The judges who will crown the best street in Ireland or England believe the country’s only finalist  — Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork — has everything needed to win.

The latest version of Band Aid’s Christmas classic ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ was premiered last night, with the proceeds from the charity single going towards the fight against the spread of the ebola virus.

Hotly-tipped Barclaycard Mercury Prize nominees FKA twigs and Kate Tempest are among the acts which have enjoyed the biggest percentage sales boosts since being shortlisted for tonight’s award.

After working with the group Elbow, Cork composer John Browne has now switched his attentions to a play set in the aftermath of a massacre, writes Jo Kerrigan

The alternative rock band Elbow will perform six intimate shows in total, with three-night residencies at Manchester's O2 Apollo and London's Hammersmith Eventim Apollo in February 2015.

As Marquee acts go, Elbow aren’t in the same vein as entertainment icons Dolly, Tom or even our own Imelda.

From vintage family entertainers, to gossamer pop stars via angst-slathered indie rockers, this year’s Live at the Marquee line-up is among the most eclectic yet.

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A 40-year-old UK woman, deaf from birth, has her cochlear implants turned on. Kleenex at the ready.

The vagaries of the music business have steeled the Manchester band’s resolve, says Ed Power.

Kasabian are to headline at this year's Glastonbury Festival.

Kasabian want to play this year's Glastonbury Festival.

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Three hours of The Cure might have been a bit much, but the bill at Stradbally was certainly eclectic, says Sorcha Coleman

Goth legends The Cure were one highlight of Electric Picnic 2012.

Showers swept through the Stradbally estate in Co Laois as the early arrivals at Electric Picnic began pitching their tents yesterday morning.

Final preparations are underway ahead of the annual Electric Picnic in Co. Laois this weekend.

HE closing ceremony of the London Olympics had surreal moments.

Extra police are to be deployed to help revellers leave at the end of the Isle of Wight Festival after heavy rains turned the site into a mudbath causing traffic chaos.

Extra police are to be deployed to help revellers leave at the end of the Isle of Wight Festival after heavy rains turned the site into a mudbath causing traffic chaos.

She’s performed on stage with top acts like Take That, Shakira, Moby, The Killers, Elbow and P Diddy.

Irish rock band U2 were honoured today as the greatest act of the past quarter of a century.

Jessie J was hailed the new queen of Glastonbury today – after ignoring doctors’ advice to skip the mudfest because of a broken leg.

SATURDAY saw the natural amphitheatre adjoining Slane castle host the first of the summer’s many music festivals.

Elbow see their new album as a return to their roots.

Elbow frontman Guy Garvey said he was “in terrible trouble” after revealing the name of the band’s new album during a drunken radio appearance.

Rock trio Muse are the greatest riff merchants of the 21st century, music fans said today.

Indie trio The xx landed the Mercury Prize for their debut album 'xx'.

Electronic trio The xx tonight landed the Mercury Prize for their debut album' xx'.

The working title of Elbow’s new album is ‘Lippy Kids’.

The winner of this year’s Mercury Prize will be announced today with chart acts Kasabian, Glasvegas and Brit-winning Florence And The Machine among the acts battling it out for the prestigious award.

Oasis, the Killers, Lily Allen, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga are among the acts performing at Virgin Media’s V Festival this weekend.

Sales of albums vying for this year’s Barclaycard Mercury Prize have more than doubled since nominations were announced, a retailer said today.

Elbow followed their recent honours by picking up two gongs at the Ivor Novello Awards today.

OSCAR-WINNING director Danny Boyle received another accolade with a civic award from his home town.

U2 today promised tens of thousands of cut-price tickets for a wave of summer concerts across Ireland and the UK.

Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle looks set to be awarded the freedom of the borough of his hometown.

Musician Sharon Shannon is to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement gong at the Meteor Music Awards, set to take place on St Patrick's Day in Dublin.

COLDPLAY and Duffy led the way at the Brit Awards nominations with four nods apiece.

Coldplay and Duffy led the way at the Brit Awards nominations with four nods apiece.

English band Elbow are celebrating today after being announced winners of this year's Nationwide Mercury Prize.

'Mamma Mia!' has been crowned best musical at the National Movie Awards and its star Meryl Streep scooped the best actress title.