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B-Side the Leeside: The Fatima Mansions and the story of 'Viva Dead Ponies'

Ed Power speaks with songwriter Cathal Coughlan, best known to some for his part in Microdisney, and to others in the harder-edged band he formed afterwards.

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Album Review: Kesha, High Road

Kesha is clearly having fun. And having been through the mill so publicly who could begrudge her?

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Live at the Marquee to end annual concert series in 2020

Concert promoter Peter Aiken has said is he is unaware that developers plan to begin work on the Live at the Marquee site at the end of next summer, bringing the long-running concert series to an end.

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Cork to receive €30m cash boost from Marquee concerts

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Album Review: Grizzly Bear - Painted Ruins

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ZZ Top fans turned away with fake tickets

Live music review: Brian Wilson - Galway International Arts Festival

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Sat, 29 Jul, 2017

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news and events round-up

Des O’Driscoll takes a look at what’s goes on around the country. 

Fri, 17 Feb, 2017

Irish celebs divulge their desert island must haves

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

What to watch on TV this week

Mrs Brown’s Boys gets a one-off live special tonight at 9.20pm on RTE One.

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Looking back at stand-out memories from Live at the Marquee

Live at the Marquee kicked off last night in Cork, so Ellie O’Byrne canvassed some of the regular festival goers to pick a stand-out memory

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Here's how you can combine a holiday with a music festival abroad

WE Irish know how to put on a music festival, and this year sees the return of our favourites, from city runs like Live at the Marquee to the annual highlight of Electric Picnic. 

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Stars tweet tributes to their fallen Prince

Prince’s shock death at 57 has prompted emotional tributes from his showbiz peers who hailed the performer a “genius”.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

A very personal bodily experience

Gazelle Twin’s live performance in Triskel promises to be one of the compelling events of the film festival, writes Ed Power.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Cork ‘vibe’ lures megastars to Live at the Marquee every year

Music fans can expect the Live at the Marquee 2016 line-up to be every bit as impressive as this year’s phenomenal offering, says event promoter Peter Aiken.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2015

Five things to do this week

Here are five of the best things from the Irish arts scene to do this week.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2015

Movie Reviews: Song of the Sea, Ted 2, Love and Mercy

Nominated for an Oscar earlier this year, Song of the Sea (PG) is a stunning animation from the people who brought us The Book of Kells (2009). 

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015

In Irish cinemas July 10th

The big film this week is all about a teddy bear but in case you were planning on taking your kids, this one has a foul mouth...

Sun, 05 Jul, 2015

Album review: Bob Dylan - Shadows Of The Night

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Wed, 04 Feb, 2015

Paul McCartney: Listen to what the man sang

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are just two of the contributors to a new album of Paul McCartney covers. Ed Power speaks to the person who put it all together

Fri, 05 Dec, 2014

ELO star works on Take That album

Take That have teamed up with ELO frontman Jeff Lynne for their new album - their first as a trio since Jason Orange quit.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Could this be the most star-studded charity single ever?

Celebs cover The Beach Boy classis 'God Only Knows'

Wed, 08 Oct, 2014

Diana Ross to reign Supreme at Glastonbury?

Glastonbury Festival could have a Supreme line-up next year as Diana Ross is reportedly in talks to play a headline slot.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

Marquee success - Here’s to 10 more years

Ever since Live at the Marquee was born in Cork in 2005, hundreds of thousands of happy fans have been entertained during this hugely enjoyable event.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2014

Christy Moore takes us on a Voyage for his 10th year at the Marquee

For fear we may never see his likes again, should we not seek a sample of Christy Moore’s DNA and put it in a time capsule?

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

Brian Wilson still has ‘Good Vibrations’

"It’s great to be here — in Scotland."

Sat, 05 Jul, 2014

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Neil Young has already found a replacement bassist for Billy Talbot after the Crazy Horse founding member suffered a "mild stroke".

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Scene and heard: Hozier gearing up for new album release

New album and gigs lined up in Glastonbury, Dublin and Mitchelstown-

Fri, 27 Jun, 2014

Brian Wilson is stuck between good and bad vibrations

Brian Wilson tells Ed Power about the highs and lows of his rock ‘n’ roll past as he works on his autobiography.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2014

Golden oldies keep on rockin’

IN normal life they would be drawing the pension but a growing band of older musicians are, as Neil (not so) Young, would say, ‘rockin’ in the free world’, shaking it all out on stage.

Sun, 18 May, 2014

Live at the Marquee 2014

From vintage family entertainers, to gossamer pop stars via angst-slathered indie rockers, this year’s Live at the Marquee line-up is among the most eclectic yet.

Fri, 09 May, 2014

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Fri, 28 Feb, 2014

Full-time venue would be music to my ears

ALL Corkonians are quick to boast Cork is the best place in the world (it really is!).

Mon, 08 Jul, 2013

Adele and Macca win Grammys

Adele was among the early winners at the Grammys this morning, picking up best pop solo performance for 'Set Fire to The Rain'.

Mon, 11 Feb, 2013

'Emotional' Kylie picks up Silver Clef award

Kylie Minogue was "emotional" as she picked up an award at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards today.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2012

The shifting sands of time

He heard voices, did drugs, and fell apart. Can the Beach Boys’ 50-year reunion tour put Brian Wilson back together again? Andrew Romano reports

Sat, 02 Jun, 2012

Beach Boys confirm album release for June

The Beach Boys will release a new album on June 5.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2012

Comeback kid wins record six Grammys

The splintered music world truly coalesces only one night each year, the night of the Grammy Awards, and this year was united in the triumph of recovered British soul singer Adele’s trophy haul and the tragedy of Whitney Houston’s death.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2012

Beach Boys ready for reunion tour

It’s almost winter, but get ready for some surf and sun: the Beach Boys are reuniting.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2011

Cork to cash in on rock concerts

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.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2011

Wilson may reunite with Beach Boys for 50th birthday

Brian Wilson may reunite with The Beach Boys to mark their 50th anniversary.

Mon, 16 May, 2011

Beach Boy Wilson still suffering stage fright and hallucinations

Brian Wilson plans to retire from touring because of stage fright and hallucinations.

Wed, 11 May, 2011

Adams joins Marquee line-up

THE ‘Groover from Vancouver’ is coming to Cork.

Tue, 30 Nov, 2010

Rocket man to return to play Marquee

THE Rocket Man is coming back to Cork.

Fri, 26 Nov, 2010

’Frisco faith pays for jubilant Giants

EDGAR RENTERIA paid tribute to the San Francisco Giants for keeping faith with him after his home run led the franchise to their first World Series title in over half a century on Monday night.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2010

North's Green Party holds annual conference

The Green Party in the North is holding its annual conference today.

Sat, 23 Oct, 2010

Bent double sends Black Cats into third round

Sunderland 2 Colchester 0

Tue, 24 Aug, 2010

Firm demands royalties after Perry uses Beach Boys lyric

Katy Perry is in trouble for using a lyric made famous by The Beach Boys.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2010

Greens to introduce hunting ban Bill in the North

The Green Party is to introduce a hunting ban Bill in the Northern Ireland Assembly, it was revealed today.

Mon, 29 Mar, 2010

Energy consortium buys land at Sellafield

Plans to build a new nuclear power station at Sellafield were advanced today after a consortium of energy firms bought land earmarked for the development.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2009

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