From Donegal to the main stages of American Irish Festivals, The Byrne Brothers are taking Trad and Folk Irish music to a whole new level. This multi-award-winning, internet famous family band blends world-class traditional musicianship with a modern, high-octane edge. Think driving rhythms, EDM-inspired bass drops, and champion Irish dance—all...
Like a symbol. What better way to rekindle the Cassius flame than with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? After the tragic death of Philippe ‘Zdar’ Cerboneschi in June 2019, the flame is burning brightly again thanks to the determination of Hubert ‘BoomBass’ Blanc-Francard, the other member of the duo, to...
Guides from the James Joyce Centre take you through Dublin, exploring the history of the city and the various locations described by Ireland's greatest writer, James Joyce. Though Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a...
London-born Arlo Parks won the Mercury Music Prize for her debut 2021 album Collapsed in Sunbeams, won Breakthrough Artist at the 2021 Brit Awards, and received two Grammy and Ivor Novello nominations. She was coined "the voice of her generation". Her follow up My Soft Machine featured the likes of...
Bronagh Gallagher has been starring on screen and stage for over 30 years, including roles in The Commitments, Pulp Fiction, The Phantom Menace and most recently How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, written by Lisa Magee. She has also appeared in London’s West End, the Royal Court, the National Theatre and Broadway theatre productions including Complicité’s Street of Crocodiles,...
Chris Watson is a DJ, artist and music producer. After starting his DJ career in 2014, he has built a strong reputation and is now a sought-after name and ticket seller, drawing crowds who connect with his distinctive blend of house music and nostalgic dance sounds. Inspired by the classic...
Bronagh Gallagher, star of The Commitments and Dear Sarah, will take to the stage for a night of music on Saturday, the 17th of October.
Cry Before Dawn first formed in Wexford in 1982, and fuse guitar driven rock with traditional Irish pipes and whistles to create a uniquely powerful and dynamic sound The band has 2 Double Platinum selling albums to their name as well as prestigious national awards. These include “Best Newcomer” in...
UK rock trio Tigercub have quickly become one of modern rock’s most forward-thinking bands, known for massive riffs, cinematic songwriting, and explosive live shows. Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Jamie Hall with bassist Jimi Wheelwright and drummer James Allix, they’ve built a global following through relentless touring with Royal Blood, Highly Suspect,...
Manchester-born poet, writer, and producer Antony Szmierek today announces his second album, Decoding Birdsong, arriving 21st August via Mushroom Music / Virgin Music Group. Just eighteen months after his critically acclaimed debut, Szmierek returns with a new body of work that signals a clear evolution in both sound and scope....
Original Lead Star of award winning Irish film ‘The Commitments’ the man who played Band Manager Jimmy Rabbitte , on tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Alan Parker movie classic, with his own 9 piece Commitments band. Playing all the hits from the film including ‘Mustang Sally, Nowhere To...