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
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 subscribers. Business • 05 Feb 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 subscribers. Business • 05 Feb 20
MCD clocked up €144.3m in ticket sales last year MCD Productions last year clocked up an estimated $159.29 million (€144.31m) in ticket sales from 2.3 million music fans who attended MCD-promoted concerts here. Business • 04 Feb 20
MCD clocked up €144.3m in ticket sales last year MCD Productions last year clocked up an estimated $159.29 million (€144.31m) in ticket sales from 2.3 million music fans who attended MCD-promoted concerts here. Business • 04 Feb 20
Spotify posts surprise profit in Q4, sees loss in 2019 Spotify, the world's most popular paid music streaming service, reported an unexpected fourth-quarter operating profit today and sales growth matching expectations. Business • 06 Feb 19
Spotify posts surprise profit in Q4, sees loss in 2019 Spotify, the world's most popular paid music streaming service, reported an unexpected fourth-quarter operating profit today and sales growth matching expectations. Business • 06 Feb 19
Eagles overtake Michael Jackson for most sold album A box set of The Eagles' greatest hits has surpassed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the biggest selling album of all time, according to a new ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America. News • 20 Aug 18
Eagles overtake Michael Jackson for most sold album A box set of The Eagles' greatest hits has surpassed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the biggest selling album of all time, according to a new ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America. News • 20 Aug 18
Apple to buy song recognition app Shazam Apple will buy leading song recognition app Shazam, the companies said last night, in a fresh bid by the tech giant to gain an edge in online music. Business • 12 Dec 17
Apple to buy song recognition app Shazam Apple will buy leading song recognition app Shazam, the companies said last night, in a fresh bid by the tech giant to gain an edge in online music. Business • 12 Dec 17
Music industry adds €703m to economy - IMRO report A report by Irish Music Rights Organisation has found that the music industry contributes €703 million annually to Ireland's economy, and that employment in the sector stands at over 13,000. Ireland • 16 Nov 17
Music industry adds €703m to economy - IMRO report A report by Irish Music Rights Organisation has found that the music industry contributes €703 million annually to Ireland's economy, and that employment in the sector stands at over 13,000. Ireland • 16 Nov 17
Spotify's valuation up to $16 billion in private trades Private trades in Spotify shares are valuing the music streaming company at about $16 billion, according to people familiar with the deals. Business • 28 Sep 17
Spotify's valuation up to $16 billion in private trades Private trades in Spotify shares are valuing the music streaming company at about $16 billion, according to people familiar with the deals. Business • 28 Sep 17
SoundCloud slashes workforce Streaming platform SoundCloud, which has become a favourite tool of artists but has struggled to find ways to make money, is to lay off nearly half its staff. Technology • 07 Jul 17
SoundCloud slashes workforce Streaming platform SoundCloud, which has become a favourite tool of artists but has struggled to find ways to make money, is to lay off nearly half its staff. Technology • 07 Jul 17
Apple's "Carpool Karaoke" to launch in August Apple's Music streaming service will release its adaptation of comedian James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" to subscribers beginning on August 8th, the company has said. Technology • 31 May 17
Apple's "Carpool Karaoke" to launch in August Apple's Music streaming service will release its adaptation of comedian James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" to subscribers beginning on August 8th, the company has said. Technology • 31 May 17
Music master class treat for primary pupils Over 500 primary school students were treated to a master class from RTÉ's National Symphony Orchestra. news highlights • 23 Nov 16
Music master class treat for primary pupils Over 500 primary school students were treated to a master class from RTÉ's National Symphony Orchestra. news highlights • 23 Nov 16
Apple scotches rumours it could stop selling music The head of Apple Music and iTunes has dismissed the suggestion the technology firm could stop selling music in order to focus on its streaming business. Technology • 15 Jun 16
Apple scotches rumours it could stop selling music The head of Apple Music and iTunes has dismissed the suggestion the technology firm could stop selling music in order to focus on its streaming business. Technology • 15 Jun 16
Spotify buys Irish mobile music app Soundwave Irish mobile music discovery app Soundwave has been bought by the music streaming giant Spotify. Business • 20 Jan 16
Spotify buys Irish mobile music app Soundwave Irish mobile music discovery app Soundwave has been bought by the music streaming giant Spotify. Business • 20 Jan 16
