Call for roadmap for reopening arts as sector is in ‘the danger zone’
Minister inquires if Covid Digital Certificate could help reopen live entertainment
Forum told of need for further diversity in Irish media
Future of Media Commission hears that more funding needed to improve arts coverage
The Irish Times view on arts funding: the value of culture
The level of funding provided for the arts in the budget was unprecedented not only in scale but also in recognising the value of culture in Irish society
‘The people we deal with are people who are living daily in fear,’ says arts organiser
Oireachtas committee hears cuts to the PUP makes it harder for artists to survive
Cuts to pandemic payment top rate ‘hugely disappointing’
Artist groups and politicians criticise changes to Covid-19 unemployment scheme
Arts sector ‘hopeful’ for socially distanced music gigs in near future
Public health officials concerned about alcohol and congregating in queues at venues
Election 2020: Arts sector calls on parties to double investment in Arts by 2025
NCFA says 72% of artists earn less than the minimum wage, 72% don’t have pension
Mixed reaction to Budget 2020 from the arts sector
Arts Council pleased but artists’ body devastated by the increase in funding
Why does Irish music on the radio seem to begin and end with Hozier?
PlayIrish, a new digital radio station, aims to get small Irish acts the recognition they deserve
Campaigning for better conditions for artists in Sellotaped shoes
The issue of artists’ livelihood dominated a 250-strong gathering at Dublin Castle
Robert Ballagh criticised for highlighting Abbey directors’ nationality
Artist’s remark in letter to ‘Irish Times’ dismissed as ‘irrelevant’ to current controversy
Culture spending up 13.5%, with Arts Council welcoming €75m funding
Arts Council chairwoman thanks Minister for determination in representing the sector in budget negotiation
‘Creating great art isn’t a pastime or a hobby. It is work’
Sound Off: Angela Dorgan extols the virtues of the creative sector
Varadkar pledges highest ever investment in cultural infrastructure
Taoiseach reaffirms commitment to doubling expenditure on arts, culture and sport
‘The artist needs to know there isn’t just one path. It’s not just: do a Hozier’
Angela Dorgan of First Music Contact and Hard Working Class Heroes on how they help bands progress
Creative Ireland: artists respond
Creative professionals are cautiously optimistic but wary of a branding exercise
What does Brexit mean for Irish music?
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union is already having an effect in Ireland. Some fear it could soon decide where bands can go on tour
People to watch in 2016: Music
From electronica to soulful sounds to “three black Irish kids making waves”, these music acts are worth listening out for this year
Festival Ireland: the art and graft of selling out
Trust the locals; offer something different; and hire a good graphic designer. Jim Carroll talks to festival organisers to find out what makes their events thrive
A golden year for music when Irish acts did the business
Musicians, labels, promoters and fans can all take credit for a perfect storm of factors that made 2014 a special year for music
Garth Brooks, we nearly didn’t miss you
Country music comes to sunburnt Dublin with Stetson and City music trail
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