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<p>Spaces for artists to imagine and create art are dwindling, many performance spaces and venues didn’t survive the pandemic, and many are seeing a slowdown in audiences returning</p>

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Angela Dorgan: An ugly reality for the arts community

The arts helped people across the world to connect during the pandemic, it uplifted us at a time when we were at our lowest ebb. Now those who work in the arts need our help to lift them, writes Angela Dorgan

A montage of some of the artists involved with the 'Ten By Ten' compilation.

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B-Side the Leeside: 'Ten by Ten' and Cork’s mid-90s indie soundscape

Representative groups say more needs to be done to assist the hospitality sector. Photo: iStock

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Hospitality could feel Covid-19 impact for years, say business reps

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Cork music industry expert doubtful of festivals returning before Covid-19 vaccine

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Music industry launches Covid-19 relief fund for struggling artists

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Cork's Coughlan's bar is named Irish music venue of the year

The Cork woman nurturing the new generation of Irish music

Cork woman Angela Dorgan oversees Ireland’s biggest showcase for emerging music acts, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019

Irish DJs let us in on their 2017 musical hightlights

Some of the ace faces of the Irish scene tell Jonathan deBurca Butler about their musical highlights of 2017.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2017

The hard work behind the promotion of emerging talent

Hard Working Class Heroes has become the nation’s major showcase for emerging bands. Cork-born organiser Angela Dorgan tells Eoghan O’Sullivan who to watch out for

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

Festival marks 10th year with 100 bands

Hard Working Class Heroes is a forum for new acts to showcase their music and meet with agents and managers, says Eoghan O’Sullivan

Thu, 04 Oct, 2012

Those who called the tune in Irish music during 2005

To set the scene for the first part of our Top 50 poll, Joe McNamee looks at the state of play in the Irish music industry.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2006