Music Cork, the industry showcase, returns to the city for a second year. Top of the bill is Isaac Green, the esteemed A&R at Columbia who has worked with everyone from Arcade Fire to Calvin Harris, writes Ed Power.

They may be gone but they are not forgotten – recently-split Oasis are in the running for the title of world’s best act at a top music awards bash today.

Irish singer David Kitt is among the artists today confirmed to be playing the Electric Picnic festival.