Culture Musichttps://www.rte.ie/culture/music/en-ieRTÉ 2024-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:00:53 +0100Welcome to Brat Summer - how Charlie XCX created a momenthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0713/1459155-welcome-to-brat-summer-how-charlie-xcx-created-a-moment/Before her most recent album was released, the word 'brat' was reserved for unruly children and twentysomething actors from the 1980s.Sat, 13 Jul 2024 07:00:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0713/1459155-welcome-to-brat-summer-how-charlie-xcx-created-a-moment/The Lauren Murphy ColumnLost in collaboration - Crash Ensemble take a trip to Musictownhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0717/1460129-lost-in-collaboration-crash-ensemble-take-a-trip-to-musictown/Kate Ellis, Artistic Director of Crash Ensemble, introduces a series of unique collaborations between Ireland's leading new music ensemble and a quartet of singular performersWed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:06 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0717/1460129-lost-in-collaboration-crash-ensemble-take-a-trip-to-musictown/MusicWatch: Belle & Sebastian live at Elbjazz Festival 2024https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0715/1459591-watch-belle-sebastian-live-at-elbjazz-festival-2024/Twee-pop melodies and acerbic lyrics about the difficult passage to adulthood: It can only be Glasgow's own Belle & Sebastian...Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:10 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0715/1459591-watch-belle-sebastian-live-at-elbjazz-festival-2024/MusicFrom diva to DJ: opera star Claudia Boyle on finding her voicehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0716/1459945-from-diva-to-dj-opera-star-claudia-boyle-on-finding-her-voice/Ahead of her DJ-ing debut on RTÉ lyric fm this month, soprano Claudia Boyle writes for RTÉ Culture about her musical journey...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:08 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0716/1459945-from-diva-to-dj-opera-star-claudia-boyle-on-finding-her-voice/Rté Lyric FmWatch: Simple Minds live - Don't you forget about them!https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0718/1459592-watch-simple-minds-live-dont-you-forget-about-them/Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:00:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0718/1459592-watch-simple-minds-live-dont-you-forget-about-them/MusicJim Carroll on André 3000's pivot from rapper to flautisthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0716/1459958-jim-carroll-on-andre-3000s-pivot-from-rapper-to-flautist/The last time I saw André 3000, we were shooting the breeze about greyhounds.Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:55 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0716/1459958-jim-carroll-on-andre-3000s-pivot-from-rapper-to-flautist/MusicTune Of The Week: I Want Desire by Pinholehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0718/1459030-tune-of-the-week-i-want-desire-by-pinhole/This week's Tune Of The Week is the new single by the experimental Dingle/Cork-based band...Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:12 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0718/1459030-tune-of-the-week-i-want-desire-by-pinhole/MusicWatch: Arcade Fire in concert at Bilbao BBK Live Festivalhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0716/1459954-watch-arcade-fire-in-concert-at-bilbao-bbk-live-festival/Alternative music icons Arcade Fire are known for their rousing performances, and this one, captured a few days ago at the Bilbao BBK Live Festival in Spain, is no exception.Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0716/1459954-watch-arcade-fire-in-concert-at-bilbao-bbk-live-festival/MusicViolinist Mari Samuelsen on recomposing Vivaldi with the RTÉ COhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0710/1459242-violinist-mari-samuelsen-on-recomposing-vivaldi-with-the-rte-co/Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:27:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0710/1459242-violinist-mari-samuelsen-on-recomposing-vivaldi-with-the-rte-co/RTÉ ArenaSomething For The Weekend: Peter Whelan's Cultural Pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0711/1458865-something-for-the-weekend-peter-whelans-cultural-picks/Peter is the Artistic Director of Irish Baroque Orchestra.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:00:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0711/1458865-something-for-the-weekend-peter-whelans-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendThe Rattler: Jim Carroll on the return of Anohni and The Johnsonshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0706/1457516-the-rattler-jim-carroll-on-the-return-of-anohni-and-the-johnsons/We're in Aviva Studios, out by Castlefield and the canals in old Manchester...Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:00:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0706/1457516-the-rattler-jim-carroll-on-the-return-of-anohni-and-the-johnsons/Music'It was the wildness': Patti Smith's triumphant Vicar Street showhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0702/1457330-it-was-the-wildness-patti-smiths-triumphant-vicar-street-show/This was... truly something else altogether.Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:24:43 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0702/1457330-it-was-the-wildness-patti-smiths-triumphant-vicar-street-show/MusicIn the blood - singer Ríoghnach Connolly talks to RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0701/1457639-in-the-blood-singer-rioghnach-connolly-talks-to-rte-arena/With sean-nós and folk music in her blood, Ríoghnach Connolly has blended her passion for the traditional Irish folk idiom with influences from all over the world.