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.

From surprise comebacks to celebrity spats and unfortunate deaths, pop stars were never far from the headlines in 2017, writes Ed Power.

Music lovers going to the Reading and Leeds Festivals in England this weekend will be banned from taking flags into the arenas, it was announced today.

Festival promoters said Paul McCartney will headline the 10th annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.