https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/music/en-ieRTÉ 2025-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:20:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0624/1520003-jessie-j-gives-update-after-breast-cancer-surgery/Jessie J has shared an update on the "lows and highs" of her breast cancer journey following her surgery.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:20:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0624/1520003-jessie-j-gives-update-after-breast-cancer-surgery/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519895-anger-as-kanye-west-to-play-slovakia-after-hitler-song/The American rapper Kanye West, who in May released a song titled Heil Hitler that has been widely condemned for its references to Nazi imagery and rhetoric, is set to perform at a rap festival in Bratislava, Slovakia in July, organisers have confirmed.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:28:01 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519895-anger-as-kanye-west-to-play-slovakia-after-hitler-song/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519835-the-2-johnnies-bringing-christmas-party-back-to-3arena/The 2 Johnnies will bring their annual festive shindig back to Dublin's 3Arena for the third year running this December.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:38:28 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519835-the-2-johnnies-bringing-christmas-party-back-to-3arena/Entertainmenthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519827-the-damned-announce-50th-anniversary-show-at-wembley/The Damned have announced a 50th anniversary concert at London's OVO Arena Wembley saying "we never thought we'd make it this far".Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519827-the-damned-announce-50th-anniversary-show-at-wembley/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519983-bad-companys-mick-ralphs-dies-aged-81/Guitarist, songwriter and Bad Company co-founder Mick Ralphs has died at the age of 81, it has been announced.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:08:17 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519983-bad-companys-mick-ralphs-dies-aged-81/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0624/1518353-behind-the-music-kate-hearne/Kate Hearne performs at The West Cork Chamber Music Festival, which takes place in and around Bantry from 27 June to 6 July. We asked her the BIG questions . . .Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0624/1518353-behind-the-music-kate-hearne/Behind the Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519885-beyonce-jay-z-perform-as-she-closes-european-tour-leg/Beyoncé surprised fans with an appearance from rapper Jay-Z when she closed out the European leg of her tour at the weekend.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:00:02 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0623/1519885-beyonce-jay-z-perform-as-she-closes-european-tour-leg/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0623/1519929-edge-u2-citizenship/It was a beautiful day for U2 guitarist David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, who was one of thousands of people to become Irish citizens at a ceremony in Co Kerry this morning.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:35:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0623/1519929-edge-u2-citizenship/Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1519514-six-star-alexia-i-think-its-quite-inspirational/Hit musical SIX is back in Dublin and the show's original star Alexia McIntosh has also returned – and she's having a ball - as Anna of Cleeves.Sat, 21 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1519514-six-star-alexia-i-think-its-quite-inspirational/Feature Articlehttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0622/1518601-behind-the-music-fierce-shook/Irish trio Fierce Shook have released the first single from their upcoming six-track mini-album, Sons of Dis, in August. We asked them the BIG questions . . .Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0622/1518601-behind-the-music-fierce-shook/Behind the Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1519628-babyshambles-guitarist-patrick-walden-dies-aged-46/Former Babyshambles guitarist Patrick Walden has died at the age of 46, the band have announced.Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:40:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1519628-babyshambles-guitarist-patrick-walden-dies-aged-46/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1519618-dua-lipa-brings-out-jamiroquai-star-at-london-show/Pop star Dua Lipa returned to London with her Radical Optimism tour, kicking off the first night at Wembley Stadium with a surprise appearance from Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay.Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:21:05 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1519618-dua-lipa-brings-out-jamiroquai-star-at-london-show/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1517931-behind-the-music-madrai/Emerging Irish pop rock band Madraí have released their new single, Turn It Around, with their debut EP, What I'm Doing This For, to follow. We asked them the BIG questions . . .Sat, 21 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1517931-behind-the-music-madrai/Behind the Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519533-slane-castle-open-to-public-for-tributes-to-lord-henry/The family of Lord Henry Mount Charles will open the gates of Slane Castle this weekend, inviting members of the public to sign a Book of Condolence in honour of the late music promoter and custodian of one of Ireland's most iconic venues.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:11:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519533-slane-castle-open-to-public-for-tributes-to-lord-henry/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519490-chris-brown-pleads-not-guilty-to-gbh-charge/Singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm following an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub last year.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:32:32 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519490-chris-brown-pleads-not-guilty-to-gbh-charge/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519069-christy-moore-releases-spoken-tribute-for-president/Irish music legend Christy Moore has released a spoken word tribute to President Michael D Higgins.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:13:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519069-christy-moore-releases-spoken-tribute-for-president/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519471-game-duet-and-match-bocelli-sings-with-tennis-ace/Tenor Andrea Bocelli is to release a duet with fellow Italian and tennis star Jannik Sinner.