There's always a tinge of nervousness in the crowd in the build-up to a Van Morrison concert. Which version of the notoriously grumpy Ulsterman will take to the stage?

Uplifted and yet mellow at the same time, a shared glow united the elated audience exiting the Marquee after Van Morrison’s swinging show last night.

Friends of Van Morrison have said he is the WB Yeats of the music world after he was honoured by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth for services to the industry.

The news that Van Morrison has joined the ranks of rock knights will delight his millions of fans.

Described as a ‘regular cat’ — even ‘a soulful cat’ , Van Morrison is not one for interviews, so it was a coup for Clive Davis to land an interview with the media-phobic Maestro , exclusively for the Irish Examiner.

Can’t wait till then? The legendary singer is also playing Live at the Marquee in Cork, July 9.

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s a list of what’s on and where.

Designer John Rocha has retired from London Fashion Week after almost 30 years. Rachel Marie Walsh remembers his fashion highlights