Electric Picnic promoter defends festival organisation after crowd collapse at overcrowded stage
ELECTRIC PICNIC BOSS Melvin Benn has strongly defended the festival’s organisation and crowd safety provisions after a crowd…
Four emerging Irish acts dazzle on Electric Picnic main stage in Tinie Tempah-backed showcase
THE MAIN STAGE at Electric Picnic got off to a flying start this afternoon as British hip hop…
Festival-goers ‘shafted’ by soaring food prices as event organisers demand 22-25% cut
IRELAND’S BIGGEST MUSIC festivals are demanding 22-25% of food trucks’ takings, in a move vendors say is driving…
Lollapalooza 2026: Charli XCX, Lorde, Suki Waterhouse and more
All the hottest stars in music gathered for Lollapalooza 2026 at Grant Park in Chicago, Ill. From Charli…
Fleadh in Belfast to attract over 800,000 tourists to the city, organisers predict
FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉireann is expected to bring around 800,000 visitors to Belfast city from August 2-9 this…
Luke Combs at Slane review: Country star struggled to keep crowd onside for full 120-minute show – The Irish Times
Luke CombsSlane Castle, Co Meath★★★☆☆ On Saturday afternoon Slane Castle was indistinguishable from Nashville, Tennessee, as US country…
‘Perfect atmosphere for country music’: Fans flock to Slane Castle for Luke Combs concerts – The Irish Times
Boot-cut jeans, cowboy hats and brown leather shoes made up the marching uniform for the thousands of people…
Beyond the Pale day two sees music fans relax in ‘blessed’ weather – The Irish Times
“This is a safe space. You can let loose. You can relax and everybody is happy,” says Tura…
Beyond the Plate: Festival food goes fancy as punters book for sit-down dining – The Irish Times
When we think of what’s on offer to eat at festivals, we can generally count on the likes…
Mike D of Beastie Boys to play first show in Ireland since 2007 – The Irish Times
Mike D of Beastie Boys will join the Sunday line-up of the Beyond the Pale festival, which will…
Pop singer pokes fun at Justin Bieber’s Coachella 2026 performance: ‘What the f–k?’
What did he mean? Pop singer Zara Larrson shared her candid reaction to Justin Bieber’s Coachella 2026 performance…
Pop star puts on sizzling Coachella display
Ex-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and pop superstar Katy Perry have been tearing it up at Coachella – even…