The Riptide Movement

The songwriter’s debut solo album was born out of a feverish spell of lockdown creativity, unmoored from any requirement for radio-friendliness

Mary Coughlan, Damien Dempsey and Erica Cody playing to support homeless charity

Eleanor McEvoy and Brian Kennedy among artists who will perform at railway stations

Sixteen acts cover Bill Withers’ Lean on Me to pay for equipment during Covid-19 pandemic

The Strokes, The 1975, Christine & The Queens among main stage acts on Saturday

Bell X1 and Tom Odell to headline bill that also includes Wild Youth and Wyvern Lingo

Guitar and amp wizard who gave Irish bands their authentic rock sound

Fees can range from €5,000 up to the tens of thousands of euros for Irish artists

Rodrigo Y Gabriela and Bell X1 join acclaimed jazz perfomers on October line-up

“It’s not camping,” Sorcha tries to go. “It’s what they call glamping!” Honor whips out her phone. “I’m staying in Castle Durrow,” she goes. “It’s what they call five-stor hoteling.”

Britpop stalwarts will be joined by Sam Smith, Grace Jones and Interpol

Het is alleen rock’n’roll . . . but we like it. If it’s January, all roads lead to Groningen for the annual Eurosonic live music event. Here are 10 essential takeaways from this year’s event

Tired of seasonal booze-fest? Here’s some options for non-drinking holiday revellers