Oscars: the nominees - and winners - on Sunday night Here we are again, with fingers crossed for Irish nominees and hoping we'll all have something to celebrate come Monday morning. Oscars 2022 • 25 Mar 22
Oscars: the nominees - and winners - on Sunday night Here we are again, with fingers crossed for Irish nominees and hoping we'll all have something to celebrate come Monday morning. Oscars 2022 • 25 Mar 22
Beyonce and Billie Eilish in talks to perform at Oscars Beyonce, Billie Eilish and Van Morrison are reportedly in talks to perform at this year's Oscars. Music • 22 Mar 22
Beyonce and Billie Eilish in talks to perform at Oscars Beyonce, Billie Eilish and Van Morrison are reportedly in talks to perform at this year's Oscars. Music • 22 Mar 22
Irish eyes on today's Oscar nominations The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards will be announced at lunchtime today, with Irish hopes high in a number of Oscar categories. Movies • 08 Feb 22
Irish eyes on today's Oscar nominations The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards will be announced at lunchtime today, with Irish hopes high in a number of Oscar categories. Movies • 08 Feb 22
Belfast up for eight prizes at Hollywood awards Kenneth Branagh's new film Belfast has received a total of eight nominations from Hollywood movie critics. Movies • 03 Dec 21
Belfast up for eight prizes at Hollywood awards Kenneth Branagh's new film Belfast has received a total of eight nominations from Hollywood movie critics. Movies • 03 Dec 21
NI Health Minister suing Van Morrison for defamation Northern Ireland's Health Minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer branded him "very dangerous" over his handling of Covid-19 restrictions. Van Morrison • 07 Nov 21
NI Health Minister suing Van Morrison for defamation Northern Ireland's Health Minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer branded him "very dangerous" over his handling of Covid-19 restrictions. Van Morrison • 07 Nov 21
Eminem feeling Irish Heartbeat thanks to Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran has told the Tracy Clifford Show on RTÉ 2FM that his friend and fellow tape trader Eminem is now the proud owner of Van Morrison and The Chieftains' classic 1988 album Irish Heartbeat. Music • 29 Oct 21
Eminem feeling Irish Heartbeat thanks to Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran has told the Tracy Clifford Show on RTÉ 2FM that his friend and fellow tape trader Eminem is now the proud owner of Van Morrison and The Chieftains' classic 1988 album Irish Heartbeat. Music • 29 Oct 21
Ronan Keating to cover U2 song on his new album After being met with a backlash for his sanitised cover of Pogues' classic Fairytale of New York, Ronan Keating is set to release an album of cover versions of famous Irish songs, including his take on U2's Where The Streets Have No Name. Music • 05 Oct 21
Ronan Keating to cover U2 song on his new album After being met with a backlash for his sanitised cover of Pogues' classic Fairytale of New York, Ronan Keating is set to release an album of cover versions of famous Irish songs, including his take on U2's Where The Streets Have No Name. Music • 05 Oct 21
Elbow ready new album for November Elbow have announced that they will release their ninth studio album, Flying Dream 1, on 19 November, with singer Guy Garvey describing it as "an album that focuses on the gentler side of our music". Music • 01 Sep 21
Elbow ready new album for November Elbow have announced that they will release their ninth studio album, Flying Dream 1, on 19 November, with singer Guy Garvey describing it as "an album that focuses on the gentler side of our music". Music • 01 Sep 21
Van Morrison drops legal challenge to NI live music ban Van Morrison has dropped a legal challenge to a ban on live music being played in Northern Ireland. Music • 03 Aug 21
Van Morrison drops legal challenge to NI live music ban Van Morrison has dropped a legal challenge to a ban on live music being played in Northern Ireland. Music • 03 Aug 21
Morrison demands 'real plan' for return of live music Van Morrison has called for a "real plan" to allow live music to return in Northern Ireland after he cancelled concerts planned for the Ulster Hall next week. Music • 24 Jul 21
Morrison demands 'real plan' for return of live music Van Morrison has called for a "real plan" to allow live music to return in Northern Ireland after he cancelled concerts planned for the Ulster Hall next week. Music • 24 Jul 21
Morrissey slams pandemic as 'Con-vid' Morrissey has branded Covid-19 as 'Con-vid' and compared society during the pandemic to 'slavery'. Music • 06 Jul 21
Morrissey slams pandemic as 'Con-vid' Morrissey has branded Covid-19 as 'Con-vid' and compared society during the pandemic to 'slavery'. Music • 06 Jul 21
Van Morrison's Belfast show pulled due to Covid rules A planned concert by Van Morrison at a Belfast hotel was called off just hours before it was due to go ahead because it did not comply with Covid regulations. Music • 10 Jun 21
Van Morrison's Belfast show pulled due to Covid rules A planned concert by Van Morrison at a Belfast hotel was called off just hours before it was due to go ahead because it did not comply with Covid regulations. Music • 10 Jun 21
Van Morrison: No guru, no method, no sense The Belfast Cowboy goes full white Van man on his bewilderingly silly new album Music • 12 May 21
Van Morrison: No guru, no method, no sense The Belfast Cowboy goes full white Van man on his bewilderingly silly new album Music • 12 May 21
