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# live-music - Wednesday 20 October, 2021

'When were you last in a nightclub, Taoiseach?': Calls for clarity on new rules as talks resume

# Reopening Rules

'When were you last in a nightclub, Taoiseach?': Calls for clarity on new rules as talks resume

Updated Oct 20th 2021, 3:00 PM 37,383 Views 37 Comments

It was confirmed yesterday that nightclubs will be allowed to reopen as planned this Friday, 22 October.
However, sectoral guidance is still being developed for the industry.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he accepts that the sector "need clarity".

# live-music - Monday 6 September, 2021

'People are dying to dance': Entertainment industry gears up as restrictions on live music ease

# Let's Dance

'People are dying to dance': Entertainment industry gears up as restrictions on live music ease

Sep 6th 2021, 12:05 AM 20,096 Views 16 Comments

Those working in the sector have already seen an increase in demand since the government announcement, Michelle Hennessy reports.
The industry has said the PUP should continue to be available for workers in the industry until they can return to full employment.

# live-music - Thursday 2 September, 2021

Poll: What are you most looking forward to once all Covid-19 restrictions are lifted?

# Your Say

Poll: What are you most looking forward to once all Covid-19 restrictions are lifted?

Sep 2nd 2021, 9:40 AM 32,377 Views 84 Comments

The final restrictions are due to be eased in the next two months.

# live-music - Wednesday 25 August, 2021

Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet live event reps next week as pressure mounts to reopen entertainment sector

# Easing Restrictions

Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet live event reps next week as pressure mounts to reopen entertainment sector

Aug 25th 2021, 6:00 AM 7,047 Views 5 Comments

Government has said it will follow through with its commitments to provide a comprehensive plan for the sector.

# live-music - Tuesday 24 August, 2021

Donnelly says all restrictions should be gone by Christmas, Holohan says he hopes 'much sooner'

# Coronavirus

Donnelly says all restrictions should be gone by Christmas, Holohan says he hopes 'much sooner'

Updated Aug 24th 2021, 3:15 PM 49,396 Views 61 Comments

Cabinet will meet next week to sign off on a reopening plan.

# live-music - Friday 20 August, 2021

Nialler9: The live events industry remains in lockdown, while the government now lobbies itself

# Covid Restrictions

Nialler9: The live events industry remains in lockdown, while the government now lobbies itself

Aug 20th 2021, 11:00 PM 22,849 Views 32 Comments

DJ and music writer Niall Byrne (Nialler9) says the music industry has been treated as an afterthought by Government.

# live-music - Sunday 15 August, 2021

Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year

# Pandemic

Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year

Aug 15th 2021, 12:05 AM 15,363 Views 44 Comments

The majority of people think live music events should go ahead this year, according to a new opinion poll
Three in 10 people disagree, citing concerns about Covid-19
Younger people are more likely to think concerts should take place, Órla Ryan writes

# live-music - Friday 6 August, 2021

Events and hospitality reps welcome new guidelines, but question Government communication

# Live Music

Events and hospitality reps welcome new guidelines, but question Government communication

Aug 6th 2021, 5:36 PM 13,609 Views 21 Comments

“We were told that there would be no further restrictions lifted until September.”

# live-music - Thursday 5 August, 2021

Electric Picnic organisers and nightlife group call for reopening plans for sector

# Live Music

Electric Picnic organisers and nightlife group call for reopening plans for sector

Updated Aug 5th 2021, 2:15 PM 18,218 Views 51 Comments

Laois County Council yesterday refused to grant a licence to Electric Picnic.
Organisers of the festival say ticket-holders will be contacted over the next week.
Give Us the Night group wrote to government members calling for non-socially distanced trial events next month.

# live-music - Saturday 24 July, 2021

First major music festival since the pandemic began kicks off in the UK

# Live Music

First major music festival since the pandemic began kicks off in the UK

Jul 24th 2021, 2:41 PM 29,156 Views 37 Comments

40,000 people are in attendance this weekend.

# live-music - Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Musicians call for clear plan to reopen live entertainment industry

# Live Music

Musicians call for clear plan to reopen live entertainment industry

Jun 23rd 2021, 7:22 PM 10,960 Views 10 Comments

Up to 100 demonstrators took part in a protest in Dublin calling for a commitment from the government to reopen the sector.

# live-music - Tuesday 15 June, 2021

Electric Picnic creators awarded nearly half a million euro for live summer events

# For The Books

Electric Picnic creators awarded nearly half a million euro for live summer events

Jun 15th 2021, 7:16 PM 16,606 Views 3 Comments

Music, theatre and spoken-word events – plus a musical at Tayto Park – are receiving funding through live performance scheme.

# live-music - Thursday 27 May, 2021

Minister defends live performance ban for pubs and restaurants but musicians criticise 'sledgehammer approach'

# Live Music

Minister defends live performance ban for pubs and restaurants but musicians criticise 'sledgehammer approach'

May 27th 2021, 12:05 AM 33,551 Views 44 Comments

The chair of the Musicians' Union of Ireland has described the latest guidance as "outrageous", write Orla Dwyer and Christina Finn.
Government sources have indicated that the Fáilte Ireland guidelines could be modified during the summer.
Minister Catherine Martin said every restriction is guided by public health advice.

# live-music - Wednesday 9 September, 2020

€6 million worth of support packages for live performance and music industry announced

# Arts

€6 million worth of support packages for live performance and music industry announced

Sep 9th 2020, 7:54 PM 21,171 Views 7 Comments

Minister Catherine Martin announced the measures this evening.

# live-music - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

'It was literally a dump': The stories behind 3 of Ireland's unlikeliest music venues

# Live In Concert

'It was literally a dump': The stories behind 3 of Ireland's unlikeliest music venues

Jul 18th 2018, 4:44 PM 16,876 Views 2 Comments

A quarry, a church, and a barbershop? Yep, some of the best places to catch live music around the country.

# live-music - Tuesday 4 August, 2015

"Curb your expectations and just run with it" - Joseph Panama from Overhead, The Albatross on Irish festivals

# Sponsored

"Curb your expectations and just run with it" - Joseph Panama from Overhead, The Albatross on Irish festivals

Aug 4th 2015, 7:15 PM 2,840 Views 2 Comments

We chatted to the bassist from the six-piece, who you can catch at festivals all summer.

# live-music - Sunday 14 June, 2015

Two Irish guys have invented a Shazam-style app for live music

# Who's That Band

Two Irish guys have invented a Shazam-style app for live music

Jun 14th 2015, 9:30 AM 9,118 Views 12 Comments

Ever seen a band at a festival and forgotten their name? This will help.

# live-music - Sunday 19 April, 2015

Open thread: What's the best gig you've ever seen in Ireland?

# Your Shout

Open thread: What's the best gig you've ever seen in Ireland?

Apr 19th 2015, 8:00 PM 26,254 Views 259 Comments

The people need to know…

# live-music - Thursday 18 December, 2014

The Pav is back! And it's got a new name...

# Cork

The Pav is back! And it's got a new name...

Dec 18th 2014, 6:12 PM 19,083 Views 13 Comments

…It’s ‘The Pav’.

# live-music - Sunday 2 February, 2014

Open thread: What are your favourite memories from Ireland's best venues?

# Live Music Awards

Open thread: What are your favourite memories from Ireland's best venues?

Feb 2nd 2014, 6:30 PM 15,855 Views 78 Comments

Whelans, the Set Theatre, the Roisín Dubh, and the Pavilion are among the venues battling it out for an IMRO award – and you can help pick the winner.