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:12:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519471-game-duet-and-match-bocelli-sings-with-tennis-ace/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1519662-bbc-should-not-show-kneecap-at-glastonbury-badenoch/British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said she thinks the BBC "should not be showing" Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury Festival next week.Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:42:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0621/1519662-bbc-should-not-show-kneecap-at-glastonbury-badenoch/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519472-move-over-garth-the-astonishing-rise-of-zach-bryan/Two years ago, American country singer Zach Bryan played The Helix Theatre in Dublin - this weekend, he will play three sold-out gigs in the Phoenix Park.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:14:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519472-move-over-garth-the-astonishing-rise-of-zach-bryan/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519445-chris-brown-due-to-enter-plea-over-bottle-attack-charge/R&B singer Chris Brown has arrived at court where he is due to enter a plea after he was charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:24:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519445-chris-brown-due-to-enter-plea-over-bottle-attack-charge/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519422-gallagher-brothers-pictured-together-in-new-photo/Liam and Noel Gallagher have been photographed together for the first time since the Oasis reunion tour was announced.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:18:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519422-gallagher-brothers-pictured-together-in-new-photo/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519447-coldplay-to-reissue-nine-albums-on-recycled-vinyl/Coldplay are set to reissue nine of their previous albums on special-edition clear records made from recycled plastic bottles.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:45:56 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1519447-coldplay-to-reissue-nine-albums-on-recycled-vinyl/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519391-kneecap-thankful-for-support-over-mo-chara-court-case/DJ Próvaí of Belfast rap trio Kneecap has thanked fans who turned out to support them ahead of bandmate Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh's court case in London for an alleged terrorism offence.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:47:24 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519391-kneecap-thankful-for-support-over-mo-chara-court-case/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519297-lord-henry-mountcharles-has-died-aged-74/Lord Henry Mount Charles, best known for staging iconic rock concerts at his ancestral home of Slane Castle in Co Meath, has died at the age of 74.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:06:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519297-lord-henry-mountcharles-has-died-aged-74/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519301-lord-henry-king-of-the-castle-who-made-ireland-rock/He was the lord of the manor who helped bring rock 'n' roll to the masses in Ireland, ushering in a whole new era of music at the Big House and attracting huge names to play on his lawn at Slane Castle.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:47:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519301-lord-henry-king-of-the-castle-who-made-ireland-rock/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1516435-behind-the-music-james-keegan/Cork folk-pop singer James Keegan has released his new single, Feeling Grey, from his upcoming debut EP. We asked him the BIG questions . . .Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0620/1516435-behind-the-music-james-keegan/Behind the Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519314-president-leads-tributes-to-lord-henry-mount-charles/President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Lord Henry Mount Charles, describing his contribution to live music in Ireland as "quite unique" following his death on Wednesday.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:26:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519314-president-leads-tributes-to-lord-henry-mount-charles/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519339-aslan-move-forward-with-new-single-a-hand-to-hold/Aslan are set to release A Hand To Hold, their second new song since the death of their former front man Christy Dignam in 2023.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:20:31 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519339-aslan-move-forward-with-new-single-a-hand-to-hold/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519352-deacon-blue-keyboard-player-james-prime-dies-aged-64/Deacon Blue keyboardist James "Jim" Prime has died aged 64 after a short battle with cancer.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:11:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519352-deacon-blue-keyboard-player-james-prime-dies-aged-64/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519353-judge-allows-baldoni-access-to-swift-lively-texts/A US judge has ruled that Justin Baldoni may access private text messages between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift relating to the film It Ends With Us, rejecting Lively's bid to keep them confidential.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:26:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519353-judge-allows-baldoni-access-to-swift-lively-texts/Entertainmenthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519250-gallagher-brothers-portrait-could-fetch-over-2-million/A 1996 portrait of Liam and Noel Gallagher is going under the hammer in London next week, just as the Oasis brothers prepare to reunite for a series of highly anticipated gigs.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:49:44 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519250-gallagher-brothers-portrait-could-fetch-over-2-million/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1513837-a-life-in-pictures-lord-henry-mountcharles/Lord Henry Mount Charles, custodian of Slane Castle and one of Ireland's most recognisable aristocrats, has died at the age of 74.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:42:47 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1513837-a-life-in-pictures-lord-henry-mountcharles/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0617/1518892-singer-joss-stone-announces-birth-of-fourth-child/Singer Joss Stone has announced the birth of her fourth child with husband Cody DaLuz, saying the pair are "so in love" with their newborn.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:15:56 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0617/1518892-singer-joss-stone-announces-birth-of-fourth-child/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519282-martin-kemp-unsure-if-he-is-legally-married/Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp has said he never received official paperwork confirming his marriage to singer Shirlie Holliman, raising questions about whether the ceremony was legally binding.