Music

At This Year’s Choice Music Prize, RTÉ Botched Its Chance at Relevance

RTÉ's decision to award the Choice prize to an uninspiring band at the end of their career doesn't augur well for Irish music, writes Michael Dooley.
By Michael Dooley

Kneecap Escorted off UCD Stage After Chants of ‘Tiocfaidh ár Lá’

The Irish-language group, who will play Trinity Ball next month, were escorted off stage early at a concert in UCD this week.
By Orla Murnaghan

Dreaming of Jupiter: Ambi-Groovers With a Penchant for Pop

Up-and-comers Dreaming of Jupiter talk straddling genres and the importance of self-awareness to songwriting.
By Michael Dooley

A Tough Choice At Vicar St

The best new voices in Irish music will battle it out tomorrow night in Vicar St for this year's Choice Music Prize.
By Alison Traynor

Tank and the Bangas Find Golden Mix of Skill and Soul

The New Orleans band brought vibrancy and verve to The Sugar Club.
By Michael Dooley

Feeling the Groove at Robinson’s Upbeat Night

Entertainments candidate Judith Robinson held her first club night of the election season last night.
By Eliana Jordan

Trinity Extends MCD Contract Until 2027

The production company is behind events such as Trinity Ball and the Summer Series.
By Kathleen McNamee

An Original Take on a Broadway Classic

After five months of rehearsals, Chicago pulls out all the stops and wows on first night.
By Emer Moreau

More Miss Than Hit at Trinity’s Battle of the Bands

TV People come out on top, progressing to the final alongside Atticus.
By Michael Dooley

Chicago Set to Share a Story of Female Empowerment

Trinity Musical Theatre society's latest offering promises strong female characters, even if they are conspiring murderesses.
By Molly Furey