New accounts filed by Mr Hansard’s Plateau Records show the artist — who left school at the age of 13 to go busking on Dublin’s Grafton St — was sitting on a cash pile of €1.24m last year.

With young kids, globetrotting got too much for the Frames violinist. Now he’s happy to hone his art at home, writes Ed Power

John Carney’s Sing Street is a hugely enjoyable music-driven comedy that’s set in Ireland 30 years ago, writes Ed Power

Comedian and actress Amy Schumer seems to be having a great time in Dublin in the lead up to the premiere of her film Trainwreck tonight.

Despite being a diehard fan of The Frames, I must confess I somehow managed to go 25 years without ever seeing them in concert. Granted, I was only a few months old when the band was formed, back in 1990, but that’s somewhat beside the point. 

One artist who won’t have to sing for his supper anytime soon is Oscar winner, Glen Hansard.

My greatest fear is playing in front of crowds of people. You need to give what you fear a hug.

The Gloaming may not be a conventional band, but they could win the Choice Music Prize, writes Ed Power

Grammy-award winning singer Beck and chart topper Ellie Goulding have been added to the Live at the Marquee bill in Cork.

Beck and Ellie Goulding are among the artists confirmed for the Cork venue.

Lionel Richie and Status Quo set to rock Marquee, Cork

From traditional music to West End stars and a tribute to a legendary guitarist — there’s an eclectic mix of music events and festivals for all tastes this weekend — with a French food festival thrown in for good measure.

There must be music in the air around north Cork to attract the kind of talent that makes it to the national final of The Voice Of Ireland, RTÉ’s singing competition now in its second year.

Christy Moore is to perform for the Dalai Lama at an event in Derry next month.

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

After six albums, Josh Ritter has written a novel, the acclaimed Bright’s Passage, says Carl Dixon

ONE OF the most popular home grown acts over recent years, there is a definite feeling that The Coronas are a band whose star is very definitely in the ascendancy.

James Corden has been nominated for a prestigious Tony Award for the Broadway production of his hit show One Man, Two Guvnors.

CORK’S Live at the Marquee festival, which kicked off with The Frames on Saturday, is expected to bring a cash boost to the local economy of some €30 million.

MUSIC promoter Peter Aiken has defied the recession and is set to rock the banks of the Lee for the next five weeks.

MUSIC legend Tom Jones will set pulses racing at Cork’s Live at the Marquee summer concert series.

The original members of the cast of 'The Commitments' are to reunite to mark the 20th anniversary of the hit film, it was announced today.

THE CURTAIN came down on this year’s Electric Picnic early this morning after British trip hop legends Massive Attack were cheered off the stage after their 10.30pm gig.

Festival-goers are hoping the sunshine will hold on day two of the Electric Picnic.

SMILING revellers abandoned their raincoats as the sunlight-filled fields of Co Laois saw tens of thousands of music fans setting up home for the weekend at this year’s Electric Picnic festival.

Festival organisers have released the schedule for this weekend’s Electric Picnic festival.

OSCAR winning Irish singer Glen Hansard has told of his shock after a man died falling from a building on to the stage during a show.

THE music and events will tickle and tease you, promise promoters.

The lineup for this year’s Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois has been announced this afternoon.

OSCAR-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard is in mourning after the funeral of his father, James, in Dublin.

It WAS a great night for Ireland at the Oscars.

Fresh from its Oscar song nomination, John Carney’s ‘Once’ (Icon, €24.99) brings together the excellent talents of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová in a delightful musical.

The Frames frontman Glen Hansard today revealed his relief that he is back in contention for an Oscar.

The song 'Falling Slowly' from the Irish film 'Once' has been passed for inclusion on the Oscars nominations list, according to a report in today's New York Times.

A teenager from a small Co Carlow village could become one of the youngest ever Oscar winners.

A teenager from a small Co Carlow village could become one of the youngest ever Oscar winners.

NORTHERN Ireland band Snow Patrol swept the boards at the star-studded Meteor Ireland Music Awards last night as they strutted away from Dublin’s Point Theatre with four gongs.

Northern band Snow Patrol swept the boards at the star studded Meteor Ireland Music Awards tonight as they strutted away from the Point Theatre with four gongs.

The stars of Ireland’s music industry are expected to turn out in Dublin’s Point Theatre tonight for the Meteor Music Awards.