Radio Highlights: Live from Vicar Street for the Choice Music Prize 2024

Plus: Def Nettle in their first 2FM Session in Studio 8; and photographer Dragana Jurišic in conversation with Australian-born sculptor Barbara Kneževic
Radio Highlights: Live from Vicar Street for the Choice Music Prize 2024

The Scratch are nominated for the Choice Music Prize for their album, Mind Yourself. Picture: ATN/Stephen Golden

SATURDAY

Movies and Musicals with Aedín Gormley, LyricFM, 1pm: Aedín features songs from both the stage and screen version of Disney’s Aladdin and John Wilson’s recording of Oklahoma with The Sinfonia of London. Music from two screen adaptations of Patricia Highsmith novels, The Talented Mr Ripley and Strangers on a Train.

Opera Night With Paul Herriott, LyricFM, 7pm: In tonight’s 1962 production from the Met Archives, Verdi’s heroine Elvira, sung by Leontyne Price, is a classic example of too much of a good thing — love, in this case.

SUNDAY

The History Show, Radio 1, 6pm: Myles Dungan and guests explore events from medieval times to the recent past.

An Cúinne Dána, RnaG, 6.30pm: We hear from Diarmuid Johnson’s solo flute album An Lon Dubh, which is being launched tonight in Brussels.

Beta Da Silva, 2FM, 8pm: All the latest in brand new Irish and international tunes.

Claire Byrne tackles the stories of the day on RTÉ Radio 1. Picture: Andres Poveda
Claire Byrne tackles the stories of the day on RTÉ Radio 1. Picture: Andres Poveda

MONDAY

Oliver Callan, Radio 1, 9am: Oliver Callan has the latest in sport, the arts, and everything that’s happening in Irish life.

Today With Claire Byrne, Radio 1, 10am: Mid-morning current affairs magazine show with the stories of the day, sharp analysis, sports coverage, in-depth features and consumer interest.

TUESDAY

Cuideachta Ceoil, RnaG, 10.15am: Eibhlín de Bhailís has a wonderful selection of music.

Drivetime, Radio 1, 4.30pm: Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra bring you all the latest news and stories of the day.

Dan Hegarty — The Alternative, 2FM, 11pm: Following the release of their debut album DN001 last month, Def Nettle recorded their first 2FM Session in Studio 8.

 Ruby Walsh is joined by Marie Crowe on Game On. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Ruby Walsh is joined by Marie Crowe on Game On. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

WEDNESDAY

Game On, 2FM, 6pm: A pacey, informative, interactive and agenda-setting sports magazine show. Presented by Marie Crowe and Ruby Walsh.

Arena, Radio 1, 7pm: Daily arts and popular culture show.

THURSDAY

Choice Music Prize, 2FM, 7pm: Jenny Greene broadcasting live from Vicar Street for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize.

The Late Debate, Radio 1, 10pm: Live debate, in-depth interviews, analysis of the political stories of the day and discussion on international issues.

FRIDAY

The National Chart Show, 2FM, 7pm: Bláthnaid Treacy counts down the 30 biggest tunes in the country. Compiled by Chart Track for IRMA.

Witness with with Siobhán Garrigan, Radio 1, 8pm: Mapping the landscape of faith and morality, in Ireland and beyond.

Continental Drifts, Radio 1, 10.30pm: Photographer Dragana Jurišic from former Yugoslavia in conversation with Australian born sculptor Barbara Kneževic of migrant families from former Yugoslavia and Poland. Both are Irish citizens whose homes are now Dublin.

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