MUSIC NEWS: Hozier’s latest video, for ‘Someone New’ off his debut album, features Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer. 

The Scottish singer is set to take to the stage in Dublin on Saturday July 4 and he won't be alone.

Kentucky songwriter Sturgill Simpson plays the Kilkenny Roots Festival, reports Gerry Quinn.

The Rolling Stones were finally confirmed as headliners for this summer’s Glastonbury Festival after months of rumours, with Mumford & Sons and Arctic Monkeys.

Some of the biggest names in rock and pop will gather for the biggest night in the UK music calendar tonight when the Brit Awards are staged at London’s 02 Arena.

Lead singer Brittany Howard of rock band Alabama Shakes has been robbed at gunpoint.

Quirky Danish band Efterklang play in Dublin and Cork next weekend.

Reunited acts Blur and The Stone Roses are to battle it out for the title of best band in the world at this year's Q Awards.

KILKENNY is gearing up for the 15th Smithwick’s Rhythm and Roots music festival this May bank holiday weekend.

The Killers and The Cure will headline this year’s Electric Picnic festival.

The Cure are the headline act at this years Electric Picnic at Stradbally in Co Laois.