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:56:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0701/1457639-in-the-blood-singer-rioghnach-connolly-talks-to-rte-arena/RTÉ ArenaIn The Picture: LCD Soundsystem at Malahide Castlehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0629/1457297-in-the-picture-lcd-soundsystem-at-malahide-castle/With support from Idols, Young Fathers and Sh!t Robot, LCD Soundsystem played their first live gig to Irish audiences in six years.Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:34:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0629/1457297-in-the-picture-lcd-soundsystem-at-malahide-castle/PhotographyI Am: Celine Dion - RTÉ Arena on a portrait of a diva in crisishttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0625/1456617-i-am-celine-dion-rte-arena-on-a-portrait-of-a-diva-in-crisis/The ultimate diva, Celine Dion has been missing from her punishing concert schedule since 2020.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:36:05 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0625/1456617-i-am-celine-dion-rte-arena-on-a-portrait-of-a-diva-in-crisis/RTÉ ArenaTune Of The Week: Sun Stop by Lux Alma x Dashodahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0620/1450794-tune-of-the-week-sun-stop-by-lux-alma-x-dashoda/This week's Tune Of The Week is a collaboration between Irish electronic arists Lux Alma and DashodaThu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0620/1450794-tune-of-the-week-sun-stop-by-lux-alma-x-dashoda/Tune Of The WeekOther Voices: Lemoncello, Mohammad Syfkan , Martin Hayes & morehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0530/1451686-other-voices-lemoncello-mohammad-syfkan-martin-hayes-more/The final episode of Other Voices' second Anam - Songs for Hearts & Minds series features Dublin-based alt/folk duo Lemoncello and trad legend Martin Hayes...Thu, 30 May 2024 19:30:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0530/1451686-other-voices-lemoncello-mohammad-syfkan-martin-hayes-more/other voicesDoes Ireland have its own way of thinking about music?https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0621/1452433-does-ireland-have-its-own-way-of-thinking-about-music/How might it have developed? And could it explain the current dynamism in Irish musical life?Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:00:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0621/1452433-does-ireland-have-its-own-way-of-thinking-about-music/opinionWatch: Nils Frahm live at the Philharmonie de Parishttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0625/1455811-watch-nils-frahm-live-at-the-philharmonie-de-paris/Fusing neoclassical and electro music, pianist Nils Frahm has been taking us on a musical odyssey since the mid-2000s, both soaring and danceable.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0625/1455811-watch-nils-frahm-live-at-the-philharmonie-de-paris/MusicCharlie Lennon remembered: thoughts on a traditional music gianthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0620/1455158-charlie-lennon-remembered-thoughts-on-a-traditional-music-giant/Toner Quinn remembers the great traditional musician and composer, who passed away on 8 June.Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:00:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0620/1455158-charlie-lennon-remembered-thoughts-on-a-traditional-music-giant/In MemoriamHow much is a Taylor Swift live show worth to a country?https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0624/1456331-taylor-swift-tour-economics-multiplier-effect-swiftonomics/A lesson in Swiftonomics: can a Taylor Swift tour visit help a country shake off the impacts of the global economic slowdown?Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:28:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0624/1456331-taylor-swift-tour-economics-multiplier-effect-swiftonomics/Taylor SwiftNational Concert Hall announces 2024–25 Seasonhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0529/1451906-national-concert-hall-announces-202425-season/Wed, 29 May 2024 13:09:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0529/1451906-national-concert-hall-announces-202425-season/MusicConductor Jaimé Martin bids adiós to the NSOhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0529/1451949-conductor-jaime-martin-bids-adios-to-the-nso/This Friday marks not only the season finale of the National Symphony Orchestra, but also after five memorable years Jaime Martín's final performance as their esteemed chief conductor.Wed, 29 May 2024 19:52:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0529/1451949-conductor-jaime-martin-bids-adios-to-the-nso/RTÉ ArenaIn The Meadows with Lankum - the band talk to RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0527/1451525-in-the-meadows-with-lankum-the-band-talk-to-rte-arena/The inaugural In The Meadows festival will take place on Saturday, June 8th - the event is headlined and co-curated by Lankum.Mon, 27 May 2024 15:18:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0527/1451525-in-the-meadows-with-lankum-the-band-talk-to-rte-arena/RTÉ ArenaMystery Train - your weekly selection of tracks from John Kellyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0621/1273505-listen-to-john-kellys-mystery-train-playlist/Each week, we present a random selection of tracks played by John Kelly on RTÉ lyric fm's Mystery Train...Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0621/1273505-listen-to-john-kellys-mystery-train-playlist/MusicSunday Miscellany on hanging out with Thin Lizzy in Tramorehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0527/1451478-sunday-miscellany-on-hanging-out-with-thin-lizzy-in-tramore/Hanging out with Thin Lizzy on the bumpers in TramoreMon, 27 May 2024 13:00:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0527/1451478-sunday-miscellany-on-hanging-out-with-thin-lizzy-in-tramore/Sunday Miscellany"Even painful memories are sweet" - Rosanne Cash talks to Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0527/1451520-even-painful-memories-are-sweet-rosanne-cash-talks-to-arena/Mon, 27 May 2024 16:05:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0527/1451520-even-painful-memories-are-sweet-rosanne-cash-talks-to-arena/RTÉ ArenaWhat do Irish medieval handbells sound like?https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0617/1454723-medieval-handbells-soundscape/An exhibition allows visitors to experience a small part of medieval Ireland as it was heard more than 1,000 years oldMon, 17 Jun 2024 15:57:45 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0617/1454723-medieval-handbells-soundscape/CultureNotes on Stimmung - bringing the magic of Stockhausen to Louthhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0513/1448903-notes-on-stimmung-bringing-the-magic-of-stockhausen-to-louth/New Vocal Soloists of Stuttgart will perform Karlheinz Stockhausen's exuberant Stimmung at the Louth Contemporary Music Society's 10th Annual Festival.Mon, 13 May 2024 13:53:43 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0513/1448903-notes-on-stimmung-bringing-the-magic-of-stockhausen-to-louth/MusicWelcome to Swiftogeddon! Your ultimate Taylor Swift playlisthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0624/1456391-welcome-to-swiftogeddon-your-ultimate-taylor-swift-playlist/DJ Anna Jacob introduces you to the Swiftogeddon...Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:58:33 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0624/1456391-welcome-to-swiftogeddon-your-ultimate-taylor-swift-playlist/Pop CultureWatch: Right about now - Fatboy Slim rocks the dancefloorhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0520/1449379-watch-right-about-now-fatboy-slim-rocks-the-dancefloor/The Nuits Sonores festival in France brings the one and only Fatboy Slim to Lyon for an unmissable showMon, 20 May 2024 13:00:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0520/1449379-watch-right-about-now-fatboy-slim-rocks-the-dancefloor/MusicSong by young Cork and Clare rappers becomes viral hithttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0519/1450043-song-by-young-cork-and-clare-rappers-becomes-viral-hit/A song and video created by a group of young rappers from Cork and Clare has received over eight million views online in just two days as part of Cruinniú na nÓg, Europe's only national free day of creativity for young people.Sun, 19 May 2024 14:23:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0519/1450043-song-by-young-cork-and-clare-rappers-becomes-viral-hit/MusicWatch: Villagers perform That Golden Time for RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0516/1449607-watch-villagers-perform-that-golden-time-for-rte-arena/To celebrate the launch of their new album That Golden Time, Conor O'Brien and his band Villagers performed new songs and favourites live in front of a Studio 1 audience...Thu, 16 May 2024 18:56:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0516/1449607-watch-villagers-perform-that-golden-time-for-rte-arena/RTÉ ArenaListen: Imelda May on the music of her lifehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0521/1449320-listen-imelda-may-on-the-music-of-her-life/Singer, writer and actor Imelda May is tasked with picking some of the music of her life...Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0521/1449320-listen-imelda-may-on-the-music-of-her-life/MusicSomething For The Weekend: Ciara Higgins' cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0522/1449318-something-for-the-weekend-ciara-higgins-cultural-picks/Ciara Higgins is the Artistic Director of the Dublin International Chamber Music Festival, which takes place this year from June 4th – 9th...Wed, 22 May 2024 07:00:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0522/1449318-something-for-the-weekend-ciara-higgins-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendWatch: Other Voices Anam with Sarah Crean, TraviS & Elzzz & morehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0523/1450390-watch-other-voices-anam-with-sarah-crean-travis-elzzz-more/Anam hopes to garner an unforgettable sonic journey for viewers across the country...Thu, 23 May 2024 19:30:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0523/1450390-watch-other-voices-anam-with-sarah-crean-travis-elzzz-more/other voicesSeán McElwain on the music of the Sliabh Beagh regionhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0517/1449684-sean-mcelwain-on-the-music-of-the-sliabh-beagh-region/Fri, 17 May 2024 16:11:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0517/1449684-sean-mcelwain-on-the-music-of-the-sliabh-beagh-region/The Rolling WaveA Hard Day's Night at 60 - RTÉ Arena on The Beatles' movie debuthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0515/1449097-a-hard-days-night-at-60-rte-arena-on-the-beatles-movie-debut/It's 60 years since the Beatles got together with director Richard Lester to make their first film.Wed, 15 May 2024 15:00:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0515/1449097-a-hard-days-night-at-60-rte-arena-on-the-beatles-movie-debut/RTÉ ArenaWatch: Other Voices Anam with Moncrieff, Oisín Lynch and EFÉhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0516/1448894-watch-other-voices-anam-with-moncrieff-oisin-lynch-and-efe/The second episode of Other Voices' latest Anam - Songs for Hearts & Minds series features Waterford-born pop act Moncrieff, folk maestro Oisín Leech and Dublin pop-rock rising star EFÉ at Galway's Portumna Castle!Thu, 16 May 2024 19:30:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0516/1448894-watch-other-voices-anam-with-moncrieff-oisin-lynch-and-efe/MusicSo lovely - The Louth Contemporary Music Festival turns 10https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0521/1448904-so-lovely-the-louth-contemporary-music-festival-turns-10/Organiser, and founder Eamonn Quinn celebrates a decade of the renowned Louth Contemporary Music Society's annual celebration of the most influential figures in modern classical music.Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0521/1448904-so-lovely-the-louth-contemporary-music-festival-turns-10/MusicMeet the Italian musician playing Irish fiddle tuneshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0513/1448897-meet-the-italian-musician-playing-irish-fiddle-tunes/Musician and academic Andrea Palandri began visiting Ireland from his native Italy in his teens. ...Mon, 13 May 2024 13:38:16 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0513/1448897-meet-the-italian-musician-playing-irish-fiddle-tunes/RTÉ ArenaOther Voices Anam with Adrianne Lenker, Muireann Bradley & Ulyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0509/1447802-other-voices-anam-with-adrianne-lenker-muireann-bradley-uly/Other Voices kick off their second Anam - Songs for Hearts & Minds series on Thursday, May 9th with an incredible line-up...Thu, 09 May 2024 19:30:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0509/1447802-other-voices-anam-with-adrianne-lenker-muireann-bradley-uly/MusicThe scheme providing free musical instruments across Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0513/1446304-the-scheme-providing-free-musical-instruments-across-ireland/Music Network's Music Capital Scheme is now open for applications; CEO Sharon Rollston chats to us about the scheme and how you can apply.Mon, 13 May 2024 11:38:09 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0513/1446304-the-scheme-providing-free-musical-instruments-across-ireland/Get CreativeMiscellany: The Chieftains in Leisureland, by Ollie Jenningshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0513/1448864-miscellany-the-chieftains-in-leisureland-by-ollie-jennings/A rookie concert promoter gets his first taste of success in Galway, 1974Mon, 13 May 2024 15:00:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0513/1448864-miscellany-the-chieftains-in-leisureland-by-ollie-jennings/Sunday MiscellanySunday Miscellany: You Don't Stammer When Singinghttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0508/1447773-sunday-miscellanyyou-dont-stammer-when-singing-by-mark-brennock/On the transformational power of singing - one way in particularWed, 08 May 2024 13:00:29 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0508/1447773-sunday-miscellanyyou-dont-stammer-when-singing-by-mark-brennock/Sunday MiscellanySomething for the Weekend: Giacomo Smith's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0509/1448001-something-for-the-weekend-giacomo-smiths-cultural-picks/Virtuoso clarinet and sax player Giacomo Smith is one of the special guests joining the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and its Associate Artist Guy Barker for The 50s: The Decade That Changed the WorldThu, 09 May 2024 10:16:45 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0509/1448001-something-for-the-weekend-giacomo-smiths-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendSomething For The Weekend: Lemoncello's Laura Quirkehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0508/1446863-something-for-the-weekend-lemoncellos-laura-quirke/Indie-folk duo Lemoncello are Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella - they've just released their eponymous debut album via the legendary (and recently revitalised) folk label Claddagh Records.Wed, 08 May 2024 07:00:17 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0508/1446863-something-for-the-weekend-lemoncellos-laura-quirke/Something For The WeekendBeta's Ones To Watch: Dylan Flynn, Tidah & We're Not Togetherhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0507/1447844-betas-ones-to-watch-dylan-flynn-tidah-were-not-together/RTÉ 2FM DJ Beta Da Silva's Ones To Watch is a weekly list comprised of three emerging Irish acts that are sure to be a force to be reckoned with...Tue, 07 May 2024 17:49:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0507/1447844-betas-ones-to-watch-dylan-flynn-tidah-were-not-together/MusicSolid gold - listen to RTÉ Arena's Villagers live specialhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0507/1447761-solid-gold-listen-to-rte-arenas-villagers-live-special/To celebrate the release of their new album That Golden Time, Conor O'Brien and his band perform new songs and old favourites live in RTÉ Studio 1 for RTÉ ArenaTue, 07 May 2024 12:52:32 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0507/1447761-solid-gold-listen-to-rte-arenas-villagers-live-special/RTÉ ArenaSomething For The Weekend: Anna Lardi's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0502/1440033-something-for-the-weekend-anna-lardis-cultural-picks/Anna Lardi is CEO of Music for Galway and the co-founder (with Finghin Collins) of the Cellissimo festival, a triennial cello event which returns to Galway city from from 18th to 26th May.Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0502/1440033-something-for-the-weekend-anna-lardis-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendNo fear - song collector Ruth Clinton talks to RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0503/1446819-no-fear-song-collector-ruth-clinton-talks-to-rte-arena/Some of you will be familiar with Artist and Singer Ruth Clinton as a member of the four part harmony quartet, Landless.Fri, 03 May 2024 11:00:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0503/1446819-no-fear-song-collector-ruth-clinton-talks-to-rte-arena/RTÉ ArenaTraveller singer Thomas McCarthy returns in new RTÉ documentaryhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0417/1444092-traveller-singer-thomas-mccarthy-returns-in-new-rte-documentary/Thomas McCarthy is one of Ireland's best known traditional Traveller singers.