Plus Marian Keyes, Frank McGuinness, Mick Fleetwood and the National Symphony Orchestra

MusicTown is online-only for a second year, filling a creative void caused by the pandemic

‘Bringing people back together is really important,’ says director Olga Barry

A reduction in international visits could change the face of classical music in Ireland

This ‘docu-cantata’ examines a painful period for Ireland through compelling music

Production team and cast illuminate 1840s with sean-nós, economists and vivid footage

‘The primary core thinking behind quiet music is that this is a music you choose to engage with’

Festival unveils programme for this year’s festival, which runs from August 8th to 18th

This week’s events also include a party on a boat and a chance to mosh on Good Friday

Chronic anxiety prevents him touring, but classical music offers an outlet

‘Advice from a Caterpillar’ is a depiction on solo bass clarinet of the conversation in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ between Alice and the caterpillar

Michael Dervan: Against the odds, Defrosted event offered memorable performances

Me and My Money: Jonathan Pearson, founder of Islander Music and the Quiet Lights Festival

The National’s guitarists are part of People, a community of musicians creating new spaces and platforms

The producer – formerly Mmoths – on why he deleted an entire album on the road to ‘Gardenia’

Two artists bring their unique sounds together for a one-off musical evening

GB18 sees Irish theatre, art, dance and music on show all year long in Britain

Mary Hickson on the wild idea behind Sounds From A Safe Harbour

How Music Works: Jonathan Pearson on how you keep the touring engine running

Music and theatre lovers well catered for with eclectic mix at popular Tipperary event