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Ed Power: Are concerts like Coldplay and Taylor Swift worth the high ticket price for fans?

Big stars are tentatively seeing how far they can raise prices without damaging their image. Ed Power questions how this will change the concert-going experience for fans

<p>Bruce Springsteen plays Dublin next year</p>

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Three Bruce Springsteen gigs sell out after thousands of fans rush to see The Boss

<p>Gina Carano has been axed from TV series <span class="contextmenu quote">The Mandalorian</span>, after she compared the treatment of Republicans in America to that of Jews in Nazi Germany. </p>

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Decreasing tolerances for inappropriate behaviour

Bruce Springsteen interview

culture

Springsteen: 'Trump will lose. If not, make room for me in Ireland'

Bruce Springsteen's Western Stars documentary more than just a music film

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Bruce Springsteen's Western Stars documentary more than just a music film

Glory days not passing Brian Cody by

gaa

Glory days not passing Brian Cody by

Springsteen wending way towards twilight of his career with new album

Springsteen wending way towards twilight of his career with new album

Ed Power reviews Western Stars, an album expected to split opinon among fans of the Boss.

Fri, 31 May, 2019

'Hello Sunshine': Bruce Springsteen releases new track

'Hello Sunshine': Bruce Springsteen releases new track

Bruce Springsteen has released the first track from his first studio album in five years entitled 'Western Stars'.

Fri, 26 Apr, 2019

Jimmy Fallon does Springsteen with ‘Robert Mueller’s Comin’ to Town’

Jimmy Fallon does Springsteen with ‘Robert Mueller’s Comin’ to Town’

"He’s making a list, naughty and nice; he’s gonna find out just who to indict."

Tue, 05 Dec, 2017

Jake Clemons is enjoying being his own boss

Jake Clemons is enjoying being his own boss

Jake Clemons is taking the time between Springsteen tours to play some solo gigs in Ireland, writes Ed Power

Fri, 12 May, 2017

14-year-old gets to play with The Boss on stage in Brisbane and he kills it

14-year-old gets to play with The Boss on stage in Brisbane and he kills it

Class act!

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Bruce Springsteen voices support for immigrants amid Trump's ban

Bruce Springsteen voices support for immigrants amid Trump's ban

We made our home in the American land.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

Unforgettable music moments of 2016

Unforgettable music moments of 2016

It has been a strange year for the music industry, writes Ed Power. Thes are his most significant happenings.

Mon, 26 Dec, 2016

'There's a part of everyone who feels like a charlatan' Bruce Springsteen got real deep on the Late Late last night

'There's a part of everyone who feels like a charlatan' Bruce Springsteen got real deep on the Late Late last night

What a man.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

Born To Run: The story behind the Boss in Springsteen's own words

Born To Run: The story behind the Boss in Springsteen's own words

THE Bruce Springsteen who emerges from the pages of Born To Run, the singer’s hugely anticipated new memoir, is an enigmatic everyman. 

Wed, 28 Sep, 2016

Glory Days for Bruce Springsteen as Croke Park gigs rake in €17m

Glory Days for Bruce Springsteen as Croke Park gigs rake in €17m

His fans will tell you he put in one of the best performances seen in years in Croke Park — and it seems Bruce Springsteen’s two concerts at the home of the GAA proved to be glory days for the Boss.

Sun, 24 Jul, 2016

Watch this young Irish girl sing with the Boss on stage

Watch this young Irish girl sing with the Boss on stage

Class act.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

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Rave reviews for the Boss after his night in Croker

When the 80,000 strong crowd disbanded and Croke Park emptied out, we were all certain that The Boss had left nothing on the field writes Joyce Fegan.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Watch Enda Kenny rock on at the Springsteen concert last night

Watch Enda Kenny rock on at the Springsteen concert last night

Serious moves.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Watch: Enda Kenny busting a move at Bruce Springsteen on Friday night

Watch: Enda Kenny busting a move at Bruce Springsteen on Friday night

When you're the boss of the country you never get the chance to go dancing in the Dáil.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

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Fans in full voice as Bruce Springsteen rocks Croke Park

Bruce Springsteen has kicked off the first of his two gigs in Croke Park this weekend.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Croke Park gates have opened early for Bruce Springsteen fans

Croke Park gates have opened early for Bruce Springsteen fans

The gates have just opened at Croke Park for the first of Bruce Springsteen's gigs this weekend.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Bruce Springsteen has Irish roots

Bruce Springsteen has Irish roots

Bruce Springsteen may have been Born In The USA - but his roots are in Ireland.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Watch Bosco rock out to Bruce Springsteen ahead of Croker gigs

Watch Bosco rock out to Bruce Springsteen ahead of Croker gigs

He can’t wait.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Why it’s vital the GAA must stop clinging to the past and embrace the future

Why it’s vital the GAA must stop clinging to the past and embrace the future

Not everyone in the GAA community is happy with the fact that Bruce Springsteen’s gigs at Croke Park tonight and on Sunday have caused Championship games to be shifted around the calendar, but you have to hand it to the Boss in that he rarely lets the crowds down. Three-hour sets are de rigeur and an iconic play-list is routinely swept through for effect, writes Brendan O’Brien

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Going to the Bruce Springsteen gig this weekend? Watch this video before you go

Going to the Bruce Springsteen gig this weekend? Watch this video before you go

If your weekend includes heading to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Croke Park you can be sure it's going to be a good one.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

VIDEO: Extra Croker gigs require permission after Bruce Springsteen tickets sell out

VIDEO: Extra Croker gigs require permission after Bruce Springsteen tickets sell out

Croke Park will have to apply for special permission to host any more concerts this year — after both dates for the highly anticipated Bruce Springsteen concerts sold out in just under two hours.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Five things to do this week

Five things to do this week

Five things from the worlds of arts, culture and film this week

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

88-year-old Irish woman enjoys a waltz with Bruce Springsteen on stage in Toronto

88-year-old Irish woman enjoys a waltz with Bruce Springsteen on stage in Toronto

Irish woman Evelyn Raftery got the birthday present of a lifetime this week when she managed to wangle her way on stage with Bruce Springteen for a waltz.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

The Boss is coming! Bruce to play Croker in May

The Boss is coming! Bruce to play Croker in May

Bruce Springsteen is set to play Croke Park in May, it has been confirmed.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Bruce Springsteen concert boosts Thomond Park coffers

Bruce Springsteen concert boosts Thomond Park coffers

The Bruce Springsteen concert at Thomond Park in 2013 contributed last year to a marginal increase in operating profits at the firm which controls the Limerick stadium.

Sat, 16 May, 2015

Bruce Springsteen to blame as candidate calls time on campaign

Bruce Springsteen to blame as candidate calls time on campaign

Bruce Springsteen may have inadvertently robbed Co Clare of a future political leader.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2014

Probe into chaos around Springsteen concert

Probe into chaos around Springsteen concert

A review is under way into potentially serious crowd control problems after the Bruce Springsteen concert in Cork, which sparked fears of a Hillsborough-type crush incident.

Sat, 20 Jul, 2013

Barber’s oversized gift gets him a passport to meet The Boss

Barber’s oversized gift gets him a passport to meet The Boss

He may have been born in the USA but we’ve claimed him as an Irishman.

Sat, 20 Jul, 2013