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'We need a plan': Live events are happening in Ireland - but it's not all plain sailing

We speak to promoters and venues putting on gigs in the new era of live performance.

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Aug 14th 2021, 8:00 PM

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

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

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Jun 15th 2021, 7:16 PM

Test live performances of music and theatre to take place in Dublin venues starting next week

The Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce recommended that cultural venues be reassessed under the government’s five-level plan.

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Dec 13th 2020, 6:04 PM

Support package worth millions for live gigs and music industry to form part of Budget

Live music venues, big and small, will be able to apply for a minimum of €10,000 under the scheme,

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Oct 10th 2020, 6:30 AM

Heather Humphreys battles pirates to bring Culture Night news to the masses

The national event will take place on Friday 19 September.

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Aug 14th 2014, 12:04 PM