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Michael Jackson biopic shatters opening weekend records
Michael Jackson biopic shatters opening weekend records
The film is co-produced by the Jackson estate and stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Our funding model needs to change — or else we lose the art mavericks
S Colin Sheridan: Our funding model needs to change — or else we lose the art mavericks
The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme is an acknowledgment that artistic work has intrinsic value, even when it is not immediately profitable. But is it structured in the right way?

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Six For Your Radar: Big Thief, Cork Choral Fest, Italian films...
Six For Your Radar: Big Thief, Cork Choral Fest, Italian films...
There are plenty of entertainment options to get you out and about in the coming days 

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Tom Dunne: Naturally, it was a joy to talk songwriting with Gilbert O'Sullivan
Tom Dunne: Naturally, it was a joy to talk songwriting with Gilbert O'Sullivan
Many people probably don't realise what  a master of the craft the Waterford man is. And he has the hits to prove it 

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Amy Winehouse statue unveiled - London
Amy Winehouse's father loses court claim over auction of items owned by singer
Friend said she would rather set the money on fire than give Mitch Winehouse a penny

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

"Dolly: An Original Musical" Fireside Chat & Press Conference
Terry Prone: Victims of trolling should follow Dolly Parton’s lead and rise above it
Her life offers a lesson that can usefully be copied: Smile. Don’t bad-mouth the bad guys. Just concentrate on delivering the good stuff to the folks who need it.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Mike Pickering dj'ing at one of the early Manchester parties 1988
Mike Pickering: The Manchester house marvel who helped inspire the sound of Sir Henrys in Cork
As he publishes his memoir, the celebrated DJ tells Des O'Driscoll about the Hacienda, M-People, and his visits to Cork

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Show
Tom Dunne: Bob Dylan, Patreon, and his curated ‘Letters from the Grave’
Dylan once claimed he grew up among snake oil salesmen. I never paid much heed until I read he had started a Patreon page

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Tom Dunne: Playing in Connolly's of Leap really is a life-affirming experience
Tom Dunne: Playing in Connolly's of Leap really is a life-affirming experience
I returned to the Co Cork venue recently for the first time in many years, and was delighted to see the magic is still intact 

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

The 92nd Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles
Kanye West has ‘legal right to perform’ in UK, says Melvin Benn
Rapper also known as Ye set to top the bill at Wireless Festival in London's Finsbury Park in July

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Six For Your Radar: Triskel jazz, The Drama, Dónal Dineen
Six For Your Radar: Triskel jazz, The Drama, Dónal Dineen
The follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale also hits our screens 

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Sit Down: Tim Booth of James on their classic hit, and touring Ireland with The Smiths
Sit Down: Tim Booth of James on their classic hit, and touring Ireland with The Smiths
UK band James have upcoming gigs in Killarney, Galway and Laois 

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

FRANCE-MUSIC-GORILLAZ
10 films and live events for April: Gorillaz, Grand Mam, Michael Jackson movie
There's plenty to get you out and about over the next few weeks 

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Rosie O'Donnell, Gorillaz, Cork Podcast Fest...
Five For Your Radar: Rosie O'Donnell, Gorillaz, Cork Podcast Fest...
And De Barra's in Clonakilty is hosting a discussion on the film industry in West Cork 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The Kinks
Tom Dunne: At least Moby has reminded us all how good the Kinks are
Don't worry about Moby's throwaway comment — just go listen to the magnificence of The Kinks 

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Shirley Manson of Garbage: 'We are running out of citizens who will talk freely'
Shirley Manson of Garbage: 'We are running out of citizens who will talk freely'
Shirley Manson discusses Noel Gallagher, anti-immigration sentiment, and the difficult economics of touring 

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Cork musician Paul Dunlea looks back on Sir Henry's, and other touchstones 
Culture That Made Me: Cork musician Paul Dunlea looks back on Sir Henry's, and other touchstones 
Paul Dunlea also includes Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and a production of West Side Story in his selections 

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Peaky Blinders on Netflix, Tom Dunne in West Cork, Tony Cantwell...
Five For Your Radar: Peaky Blinders on Netflix, Tom Dunne in West Cork, Tony Cantwell...
There's plenty of entertainment on offer over the next few days 

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

‘Meowzart’ the piano-playing Wicklow cat lands major TV role
‘Meowzart’ the piano-playing Wicklow cat lands major TV role
Hand-reared Wicklow cat with a talent for piano playing and tricks is set to star in new TV series

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Man On The Run: Paul McCartney documentary delves into the post-Beatles era 
Man On The Run: Paul McCartney documentary delves into the post-Beatles era 
Paul McCartney was 27 when The Beatles broke up. A new film traces what he did next 

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

John Lennon 80th birthday
John Lennon’s Beatles‑era piano sells for record amount at auction
Memorabilia from Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain also went under the hammer, including the Fender Mustang guitar played in the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', which became his most expensive item ever sold at auction at $6.9m

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case
What Kneecap stand for is 'completely intolerable', British PM claims
Keir Starmer said Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) would be looking at a judgment that a member of the group will not face a terror trial 'very carefully'

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

The Ballad of Johnny & June: John Carter Cash on the musical about his famous parents
The Ballad of Johnny & June: John Carter Cash on the musical about his famous parents
In presenting the story of Johnny Cash and June Carter, their son doesn't shirk the difficult times his parents endured 

