Classical Notes Dick O’Riordan: Galway leads €1m European Songs of Travel projectVenture aims to raise awareness of environmental concerns and highlight stories of migrants seeking a fresh start in their adopted countries
Dublin City Council considering opening new 500 seat venue in city centreCity arts officer also suggested that proposed cultural centre at Bridgefoot St could cost €16 million — €5 million higher than the cost suggested when the plan was first announced
McMorrow: ‘I feel lied to’ by the government on live eventsThe singer-songwriter has voiced his anger at the lengthy delay in reopening the live entertainment sector while large crowds are being allowed into sporting events
Martin wants full-capacity venues opened to vaccinated people when live sector opensThe Minister for Culture and Arts has told industry figures that her draft plan for the sector was knocked back by cabinet colleagues two weeks ago
Nadine O’Regan: Time to get live music back on the roadCroke Park is full, restaurants are open, but even scientists can’t understand why Ireland has remained an international outlier and kept its live music scene mostly shuttered
Rolling back the rock of agesAt a time when live music is no more, the yearning to recapture that lost rush can be overwhelming – especially when you’re in the ‘wrong’ age bracket