Organisation: The Specials

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Return of the rude boy: Neville Staple of The Specials

In advance of his gigs in Cork and Dublin, Ellie O’Byrne about the heady days of the 2 Tone movement, and the recent tragic stabbing of his grandson

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Scene and Heard: ‘Fail we may, sail we must’

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Live Music Review: Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

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Skabilly rebel Roddy Byers ready to rock in Tramore

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Your essential guide to this weekend's Cork Jazz Festival highlights

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Cork city had a huge influence on the early development of U2

Recalling the great nights of Cork's Arcadia

The Arcadia in Cork provided the focus for a thriving music scene. Des O’Driscoll recalls tales of great nights, an emerging U2 and the towering figure of Donnelly.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

Kings of Leon headline Isle of Wight Festival

The Kings of Leon have been named as the third headline act of this year’s Isle of Wight Festival.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2014

Musical salutes to Nelson Mandela

HE WAS one of the great statesman of the latter half of the 20th century. But Nelson Mandela was also a hugely significant cultural figure.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2013

Too much too young

The Specials broke up acrimoniously after hitting big with Ghost Town in 1981. Now they’ve reformed, says Ed Power

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

Live and kicking at the Marquee

Justice open the summer concert series tonight, with the venue also hosting coverage of Euro 2012, says Colette Sheridan

Thu, 07 Jun, 2012

Games gig act choice bemuses fans

Duran Duran are to head the line-up of a major Olympic Games opening concert - but their inclusion has prompted bemusement from some music fans.

Tue, 01 May, 2012

Murs and Coronas to play Cork in summer fest

Aiken Promotions have added Olly Murs and The Coronas to this year's Live at the Marquee line-up in Cork.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2012

Mandela records tribute-song vocal after Irishman pens tune

Nelson Mandela is making a bid for the charts after recording a spoken-word vocal for a song composed in his honour.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2011

Mandela records vocal on Corrs manager's song

Nelson Mandela is making a bid for the charts after recording a spoken-word vocal for a song composed in his honour.

Fri, 11 Feb, 2011

Winehouse gets cosy with Doherty at V Festival

Amy Winehouse joined Pete Doherty on stage during his performance on the Union stage at the V Festival this weekend.

Sun, 23 Aug, 2009

Glastonbury acts enjoy boost in music sales

Acts taking part in the first major day of the Glastonbury festival have enjoyed an overnight boost in sales, it emerged today.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2009

My Bloody Valentine win Mojo award

Irish rock band My Bloody Valentine have scooped The Classic Album award for 'Loveless' in the Mojo Honours List 2008.d.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2008

The Specials to reform for tour

Legendary British ska band The Specials are to reunite for a reunion tour later this year.

Tue, 01 Apr, 2008

Virgin listners compile own top 25

Music fans have produced a rival list to The Brits’ top 25 songs of the last 25 years.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2005

Bands vie to be first on new BBC radio station

Oasis, Blur and the Manic Street Preachers are among the artists battling it out to be the first heard on a new BBC radio station.

Sun, 03 Mar, 2002