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Gem And I is out on here on September 24.

You'll also be able to watch her Chatroom @ Electric Picnic interview soon on hotpress.com.

Yup, Ms. Minogue is playing two gigs here next March.

They're some of Conor O'Brien's biggest headlining dates yet.

The Picnic stars are playing Belfast, Dublin & Galway.

Your Christmas present problems have just been solved!


It's been an amazing day here - now to hit the arena for some Massive Attack, National and UNKLE

Paul from the Waterford/Cork collective will also perform an acoustic set

The group stopped in for an electrifying performance, which went down a storm!

We've got another impressive line-up at the Hot Press Chatroom for your enjoyment!

The night is really just beginning here at Stradbally, but we're finishing up Saturday's Chatroom on a high...

The perfect antidote for hungover heads on Sunday!

Chris and Tony from And So I Watch You From Afar are our latest Chatroom alumni

The Mighty Stef played a few choons in our Chatroom - including a haunting rendition of Lady GaGa's 'Bad Romance'!

The sister act will replace The Tallest Man On Earth in the Crawdaddy tent

There may have been a few "sun" showers this morning at Stradbally, but otherwise we feel a brilliant day coming on

This will be the first physical release of the band's debut Vampires With Dreaming Kids, and the first UK/Ireland release of their recent Color Your Life EP.


Ace producer Steve Lillywhite and UK chart-topper Newton Faulkner are the latest major names to be confirmed for the Music Show, which takes place in the RDS Main Hall, Dublin on October 2 and 3.

They're headlining there in November.

There are gigs, seminars & panel discussions galore!

The Americana singer will cross the pond for three lives shows around the country

After splitting in 2008, the Carlow band band are back with new members and big plans.

He's nipping in before Christmas!

The Picnic-bound outfit debut at number three while Katy Perry bags top spot.

The Coronas drop to the second spot, while there are other new entries from Phil Selway, Director and Papa Roach

Sign up now to hear two new songs!

The very fine 'That Day' has the luscious promo clip it deserves!

The rockers are the latest act added to the line-up.

We've got one last pair to give away...

Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Stranglers & Jerry Fish are also on the bill.

The promoter and the O2 venue "wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused due to late running of the show"

We're please to announced the initial timetable for the Hot Press Chatroom @ Electric Picnic.

The Electric Picnic line-up is packed with great things. Celina Murphy selects ten acts that just have to be seen.


The quadruple-header takes place on September 16.

There was a big turnout of music and entertainment industry folk at the funeral of Bob Geldof Snr, which took place on Tuesday in Glasthule.

Yup, E's dropping into us on Friday night!

There's also a stonking new single to enjoy!

Cavan outfit Sisters Lovers are among the supports.


Bottles were thrown at the band after their show started late.

Congratulations to Olive Lyons who has claimed her tickets

Mr. Murphy will be dropping into us on Saturday.

The single is taken from upcoming album Dream Of You

Friday can't come too soon!

The Mancunians will play a Dublin date in October, to coincide with the release of 'Alpha'

We'll be open for Stradbally business on Friday!

The chaps will be plugging their Hither Thither album.

The Scallydelic popsters are playing Belfast & Dublin.

There's a gig to celebrate on September 16 in Belfast.

Congratulations to Sarah Emerson who has claimed her prize and is officially Stradbally bound!

We'll be announcing our next winner at 5pm - and they'll have 15 minutes to claim their tickets...

A plaque commemorating his 2005 visit to the Open House Festival is to be unveiled.

There's also a Workman's Club gig to look forward to!

The legendary twosome play a Dublin double-header on September 9.

The new album by uilleann-piper and whistle-player Brian Ó hUiginn will be called Tionchar/Influence

Team Hot Press can now reveal the lucky winner of those golden Electric Picnic tickets...

There's some great free rock 'n' roll to be had!

There's some great free rock 'n' roll to be had!

The great man will be celebrated in October.

We suspect they're going to be rather busy at 10 o'clock on Friday night!

The Redneck Manifesto are topping the bill.

Let the planning begin!

The American chart-toppers are over in November.

It's taken from latest album 100,000 Ways To Harvest Hope

The NWOAHM outfit crashland here in December.

Debauchery on a grand scale will doubtless ensue!

You can apply now to be on the guest-list.

Hot Press is very saddened to learn of the death of Bob Geldof Snr. who passed away yesterday morning in St. Vincent’s Hospital following a short illness. He was 96.

The legendary guitarist is in the Leeson Lounge next month.

Her upcoming interview with the Sindo's Barry Egan promises to ruffle a few feathers!

Matt Berry is over for dates in November.

The Coronas meanwhile remain Kings of the Indies

Hundreds of bands were whittled down to just four as the Our Thursdays competition reaches boiling point.

They've also arranged counseling for fans affected by last week's Saratoga tragedy.

The folk-rock band make their way to Middle Abbey Street

Dubliner White Noise brings his outrageous orally orchestral offerings to Stradbally next weekend

The South Londoners are coming to an Electric Picnic near you!

The Canadians have penciled in a November visit.

The RDS weekender is back in October

So says Today FM presenter Ian Dempsey in an exclusive interview with Hot Press, out today

A reminder that the Courtney Love, Mick Jagger and Madonna-baiting stand-up is on his way to Dublin!

I Can Walk Through is out here on October 4.

It's taking place next month in The Workman's Club.


The band went on to play a blinder in the Luzhniki stadium.

The American singer-songwriter has put his latest album All Delighted People up on the web.

We've put together pics, info and even tracks from the lucky finalists, who'll soon battle it out to play on Arthur's Day...

New benefit album marks the New Orleans disaster

The trio will play Tripod in November to celebrate the release of new album Surfing The Void

Cee-lo’s upcoming single ‘Fuck You’ has become a viral hit, getting over two million views online.

Available this Autumn

Available this Autumn

Following the success of the Cork Marquee's Harmonic night this summer, a series of live music events will take place in Dublin over October and November

The musician has expressed shock and sadness at the recent deaths that occurred at Belgium’s Pukkelpop festival.

The county's Napoleonic fortress is being restored to its former glories.

Live performance at the Grand Canal Theatre

Cyclists will power the sustainable showers at this year's Electric Picnic - so don't forget to pack your bikini!

Constant Adventure is set for an October release

The R&B star comes to Dundrum Town Centre this Thursday - August 26 - to promote his self-titled album.

The Irish icons will be performing in The Savoy on Friday October 1.

The Waterford/Cork collective will play the Sugar Club in November


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