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:01:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1519282-martin-kemp-unsure-if-he-is-legally-married/Martin Kemphttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0617/1518899-rod-stewart-promises-sexy-show-for-glastonbury/Rod Stewart has promised his performance at Glastonbury Festival will be "glamorous" and "sexy".Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:36:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0617/1518899-rod-stewart-promises-sexy-show-for-glastonbury/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0617/1518973-gary-glitter-refused-prison-release-by-parole-board/Disgraced paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has had his bid to be freed from jail rejected.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:47:10 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0617/1518973-gary-glitter-refused-prison-release-by-parole-board/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0618/1519186-first-trailer-for-new-bruce-springsteen-biopic-released/The first trailer for the much anticipated new Bruce Springsteen biopic has been released - with actor Jeremy Allen White in the role of the Boss.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:05:09 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0618/1519186-first-trailer-for-new-bruce-springsteen-biopic-released/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1516213-behind-the-music-mechanical-wonders/Dublin indie four-piece Mechanical Wonders have released their new single, Rogue Traders, from their upcoming EP. We asked them the BIG questions . . .Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0619/1516213-behind-the-music-mechanical-wonders/Behind the Musichttps://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0618/1519008-liam-og-o-hannaidh-court/Kneecap band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh - known by his stage name Mo Chara - who has been charged with a terrorism offence, has been granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on 20 August.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0618/1519008-liam-og-o-hannaidh-court/Courtshttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0616/1518258-everything-you-need-to-know-about-kneecap-at-fairview/Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap are set to take to the stage under a big tent in Dublin's Fairview Park on Thursday, 19 June. Find out everything you need to know about the hotly-anticipated gig here.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0616/1518258-everything-you-need-to-know-about-kneecap-at-fairview/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0618/1514589-behind-the-music-patrick-dexter/Cellist Patrick Dexter and writers Alice Kinsella and Daniel Wade present a performance of live literature and music from Wake of the Whale, a collaborative cross-disciplinary project at the West Cork Literary Festival on 12 July. We asked Patrick the BIGWed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0618/1514589-behind-the-music-patrick-dexter/Behind the Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0616/1518556-scottish-college-launches-oasis-masterclass/A college in Scotland has added Britpop to its curriculum with an Oasis masterclass ahead of the band's reunion tour this summer.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0616/1518556-scottish-college-launches-oasis-masterclass/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0615/1518582-liam-gallagher-lashes-council-for-disparaging-fans/Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has called out a Scottish council after officials were accused of suggesting fans of the band are "drunk, middle-aged and fat".Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:00:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0615/1518582-liam-gallagher-lashes-council-for-disparaging-fans/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0614/1518453-robbie-williams-appointed-fifa-music-ambassador/Robbie Williams has been announced as the Fifa Music Ambassador and has co-written the first official anthem of the global football governing body.Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:50:56 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0614/1518453-robbie-williams-appointed-fifa-music-ambassador/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0613/1518229-rapper-yung-filly-faces-two-new-sexual-assault-charges/British rapper Yung Filly has faced additional charges over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman while on tour in Australia.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:35:51 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0613/1518229-rapper-yung-filly-faces-two-new-sexual-assault-charges/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0614/1517825-tiktok-boom-the-rise-and-reign-of-viral-dance-trends/TikTok hasn't just reshaped social media; it's rewritten the rules of cultural fame. With a tap and a twist, a bedroom video can go global. Sarah McIntyre and Laura Delaney ask: What does it really take to go viral in 2025?Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0614/1517825-tiktok-boom-the-rise-and-reign-of-viral-dance-trends/Entertainmenthttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0615/1514166-behind-the-music-buioch/Traditional Irish band Buíoch play the Forest Fleadh Stage at Forest Fest in Emo, Co. Laois on Sunday, 27 July. We asked them the BIG questions . . .Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0615/1514166-behind-the-music-buioch/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0616/1515981-behind-the-music-dina-renee/Pop singer-songwriter, performer, actress, influencer, and model Dina Renée has released her new single, Glow Up. We asked her the BIG questions . . .Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:01 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0616/1515981-behind-the-music-dina-renee/Behind the Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0616/1518643-jessie-j-vows-to-beat-breast-cancer-in-emotional-speech/Singer Jessie J has promised to "beat" breast cancer in a speech she made during her Summertime Ball performance.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:13:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0616/1518643-jessie-j-vows-to-beat-breast-cancer-in-emotional-speech/Musichttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0614/1518328-inside-beyonces-cowboy-carter-london-gigs/As Beyoncé prepares for her final show in London this evening, one member of the Irish 'Beyhive' who flew over to see her reflects on the experience.Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0614/1518328-inside-beyonces-cowboy-carter-london-gigs/Music