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Get more sustainable at festivals with these practical tips

Love festivals but hate the dystopian aftermath? Check out these pointers for a more eco-friendly experience.

10 highlights from Body & Soul Festival 2019

Our standout acts from the 10th year of the festival in Ballinlough.

How the Huawei P30 Pro camera works at live gigs

Real-life photos and videos in review as captured on the flagship Huawei phone.

10 acts you should see at Body & Soul this weekend

We shine a light on some of our favourite acts headed to Ballinlough this weekend.

Mathman on Hip-Hop & Hennessy, curating a Body & Soul stage & the vinyl that made him

The Dubliner is playing a big role at Body & Soul this Friday.

Sim Simma Soundsystem on bringing a collective global energy to Irish music

The Body & Soul-bound global dancehall crew are bringing new sounds to the spotlight.

Jam Park in photos: Bodytonic’s new entertainment & venue space in Swords

When it was announced that Bodytonic would be taking over the superclub…

Here’s 7 acts you really can’t miss at Forbidden Fruit on Bank Holiday Monday

The beauty of hosting a festival over the bank holiday weekend, like…

10 Irish acts to see at this year’s Forbidden Fruit Festival

Forbidden Fruit is fast approaching. The May bank holiday is just a…

10 acts you should see at It Takes A Village this weekend

Our top picks headed to Trabolgan this year.

What does the Copyright Directive currently mean for artists?

Tech giants will now have to enter agreements with creators in order to use their work on their platforms.

New artist of the week: Olympia might be your new favourite Aussie musician

We caught up with the singer ahead of her gig at Whelan’s supporting Julia Jacklin.

16 of our favourite albums released in 2019 so far

Our favourite releases from January to March this year.

What’s happening in shops for Record Store Day Ireland 2019

Record Store Day, the annual celebration of independent record shops and its…

Gabriel Kahane on the albums that changed his life

Ahead of his show in Dublin on Tuesday, composer, pianist, and singer Gabriel Kahane shares his life-changing albums.

19 Irish rappers & producers you should know in 2019

Irish hip-hop: The freshest class of 2019.

Irish music criticism must be above sucker punches and blind loyalty

A recent piece in the Sunday Times has raised eyebrows and passions, here’s what we can take away from it.

Here’s our predictions on who will take home the Choice Music Prize this year

Join us as we navigate the variables and pick a likely contender from the bunch.

Band Tips #1: Getting off the starting blocks with music

A starter guide for things to remember for new & emerging musicians.

New albums to look forward to in 2019

We give you the lowdown on some of our most anticipated albums of 2019.