The Frank and Walters bring acoustic set to Galway
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Known for their catalogue of music spanning more than three decades, this is a glimpse into their music, stripped down to its acoustic bones.
Read more ...Top US choir at St Nick’s
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Described by composer Eric Whitacre as “the gold standard of American university choirs,” these choristers hail from California State University at Long Beach.
Read more ...Latin beats back the West this weekend
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Taking to the main stage, the group brings together styles and influences from across Latin America and beyond, with the smooth vibes of reggae, the upbeat energy of Ska with their energetic fusion of Latin rhythms.
Read more ...Cathedral to host international organists
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
This long-running series began in 1994, and showcases performances from local and international organists.
Read more ...Honest lyrics and Skinny Living
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Formed in Wakefield and gaining over 85 million streams worldwide, the band is made up of vocalists and guitarists Will Booth and Danny Hepworth, alongside Belfast-born Ryan Johnston.
Read more ...Stepping on Lego at Monroe's
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
The project of Conor Waters, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer originally from County Mayo, Stepping on Lego is a mix of electronic and acoustic elements that lean towards the cinematic, but remain rooted in a live, performance-based sound.
Read more ...Breaking city limits with A Lazarus Soul
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Building a sound that is driven by the energy of post-punk and rock while grounded in folk tradition, the four-piece, Brian Brannigan, Joe Chester, Julie Bienvenu and Anton Hegarty, are recognised for their unflinching portrayals of Irish life.
Read more ...Galway singer’s double glory
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Coming first place in both vocal competitions, she was awarded the Percy Whitehead Cup and the Thomas Moore Cup.
Read more ...Galway’s young voices in harmony
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
During this special service, which took place on Sunday, June 8, probationers were inducted as full members of the Schola Cantorum.
Read more ...Stirring tribute to The Cranberries at Monroe’s
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
A decade and a half after forming in Milan, Italian tribute band The Lizberries continue to honour the music and legacy of The Cranberries.
Read more ...Brass does Broadway this weekend
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
This vibrant musical evening will blend the powerful sound of brass with the soaring voices of guest singers Madeline Fleming and Padraig Connaughton, delivering a dazzling celebration of show tunes and stage classics.
Read more ...Smooth Salthill singer is new voice in Irish jazz
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Hailing from Salthill in Galway city, Emily Jane Cooke is a genre-blending composer.
Read more ...Cullivan campaigns against ‘yacht rock’
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
He aims to bring together top-class local musicians to a piano-driven set celebrating the greatest songs of the Seventies and Eighties.
Read more ...The Beat in Galway
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
With chart topping hits such as ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’, ‘Too Nice Too Talk To’, ‘Hands Off She’s Mine’ and ‘Stand Down Margaret’, the band stood apart from their 2 Tone contemporaries in England.
Read more ...‘Outside the City’ released online
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
The Tuam artist’s summer 2024 release, ‘Over Galway Town’ was a massive online hit, surpassing 3.7 million streams, including 2.5 million on Spotify.
Read more ...Trad maestros drum up Fleadh Town
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
The album, a moveable feast of Irish culture, will be launched in Galway next week, at Monroe’s Live on Friday, June 20, at 7:30pm.
Read more ...Wolfe Tones’ Warfield at The Quays
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
He is currently touring Ireland and Britain with his band, The Young Wolfe Tones.
Read more ...Free gigs at Galway Folk Festival
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
The five-day Galway Folk Festival continues until Sunday, June 8, and this year’s celebration of folk, roots and acoustic music includes a rich programme of free events across the city.
Read more ...Full fury of Metallica with Whiplash
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
The thunderous sounds of Metallica will ring out at Monroe’s Live as Whiplash, Ireland’s leading Metallica tribute band, take to the stage on Saturday, June 21.
Read more ...Magic Numbers at Arts Festival
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
The self-titled album contained top ten singles such as ‘Forever Lost’, ‘Love Me Like You’ and ‘Love Is a Game’, and went double platinum, selling over a million copies worldwide.
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