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:47:51 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0417/1444092-traveller-singer-thomas-mccarthy-returns-in-new-rte-documentary/DocumentariesLyric fm @ 25 - listen to the spectacular concert celebrationhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0503/1446959-lyric-fm-25-listen-to-the-spectacular-concert-celebration/RTÉ lyric fm marked its 25th birthday with a special gala concert in Limerick featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under the baton of David BrophyFri, 03 May 2024 12:09:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0503/1446959-lyric-fm-25-listen-to-the-spectacular-concert-celebration/Rté Lyric FmWhy Beyoncé's accent is the best thing about Cowboy Carterhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0501/1446536-beyonce-cowboy-carter-country-music-accent/The accent of the singer is the most essential component of country music and that's the genius of the Texas native's new albumWed, 01 May 2024 12:22:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0501/1446536-beyonce-cowboy-carter-country-music-accent/BeyoncéSomething For The Weekend: Patrick Wolf's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0424/1444937-something-for-the-weekend-patrick-wolfs-cultural-picks/Patrick Wolf is a UK singer-songwriter who mixes electronics and samples with a wide range of instruments to form a fusion of jazz, folk and electronica.Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0424/1444937-something-for-the-weekend-patrick-wolfs-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendTaylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Dept and the art of melodramahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0423/1445163-taylor-swifts-the-tortured-poets-dept-and-the-art-of-melodrama/Taylor Swift album drops have become cultural moments – whether or not you are a fan of her music, writes Samuel Murray.Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0423/1445163-taylor-swifts-the-tortured-poets-dept-and-the-art-of-melodrama/MusicJazz vocalist Judi Jackson talks to RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0426/1445860-jazz-vocalist-judi-jackson-talks-to-rte-arena/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:59:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0426/1445860-jazz-vocalist-judi-jackson-talks-to-rte-arena/RTÉ ArenaBerginald Rash on making classical music modern at the NCHhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0428/1442740-berginald-rash-on-making-classical-music-modern-at-the-nch/The National Concert Hall's new concert series From Antiquity to Modernity takes audiences on a journey from the icons of classical music to their modern counterparts.Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:30:43 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0428/1442740-berginald-rash-on-making-classical-music-modern-at-the-nch/MusicAnaphora: composer Raymond Deane on his New Music Dublin premierehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0410/1442744-anaphora-composer-raymond-deane-on-his-new-music-dublin-premiere/Acclaimed composer Raymond Deane spoke to New Music Dublin Festival Director John Harris about the upcoming world premiere of his latest work, Anaphora.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:40:27 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0410/1442744-anaphora-composer-raymond-deane-on-his-new-music-dublin-premiere/MusicBeta's Ones To Watch: Celine, Fused & Ellen O' Mearahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0422/1445023-betas-ones-to-watch-celine-fused-ellen-o-meara/RTÉ 2FM DJ Beta Da Silva's Ones To Watch is a weekly list comprised of three emerging Irish acts that are sure to be a force to be reckoned with...Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:16:55 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0422/1445023-betas-ones-to-watch-celine-fused-ellen-o-meara/MusicAn Taobh Tuathail @ 25 - Cian Ó Cíobháin's ultimate playlisthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0422/1445002-an-taobh-tuathail-25-cian-o-ciobhains-ultimate-playlist/An Taobh Tuathail (ATT), RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta's flagship alternative radio, presented by Cian Ó Cíobháin show turns 25 in May 2024.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:50:56 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0422/1445002-an-taobh-tuathail-25-cian-o-ciobhains-ultimate-playlist/MusicParty on - composer Gabriel Jackson comes to New Music Dublinhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0417/1444081-party-on-composer-gabriel-jackson-comes-to-new-music-dublin/Composer Gabriel Jackson explores the creative process, building blocks and inspiration for his new choral work, based on the poetry of Ian Hamilton Finlay.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:21:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0417/1444081-party-on-composer-gabriel-jackson-comes-to-new-music-dublin/New Music DublinYoung composer Gracie Gilmartin on her New Music Dublin premierehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0419/1442741-young-composer-gracie-gilmartin-on-her-new-music-dublin-premiere/National Concert Hall choirs Cór Linn and Cór na nÓg make a welcome return to this year's New Music Dublin festival, for a performance showcasing the very best of Ireland's young vocal talent.