UK media group Chrysalis today said listeners defected from its radio arm in the final quarter of 2004, but claimed the worst of a downturn in advertising was over.

Ron Wood from the Rolling Stones has confirmed that he will make a special guest appearance with The Thrills at The Meteor Awards tomorrow night in The Point, Dublin.

The 2005 Meteor Ireland Music Awards on Thursday, to be hosted by Ed Byrne, is sold out.

Caprice, Samantha Mumba and Fair City stars Orlaith Rafter and Jamie Belton have confirmed that they will present awards at this year’s Meteor Ireland Music Awards.

Aslan will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s Meteor Awards in recognition of their contribution to Irish music in the past 22 years.