Ellie Goulding

The Guide: The events to see, the shows to book and the ones to catch before they end

The best music, art, literature and more coming your way between Saturday, October 14th, and Friday, October 20th

Sat Oct 14 2023 - 05:00

Ellie Goulding: Higher than Heaven – Joyful escapism and gratifying, dependable pop

The thirtysomething returns to her unashamedly accessible roots

Fri Apr 07 2023 - 05:09

‘It’s like a wedding during the war’: A day in the life of a registry office

Covid restrictions mean only six can attend – including the bride and groom

Sun Mar 21 2021 - 06:00

Ellie Goulding: ‘I was made to feel like a sexual object’

The singer is back after five years away with a bold new sound – and an urge to speak out

Wed Jul 15 2020 - 06:10

Dermot Kennedy: ‘I won’t let anyone take advantage of me or my music’

The Dublin singer-songwriter’s first gig in months is a night at a London museum

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 06:15

Energy efficiency group Crowley Carbon set to hit €200m in revenues

Company counts some of the world’s top food, tech and pharma companies as customers

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 16:03

Alexa, get my song to number one

Ellie Goulding’s River reflects smart speakers’ new influence on the music charts

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 05:30

Open days at other educational institutions

No better way to weigh up your study options than by visiting the campuses and facilities

Tue Oct 15 2019 - 01:00

Albums of 2019: A big year for recording acts of all sizes

Expect newies from Rihanna, Foals, Hozier, Chance the Rapper, Soak, Stormzy and MBV

Sat Dec 29 2018 - 05:00

Royal wedding: Celebrities join royalty as Princess Eugenie marries

Kate Moss, Robbie Williams among stars in Windsor for second royal wedding of 2018

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 13:24

Crap, cackles and pop: Listening to Ireland’s breakfast radio

Early morning offerings run a narrow gamut from hectic to lightweight

Sat Aug 11 2018 - 05:00

Brit awards: Dua Lipa, Stormzy the big winners as artists join 'Time's Up' call

Artists carry white roses in protest against sexual harassment as Stormzy asks ‘Theresa May, where’s the money for Grenfell?’

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 23:55

BBC Sound of 2017 list: the tipsters have lost the plot

The inclusion of Anderson .Paak on the once influential poll shows up the project’s shortcomings

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 14:05

Clean up begins as Glastonbury folds up its tent for 2016

Coldplay, Muse and Adele were among the highlightswhile Brexit cast its shadow

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 10:58

Ellie Goulding and Disclosure added to Glastonbury line-up

ZZ Top among newly confirmed acts for festival headlined by Adele, Coldplay and Muse

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 15:21

Album of the week: Jack Garratt - Phase: firing and pinging on all cylinders

Thu Feb 18 2016 - 23:41

U2 lose the top spot for most popular live act

Industry statistics on ticket sales also put the 3Arena in the world’s top 15 venues

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 17:00

What’s on TV: six shows to watch this week

Gerry Adams, Conor McGregor, Hozier, One Direction ... and some sad dads

Sun Dec 06 2015 - 18:00

Terry Wogan pulls out of Children in Need show

Dermot O’Leary will take over from broadcaster who cancelled due to medical advice

Fri Nov 13 2015 - 19:04

Ellie Goulding: Delirium – Album Review

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 23:51

10 things we love about Taylor Swift

The progressive, feminist, nice singer is one of the good guys – and not just because she stood up to Apple on behalf of her fellow artists

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 08:00

Redeveloped Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be ‘ideal venue’, says Aiken

Stadium work continues as nearby Live in Marquee concerts set to top 100,000 fans

Sun Jun 21 2015 - 15:36

Philip King: The power behind ‘Other Voices’

Philip King’s raison d’etre after 13 years running his hit televised concert series is still the same: ‘We provide a safe house for rambling troubadours from around the world. They find it inspiring and uplifting here’

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 00:00

Leading concert promoter calls for relaxation of planning laws

Peter Aiken says Ireland needs to capitalise on venues like Croke Park and Aviva

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 13:19

Third Ed Sheeran Croke Park concert ruled out by Aiken

Promoter also announces Ellie Goulding and Beck gigs for Live at the Marquee in Cork

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 19:40

Band Aid sales reach €1.2m as Geldof praises the ‘digital age’

Musician denies calling Adele 100 times in effort to include her on Ebola charity song

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 08:45

Band Aid 30 song sales have ‘gone manic’, says Geldof

Do They Know It’s Christmas? was premiered on X Factor last night

Mon Nov 17 2014 - 12:19

2fm seeks sponsor for ex-Westlife star’s show

‘The Nicky Byrne Show with Nicky and Jenny’ deal offered at €245,000 for 12 months

Thu Jul 10 2014 - 01:15

Angel Haze: ‘Rap is the only uncensored version of life’

The rapper, just 22, is unusually honest, from her lyrics about a rape when she was a child to social-media posts about her relationship with Ireland Baldwin

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00