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
NI Health Minister criticises Morrison over new songs Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann has strongly criticised Belfast singer Van Morrison for releasing three new songs condemning measures to tackle coronavirus. Van Morrison • 18 Sep 20
NI Health Minister criticises Morrison over new songs Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann has strongly criticised Belfast singer Van Morrison for releasing three new songs condemning measures to tackle coronavirus. Van Morrison • 18 Sep 20
Liam Neeson calls for Stormont to rescue arts sector Actor Liam Neeson has joined the call for the Northern Ireland Executive to distribute funds, received in July, to help the arts sector hit by Covid-19 restrictions. Liam Neeson • 15 Sep 20
Liam Neeson calls for Stormont to rescue arts sector Actor Liam Neeson has joined the call for the Northern Ireland Executive to distribute funds, received in July, to help the arts sector hit by Covid-19 restrictions. Liam Neeson • 15 Sep 20
Van Morrison in appeal for return of "live music" Irish singer Van Morrison has appealed for his fellow performers to reject the "pseudo-science" around the coronavirus and 'save live music' following the recent introduction of new restrictions on concerts. Music • 25 Aug 20
Van Morrison in appeal for return of "live music" Irish singer Van Morrison has appealed for his fellow performers to reject the "pseudo-science" around the coronavirus and 'save live music' following the recent introduction of new restrictions on concerts. Music • 25 Aug 20
Sam Fender to play world's first socially-distanced gig An audience of 2,500 fans will see Sam Fender at what the promoters claim will be the "world's first socially-distanced gig" this Tuesday evening. Sam Fender • 11 Aug 20
Sam Fender to play world's first socially-distanced gig An audience of 2,500 fans will see Sam Fender at what the promoters claim will be the "world's first socially-distanced gig" this Tuesday evening. Sam Fender • 11 Aug 20
Corr kicks off Morrison's 75th birthday celebrations A host of leading singers and artists have created a musical tribute to Van Morrison to mark his 75th birthday, with Andrea Corr kicking off the celebrations with a cover of Morrison's hit track Moondance. Music • 04 Aug 20
Corr kicks off Morrison's 75th birthday celebrations A host of leading singers and artists have created a musical tribute to Van Morrison to mark his 75th birthday, with Andrea Corr kicking off the celebrations with a cover of Morrison's hit track Moondance. Music • 04 Aug 20
Behind the music: Caimin Gilmore, The Sun Collective Caimin Gilmore has just released The Sun Collective's new song, Swallow. We ask him the BIG questions. Music • 15 Jun 20
Behind the music: Caimin Gilmore, The Sun Collective Caimin Gilmore has just released The Sun Collective's new song, Swallow. We ask him the BIG questions. Music • 15 Jun 20
Morrison teases new music amid Covid-19 isolation Van Morrison has admitted he's feeling ''lazy'' and said he is ''trying to get back into writing''. Music • 31 Mar 20
Morrison teases new music amid Covid-19 isolation Van Morrison has admitted he's feeling ''lazy'' and said he is ''trying to get back into writing''. Music • 31 Mar 20
The Band film Once Were Brothers due next month Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, and Martin Scorsese line up to pay homage to The Band in Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the authorized documentary about the legendary ensemble, due for cinema release next month. Music • 21 Jan 20
The Band film Once Were Brothers due next month Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, and Martin Scorsese line up to pay homage to The Band in Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the authorized documentary about the legendary ensemble, due for cinema release next month. Music • 21 Jan 20
Listen: Larry Gogan's top 10 albums of all time Back in 2005, the late Larry Gogan invited Alan Corr into his home in Templeogue to check out the great man's favourite albums. Following the sad passing of Larry, we revisit the piece, which was first published in the RTÉ Guide Larry Gogan • 08 Jan 20
Listen: Larry Gogan's top 10 albums of all time Back in 2005, the late Larry Gogan invited Alan Corr into his home in Templeogue to check out the great man's favourite albums. Following the sad passing of Larry, we revisit the piece, which was first published in the RTÉ Guide Larry Gogan • 08 Jan 20
Van Morrison wanted to be a vet as a schoolboy Belfast soul and R`n' B singer Van Morrison has said he wanted to be a vet before he considered a career in music. Music • 27 Dec 19
Van Morrison wanted to be a vet as a schoolboy Belfast soul and R`n' B singer Van Morrison has said he wanted to be a vet before he considered a career in music. Music • 27 Dec 19
Van Morrison feeling songwriting 'momentum' at 74 Van Morrison has said that he is currently on a roll because he is not working under pressure. Music • 23 Nov 19
Van Morrison feeling songwriting 'momentum' at 74 Van Morrison has said that he is currently on a roll because he is not working under pressure. Music • 23 Nov 19
Thin Lizzy nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thin Lizzy have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the US next year. Music • 15 Oct 19
Thin Lizzy nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thin Lizzy have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the US next year. Music • 15 Oct 19
Patti Smith to perform at Van tribute concert in NY Patti Smith, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Josh Ritter, Glen Hansard and Todd Rundgren are among the line-up for a special tribute concert for Van Morrison at Carnegie Hall this Thursday, March 21. Music • 19 Mar 19
Patti Smith to perform at Van tribute concert in NY Patti Smith, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Josh Ritter, Glen Hansard and Todd Rundgren are among the line-up for a special tribute concert for Van Morrison at Carnegie Hall this Thursday, March 21. Music • 19 Mar 19
Van Morrison quit smoking to protect his voice Belfast singer Van Morrison has said that he quit smoking to preserve his voice and tries not to talk too much. Van Morrison • 28 Dec 18
Van Morrison quit smoking to protect his voice Belfast singer Van Morrison has said that he quit smoking to preserve his voice and tries not to talk too much. Van Morrison • 28 Dec 18
Van 'hadn't a clue' while recording Astral Weeks Van Morrison has admitted that he 'hadn't a clue' when he was recording his legendary Astral Weeks album. Van Morrison • 23 Dec 18
Van 'hadn't a clue' while recording Astral Weeks Van Morrison has admitted that he 'hadn't a clue' when he was recording his legendary Astral Weeks album. Van Morrison • 23 Dec 18
