Gospel gargle:Dublin Gospel Choir are planning a Good Friday to remember when they head up a gig with guests including Neil Hannon, Cathy Davey and Paddy Casey at Dublin's Olympia on April 22nd. Yes, the bar will be open.

Evil no more: The 1922s (formerly known as Evil Harrisons) have made the first single from their forthcoming debut album available for free download at soundcloud. com/the1922s

Double B:Blondie and Bell X1 are the first names announced for this year's Galway Arts Festival.

Faithless departed: Faithless are splitting up. They will call it a day after their current tour.