From Slane to Stradbally - the big summer gig guide From parks and castles to stadiums, city squares and festival fields, the next few months are full of big outdoor shows, major tours and festival weekends. Music • 02 Jun
From Slane to Stradbally - the big summer gig guide From parks and castles to stadiums, city squares and festival fields, the next few months are full of big outdoor shows, major tours and festival weekends. Music • 02 Jun
Spotify invites listeners to view their music history Music streaming app Spotify has released a time capsule-like feature for listeners to view their entire music history including their first day on the platform. Music • 12 May
Spotify invites listeners to view their music history Music streaming app Spotify has released a time capsule-like feature for listeners to view their entire music history including their first day on the platform. Music • 12 May
Behind the music - Shelly Bom Pop Belfast-based indie-pop artist Shelly Bom Pop has released his new single, I'm Getting Old. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Mar
Behind the music - Shelly Bom Pop Belfast-based indie-pop artist Shelly Bom Pop has released his new single, I'm Getting Old. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Mar
Behind the music - Yash Kapoor LA-based producer-artist Yash Kapoor has released his new track, Stepped Back. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 Dec 25
Behind the music - Yash Kapoor LA-based producer-artist Yash Kapoor has released his new track, Stepped Back. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 Dec 25
The Weeknd adds second Croke Park date for 2026 A second Croke Park date has been added for The Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour in August 2026. Music • 12 Sep 25
The Weeknd adds second Croke Park date for 2026 A second Croke Park date has been added for The Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour in August 2026. Music • 12 Sep 25
The Weeknd announces Croke Park show for 2026 The Weeknd has announced that he will bring his After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour to Croke Park in August 2026. Music • 04 Sep 25
The Weeknd announces Croke Park show for 2026 The Weeknd has announced that he will bring his After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour to Croke Park in August 2026. Music • 04 Sep 25
Elton John warns AI would 'threaten' artist earnings Elton John has warned that artificial intelligence will "dilute and threaten young artists' earnings even further" as he backed Paul McCartney's criticism of a proposed overhaul of copyright law in the UK. Music • 26 Jan 25
Elton John warns AI would 'threaten' artist earnings Elton John has warned that artificial intelligence will "dilute and threaten young artists' earnings even further" as he backed Paul McCartney's criticism of a proposed overhaul of copyright law in the UK. Music • 26 Jan 25
Behind the music - Keelan X Irish electronic act Keelan X has released Running Red Lights, his new track inspired by BBC documentary series about The Troubles, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Music • 26 Sep 24
Behind the music - Keelan X Irish electronic act Keelan X has released Running Red Lights, his new track inspired by BBC documentary series about The Troubles, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Music • 26 Sep 24
Taylor Swift the biggest-selling global artist of 2023 Taylor Swift was the biggest-selling global recording artist in 2023, an industry body has confirmed. Music • 21 Feb 24
Taylor Swift the biggest-selling global artist of 2023 Taylor Swift was the biggest-selling global recording artist in 2023, an industry body has confirmed. Music • 21 Feb 24
AI song imitating Drake removed from streaming services A new song created using AI software to imitate Canadian singers Drake and The Weeknd has been removed from streaming services after quickly racking up millions of listens and sparking debate over the new technology. Music • 19 Apr 23
AI song imitating Drake removed from streaming services A new song created using AI software to imitate Canadian singers Drake and The Weeknd has been removed from streaming services after quickly racking up millions of listens and sparking debate over the new technology. Music • 19 Apr 23
U2 clinch 10th Irish number one album with SOS U2 have secured their 10th Irish number one album with Songs Of Surrender, the Official Charts Company has said. Music • 26 Mar 23
U2 clinch 10th Irish number one album with SOS U2 have secured their 10th Irish number one album with Songs Of Surrender, the Official Charts Company has said. Music • 26 Mar 23
Barry Keoghan's next film revealed Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan is to star alongside singer The Weeknd and Wednesday's Jenna Ortega in the new film from Waves director Trey Edward Shults, which is currently in production. Movies • 01 Mar 23
Barry Keoghan's next film revealed Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan is to star alongside singer The Weeknd and Wednesday's Jenna Ortega in the new film from Waves director Trey Edward Shults, which is currently in production. Movies • 01 Mar 23
The Weeknd "heartbroken" after gig postponed The Weeknd says he is "crushed and heartbroken" after his new stadium tour was postponed due to a nationwide outage of one of Canada's biggest phone networks, which caused problems for venue operations. Music • 09 Jul 22