Tom Jones on the double with Late Late Show and radio Irish fans got two tastes of Tom Jones on Friday as the legendary Welsh singer was interviewed on radio and then performed on television. Music • 23 Apr 21
Tom Jones on the double with Late Late Show and radio Irish fans got two tastes of Tom Jones on Friday as the legendary Welsh singer was interviewed on radio and then performed on television. Music • 23 Apr 21
TG4 to honour President Higgins as he turns 80 Making his first Irish TV performance in 26 years, Van Morrison will be among the artists to honour President Michael D Higgins in a special one-hour show of music and the arts on TG4 to mark his 80th birthday later this month. Television • 08 Apr 21
TG4 to honour President Higgins as he turns 80 Making his first Irish TV performance in 26 years, Van Morrison will be among the artists to honour President Michael D Higgins in a special one-hour show of music and the arts on TG4 to mark his 80th birthday later this month. Television • 08 Apr 21
Van Morrison to play at London music festival in August Van Morrison will join Tom Jones, Keane, Bastille and Bjorn Again at The Hampton Court Palace Festival in London in August. Music • 01 Apr 21
Van Morrison to play at London music festival in August Van Morrison will join Tom Jones, Keane, Bastille and Bjorn Again at The Hampton Court Palace Festival in London in August. Music • 01 Apr 21
BP Fallon pays tribute to Noel Bridgeman BP Fallon has paid tribute to the Noel Bridgeman, the much-loved Irish drummer who passed away earlier this week. Music • 25 Mar 21
BP Fallon pays tribute to Noel Bridgeman BP Fallon has paid tribute to the Noel Bridgeman, the much-loved Irish drummer who passed away earlier this week. Music • 25 Mar 21
Tributes paid to Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman Acclaimed Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman, who played and recorded with Skid Row, Mary Black, The Waterboys, Van Morrison, Christy Moore and many others, has died. Music • 23 Mar 21
Tributes paid to Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman Acclaimed Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman, who played and recorded with Skid Row, Mary Black, The Waterboys, Van Morrison, Christy Moore and many others, has died. Music • 23 Mar 21
Five vital Irish albums for your St Patrick's Day First off, this short list is not made up of typically Irish-sounding albums to shake your shillelagh to for the day that's in it. Instead, here are some classic Irish records you may have overlooked the first time around or which are well worth a listen. Music • 17 Mar 21
Five vital Irish albums for your St Patrick's Day First off, this short list is not made up of typically Irish-sounding albums to shake your shillelagh to for the day that's in it. Instead, here are some classic Irish records you may have overlooked the first time around or which are well worth a listen. Music • 17 Mar 21
Rock and ceol - the Irish at The Grammys The 63rd Grammy Awards take place this Sunday night in LA with Fontaines D.C. flying the flag for Ireland. However, aside from one obvious band, Irish acts have not won as many Grammys as you might think . . . Grammy Awards • 13 Mar 21
Rock and ceol - the Irish at The Grammys The 63rd Grammy Awards take place this Sunday night in LA with Fontaines D.C. flying the flag for Ireland. However, aside from one obvious band, Irish acts have not won as many Grammys as you might think . . . Grammy Awards • 13 Mar 21
Behind the music - Carrie Baxter Waterford singer Carrie Baxter has released her new single, Pray. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 26 Jan 21
Behind the music - Carrie Baxter Waterford singer Carrie Baxter has released her new single, Pray. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 26 Jan 21
Eric Clapton soldiers on at the Albert Hall in 2021 Fresh from pre-Christmas controversy after he joined Van Morrison's lockdown protest on behalf of musicians, Eric Clapton is looking forward to a return to his old haunt, the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the venue's 150th Anniversary. Music • 07 Jan 21
Eric Clapton soldiers on at the Albert Hall in 2021 Fresh from pre-Christmas controversy after he joined Van Morrison's lockdown protest on behalf of musicians, Eric Clapton is looking forward to a return to his old haunt, the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the venue's 150th Anniversary. Music • 07 Jan 21
Variety slams Van the Man for worst songs Variety magazine has targeted Van Morrison for being profligate with what the magazine argues were among the worst songs of 2020. Music • 04 Jan 21
Variety slams Van the Man for worst songs Variety magazine has targeted Van Morrison for being profligate with what the magazine argues were among the worst songs of 2020. Music • 04 Jan 21
Van and Eric's new single supports Save Live Music Van Morrison and Eric Clapton's new single, Stand and Deliver, will be available for download on Friday. Music • 02 Dec 20
Van and Eric's new single supports Save Live Music Van Morrison and Eric Clapton's new single, Stand and Deliver, will be available for download on Friday. Music • 02 Dec 20
Behind the music - Sheridan Tongue BAFTA-Nominated Belfast composer Sheridan Tongue aka IN-IS has released his new and second album, 2068. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 Oct 20
Behind the music - Sheridan Tongue BAFTA-Nominated Belfast composer Sheridan Tongue aka IN-IS has released his new and second album, 2068. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 Oct 20
