Ireland Music News

The Liam O'Connor performance is a spectacular explosion of music, song and dance rooted in the Irish music tradition. A spellbinding display of raw energy, passion and melodic genius.

Sport undoubtedly builds friendships and friends from the sporting world were out in force recently for the press launch of the newly-renovated Cork live music pub, The Oliver Plunkett (formerly Scott’s) in Oliver Plunkett Street.

The Bowery and The Slate, two of Cork’s most popular late night venues, both located on Tuckey Street are hitting all the right notes for this year’s Jazz Festival as they officially confirm their bank holiday weekend musical line-up.

Take That star Gary Barlow has officially been voted “Ireland’s favourite X Factor Judge”, in a poll conducted by a leading Irish weddings website.

YouBloom plc, the Irish internet music platform, is to raise €250,000 in equity capital as BES investments by end-year. YouBloom is three quarters of the way through its 2011 Music Awards, attracting over 50,000 members and more than 2,200 entries.

"He had the crowd panting as soon as he hit the stage. His voice, guitar, and dance moves kept astonishing. it was unbelievably great." (Izod Centre, New Jersey 17th Dec 2010, opening night of his US Tour) Rolling Stone Magazine.

The Castle Glanmire has today announced an exciting comedy and musical line-up for the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Freda Hearty and her talented Dance Kids once again delighted audiences with their festive show 'A Magical Christmas'.

Gemma Hayes Fall 2010 Tour Ireland Special Acoustic Show w/Ciara Sidine. The Summit Inn, Howth Friday 12th November 2010 at 9pm Book online at tickets.ie, price €16.99 incl booking fee or buy over the counter at The Summit Inn €15.

A new era for DiCi Productions is about to begin.

DiCi Productions is proud to welcome onboard musician Etienne Deleyre.

DiCi Productions is proud to welcome onboard pianist Luke Slott.

With over 13 million viewers on this year’s first live show and over half the TV audience, who would have thought we would rather stay in watching a bunch of wannabe pop stars than head into town on a Saturday night?

DiCi Productions are proud to welcome onboard lyrical artist Siobhan Oliver.

The current economic difficulties in Ireland are causing people who have lost their job or who have been put on part-time hours to seek additional revenue by entering talent competitions.

What do Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and BB King have in common? No prizes for guessing they are all guitarists. Well, they all wish they’d had dbTwang.com’s Guitar Guardian when their precious guitars were stolen.

“The King of the Concert Flute “ heads the bill at the 4th Annual Tulla Traditional Music Festival. The 4th Annual Tulla Traditional Music Fesitval will take place from 10th – 12th September 2010. The line up has recently been confirmed.

Friday, July 30, 2010 Latest news.... Renowned Heart Surgeon and Irish Times columnist Dr Maurice Neligan has agreed to be our special guest ....

At The Showgrounds, Skibbereen, West Cork, Saturday July 31st, 2010 Featuring MARTHA WAINWRIGHT, BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY and THE CAIRO GANG, HOTHOUSE FLOWERS, THE FRANK AND WALTERS and much more for full line-up info checkout www.corkxs.com

From 18th July to August 1st Skibbereen plays host to an eclectic line-up representing a broad range of the Arts, including but not limited to events such as skibbereen children’s festival, workshops, art exhibitions, sound installations and more.

Preamp DJ Academy would like to invite you, the media to a special online, interactive and real-time class. Ableton Live an Introduction

DublinSocialTV.ie in association with MANTRA Club present the launch of ‘ENTOURAGE’, Irelands hottest Summer Party. Thursday 22nd April 2010, Mantra, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Preamp DJ Academy is celebrating its first full year as an established company, we would like to thank all of our students and supporters both past and present for their continued support.

dbTwang today celebrates the rich diversity of the guitars owned and uploaded by its members with the addition of the 200th brand listed so far: a Harley Benton from the German music instrument retailer Thomann.

Anouncing a new website for guitarists struggling to progress their playing, Playing Rock Guitar, the Solution is here...

Preamp DJ Academy, today announces the release of five brand new short courses, three of which will be released through our online learning platform. All five courses are available through our Dublin studios.

Article from:Sunday Life (Belfast, Northern Ireland) Article date:July 5, 2009

Brian Seltzer has topped an online poll of the world’s greatest living guitarists. The former ‘Stray Cats’ member beet 97 other guitarists into first place in the poll carried out by guitar website dbTwang.com.

dbTwang.com has today launched its latest feature to assist musicisans and guitar collectors in valuing their collections.

Preamp DJ Academy, is leading the way with innovation, technology and education.

Irish Record Label ‘Indiecater’ is hosting its first live showcase in Whelans of Dublin on Saturday, December 12th 2009.

Listen to Music in Ireland launched an original Christmas gift service. Rummage up your old records, old tapes or cassettes and they transfer them to CD. You may retrieve and enjoy your old memories.

Acclaimed Irish composer and musician Philip Carty begins a national tour on Wednesday 7th October 2009 at 8pm at St John’s Cathedral, Limerick City

Clare County Council hosted a Civic Reception in honour of Irish traditional musician Sharon Shannon this evening.

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known as his stage name, Jay-Z, is an American hip hop artist and businessman. He is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. He co-owns The 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets

U2NoLine.com:: No Line On The Horizon, the new studio album from U2 has arrived, but how does it compare to other U2 albums...?

A music blogger posts interesting tips for beginner guitar players and compiles a list of easy to learn guitar songs for students to refer to.

Dressed To Kill from England are not only the ‘world’s longest running tribute’ to KISS, having formed in October 1990, but they are also the ‘official choice of KISS bass player Gene Simmons. They come to Ireland for the first time In March.

A CD of sacred music performed by 3 priests from Northern Ireland is tipped for huge Christmas success with...

trakAx.com have released a new pricing structure for all royalty-free loops and beats

The late and great Dubliner, Ronnie Drew, recorded a final album which showcases his passion for Jazz-a genre he always yearned to explore. Released on November 14, 2008, the album has come out just in time to make the perfect Christmas gift to give.

Multi-Platinum Irish Sensation Celtic Woman Releases ‘The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection’ New CD and DVD Out on October 28, 2008

Irish hard rock band Deemed Psychotic return to the studio to finish '2nd Take' and release nine new songs for free at www.darkworld.com.

A Dublin-based music blogger today digitally released his second compilation of original songs from 10 independent artists in 3 different continents.

Dark World International is proud to announce the release of 'Chapter One - Remastered' from Stygian Tars.

Dark World International is proud to announce the release of 'Riddle' from Johnny M.

Dark World International headquarters has moved to a new location in West Cork, Ireland.

Internationally acclaimed Hungarian pianist Endre Hegedus debuts with a double recital in Carnegie Centre. His concert is also a debut of classical music in the new Arts Centre of Kenmare.

Dream Quest has joined Dark World International in Ireland and is currently in the studio recording their next release.

It's high time someone spoke up for the artists & the people behind the scenes & who better to speak about it than the Dj’s & Artists themselves. Bearing in mind the changes that have occurred and where we are at as a nation towards Music.