The 25 festivals and music events of the summer

It’s summertime, which means it’s time to hit the fields, parks, GAA stadiums and forests for a blast of live music. Here’s our guide to the 25 festivals and music events you have to see this year



The 12 acts who made a sonic boom in Groningen

The annual Eurosonic festival in the Netherlands has become one of the key platforms for new European bands – and it’s where many Irish hopefuls aim to make a big noise internationally. Join us as we crack open some Dutch gold




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