Forbidden Fruit 2026 will take place at The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, on Saturday, May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st.

Dermot Kennedy’s Riggins Recording Ltd recorded post-tax profits of €1.89 million in the 12 months to the end of June last.

Dermot Kennedy’s Riggins Recording Ltd recorded post-tax profits of €1.89 million in the 12 months to the end of June last.

Louisburgh Voices and the ConTempo String Quartet with Michael Quinn (harpsichord) will be performing in Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Wednesday, May 27th, at 8pm.

Fans were sent into a frenzy after the Brat hitmaker shared the additional track.

Fans of both Jazz and Trad will be excited by the world-renowned line-up of musicians at Ballina Arts Centre this coming weekend.

The news was shared to the Welsh singer’s Instagram on Wednesday.

The 4 Non Blondes singer has written several hits for other artists, including Beautiful which was recorded by Christina Aguilera.

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Current All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Senior Céilí Band champions Glór na dTonn released their highly anticipated debut album Come West Along The Road – An Bóthar Siar on Friday last, May 1st.

Horan reflected how it felt like ‘the right thing to do’ when he rewrote one of his songs after Payne died.

The singer has rearranged both US performances for a month’s time.

The 32-year-old shared a photograph of the cover art, a snapshot of the singer smiling, and its title, Petal.

The duo said the song will be the 'track of the summer'.

The model’s celebrity friends including Katy Perry and Rita Ora have all showed their support for her new material.

There will be something for all entertainment tastes on offer at Cloonacool Community Centre this coming May Bank Holiday Weekend.

Peter Aiken of Aiken Promotions said at a press conference in Cork on Thursday that the ‘remarkable’ country artist is one of the very few performers capable of selling hundreds of thousands of tickets in Ireland.

Florence Road, Gurriers, and Madra Salach join the range of Irish talent set to grace Stradbally in August.

The rapper, now known as ‌Ye, in January apologised for his behaviour, which he attributed to ​untreated bipolar disorder, and renounced past ​expressions of admiration for Adolf Hitler. 

The rapper, now known as ‌Ye, in January apologised for his behaviour, which he attributed to ​untreated bipolar disorder, and renounced past ​expressions of admiration for Adolf Hitler. 

The festival, which will run from Friday, August 28th, to Sunday, August 30th, has announced that over 40 new acts will join those already confirmed in December.

One of the biggest and most ambitious orchestral events to be staged in Mayo for many years is taking place at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Friday, May 15, at 8pm.

The Stick Season singer's new album, The Great Divide, will come out on April 24th.

A funeral mass for Brennan will take place at 2pm in St Patrick's Church, Meenaweal, Crolly in Donegal, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery, Gweedore.

The musician and songwriter was a member of the Grammy award-winning Celtic fusion pioneers.

The extra tickets for the gigs will go on sale on Friday from 9am.

Don Stiffe, Ger O’Donnell and Trevor Sexton will perform together at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on Saturday, April 18th, commencing at 8pm.

Kahan will play in the 3 Arena on November 21st and 22nd.

Kahan will play in the 3 Arena on November 21st and 22nd.

St Muredach’s College in Ballina is preparing to make history as it brings its highly anticipated musical Stay Gold to the stage.

The singer previously called out the ticket resale market as ‘exploitative’ after some tickets were reportedly put on platforms at above face value.

Easter Lily was released on Friday ahead of the band’s album later this year.

She said You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love will be released on June 12.

The type written draft lyrics for Dylan’s I’m Not There were found inside a first edition poetry book by Allen Ginsberg.

The 82-year-old singer announced his 33rd studio album just weeks after the singer received treatment for lung cancer.

The 21-year-old singer has followed in the footsteps of his mother, Spice Girl Victoria Beckham.

The introspective 14-track record, titled The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, recounts a collection of memories from the singer’s formative years in Liverpool.

It's great to see that there is always some good news around during what are turbulent times for many. This welcome slice of hopefulness comes in the shape of 'Happy Endings Only', the new album from Mayo's William Reape.

The peer-judged award ceremony celebrates and recognises songwriting and composing, with the winners announced on May 21st.

Horan's new album 'Dinner Party' is set for a June 5th release.

The Foo Fighters singer admitted in September 2024 that he had fathered a child outside of his marriage.

The Caledonia singer passed away at home in Galway in the early hours of Monday morning.

Despite having launched her solo career nearly a decade ago, the singer, born Rebecca Lucy Taylor, only recently saw her career pick up.

Music, memories and village pride will take centre stage in Achill this March as Keel Pipe Band celebrates its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of tradition.

Springsteen previously described the late Pogue's frontman as one of his "all-time favourite" writers.

The 39-year old singer announced late last year that she was pregnant with her second baby.

Tickets for the gig will go on sale on Friday, March 13th, at 10am.

Renowned Country music singer Michael English has said a recent heart attack suffered two weeks ago has changed his outlook on life.

Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats bring their Kings of Swing Tour to Westport Town Hall Theatre, this Saturday, February 28, at 8pm. This tour celebrates 100 years of swing music from the 1920s to the modern day.

The film’s release on Tuesday, February 24th, marks the 4th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Following the successful launch of its new Cine Club last week, Ballina Arts Centre has a busy programme of film and music planned for the coming weekend.

If you're looking for something to do this week, have a look through our guide for all the information on dates, times, and venues.

The tickets could only be purchased, in person, from a location in the city centre.

Movie buffs and music fans can relive the soundtrack of their lives this Saturday, February 21, when the ‘Movie Icons Show’ visits Ballina Arts Centre for the first time.

The rapper will attempt to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records during his headline slot at London’s BST Hyde Park festival.

Pulp will headline on Friday night, their first headline festival in 15 years.

Mayo Day will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, a day to celebrate all things Mayo.

The 67-year old was seen at the London stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Grammy award-winning singer Bad Bunny is set to take on one of the world’s biggest stages to perform at the coveted Super Bowl LX halftime show.

The star performed Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu, popularly known as Volare, at the San Siro stadium in Milan.

Three famous faces from Ireland join the US singer in her latest music video.

Gallagher is known for writing Oasis songs such as Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger and Champagne Supernova, as well as his solo career.

Derulo described his latest tour as a ‘final bow to the Jason that you’ve once known’.

Seán Keane and his band will perform his unique blend of traditional Irish and contemporary folk music and song in the intimate setting of the Coleman Music Centre Theatre, Gurteen (F56 TF88) on Saturday, February 14th, at 8pm.

Her single Messy picked up the award for best pop solo performance.

The singer told Elle UK that West End Girl was written when she was ‘processing things that were happening at quite a traumatic period of time’.

Organisers said this year's theme aims to celebrate "where we come from, what grounds us, and how we continue to grow together".

Summer 2024 saw the release of Happenings, their eighth studio album and seventh No 1, to great acclaim.

Los Hostes bring their unique blend of funk, jigs, ragas, reels, and alpine harmonies to Ballina Arts Centre on Wednesday, February 11th.

Imelda May has a busy week this week, performing in Cork, Kerry, and Dublin.

Whether it was Lady Gaga's shocking entrance in 2011 or the unexpected collaborations, there is always something to keep viewers guessing.

Held every year in Los Angeles, the awards celebrate music achievements and are regarded as the most prestigious awards in the music industry

Rap star Lamar is up for nine awards, the most of any artist at this year’s ceremony.

The 33-year-old musician and cinephile revealed the song names to her soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of the Emily Bronte novel.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 30th at 10 am via Ticketmaster.ie.

The 39-year old musician opened up about her forthcoming album following her divorce with art dealer Caspar Jopling.

'Fenian' will be released on April 24th

The singer appeared at Southwark Crown Court for an eight-minute hearing in front of a senior judge.

Following huge demand for his newly announced global tour, the 31-year old will now perform for 10 nights at Wembley Stadium.

Styles’ first tour in three years, titled Together, Together, will now see him play at London’s Wembley Stadium for eight nights this summer.

His fourth studio album Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally, will be released in March.

Get ready for a dazzling transformation as Jesus and Mary Secondary School in Enniscrone is transformed into a Taverna in Spain.

Gerry Guthrie and his band will perform at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen next Thursday, joined by special guest T. R Dallas. Ballina-based singer Gerry has been fronting his own five-piece touring band since 2010.

The veteran rocker is appearing in a BBC documentary to celebrate his 75th birthday and said he would like to ‘see if there’s more music’ in him.

The 82-year old Spanish singer has been accused by two women who worked at his Caribbean mansions.

The show, which aims to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hot Press, will take place on Friday, February 6th.

Britpop, his first album since 2019, is due to be released next month.

Looking for a night out to lift those January blues?Tickets to the upcoming Michael English concert in Milltown could be just the thing.

Always a favourite in this part of the country, it is no surprise that legendary Irish folk and ballad singer Johnny McEvoy can still fill venues – after 60 years of performing!Tickets are now on sale for an unforgettable evening of music as he ...

The three-part Netflix docuseries will recount the rise to fame of the hit 90s pop group in January, the streamer has announced.

From CMAT's third studio album Euro-Country to Kingfishr's Killeagh dominating Ireland's airwaves, 2025 has been an amazing year for Irish music.

John McCormack was one of the world's first radio megastars, writes PAT MCCARRICK.

Gary Mounfield died last month at the age of 63.

Ballina-born folk music artist Sarah Keane has had a landmark year. Her debut album, Something Bigger, took the airwaves by storm during 2025, her headline shows drew packed houses and Sarah has played support to internationally-known acts.

One of Disney’s most popular modern works will come to the west of Ireland when Ballinrobe Musical Society stage Frozen: The Musical on Sunday, April 5, 2026.