The way they were - One Direction on the way upTwo years ago One Direction were just getting used to being followed, screamed at and having underwear thrown at them. Lauren Murphy caught up with the boys one afternoon in Dublin when energy levels were low, but sugar levels were highFri Jan 20 2012 - 00:00
Bands in the bedroomA Battle of the Bands competition with a focus on generating online buzz through social networking was launched yesterdayFri Jan 20 2012 - 00:00
Lost Brothers are now ReadymadeMUSIC NEWS: Irish acoustic duo The Lost Brothers will be among the first artists released on Brendan Benson’s new label, Readymade…Fri Jan 13 2012 - 00:00
Choice nomineesMUSIC NEWS: The 10 acts who have had albums nominated for the Meteor Choice Music Prize are: And So I Watch You From Afar, Bell…Fri Jan 13 2012 - 00:00
EtcMask appeal: Masked musician SBTRKT will play Dublin’s Academy on Sunday, May 6th. Tickets are on sale now.Fri Jan 13 2012 - 00:00
Declaring Independence MonthMUSIC NEWS: The full details of Crawdaddy’s Independence Month have been revealedFri Jan 13 2012 - 00:00
Watch out for the onesMUSIC NEWS: The second annual Ones to Watch festival continues tonight and tomorrow night at Whelan’s and The VillageFri Jan 13 2012 - 00:00
EuroSonic to showcase Irish actsMUSIC NEWS: Europe’s biggest showcase festival EuroSonic takes place next week, and this year a spotlight is being shone on …Fri Jan 06 2012 - 00:00
Fan-fund to win walk-onMUSIC NEWS: Belle and Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch has launched a $100,000 fan-funding scheme for his upcoming musical …Fri Jan 06 2012 - 00:00
EtcDivine mind : The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon saw off Michel Roux Jr, Jessica Hynes and Jon Sopel to win Celebrity Mastermind…Fri Jan 06 2012 - 00:00
Davey dates at Whelan'sMUSIC NEWS: Cathy Davey has announced a three-night residency in Whelan’s during the month of February, returning to the stage…Fri Jan 06 2012 - 00:00
Certain Three looks a certaintyMUSIC NEWS: You may have pledged that January will be a month of staying in and detoxing after Christmas, but a tour that promises…Fri Jan 06 2012 - 00:00
High note for GloriaGlória, Dublin’s award-winning lesbian and gay choir, have released a special Christmas CD in time for the holidaysFri Dec 23 2011 - 00:00
Tis the season to be charitable’Tis the season to be jolly – but also the season to be charitable, should your bank account allow itFri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
EtcFreebie night: A free evening’s entertainment takes place at Crawdaddy this SundayFri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
Temple Bar TradfestThe Temple Bar Tradfest will return to Dublin’s cultural quarter next month, running from January 25th-29th.Fri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
Bashes to get stuck intoTwo of Ireland’s best independent labels are throwing Christmas bashes over the next few days.Fri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
Hark! Ding Dong! It's jingle bell rockChristmas FM, the Irish radio station that has been broadcasting festive cheer (and cheesy Christmas hits) from its temporary…Fri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
EtcPrimavera plus: Further additions to the Primavera festivals were announced this weekFri Dec 09 2011 - 00:00
Yuletide crackerThe Christmas edition of the Young Hearts Run Free club night will take place tomorrow at The Co-Op on Dublin’s Newmarket Square…Fri Dec 09 2011 - 00:00
Dublin teens living the dreamThe second episode of a D411 , a four-part documentary series that follows the trials and tribulations of Irish teenagers, is…Fri Dec 09 2011 - 00:00
Push is on for Christmas No 1The Saw Doctors are making a bid for the Irish Christmas number one slot with a cover of Petula Clark’s 1960s pop hit Downtown…Fri Dec 09 2011 - 00:00
Indiecate EP is a real giftIrish website and independent record label Indiecater has released a Christmas EP via their website, Indiecater.comFri Dec 09 2011 - 00:00
Jägermeister japesThe newest round of the Jägermeister Freezer Sessions kicked off in Galway last night, with gigs to follow in Sligo tonight and…Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Musicians wake in the Small HoursDonal Dineen’s final Small Hours show was broadcast on Today FM last night, and the DJ and tastemaker plans to send it off in…Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Getting it on the record for Road.A day-long music event is set for Dublin’s Whelan’s this SundayFri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
EtcFree as a bird: Dundalk trio Norabelle’s debut album, Wren , is available for free download from harmlessnoiseFri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Nighthawks' next flightTickets for the next Nighthawks at the Cobalt gig go on sale from Oxfam on Parliament Street, Dublin, tomorrow.Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Live gig streamsMUSIC NEWS: VenueOne, the Irish website being touted as the “first online live entertainment venue” will hit the world wide …Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Nepotistic plug alert!MUSIC NEWS: Our own Tony Clayton-Lea is launching his new book 1 01 Irish Albums to Hear Before You Die next week.Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Lambert gets the FundIt bugMUSIC NEWS: Dublin-based guitarist John Lambert – the man behind the Chequerboard pseudonym – is the latest musician to sign…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
EtcWhat a find: The Lost Brothers release their second album So Long John Fant e today and launch it with a gig at The Workman’…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
The best thing about January . . .MUSIC NEWS: The Ticket is the official media partner of First Fortnight, the 10-day festival which runs in Dublin from January…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
