There’s a fresh, captivating sound emerging from Cork, and it belongs to 18-year-old singer-songwriter Solène Laurence. Her debut EP, 17 Tall , which just dropped this past Friday, is a stunning introduction to an artist who I have only recently discovered and who is another example of Irelands exciting musical future. To put it simply up front: this EP is a gorgeously raw, emotional listen by a vocal talent that will genuinely stop you dead in your tracks. This was actually

Ireland’s premier music and arts festival just got even bigger. Today, Electric Picnic organizers revealed a massive wave of 42 new acts joining the already stacked 2026 lineup. With 80,000+ eager fans set to descend upon the 600-acre Stradbally Estate in County Laois from August 28th to 30th, the sold-out festival is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend. Leading today’s announcement is the highly anticipated return of acclaimed British rockers Wolf Alice, alongside viral

After a massive debut as a one-day event last year, Heatwave returns to the RSC this summer, doubling down with an expanded two-day lineup on Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th. The move to a two-day format reflects the festival's growth into a not-to-be-missed event in the regions Summer calendar. Produced in association with MPI Artists and 360 Events , Heatwave is aslo keeping its all-ages policy, making it one of the few large-scale stadium events in the region