MUSIC NEWS: After the incidents and controversy generated by the recent Swedish House Mafia concert in Dublin, chances are that promoters, gardaí, local authorities, etc, will go all out to be seen to be on top of events in their area.

Kasabian and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have been confirmed to play Marlay Park in Dublin on August 23.

Guitarist Johnny Marr has left The Cribs, it has emerged.

Johnny Marr is “proud” The Smiths inspired people to go vegetarian.

Lily Allen broke down in tears as her song 'The Fear' scooped major prizes at the Ivor Novello Awards today.

Kate Nash is a huge fan of "lovely" Cheryl Cole.

Oasis showed they are gone but not forgotten after landing three nominations at the NME Awards, including best British band - despite splitting five months ago.

RECENTLY-SPLIT Oasis lost out to Muse, which was named best act in the world yesterday at this year’s Q Awards.

Recently-split Oasis lost out to Muse, which was named best act in the world today at this year’s Q Awards.

The former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown is set to team with The Cribs guitarist Johnny Marr to write songs for a series of TV dramas.

Johnny Marr has fuelled rumours The Smiths are to reunite after revealing he is communicating with Morrissey.

Kate Nash is recording “nice” songs.

Guitar legend Johnny Marr, who made his name with The Smiths in the 1980s, will return to the venue of one of his finest gigs to lecture students on the music industry.

ARCTIC Monkeys are set to dominate this year’s NME awards — while Amy Winehouse could end up being the biggest loser.

Arctic Monkeys are set to dominate this year’s NME Awards – while Amy Winehouse could end up being the biggest loser.

The Police rate less well than Pete Doherty in a new list of the world's greenest bands.

Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers are planning to perform a show-stopping duet with Kylie Minogue at next year's NME Awards.