#Music
Pubs will be allowed host live music sessions when they reopen
Minister Catherine Martin said the government would not be discouraging live music.
€6 million worth of support packages for live performance and music industry announced
Minister Catherine Martin announced the measures this evening.
Lady Gaga wins big at socially-distanced and socially-aware VMAs
The awards were dedicated to Chadwick Boseman.
Poll: Would you go to a socially-distanced concert?
Images of a socially-distanced concert in England were widely shared during the week.
Q magazine to finish publishing after 34 years due to pandemic
The British magazine will publish its final issue on 28 July.
Quiz: How well do you know these famous drummers?
And a one, and a two and a one, two, three, four.
Across Irish radio stations, female artists make up just 7% of the top Irish artists played
New research has highlighted the lack of airplay for female Irish artists.
Quiz: How well do you know this Irish music trivia?
Let’s test your knowledge…
Quiz: Can you name the artist behind these 2000s one-hit-wonders?
Do you remember which lad was preaching about having a bad day?
Quiz: Who has sold more between Enya and these music superstars?
You may be surprised.
Quiz: Can you finish these nonsensical song lyrics?
A wop bop a loo bop…
Quiz: Who is this famous person pictured with Bono?
He turns 60 today and he’s met many people along the way.
Rock 'n' roll great Little Richard dies aged 87
Citing the musician’s son, Rolling Stone magazine said the cause of death was unknown.
Bono on life in lockdown: 'We're not all in the same boat, but we are going through the same storm'
The U2 frontman spoke to Ryan Tubridy this morning.
Quiz: How well do you know the songs of Christy Moore?
Riiiiide on….
Legendary drummer and afrobeat co-founder Tony Allen dies aged 79
Allen was the drummer and musical director of Fela Kuti’s band Africa ’70 in the 1960s and 1970s.
Quiz: How well do you know 1990s Irish rock?
Cast your mind back.
'Music for Hope': Millions watch Andrea Bocelli perform concert from empty Milan cathedral
The concert was streamed online and is #1 on Youtube’s trending list.
Two-week-long digital live music event aims to help Childline's 'dire need' for funding
Hozier will be the first to participate on Friday.
Quiz: How much do you know about the Glastonbury Festival?
From headliners to headbangers.
Folk group Lankum win RTÉ Choice Music Prize Album of the Year
The group received the €10,000 award for their third album The Livelong Day.
'A genuine innovator': DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall dies aged 56
His management said the cause of death was a pulmonary embolism.
RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year shortlist has been announced
The ten acts up for the award were announced this afternoon.
Famed songwriter who penned tracks such as September and the Friends theme tune dies aged 72
Allee Willis wrote hundreds of tracks for artists including Earth, Wind and Fire and the Pet Shop Boys.
Quiz: How well do you remember these Christmas number ones?
Let them know it’s Christmas time … by doing this quiz.
Ariana Grande, Drake and Ed Sheeran - what most people listened to on Spotify this decade
Four of the five most streamed artists of this decade were male.
A €15 silver coin has been minted by the Central Bank in tribute to Phil Lynott
President Higgins launched the commemorative coin in Lynott’s former school in Crumlin.
Irish hip hop group who Rory Stewart called 'minor gangsters' say his comments 'come from a racist place'
Hare Squead said the former Tory member “was only looking for a photo opp”.
Renowned rock drummer Ginger Baker dies aged 80
The musician rose to fame with Cream in the 1960s.
All Together Now promises 'no repeat' of traffic issues as it announces tickets for 2020
Tickets for the 2020 edition of the Waterford festival will go on sale next week.
Chaos on set of French rap music video after attack by gang armed with guns and baseball bats
Around 15 people were involved in the overnight attack in Paris.
NFL to partner with rapper Jay-Z on social change, music
Roc Nation will advise the organisation on the selection of artists for major events such as the Super Bowl half-time show.
Quiz: How well do you know Ireland's music festivals?
All Together Now is taking place in Co Waterford this weekend.
Irish band Fontaines DC nominated for prestigious Mercury Prize
They join Anna Calvi, Foals and slowthai among the nominees this year.
Johnny Kitagawa, record-breaking producer for 'most number one hits', dies aged 87
Between the years of 1974 and 2010, Kitagawa was responsible for 232 number one singles.
A unique music festival will see great music played in unusual venues this week
The Great Music in Irish Houses festival is going into its 49th year.
Irish hip hop: 'For many years doing what we’re doing was stigmatised and laughed at'
We speak to two artists due to play at Body and Soul this month.
Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr John dies at 77
The Grammy award winning musician has been described today as a “radiant singer, songwriter, and pianist”.
Top Australian DJ dies in Bali accident while attempting to help friend
Adam Sky is believed to have suffered severe cuts when he fell through a glass door.
Eurovision winner says people calling for Israel boycott are 'spreading darkness'
There have been widespread calls for a boycott of this year’s event both in Ireland and abroad.
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