an original song for the upcoming trailer of Frozen Planet II - narrated by David Attenborough.

Television • 22 Aug 22

Dora the explorer. All photos: Mrs RedHead photography

Behind the music - Dora Gola

Emerging dance-folk artist Dora Gola has released her new single, Flying Tree. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 12 Dec 21

Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune

Dune: an exhilarating sci-fi riddle of the sands

The first part of Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptation is a staggering vision of a medieval far future

Movies • 26 Oct 21

Behind the music - Strawman & The Jackdaws

Dublin-based fourpiece Strawman & The Jackdaws have released their debut EP, F∇X. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 Jan 21

Billie Eilish is number one with 007 song

Billie Eilish has topped the Irish and UK singles charts with her James Bond theme song for the upcoming No Time to Die.

James Bond • 21 Feb 20

Johnny Marr working on Bond music with Hans Zimmer

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is set to work with Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer on the music for the upcoming James Bond film, No Time To Die.

Music • 18 Jan 20

Hans Zimmer at work frame by frame on new Bond film

Oscar winner Hans Zimmer is composing the soundtrack for the new James Bond adventure No Time to Die following the departure of Dan Romer.

Movies • 14 Jan 20

Blue Planet II tour will include Belfast and Dublin

Fans of the superb BBC nature series Blue Planet II can look forward to seeing the stunning footage from David Attenborough's TV series live with a symphony orchestra when it goes on tour next year.

Blue Planet II • 04 Jun 18

Hans Zimmer