Five for your Radar: It's too fast too Furiosa on the big screen and Live at the Marquee kicks off
L-R: The Coronas' Danny O'Reilly; Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa
The Mad Max saga was revived in 2015 when George Miller finally managed to get the fourth installment to the big screen after a few false starts. The resulting film, Fury Road, catapulted the franchise back into the mainstream putting it up with some of the best action films of all time. Fans have patiently waited for nine years for the next offering and it has finally arrived in the form of Furiosa. A prequel centred around a young Furiosa who battles to try and find her way home having been snatched as the world around her fell. It's a blockbuster not to be missed.
Live at the Marquee is starting off strong with two top Irish acts. The Coronas have become one of Ireland's best loved live acts since they first arrived in 2007. The Cork show kicks off a summer of gigs for the band ahead of their new album due out in the autumn. The following night belongs to singer-songwriter Gavin James who is no stranger to the iconic Cork venue. He has been bringing the tent down since his first appearance in 2016 and this year is sure to be his best yet.
Ornithologist Seán Ronayne has set out on a very special mission: recording the call of every bird species in Ireland. The Cobh man's efforts are a reminder that there is a lot to be learned and enjoyed when we take the time to listen.
Ronayne's personal project quickly became an urgent environmental mission as he highlights Ireland's poor ecological health. During the show, we learn about Ronayne, who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how he learned to embrace his singular focus and hypersensitivity to sound.
This year's Rock Against Homelessness has an incredible line-up led by Grammy winner Corinne Bailey Rae. The acclaimed artist wowed audiences at last year's Cork Jazz Festival and will no doubt do the same here.
The event, MC-ed by Wicklow presenter Laura Whitmore, is in aid of Focus Ireland and the work they do for the homeless in Ireland. There is plenty of Irish talent to enjoy including Toshín, Aimée, Isaac Butler, and Cork-based The White Horse Guitar Club.
This festival will see the sound of opera fill the summer evenings in counties Cork and Waterford - a perfect pairing. The line-up includes worldclass performances in historic venues as well as fun events such as bespoke dining experiences and events geared towards a younger audience.
Over the eight days, more than 100 performers will provide over 75 hours of stunning live music in places such as Stradbally, Youghal, and Castlemartyr. The flagship opera, Giulio Cesare by GF Handel, is among the highlights and will be performed at Lismore Castle.
