Despite their misgivings about the state of the world, Guy Garvey and Elbow have produced an upbeat new album, writes Andy Welch.

Aaron Monaghan, from Cavan, is currently playing Estragon in Waiting for Godot for Druid until July 23 in the Mick Lally Theatre, Galway, before embarking on an ‘Unusual Rural Tour’.  Druid.ie.

David Bowie, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are among the nominees in the first ever BBC Music Awards.

Olly Murs wants to organise a Live Aid concert with Bob Geldof for 2015.

The Band Aid 30 single raised £1m (€1.25m) in just five minutes.

After working with the group Elbow, Cork composer John Browne has now switched his attentions to a play set in the aftermath of a massacre, writes Jo Kerrigan

Q magazine has announced the award contenders for their annual ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, October 22.

Tens of thousands of music fans enjoyed the second day of T in the Park, with big name acts including Calvin Harris and Paolo Nutini performing.

A festival-goer has died after suffering a suspected reaction to ketamine at Glastonbury.

Glasto 2014!

Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on a Somerset farm in England today as Glastonbury throws open its gates to revellers.

As Marquee acts go, Elbow aren’t in the same vein as entertainment icons Dolly, Tom or even our own Imelda.

"It's looking like a beautiful day" - three Dublin community choirs come together to sing 'One Day Like This' by Elbow.

Ever wondered what would happen if the Peter Pan of Pop met the Lord of the Dance? Wonder no more — it ends with lots of money going to charity.

MUSIC NEWS: While Arcade Fire line up in Marlay Park, Dublin, on June 29 with the Pixies for support, those who get to see them in London tomorrow will be treated to an undercard headed by Lorde.

From food to festivals, movies to music, our critics reveal their top picks for summer.

MUSIC NEWS:

Deaf since birth and having never heard a sound, the moment a woman hears for the first time and has her life transformed has been captured on film.

The vagaries of the music business have steeled the Manchester band’s resolve, says Ed Power.

A documentary on UFC star Conor McGregor and the second heat of MasterChef Ireland are among the homegrown shows over the next few days.

On a rainy day in Manchester, Jonathan Higgs is reflecting on a job well done.

IT’S already been a stellar year for albums from Irish bands.

The country’s latest music and arts festival has attracted a number of big-name acts for its first outing.

Coldplay, Kylie Minogue, David Bowie and other prestigious artists are set to leave EMI after Universal’s £1.2bn takeover was approved today on condition it sells several of the recording company’s labels.

Last year’s 'X Factor' winners Little Mix have flown straight to the top of the charts in the UK with their new single Wings.

HE closing ceremony of the London Olympics had surreal moments.

Crystal Castles, SBTRKT and Squarepusher are among the 14 acts that have been added to the Electric Picnic lineup today.

Perhaps coming on stage to the sounds of a song about dealing with a massive hangover and then referencing the Titanic was not the ideal opener for Eamon Gilmore.

The Killers and The Cure will headline this year’s Electric Picnic festival.

The Cure are the headline act at this years Electric Picnic at Stradbally in Co Laois.

Adele is expected to make a triumphant return to the Brits tonight 12 months after her breakthrough appearance at the awards catapulted her to stardom.

Cheryl Cole's live return is in jeopardy after she has come been diagnosed with a throat infection.

Singer-songwriter PJ Harvey could become the first act to win the Mercury Prize twice if she proves the bookies right and picks up the award at tonight’s event.

Adele “doesn’t need” to win the Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

Tinie Tempah has his "fingers crossed" following his nomination for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

Record-breaking star Adele will battle it out with two previous winners PJ Harvey and Elbow for this year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

SATURDAY saw the natural amphitheatre adjoining Slane castle host the first of the summer’s many music festivals.

Elbow performed an intimate gig in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral last night.

London's historic St Paul's Cathedral is to stage its first ever rock concert, it has been revealed.

U2 are looking forward to seeing Elbow perform at Glastonbury.

Glastonbury festival has today announced its full festival line up, confirming U2, Coldplay and Beyonce Knowles as this year’s headliners.