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:12 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0419/1442741-young-composer-gracie-gilmartin-on-her-new-music-dublin-premiere/MusicAltered state: composer Bekah Simms crashes into New Music Dublinhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0418/1443660-altered-state-composer-bekah-simms-crashes-into-new-music-dublin/This year's New Music Dublin programme features the world premiere of Cryptid by Bekah Simms, written during her time as Composer in Residence with Crash Ensemble.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0418/1443660-altered-state-composer-bekah-simms-crashes-into-new-music-dublin/MusicSomething For The Weekend: Sharon Shannon's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0418/1441462-something-for-the-weekend-sharon-shannons-cultural-picks/In June 1989, Sharon Shannon was rehearsing and demoing tracks for her first album, when she was whisked away to Glastonbury festival with The Waterboys...Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0418/1441462-something-for-the-weekend-sharon-shannons-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendThe magic number: Dan Hegarty on great 3rd albums from Irish actshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0419/1444094-the-magic-number-dan-hegarty-on-great-3rd-albums-from-irish-acts/With the release of Pillow Queens' third album Name Your Sorrow, 2fm's Dan Hegarty looks at album number three from some other Irish acts.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:20:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0419/1444094-the-magic-number-dan-hegarty-on-great-3rd-albums-from-irish-acts/MusicWe Are Music Generation: Join the youth music movement in 2024!https://www.rte.ie/learn/2024/0416/1443875-we-are-music-generation-join-the-youth-music-movement-in-2024/We are Music Generation 2024 is up and running with performances, events and workshops all over the country.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:05:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/learn/2024/0416/1443875-we-are-music-generation-join-the-youth-music-movement-in-2024/Music Generation2FM Rising: Meet Brad Heidihttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0416/1443259-2fm-rising-meet-brad-heidi/RTÉ 2FM is naming acts and artists to see, listen to and enjoy in 2024...Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:16 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0416/1443259-2fm-rising-meet-brad-heidi/2fm RisingSunday Miscellany on Harry Nilsson's Irish lovehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0416/1443849-sunday-miscellany-on-harry-nilssons-irish-love/On how the great singer met his Dublin wife, UnaTue, 16 Apr 2024 15:22:44 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0416/1443849-sunday-miscellany-on-harry-nilssons-irish-love/Sunday MiscellanyNew Music Dublin: Composer Ann Cleare's Mesolithic masterworkhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0415/1443661-new-music-dublin-composer-ann-cleares-mesolithic-masterwork/For this year's New Music Dublin Festival at the National Concert Hall, Crash Ensemble perform the world premiere of composer Ann Cleare's TERRARIUM.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:42:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0415/1443661-new-music-dublin-composer-ann-cleares-mesolithic-masterwork/MusicBeta's Ones To Watch: Sadhbh Keane, Nixer & Rebitualhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0415/1443258-betas-ones-to-watch-sadhbh-keane-nixer-rebitual/RTÉ 2FM DJ Beta Da Silva's Ones To Watch is a weekly list comprised of three emerging Irish acts that are sure to be a force to be reckoned with...Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:32 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0415/1443258-betas-ones-to-watch-sadhbh-keane-nixer-rebitual/MusicWhen Beyonce went country - Lauren Murphy on artists mixing it uphttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0413/1442746-when-beyonce-went-country-lauren-murphy-on-artists-mixing-it-up/Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:00:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0413/1442746-when-beyonce-went-country-lauren-murphy-on-artists-mixing-it-up/The Lauren Murphy ColumnWatch: Sessions From Oblivion with Cruel Sister and Reyltahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0411/1442984-watch-sessions-from-oblivion-with-cruel-sister-and-reylta/Popular online music show Sessions From Oblivion showcases the cream of Ireland's musical crop, in performance and conversation with presenter Andrew Bass.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:00:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0411/1442984-watch-sessions-from-oblivion-with-cruel-sister-and-reylta/Cruel SisterSean-nós sensation Eoghan O'Ceannbháin sings for RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0412/1443201-sean-nos-sensation-eoghan-oceannbhain-sings-for-rte-arena/Dubliner Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose melodies are deeply rooted in the sean-nós tradition.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:59:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0412/1443201-sean-nos-sensation-eoghan-oceannbhain-sings-for-rte-arena/Eoghan O'CeannbháinThe legendary Mark Knopfler talks music with Martyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0411/1443058-the-legendary-mark-knopfler-talks-music-with-marty/Mark Knopfler just released his tenth solo studio album, entitled One Deep River, and he joined Marty Whelan for a chat to celebrate its releaseThu, 11 Apr 2024 18:29:40 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0411/1443058-the-legendary-mark-knopfler-talks-music-with-marty/Marty in the MorningThe return of the Bothy Bandhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0409/1442409-the-return-of-the-bothy-band/TG4 has broadcast a new documentary film on the reformed 1970s group The Bothy Band including interviews and a performance in Dublin. Adrian Scahill reviews.