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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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5 things for the week ahead

Five things for the week ahead with Des O'Driscoll.

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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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The Hunger: Appeals to God and for pity in this clash of two linguistic worlds

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A question of taste: Katie Kim

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Review: Rufus Wainwright - Cork Opera House

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Live music review: Nils Frahm

Five things to do this week

Des O’Driscoll shares his tips for the week ahead

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Book review: Words Without Music — a Memoir

ONE day in the 1970s, the art critic Robert Hughes came into his New York kitchen and saw that the plumber kneeling on the floor was the city’s most talked about avant-garde musician.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

The Field discusses how he makes music

THERE’S an urban myth that Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist’ played in reverse sounds exactly like ‘Silent’ by cult electronica act The Field. 

Wed, 25 May, 2016

2015: How was it for you? - Ed Power

Our regular arts writers select their highlights of the year. Today, it’s Ed Power’s turn.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

VIDEO: Marcus Miller lights up Everyman as Cork Jazz Festival highlight

Despite a dilution of the jazz content, there was quality music to be had in Cork, says Alan O’Riordan.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

One of city’s oldest churches now Cork’s newest venue

It was built in the 1870s, but St Luke’s Church in Cork became the city’s newest venue Friday night when it hosted the first of its series of August gigs.

Sun, 09 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

A question of taste - Alexander Balanescu

Cork-bound Alexander Balanescu was born in Romania but has lived in the UK for most of his life. He fronts the Balanescu Quartet, a group that broke through with their classically-tinged cover versions of tunes by Kraftwerk. 

Thu, 06 Aug, 2015

Indiependence Festival a success for Mitchelstown

8,000 festival goers left the site and the gates of Deer Farm in Mitchelstown closed for another year as Indiependence Festival 2015 came to an end on Monday.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2015

Note to shelf: Books to bring on holiday

Looking for a holiday read? Eoghan O’Sullivan rounds up some of the best music-related books around at the moment.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2015

Open your ears and your mind to new music says composer David Lang

US composer David Lang presents a festival of new music this weekend. Don’t get bogged down in genres, he advises Alan O’Riordan

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

Mark your diary for these arts highlights of spring 2015

Des O’Driscoll reveals what he expects will be the arts and entertainment  highlights of spring 2015.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Scene + Heard - 06/11/14

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Fri, 07 Nov, 2014

Tonight's TV tips

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present The Last Leg tonight at 10pm on Channel 4. The trio are joined by comedian Frank Skinner.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Cork French Film Festival's new Alliance

Cork French Film Festival celebrates its 25th birthday in style, writes Colette Sheridan

Tue, 25 Feb, 2014

Balanescu Quartet charmed by Long

Irish cellist Vyvienne Long has persuaded the renowned Balanescu Quartet to tour Ireland.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

French film festival to focus on charm of black and white

This year’s Cork French Film Festival is set to ooze more style and atmosphere than usual.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013

No room for maverick on radio

Pierce Turner’s seventh album has a guest spot by Philip Glass, but he remains a niche artist, says Joe Dermody

Thu, 11 Oct, 2012

Kidman and Zeta Jones steal the Bafta show

Film beauties Nicole Kidman and Catherine Zeta Jones stole the show at the British Oscars last night.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2003

Daniel takes gong for ‘Gangs’

IRISH star Daniel Day-Lewis was named Best Actor for his role in Martin Scorsese’s epic Gangs of New York, the only prize which the film took at the British version of the Oscars last night.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2003