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New series pairs Irish musicians with new talents

A new RTÉ series will pair established Irish musicians with up-and-coming talent as they put on their first hometown gig, with hip hop duo Tebi Rex, Kíla's Rónán Ó Snodaigh, and Cork singer songwriter John Spillane among the mentors.

Television • 06 Jun

Caoi de Barra. Photo credit: Katie Freeney

Behind the Music - Caoi de Barra

Caoi de Barra of Wyvern Lingo has released her new song, Treehouse, and is currently on a nationwide tour on her trusty 125cc scooter. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 Jul 23

Music In Ireland sets the scene for second show

Imelda May, Damien Dempsey, Villagers, Stephen Rea, and Tolü Makay are among the acts appearing on Ireland in Music Part 2 this Easter Monday on RTÉ One.

Television • 13 Apr 22

New charity album of Cranberries covers released

Sinéad O'Connor, Wyvern Lingo and Pillow Queens are among the Irish acts who have recorded cover versions of songs by The Cranberries for Salvation: inspired by The Cranberries, a new album in aid of Pieta.

Music • 11 Mar 22

Irish artists appear on new Cranberries covers album

Sinead O'Connor, Pillow Queens, Wyvern Lingo, and Kodaline are among the Irish acts who have contributed to Salvation: Inspired by The Cranberries, a new charity album in support of Pieta.

Music • 12 Oct 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

Pillow Queens are among the acts playing Rock Against Homelessness tonight. All photos: Ellie Naughton

Irish music stars ready to Rock Against Homelessness

Pillow Queens, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Aslan, Wyvern Lingo, and Tolü Makay are among the acts who will play a streaming Rock Against Homelessness gig from Dublin's Olympia Theatre and Windmill Lane Recording Studios tonight.

Music • 20 Jun 21

Wyvern Lingo: left to right - Saoirse Duane, Caoimhe Barry, and Karen Cowley. All pictures: Miguel Ruiz

Wyvern Lingo: "This album is a different beast"

Wicklow trio Wyvern Lingo have returned with their second album Awake You Lie. Bassist and singer Karen Cowley talks to Alan Corr about recording in Berlin and why they are musos at heart

Music • 26 Feb 21

Wyvern Lingo to live stream new album launch

Wicklow trio Wyvern Lingo will live stream the launch of their new album Awake You Lie from the stage of the Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray on Thursday night.

Music • 24 Feb 21

Behind the music - Danny G & the Major 7ths

Irish neo-soul act Danny G & the Major 7ths release their new song, When It All Runs Out, this Friday to coincide with their second album The Lookout. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 07 Jan 21

RTÉ announces search for new 2FM Rising talent of 2021

RTÉ has announced its callout for entries in its 2FM Rising initiative, the annual search across Ireland for a singer, songwriter, rapper, band or artist who will be awarded a place on the Rising list for 2021.

Music • 27 Oct 20

Wyvern Lingo play a short Irish tour in October

Listen to Wyvern Lingo's soulful new song

Bray/Berlin trio Wyvern Lingo have released new single Things Fall Apart ahead of their return to live gigs with a short Irish tour at the end of October.

Music • 25 Sep 20

Karen Cowley, Saoirse Duane and Caoimhe Barry of Wyvern Lingo

Watch: Wyvern Lingo's acoustic video for new single

Check out an acoustic version of Wyvern Lingo's beautiful new track, Don't Say It, the first single from their forthcoming second album.

Wyvern Lingo • 07 Aug 20

Wyvern Lingo: alchemising a strange kind of mystery on their impressively fresh-sounding debut

Bray trio Wyvern Lingo take barbed flight

Bray trio make impressively fresh-sounding debut

Wyvern Lingo • 23 Feb 18

2FM name the new Irish acts to watch out for in 2018

Wyvern Lingo, Le Boom, Mango x Mathman and Jafaris are among the 12 acts named as part of the the RTÉ 2FM Rising list 2018, with the radio station to give them extra support over the next year on air, online and through special performance recordings.

2fm Rising • 14 Dec 17

John Bishop - Miriam's guest ahead of Irish tour in September and October

John Bishop joins Miriam on Saturday Night

Saturday Night with Miriam returns for a new series on RTÉ One this weekend with comedian and actor John Bishop among the guests.

saturday night with miriam • 29 Jun 17

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