The show mustn’t go on for RTÉ underperformers, say RTÉ news staff
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CMAT
aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson
BBC denies cutting Irish language lyrics from debut broadcast of CMAT’s new song
Singer says she was not responsible for cuts to single Euro-Country, saying: ‘I don’t know who edited it out’
‘The best night out’: The Gen-Z ‘Ticketmaster warriors’ spending €1,500 a year on gigs
‘Concerts are the best night out you can have as a young person in Ireland,’ says one music fan, who spent €1,500 on tickets last year
Why did CMAT have to sell out the 3Arena before she could get exposure on Irish radio?
We need to amplify Irish artists on Irish radio – not from a position of territorialism or nationalism, but from one of support and pride
It’s a relief to know young CMAT was taking notes, saving up her rage at Bertie
Construction workers who ‘vanished’ from the sector after the Celtic Tiger were humans whose way of life was obliterated
CMAT takes a pop at former taoiseach Bertie Ahern in new Euro-Country single
Reference is not the first time CMAT has made her feelings known about the former Fianna Fáil leader
The Music Quiz: Which Co Meath town is mentioned in CMAT’s song The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station?
Plus: Madonna’s 2005 song, Hung Up, samples which ABBA song?
Dublin photographer Sarah Doyle: ‘I am more interested in style than fashion’
Doyle has photographed everyone from CMAT to Michael D Higgins. This fashion shoot, with Dublin stylist Eoin Gavin, is a joint personal project rather than a commercial one
Glastonbury 2025: All that Kneecap and Bob Vylan outrage drowned out the air strike on the cafe birthday party
The BBC’s coverage of the festival is a wonder. But this time around it became a morass of missed points and moral cowardice
Kneecap at Glastonbury: British police assessing videos of group to see if offences were committed
Belfast rap group member Móglaí Bap tells large audience: ‘The prime minister of your country, not mine, said he didn’t want us to play’
CMAT: ‘Ireland is a really hard place to live unless you have money, which we didn’t’
Irish pop star CMAT on body shaming, growing up in Ireland, capitalism and her third album, Euro-Country
Glastonbury full lineup for 2025: eyes on Kneecap’s Saturday slot after gig cancellations
Paul Mescal and Dominic West among speakers, while mystery group Patchwork may be a decoy on the Pyramid Stage
Inside Ireland’s music festival industry: ‘You can haemorrhage money very quickly’
For promoters, there are risks, tight margins and pinch points. Still, as the summer season begins, optimism prevails
The Guide: CMAT, Fontaines DC, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and other events to see, shows to book, and ones to catch before they end
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Kneecap to headline London festival as planned after other gig cancellations
Wide Awake Festival had ‘positive discussions with stakeholders’ involved in Brixton event
Irish stars CMAT, Grian Chatten and Jordan Adetunji make Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Prestigious list which honours those under 30 ‘making waves’ in Europe also includes writer-director Ronan Corrigan
Choice Music Prize for Irish song of the year: Hozier, Kabin Crew and Fontaines DC among shortlisted nominees
CMAT, Picture This, Niamh Regan, Jordan Adetunji, Cian Ducrot, Chubby Cat also nominated in 20th anniversary of prize
The Late Late NYE Show review: Patrick Kielty rises above some mystifying moments with a good line in take-no-prisoner jokes
Television: Despite blink-and-it’s-over conversations with wildly mismatched guests, this New Year’s Eve special is much better than 2023’s
From Paul Mescal to Bad Sisters to Claire Keegan, the green wave keeps rolling
Unfortunately, the lived experience of creatives working in Ireland is often a struggle
The music of 2024: Our critics’ verdicts on the best albums and acts of the year
Fontaines DC top the 2024 Ticket critics’ choice lists, with Kneecap hot on their heels, but right across Irish music the profusion of excellence shows zero signs of stopping
Sabrina Carpenter earrings to Fontaines DC T-shirts: Christmas gifts for music lovers
From a Chappell Roan T-shirt to Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso earrings, we’ve got you sorted
All Together Now music festival 2025: Fontaines DC, CMAT and Bicep revealed as part of line-up
Irish acts Fontaines DC and CMAT will headline the three-day festival in Waterford’s Curraghmore Estate
Sage Bertie Ahern, wry Joe Duffy and stoned-sounding Irish Maga fan: Radio reactions to Trump’s US election win
Radio: Ciara Kelly hears differing takes on Trump victory while Kieran Cuddihy meets jubilant Maga fans in New York
Mercury prize 2024: CMAT misses out as Leeds indie band English Teacher win for debut album
The band beat off artists including Irish singer CMAT, Charli xcx and the Last Dinner Party to take home the £25,000 prize
TV guide: The best new shows to watch, beginning tonight
September 1st-6th: From Dermot Bannon’s cosy abodes to Billy Connolly’s look back at his life
Electric Picnic 2024: The weekend in pictures
Kylie Minogue, Calvin Harris, Raye and The Wolfe Tones highlights over three days of music, culture and craic
Electric Picnic 2024: Sunday stage times for all the top areas, weather forecast and more
When and where to catch Kylie Minogue, Raye, The Wolfe Tones, CMAT and more
Electric Picnic 2024: Friday stage times for all the top areas, weather forecast and more
When and where to catch Noah Kahan, Gerry Cinnamon, Jazzy, Kojaque and more
Electric Picnic 2024: Weather, main stage times, access map, ticket information and more
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s largest music festival taking place from August 16th-18th
Electric Picnic 2024 stage times for all the main areas
Heading to Stradbally? Whether you want to see Kylie or Kneecap, CMAT or Calvin Harris, here are when and where they’re playing
Electric Picnic 2024: 12 must-sees at this year’s festival, from music to comedy and podcasts to food
Whether it’s Kylie Minogue on the main stage or Fangclub in Fishtown, this year’s event is crammed with people and places to grab your attention
Mercury Music Prize 2024: CMAT and Charli XCX among nominees
Other nominees include Barry Can’t Swim, Last Dinner Party and Corinne Bailey Rae
Electric Picnic 2024: CMAT, Lankum and Bambie Thug among acts added to line-up
Blindboy will also make an appearance for a special podcast at the festival in Stradbally
CMAT in Dublin: A night of real emotion in one of the best gigs of the year
Dungarvanite is superb performer shredding guitar with same enthusiasm with which she performs dance routines
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