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:07:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0409/1442409-the-return-of-the-bothy-band/MusicCulture Night: Live At Dun Luichehttps://www.rte.ie/player/series/culture-night-live-at-dun-luiche/10002312-00-0000?epguid=IH10002311-23-0001The centerpiece of RTÉ's celebration of Culture Night 2023 is a live hour-long music and arts television programme, broadcast from Dún Lúiche in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:28:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/player/series/culture-night-live-at-dun-luiche/10002312-00-0000?epguid=IH10002311-23-0001Culture NightRTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2024https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/rt%C3%A9-radio-1-folk-awards-2024/495396904172Highlights from the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2024 hosted by John Creedon.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:50:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/rt%C3%A9-radio-1-folk-awards-2024/495396904172MusicKronos Quartet celebrate their 50th birthday with RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0408/1441898-kronos-quartet-celebrate-their-50th-birthday-with-rte-arena/Visitors to the National Concert Hall are in for a thrill when the legendary Kronos Quartet play on Sunday, May 12th.Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:00:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0408/1441898-kronos-quartet-celebrate-their-50th-birthday-with-rte-arena/RTÉ Arena5 must-see events at New Music Dublin 2024https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0403/1439880-5-must-see-events-at-new-music-dublin-2024/New Music Dublin is Ireland's foremost contemporary music festival.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0403/1439880-5-must-see-events-at-new-music-dublin-2024/MusicSunday Miscellany: Bright Vision, by Iarla Ó Lionáirdhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0409/1442344-sunday-miscellany-bright-vision-by-iarla-o-lionaird/On the songs collected by Alan Martin Freeman, in particular one of Seán Ó Riada's favourites, Aisling Gheal (followed by tape of Iarla himself as a child, singing the song)Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:00:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0409/1442344-sunday-miscellany-bright-vision-by-iarla-o-lionaird/Sunday MiscellanyBeta's Ones To Watch: and he, the fool, Salamay & Havvkhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0328/1440579-betas-ones-to-watch-and-he-the-fool-salamay-havvk/RTÉ 2FM DJ Beta Da Silva's Ones To Watch is a weekly list comprised of three emerging Irish acts that are sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the future of Irish music.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:22:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0328/1440579-betas-ones-to-watch-and-he-the-fool-salamay-havvk/MusicLet's dance! Listen to RTÉ Arena's Yankari Afrobeat specialhttps://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22379155/Sean Rocks was joined in Studio 1 by the Yaankari Afrobeat Collective and friends for a very special night of music!Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:37:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22379155/RTÉ ArenaThe Man: Quincy Jones celebrated by the RTÉ Concert Orchestrahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0409/1442354-the-man-quincy-jones-celebrated-by-the-rte-concert-orchestra/R&B, soul and jazz vocalist Tony Momrelle has toured with some of the greatest artists in the world, including Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind & Fire, Celine Dion, Gary Barlow, Andrea Bocelli, and Gwen Stefani.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0409/1442354-the-man-quincy-jones-celebrated-by-the-rte-concert-orchestra/RTÉ ArenaIvana Bacik reveals her music tastes on new serieshttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0327/1440252-bacik-among-guests-for-new-series-of-for-the-record/Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik reveals her love for Wham!, George Michael, Meatloaf, Billy Bragg, The The, The Specials, and Blondie on the new season of music series For The Record on digital radio station RTÉ Gold.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:38:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0327/1440252-bacik-among-guests-for-new-series-of-for-the-record/MusicHow Kurt Cobain is still shaping culture 30 years after his deathhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0408/1442253-kurt-cobain-nirvana-legacy-culture-brand/The custodians of the Nirvana singer's legacy continue to advance and protect his thoughts and ideas long after his tragic deathMon, 08 Apr 2024 12:29:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0408/1442253-kurt-cobain-nirvana-legacy-culture-brand/Kurt CobainRTÉ Choice Music Prize Conversations - music industry insightshttps://www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/news/1441931-watch-conversations-choice-music-prize-2024/RTÉ Choice Music Prize Conversations brings together artists and industry professionals to discuss and explore some of the key issues affecting both performers and the wider industry at the present time.Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:20:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/news/1441931-watch-conversations-choice-music-prize-2024/RTÉ Choice Music PrizeSomething For The Weekend: Niamh Bury's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0404/1438911-something-for-the-weekend-niamh-burys-cultural-picks/Dublin-born folk contender Niamh Bury has just released her acclaimed debut album Yellow Roses on the revitalized Claddagh Records, home to many folk classics from decades past.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0404/1438911-something-for-the-weekend-niamh-burys-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendSultans Of Ping FC and the story of Casual Sex In The Cineplexhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0323/1439531-sultans-of-ping-fc-and-the-story-of-casual-sex-in-the-cineplex/The much-loved Sultans of Ping FC and their debut album Casual Sex In The Cineplex get name-checked far more often than you might realise.Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:01:37 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0323/1439531-sultans-of-ping-fc-and-the-story-of-casual-sex-in-the-cineplex/MusicWatch: Sleaford Mods live - Echoes With Jehnny Bethhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0327/1437945-watch-sleaford-mods-live-echoes-with-jehnny-beth/The UK duo bring all the aggressive and absurd energy present in their latest opus UK Grim, their twelfth album released in 2023.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0327/1437945-watch-sleaford-mods-live-echoes-with-jehnny-beth/MusicMay the 4th be with you - RTÉ Arena on a Star Wars celebrationhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0328/1440069-may-the-4th-be-with-you-rte-arena-on-a-star-wars-celebration/Dionysis Grammenos began his musical career as a clarinetist, performing with many major orchestras around the world.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:24:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0328/1440069-may-the-4th-be-with-you-rte-arena-on-a-star-wars-celebration/RTÉ ArenaYankari Collective to headline RTÉ Arena Afrobeat specialhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0328/1440293-yankari-collective-to-headline-rte-arena-afrobeat-special/Fresh from wowing audiences at this year's TradFest, Nigerian/Irish band Yankari will feature in a very special edition of RTÉ Radio 1's Arena this April.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0328/1440293-yankari-collective-to-headline-rte-arena-afrobeat-special/RTÉ Arena2FM Rising: Meet The Copehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0325/1438684-2fm-rising-meet-the-cope/RTÉ 2FM is naming acts and artists to see, listen to and enjoy in 2024...Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0325/1438684-2fm-rising-meet-the-cope/2fm RisingTG4 Announces Gradam Ceoil Recipientshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0401/1440358-tg4-announces-gradam-ceoil-recipients/Artists will be presented with their awards at a gala event at University Concert Hall in Limerick on 5 May.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0401/1440358-tg4-announces-gradam-ceoil-recipients/MusicSessions From Oblivion with Ezra Williams and Skull The Pierrehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0328/1440519-sessions-from-oblivion-with-ezra-williams-and-skull-the-pierre/Popular online music show Sessions From Oblivion showcases the cream of Ireland's musical crop, in performance and conversation with presenter Andrew Bass.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:30:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0328/1440519-sessions-from-oblivion-with-ezra-williams-and-skull-the-pierre/Sessions from OblivionLara Gallagher on MUSIC CURRENT, collaboration and being soundhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0325/1438094-lara-gallagher-on-music-current-collaboration-and-being-sound/'Every sound we make is a bit of an autobiography...'Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:30:22 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0325/1438094-lara-gallagher-on-music-current-collaboration-and-being-sound/MusicSmall Hours - RTÉ Arena on the life and music of John Martynhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0326/1438916-small-hours-rte-arena-on-the-life-and-music-of-john-martyn/Graeme Thomson, acclaimed biographer of Kate Bush and George Harrison, chats to Sean about the soaring highs and difficult lows in the life of Scottish singer-songwriter John Martyn.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0326/1438916-small-hours-rte-arena-on-the-life-and-music-of-john-martyn/RTÉ ArenaSomething For The Weekend: John Francis Flynn's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0321/1437950-something-for-the-weekend-john-francis-flynns-cultural-picks/John Francis Flynn is a singer and multi-instrumentalist whose acclaimed work centres around traditional and folk music.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0321/1437950-something-for-the-weekend-john-francis-flynns-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendWatch: Sessions From Oblivion with Tomike and Dani Larkinhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0321/1439159-watch-sessions-from-oblivion-with-tomike-and-dani-larkin/Popular online music show Sessions From Oblivion showcases the cream of Ireland's musical crop, in performance and conversation with presenter Andrew BassThu, 21 Mar 2024 11:53:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0321/1439159-watch-sessions-from-oblivion-with-tomike-and-dani-larkin/Sessions from Oblivion2FM Rising: Meet Saibh Skellyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0319/1438692-2fm-rising-meet-saibh-skelly/RTÉ 2FM is naming acts and artists to see, listen to and enjoy in 2024...Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:11:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/0319/1438692-2fm-rising-meet-saibh-skelly/2fm Rising