Person: Bryce Dessner

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What live music events to look forward to in Ireland in 2020

Live performance has always been the beating heart of the music industry. But today it is the big earner too.

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Velvet-voiced Feist worth the wait

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Bryce Dessner puts down his guitar and reveals his love of Cork and the Safe Harbour festival

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Going with the flow at Safe Harbour festival

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Damien Rice announced for Cork as Sounds From A Safe Harbour releases first acts for 2019 event

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How was it for you? Colette Sheridan's highlights from 2017

2017 has been a rockin’ good year for the music world

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

Tue, 26 Dec, 2017

Gig Review: Lisa Hannigan, Cork Opera House

The Cork Opera House stage must feel like a second home to Lisa Hannigan. 

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Plain sailing for The National as they prepare to play in Cork

Bryce Dessner tells Ed Power why his band are so happy to be involved in the Sounds From A Safe Harbour festival in Cork

Thu, 14 Sep, 2017

A question of taste - Cork composer Irene Buckley

Cork-born composer Irene Buckley is the sound designer for the Everyman Theatre’s current production of Juno and the Paycock, running until February 20. The production sets Sean O’Casey’s classic play in Cork.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

A question of taste - Alex Petcu

Cork-born percussionist Alex Petcu comes from a Romanian family who are heavily involved in the musical life of the city.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Listen to a track from The Revenant's score

It's hard to know what to think of The Revenant, the follow up film from Birdman director Alejandro G. Inarritu but one thing is certain - it's going to be dripping with atmosphere.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

Get out and enjoy Culture Night with these events around the country

Culture Night offers a myriad of options for free entertainment and enlightenment this evening. Alan O’Riordan selects some of the highlights

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

What's in store this weekend for Sounds of a Safe Harbour in Cork

As Cork gears up for a feast of music over the next few days, Ed Power spent the weekend in Lismore with some of the stars to get a taste of what’s in store for Leeside

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

Wild Beasts: Creatures of interest

From an early gig in Cork, to their Lady Gaga remix, Wild Beasts have long been one of the most fascinating bands around, writes Ed Power

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

Cork Culture Night paints picture of vibrant art life

Legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has been appointed cultural ambassador for Cork Culture Night, which unveiled its largest-ever programme yesterday.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015

Dancer Nic Gareiss to get off on right foot in Bantry

Percussive stylist Nic Gareiss will perform at the Masters of Tradition festival, says Colette Sheridan

Tue, 11 Aug, 2015

Cork is a favourite port of call for The National's Bryce Dessner

Bryce Dessner of The National has a long-held affinity with Cork. It’s part of the reason he’s organising an impressive music fest in the city, writes Ed Power

Fri, 07 Aug, 2015

Something for Everyman at the theatre as summer schedule launched

The historic Everyman Theatre in Cork recorded a €462,000 increase in turnover last year, it emerged last night, as details of its new summer season were unveiled.

Thu, 14 May, 2015

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

MUSIC NEWS: You may have seen poor Florence Welch sitting on a stool for her performance with The Machine on Later With Jools on Tuesday (longer version on BBC Two tonight). Apparently she broke her foot while leaping off the stage at the Coachella festival in the US. 

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Festival to mark 160 years of Cork Opera House