David Lyttle from Co Down was the first ever Irish musician to be nominated for a Music of Black Origin Award (MOBO). The awards take place next Wednesday and will be broadcast on ITV2. Lyttle was nominated in the best jazz act on the back of his Faces album, which features collaborations with the likes of Talib Kweli and Duke Special.

Peter Doherty has announced newly rescheduled dates for his postponed Irish tour.

Ron Sexsmith brings his brand new album Retriever on the road in Ireland for his biggest ever Irish tour kicking off in Derry on September 2.