Profits at Van Morrison's music firm rise to €8.85m Belfast music legend Van Morrison reaped a dividend from the re-opening of the live music industry last year as accumulated profits at his music firm … Business • 01 Feb
Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion Daystar Peterson, the Canadian rapper known as Tory Lanez, has been found guilty by a Los Angeles jury of shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion … Music • 24 Dec 22
Sleigh Bells Sing: The business of Christmas music Despite only being in demand for a few weeks of the year, the Christmas music industry is worth hundreds of millions of euro – making … Business • 10 Dec 22
Death of Pop Idol star Darius Danesh ruled an accident Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died from "inhalation of chloroethane", the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office in the United States has confirmed. Entertainment • 10 Sep 22
Second man jailed over robbery of Lady Gaga's dogs A second man charged with stealing Lady Gaga's dogs in an episode during which her dog-walker was shot was jailed today after admitting to his … US • 11 Aug 22
Dublin's Smithfield to host new music festival The first "Smithfield Fleadh" will be held on the weekend of June 18 and 19, with events taking place between 12pm and 6pm on each … Regional • 28 Apr 22
Jimi Hendrix lyrics pieced together 55 years later Two halves of a rare signed manuscript of lyrics by legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix have been pieced together 55 years later. News Lens • 22 Feb 22
Spotify stock sinks on Q1 subscriber numbers Spotify has forecast current quarter subscribers lower than Wall Street expectations, but executives sought to reassure investors that growth had not cratered even as it … Business • 03 Feb 22
Musician and broadcaster Tony MacMahon dies President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to musician and broadcaster Tony MacMahon, who has died aged 82. Ireland • 09 Oct 21
Accumulated profit at O'Donnell's firm hit €4.33m Accumulated profits at the entertainment firm owned by Donegal crooner Daniel O'Donnell jumped by almost €690,000 to €4.33m last year. Business • 24 Aug 21
Spotify's quarterly loss narrows but users fall short Swedish music streaming service Spotify has posted a narrowed quarterly loss as the number of paying subscribers grew, while reporting a disappointing overall user growth. Business • 28 Jul 21
Front line to bass line for Dublin doctors in a band Two doctors from Dublin who formed a band while they were both recovering from Covid-19 during the first wave of the pandemic are hoping to … Coronavirus • 09 Jun 21
Forever Young - Bob Dylan at 80 As Bob Dylan turns 80, his music, words and artistry permeate our world and remain culturally relevant. Music • 21 May 21
Music soothes Covid blues as 2020 sales hit high note Turn on, tune in and stay at home - that is what millions of music fans did in 2020, with a rise in subscription streaming … Business • 23 Mar 21
Music fans looking for deluxe versions of releases Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people here now get their music from streaming services - and yet this year "physical" music is set … Business • 22 Dec 20
Irish violinist to play at Joe Biden's inauguration One of Ireland's top concert violinists will play at the inauguration of US President Elect Joe Biden. Patricia Treacy is from Blackrock in Co Louth. US Election 2020 • 19 Nov 20
Techno is music, German court declares Fans never doubted it, but now a top German court has confirmed it: techno is music and clubs should benefit from the same reduced sales … News Lens • 11 Nov 20
Ed Sheeran clocked up weekly revenues of €1m last year Ed Sheeran's main entertainment firm clocked up weekly revenues of €1m last year, according to new accounts for the singer songwriter with strong Irish links. Business • 01 Oct 20
'Revolutionary' system for traditional music teaching A new specialised system, described as revolutionary, has been devised by a prominent Irish fiddler and academic to support teachers of traditional music. Ireland • 14 Sep 20
Kanye West cries at first presidential rally Rapper Kanye West got emotional and broke down in tears at his first presidential rally on Sunday in South Carolina as he discussed abortion. Music • 20 Jul 20
Spotify's paid music subscribers rise to 130 million Spotify Technology has reported a better-than-expected 31% jump in paid music subscribers to 130 million and a 22% rise in revenue in the first quarter. Business • 29 Apr 20
'Listening Party' gains broad appeal during lockdown As isolation continues, artists have been finding new ways to connect with audiences online. The musician Tim Burgess of British band The Charlatans is behind … Coronavirus • 22 Apr 20
Covid-19: theatre to offer bursaries worth €20,000 Five bursaries worth in excess of €20,000 are being offered by the Axis Theatre in Ballymun in Dublin to help artists during the Covid-19 pandemic. Music • 31 Mar 20
5-year-old boy conducts frontline worker salute Meath 5-year-old Fiann Palmer has composed a piece of music entitled 'March for the Heroes' with his parents as a tribute to Ireland's frontline workers. Coronavirus • 31 Mar 20
Spotify's losses grow as it ramps up investments Music streaming service Spotify has reported a bigger net loss in 2019, driven by aggressive investing, but said it had more active users and paying … Business • 05 Feb 20