YouTube launches music streaming service YouTube has entered the increasingly crowded field of music streaming, hoping to reach a new audience through a user-friendly service that seizes on the video giant's vast variety. Technology • 12 Nov 15
YouTube launches music streaming service YouTube has entered the increasingly crowded field of music streaming, hoping to reach a new audience through a user-friendly service that seizes on the video giant's vast variety. Technology • 12 Nov 15
Apple Music has attracted 11m trial subscribers Apple's new music streaming service has attracted more than eleven million members during its free trial period, the company has said. Business • 06 Aug 15
Apple Music has attracted 11m trial subscribers Apple's new music streaming service has attracted more than eleven million members during its free trial period, the company has said. Business • 06 Aug 15
UK's NME music magazine goes free NME magazine, for decades Britain's authoritative voice on guitar music, today announced that it will be free of charge from September after circulation dropped below 15,000. Business • 06 Jul 15
UK's NME music magazine goes free NME magazine, for decades Britain's authoritative voice on guitar music, today announced that it will be free of charge from September after circulation dropped below 15,000. Business • 06 Jul 15
Google Play Music launches free option Google Play has expanded to Internet radio, becoming the latest streaming player to provide free content despite controversy among artists. Business • 24 Jun 15
Google Play Music launches free option Google Play has expanded to Internet radio, becoming the latest streaming player to provide free content despite controversy among artists. Business • 24 Jun 15
Apple makes a swift change of tune Apple has agreed to pay musicians for songs played during its new music streaming service's trial period, after pop star Taylor Swift threatened to boycott it in a row over royalties. Business • 22 Jun 15
Apple makes a swift change of tune Apple has agreed to pay musicians for songs played during its new music streaming service's trial period, after pop star Taylor Swift threatened to boycott it in a row over royalties. Business • 22 Jun 15
New store openings boost Golden Discs revenue Entertainment retailer Golden Discs said it made a small profit in the year to June 2014, while the group’s revenue grew significantly. Business • 28 May 15
New store openings boost Golden Discs revenue Entertainment retailer Golden Discs said it made a small profit in the year to June 2014, while the group’s revenue grew significantly. Business • 28 May 15
Spotify to add video and original content Streaming leader Spotify has announced an entry into video and original content, hoping to expand its reach beyond music. Business • 20 May 15
Spotify to add video and original content Streaming leader Spotify has announced an entry into video and original content, hoping to expand its reach beyond music. Business • 20 May 15
Spotify teams up with Starbucks for in-store streaming Spotify has announced a new deal with coffee chain Starbucks that will see it provide the in-store music for customers - as well as earn them rewards for using the service. Business • 19 May 15
Spotify teams up with Starbucks for in-store streaming Spotify has announced a new deal with coffee chain Starbucks that will see it provide the in-store music for customers - as well as earn them rewards for using the service. Business • 19 May 15
Music streaming site Grooveshark shut down Grooveshark, an early leader in music streaming that enraged major labels for letting users upload copyrighted songs, has abruptly shut down after years of litigation. Business • 01 May 15
Music streaming site Grooveshark shut down Grooveshark, an early leader in music streaming that enraged major labels for letting users upload copyrighted songs, has abruptly shut down after years of litigation. Business • 01 May 15
Jay Z defends his Tidal music streaming service Rap mogul Jay Z has defended his Tidal streaming service as viable and a boon to artists after a much-criticised start to the revamped company. Business • 27 Apr 15
Jay Z defends his Tidal music streaming service Rap mogul Jay Z has defended his Tidal streaming service as viable and a boon to artists after a much-criticised start to the revamped company. Business • 27 Apr 15
Jay Z's Tidal to challenge Spotify Jay Z has joined forces with an army of music stars to unveil Tidal, a revamped music service, that is set to challenge Spotify. Business • 31 Mar 15
Jay Z's Tidal to challenge Spotify Jay Z has joined forces with an army of music stars to unveil Tidal, a revamped music service, that is set to challenge Spotify. Business • 31 Mar 15
'Blurred Lines' plagiarised Gaye song - US court Recording stars Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have been found liable for plagiarising the late soul singer Marvin Gaye in their hit single ‘Blurred Lines’. News • 12 Mar 15
'Blurred Lines' plagiarised Gaye song - US court Recording stars Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have been found liable for plagiarising the late soul singer Marvin Gaye in their hit single ‘Blurred Lines’. News • 12 Mar 15
