Revenue from vinyl sales grows by 14% globally – report Streaming accounted for almost 70% of global music income last year, a report has found, while it also saw a 14% rise in revenue raised from vinyl sales. Music • 18 Mar
Revenue from vinyl sales grows by 14% globally – report Streaming accounted for almost 70% of global music income last year, a report has found, while it also saw a 14% rise in revenue raised from vinyl sales. Music • 18 Mar
Olivia Dean moves Dublin summer shows to bigger venue Singer Olivia Dean is moving her Dublin shows on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 June from Fairview Park to Marlay Park, "due to phenomenal demand". Music • 18 Mar
Olivia Dean moves Dublin summer shows to bigger venue Singer Olivia Dean is moving her Dublin shows on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 June from Fairview Park to Marlay Park, "due to phenomenal demand". Music • 18 Mar
Olivia Dean wins big at BRITs as ITV censors remarks Olivia Dean was the big winner at the 2026 BRIT Awards, taking home four prizes as ITV edited out several on-air remarks, including a "free Palestine" call and a joke involving Peter Mandelson. Brit Awards • 01 Mar
Olivia Dean wins big at BRITs as ITV censors remarks Olivia Dean was the big winner at the 2026 BRIT Awards, taking home four prizes as ITV edited out several on-air remarks, including a "free Palestine" call and a joke involving Peter Mandelson. Brit Awards • 01 Mar
CMAT among BRIT nominees as Harry Styles set to perform Irish singer-songwriter CMAT is among the nominees at this year's BRIT Awards, up for International Artist of the Year. Brit Awards • 28 Feb
CMAT among BRIT nominees as Harry Styles set to perform Irish singer-songwriter CMAT is among the nominees at this year's BRIT Awards, up for International Artist of the Year. Brit Awards • 28 Feb
Sam Fender lands first Irish No. 1 with Rein Me In Sam Fender has secured his first Irish number one, with Rein Me In featuring Olivia Dean topping the Official Irish Singles Chart this week. Music • 13 Feb
Sam Fender lands first Irish No. 1 with Rein Me In Sam Fender has secured his first Irish number one, with Rein Me In featuring Olivia Dean topping the Official Irish Singles Chart this week. Music • 13 Feb
'ICE out' protests dominate Grammy winner speeches "ICE out" pins and criticism of US immigration enforcement featured in several of the biggest acceptance speeches at the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, with winners using the ceremony to call for immigrant rights and to condemn federal raids. Grammy Awards • 02 Feb
'ICE out' protests dominate Grammy winner speeches "ICE out" pins and criticism of US immigration enforcement featured in several of the biggest acceptance speeches at the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, with winners using the ceremony to call for immigrant rights and to condemn federal raids. Grammy Awards • 02 Feb
Behind the music - Edwina van Kuyk Limerick-based singer Edwina van Kuyk has released her new single, Find My Way, featuring Martello. We asked Edwina the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 14 Dec 25
Behind the music - Edwina van Kuyk Limerick-based singer Edwina van Kuyk has released her new single, Find My Way, featuring Martello. We asked Edwina the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 14 Dec 25
Gavin James knocks Ed Sheeran off Irish No. 1 spot Gavin James has knocked Ed Sheeran off the No. 1 spot on the new Irish album chart with his new album, Goldrush! Music • 26 Sep 25
Gavin James knocks Ed Sheeran off Irish No. 1 spot Gavin James has knocked Ed Sheeran off the No. 1 spot on the new Irish album chart with his new album, Goldrush! Music • 26 Sep 25
Ed Sheeran lands his seventh Irish No. 1 album Ed Sheeran has landed his seventh Irish Number 1 album this week as Play debuts at the top of the Official Irish Albums Chart. Music • 19 Sep 25
Ed Sheeran lands his seventh Irish No. 1 album Ed Sheeran has landed his seventh Irish Number 1 album this week as Play debuts at the top of the Official Irish Albums Chart. Music • 19 Sep 25
Behind the music - Cathal Gavin Singer Cathal Gavin has released his new single, Out of Love, and plays the Sugar Club, Dublin on 25 September. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 26 Aug 25
Behind the music - Cathal Gavin Singer Cathal Gavin has released his new single, Out of Love, and plays the Sugar Club, Dublin on 25 September. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 26 Aug 25
Olivia Dean: I feel very comfortable by myself Singer Olivia Dean said she realised her music career was a success when she heard a band play a cover of her song in Bangkok. Music • 10 Jul 25
Olivia Dean: I feel very comfortable by myself Singer Olivia Dean said she realised her music career was a success when she heard a band play a cover of her song in Bangkok. Music • 10 Jul 25
Behind the music - Lois Levin Liverpool soul and jazz singer Lois Levin has released her debut EP, Motions. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 04 Jul 25
Behind the music - Lois Levin Liverpool soul and jazz singer Lois Levin has released her debut EP, Motions. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 04 Jul 25