The Weeknd "heartbroken" after gig postponed The Weeknd says he is "crushed and heartbroken" after his new stadium tour was postponed due to a nationwide outage of one of Canada's biggest phone networks, which caused problems for venue operations. Music • 09 Jul 22
Britney Spears looks to the future with new project Britney Spears has appeared to announce her first project since her conservatorship was officially ended. Music • 24 Nov 21
Britney Spears looks to the future with new project Britney Spears has appeared to announce her first project since her conservatorship was officially ended. Music • 24 Nov 21
Swift, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd win iHeartRadio Awards Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd were among the winners at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which included a performance from the newly married Ariana Grande. Music • 28 May 21
Swift, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd win iHeartRadio Awards Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd were among the winners at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which included a performance from the newly married Ariana Grande. Music • 28 May 21
The Weeknd dominates Billboard Music Awards 2021 The Weeknd dominated the Billboard Music Awards 2021 after bagging 10 awards at the Los Angeles ceremony, including the biggest prize of top artist. Music • 24 May 21
The Weeknd dominates Billboard Music Awards 2021 The Weeknd dominated the Billboard Music Awards 2021 after bagging 10 awards at the Los Angeles ceremony, including the biggest prize of top artist. Music • 24 May 21
Behind the music - Lavengro Derry fourpiece Lavengro have released their new single, Anchors. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Music • 12 May 21
Behind the music - Lavengro Derry fourpiece Lavengro have released their new single, Anchors. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Music • 12 May 21
The Weeknd leads Billboard Awards with 16 nominations The Weeknd has received 16 nods for this year's Billboard Music Awards, with his album After Hours, in the running for Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album. Music • 30 Apr 21
The Weeknd leads Billboard Awards with 16 nominations The Weeknd has received 16 nods for this year's Billboard Music Awards, with his album After Hours, in the running for Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album. Music • 30 Apr 21
The Weeknd to boycott future Grammy Awards The R&B superstar said he will no longer allow his music to be submitted for Grammy consideration as a result of not receiving any nominations this year. Music • 12 Mar 21
The Weeknd to boycott future Grammy Awards The R&B superstar said he will no longer allow his music to be submitted for Grammy consideration as a result of not receiving any nominations this year. Music • 12 Mar 21
Behind the music - KinetiX Irish electro pop trio KinetiX have released their new single, Clear to You. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Feb 21
Behind the music - KinetiX Irish electro pop trio KinetiX have released their new single, Clear to You. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Feb 21
Daft Punk say 'fini' after 28 years French dance music icons Daft Punk have split after 28 years. Music • 22 Feb 21
Daft Punk say 'fini' after 28 years French dance music icons Daft Punk have split after 28 years. Music • 22 Feb 21
An army of lookalikes fill The Weeknd's Super Bowl show The Weeknd enlisted a small army of lookalikes for a typically glittering Super Bowl half-time show packed with hits. Super Bowl • 08 Feb 21
An army of lookalikes fill The Weeknd's Super Bowl show The Weeknd enlisted a small army of lookalikes for a typically glittering Super Bowl half-time show packed with hits. Super Bowl • 08 Feb 21
The Weeknd vows to tone it down for Super Bowl show The Weeknd said he plans to tone down his often graphic performance style for the Super Bowl half-time show and admits he wants "to be respectful to the viewers at home". Music • 05 Feb 21
The Weeknd vows to tone it down for Super Bowl show The Weeknd said he plans to tone down his often graphic performance style for the Super Bowl half-time show and admits he wants "to be respectful to the viewers at home". Music • 05 Feb 21
Warwick denies someone else posted her colourful tweets Dionne Warwick went viral recently with a number of colourful social media posts which left fans questioning if she actually wrote them. Trending • 08 Dec 20
Warwick denies someone else posted her colourful tweets Dionne Warwick went viral recently with a number of colourful social media posts which left fans questioning if she actually wrote them. Trending • 08 Dec 20
Spotify reveals most-streamed artists in Ireland Spotify has named late rapper Juice WRLD as the most-streamed artist of the year in Ireland, while Dermot Kennedy's Without Fear is the most streamed album of 2020. Music • 01 Dec 20
Spotify reveals most-streamed artists in Ireland Spotify has named late rapper Juice WRLD as the most-streamed artist of the year in Ireland, while Dermot Kennedy's Without Fear is the most streamed album of 2020. Music • 01 Dec 20