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Vinyl records in a record shop, Pop music posters
Gareth O'Callaghan: The biggest mistake I ever made? Letting go of the soundtrack of my life
A lifetime vinyl collection once mapped the soundtrack of youth — until one impulsive decision sent it all away

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Big wins for CMAT and Amble at Choice Music Prize awards 
Big wins for CMAT and Amble at Choice Music Prize awards 
The winners were announced last night 

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

iHeartRadio Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2025 Presented By Capital One - Show
Tom Dunne: All cool dads should really go along to see Laufey  
Laufey brings her jazz-tinged songs to Ireland this week. Expect a surprisingly young demographic at the gig 

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

The Smiths, Rolling Stones, Damon Albarn...  Eight great gigs at the Savoy in Cork through the years
The Smiths, Rolling Stones, Damon Albarn...  Eight great gigs at the Savoy in Cork through the years
With the Savoy in Cork recently re-opened, Des O'Driscoll trawls through the annals to look back at some of the greatest gigs at the venue through the decades 

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

10 live events for March: Raye in Dublin, Cardinals in Savoy, Rosie O'Donnell in Cork
10 live events for March: Raye in Dublin, Cardinals in Savoy, Rosie O'Donnell in Cork
Plenty of music and comedy for the month ahead

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Kieran Cuddihy on Freakscene, Oasis, and meeting a film hero
Culture That Made Me: Kieran Cuddihy on Freakscene, Oasis, and meeting a film hero
From music in Freakscene to meeting a film hero, Kieran Cuddihy shares his touchstones with Richard Fitzpatrick

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Duelling piano concert inspired by code drawn up in Clonmel in 1777
Duelling piano concert inspired by code drawn up in Clonmel in 1777
Rhona Clarke’s new work draws on the historical legacy of the Code Duello, an 18th century duelling code drawn up in Tipperary, writes Colette Sheridan

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Five for your radar: Sirat in cinemas, Cork French Film Festival and Choice Prize
Five for your radar: Sirat in cinemas, Cork French Film Festival and Choice Prize
Plus, the final four episodes of Bridgerton season four are out now

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Sleaford Mods: Jason Williamson on Fontaines DC, performative activism, and watching Homes Of The Year  
Sleaford Mods: Jason Williamson on Fontaines DC, performative activism, and watching Homes Of The Year  
As Sleaford Mods tour Ireland, the outspoken half of the UK duo talks about their latest album, his favourite Irish bands, and the enjoyment to be had from Hugh Wallace's TV show

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

50th Ivor Novello Awards - Show
Tom Dunne: Iain Archer is the ideal man to bring the Ivors Academy to Ireland  
The former Snow Patrol member has written some brilliant songs through the years 

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Tom Dunne: U2 have suddenly woken up to the fact they have a lot to say
Tom Dunne: U2 have suddenly woken up to the fact they have a lot to say
That energy, that sense of urgency, the sense of needing to say what simply must be said informs every track. It might have been War since we’ve last heard them so urgent

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Irish author Patricia Scanlan picks her touchstones 
Culture That Made Me: Irish author Patricia Scanlan picks her touchstones 
The City Girls writer includes the likes of Leonard Cohen, Edna O’Brien, and Mary Poppins among her selections

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Tom Dunne: You'd need a Wooden Heart not to be affected by some of those great sad songs
Tom Dunne: You'd need a Wooden Heart not to be affected by some of those great sad songs
From Joy Division to Elvis hits, the sadness of some songs hints at the troubled minds of their creators 

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

10 live events for February: Jason Derulo, Stereolab, Pat Shortt, and more...
10 live events for February: Jason Derulo, Stereolab, Pat Shortt, and more...
Bell XI duo Paul Noonan and Brian Crosby also bring their new Pilgrims project to Cork

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Lyric FM broadcaster Liz Nolan picks her touchstones  
Culture That Made Me: Lyric FM broadcaster Liz Nolan picks her touchstones  
Liz Nolan includes choral music, Margaret Atwood, and Talking Heads among her selections 

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Ballincollig music, Denise Chaila, Cork theatre... 
Five For Your Radar: Ballincollig music, Denise Chaila, Cork theatre... 
There are  plenty entertainment options available over the bank holiday weekend and beyond 

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Ireland in 50 Albums, No 38: The Scary Era, by early hip hop act Scary Éire
Ireland in 50 Albums, No 38: The Scary Era, by early hip hop act Scary Éire
The pioneering Tullamore group never quite made it to the mainstream, but they helped clear a path for the generation following in their wake 

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

ROBBIE WILLIAMS CONCERT
Tom Dunne: He mightn't really be Britpop, but you should still let Robbie Williams entertain you 
Robbie Williams has beaten the Beatles in terms of number one albums. Obviously, it's not a valid comparison, but the ex Take That man has made the most of his talents 

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cypress Mine: Cork band of the 1980s reform for unfinished business
Cypress Mine: Cork band of the 1980s reform for unfinished business
Cypress Mine! are all grown up now, but have returned with a new album, and even added a member of the Sultans of Ping 

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Glamour Awards 2007 - Arrivals
Victoria Beckham tops UK singles chart as fans show support over Brooklyn feud
'Not Such an Innocent Girl' makes No 1 for single sales and downloads, after revelations about family rift

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Mixing console is played by DJ and couples dancing on the dance floor in the background
Colm O'Regan: Let's hear it for all the DJs bringing us together
I know about as much about house music as a dog knows about a modem, but I know what I like

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

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