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Dingle’s celebration of music continues to charm whatever the weather, writes Joe Leogue

Five great things to keep you entertained this week

MUSIC NEWS: Girl Band have cancelled their remaining gigs this year, with appearances in Cork and Dublin among those pulled by the group. 

MUSIC NEWS: Quote of the week goes to Tim Commerford, bassist with Rage Against the Machine, who told Rolling Stone: “I do apologise for Limp Bizkit. I really do. I feel really bad that we inspired such bullshit.” 

Tony Christie pays homage to his Mayo roots with a new album, writes Ed Power

Daniel Radcliffe is not the only one who loves this indie band’s delicate sound, writes Ed Power.

ULTAN CONLON has no idea how it happened. “A friend mentioned my music was on Spotify, so I checked. Sure enough, there it was,” he says with a phlegmatic shrug. “Seeing my songs up there was certainly news to me. I don’t actually know how the process works. It’s a mystery.”

Some of the biggest names in rock and pop will gather for the biggest night in the UK music calendar tonight when the Brit Awards are staged at London’s 02 Arena.

Amy Winehouse could take a posthumous Brit Award after she was shortlisted for best British female against acts such as Emeli Sande tonight.

Richard Hawley stood on picket lines with his dad. His new album is a protest against callous government, says Nicki ffrench Davis

MUSIC NEWS: Shane MacGowan has told the Quietus website that some of his best songs were written by ghosts.

Indie quartet Alt-J have won the prestigious Barclaycard Mercury Prize for their album 'An Awesome Wave'.

Richard Hawley is among the favourites to win the Mercury Prize six years after he was controversially “robbed” of the award.

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.

Plan B and past nominee Richard Hawley are joint favourites to win the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize as the shortlist of 12 was announced for the highly-valued award.

Plan B and past nominee Richard Hawley are joint favourites to win the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize as the shortlist of 12 was announced tonight for the highly-valued award.

Reunited acts Blur and The Stone Roses are to battle it out for the title of best band in the world at this year's Q Awards.

MUSIC NEWS: After the incidents and controversy generated by the recent Swedish House Mafia concert in Dublin, chances are that promoters, gardaí, local authorities, etc, will go all out to be seen to be on top of events in their area.

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

Critical praise for the duo’s second album So Long John Fante has won them new fans around the world,says Ed Power

So Long John Fante (Bird Dog Recordings)

Richard Hawley releases his first whiskey-inspired track today.

A TRIO of guitar greats – Jimmy Page, Duane Eddy and Richard Thompson – scooped honours for their contribution at the Mojo Honours in London.

Jimmy Page, Duane Eddy and Richard Thompson have been honoured for their inspirational contribution at a major music awards event.

Chart stars Florence And The Machine lead the field for music awards bash the Mojo Hall Of Fame this year after being shortlisted for four gongs, it was announced today.

Irish rock band My Bloody Valentine have scooped The Classic Album award for 'Loveless' in the Mojo Honours List 2008.d.

Newcomer Duffy has received three nominations in this year's Mojo Honours List, more than any other artist.

Arctic Monkeys have been honoured with the Best Pop prize at the British South Bank Show Awards in London.

TAKE THAT, Mika and Leona Lewis lead the field at this year’s Brit Awards in a nominations list that puts the emphasis on pop.

The 12 albums to make it on to the coveted Nationwide Mercury Prize shortlist will be unveiled today.

Girls are officially cool – according to the NME.

Hit band the Arctic Monkeys are £20,000 (€29,550) richer today after a coveted music prize.

Coronation Street and EastEnders will battle it out tonight at the British Soap Awards.