MUSIC NEWS: Though there were all sorts of stories about Michael Jackson’s perilous finances through the years, the late prince of pop did listen to some of the right advice when he managed to amass the rights to songs by an impressive roster of artists. 

Most of the big summer events have finalised their line-ups, with tickets already up for grabs. Ed Power rounds up 10 of the best

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MUSIC NEWS: Cork music fans got some good news earlier in the week when it was announced that the Savoy will at last re-open on Oct 19.

The neighbours inthis corner of London won’t shed a tear when the Olympics are over and the Irish go home.

SMALL but perfectly formed was the verdict on the Liss Ard arts and music festival in West Cork over the weekend.

London-based hip-hop star Maverick Sabre has shown sceptics an Irish boy can do urban music, says Ed Power

Comedian Frankie Boyle will have shows in Cork and Dublin next December.

MICHAEL STAFFORD has been through the grinder.

London/Wexford artist Maverick Sabre is among three acts shortlisted for the critics’ choice title at the Brit Awards.

Chart-topping star Jessie J leads the field at this year’s Mobo Awards – and said her five nominations were “amazing”.