Legendary filmmaker John Carpenter (The Thing, Escape from New York) landed in Dublin for one night only to play some of his most iconic scores live in front of a crowd at Vicar Street.

The past was en vogue in various forms at the Baftas last night as Brooklyn, set in the 1950s, was named best British film, Kate Winslet won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Steve Jobs, the biopic about the Apple founder, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega won the Rising Star award on the back of his turn in a film set “a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away”.

We bring you a round up of all the latest news and reviews from the world of entertainment.

Born in Australia but raised in Sligo, pianist Kieran Quinn’s footballing career with his home county included a Connacht championship medal in 2007. His second album, The Next One, is out now, and he’s currently on a tour that takes in all 32 counties. See kieranquinn.ie

The Lyric FM presenter has gathered some of his favourite tunes for a new album, writes Ed Power

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Ed Power’s run down on what will be hot in the world of music this spring.

 

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Huge, fire-wielding dragons will invade Galway city during this year’s Galway Arts Festival. The Barcelona-based street theatre company Sarruga will bring the mythological reptiles to the festival. Expect lots of shrieking from the public as they scuttle along Shop Street with alarming speed.

MUSIC NEWS: Cillian Murphy has made his directorial debut with a music video for Manchester band Money.

The legendary Ennio Morricone will play his first Irish date south of the border this summer.

The Spaghetti Western Orchestra recreate the soundtracks of Italy’s legendary film composer, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Coronation Street stalwart William Roache could be headed for the charts - after teaming up with Harry Hill to work on his album.

ELEVEN people were killed in a stampede at a stadium in the Moroccan capital Rabat in the early hours of yesterday morning when thousands of spectators hurried to leave at the end of a concert wrapping up the city’s landmark music festival.

Italian Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone will make his Irish debut this year.

Complete list of winners at the 79th annual Academy Awards, presented at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles:

PAT Rabbitte has developed temporary amnesia.

Lord Of The Rings has scored with classical music buffs – by being voted the greatest soundtrack of all time.

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is getting better, badder and uglier, with 14 minutes of newly-restored footage.