Irish Eyes:Liam Gallagher's Beady Eye will play Dublin's Olympia on April 14th and 15th, and Belfast's Ulster Hall on the 17th.

No tour: REM fans: don't hold your breath for a tour to accompany new album Collapse Into Now.Their manager has said it's unlikely that Stipe and co will hit the road.

Beatles bash: Tomorrow night sees a celebration of all things Beatles in Whelan's. Scottish tribute band Revolver will play two sets either side of the short play Lennon v McCartney.

Fantasy follow-up: Kanye West says his sixth album will be released this summer.