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Lily Aron of Florence Road performs live on stage during Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach on 26 September, 2026 in Dana Point, California. (Photo by Jim Bennett/WireImage)

Florence Road thank Eddie Vedder for coming to the rescue

Irish band Florence Road have thanked Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, the Ohana Festival in California, and Fender guitars for coming to their aid after the quartet's equipment was stolen from their van in Los Angeles on Friday night.

Music • 29 Sep

CMAT performs at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 1 on April 17, 2026 in Indio, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Coachella)

From JADE to Geese: Ten acts to see at Electric Picnic

Music fans are primed for the annual pilgrimage to Stradbally in Co Laois for Electric Picnic this weekend.

Electric Picnic • 31 Aug

Reporter Sinead Courtney stands in front of the Main Stage at Electric Picnic while crews work to finish the site behind her

What's new at this year's Electric Picnic?

The finishing touches are being put on the Electric Picnic festival site in Stradbally before 80,000 festival-goers arrive over the course of the weekend.

Music • 25 Aug

Madra Salach with World Cafe host Raina Douris Photo: Paige Walter

Irish acts showcased on National Public Radio in the US

Irish acts including CMAT, Dermot Kennedy, and Madra Salach will be showcased on National Public Radio (NPR) in the US from Monday as the music programme World Cafe dedicates two weeks to Dublin as part of its award-winning Sense of Place series.

Music • 25 Aug

Behind the music - Sarah Crean

Irish indie pop artist Sarah Crean has released her new single, Dreamer, which features Essence Martins. We asked Sarah the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 Jul

Behind the music - Charcoal Greys

Tipperary indie-pop newcomers Charcoal Greys have released their debut single, Blisters. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 01 Jul

Singer Jade in a photoshoot holding out her arms

Electric Picnic announces over 40 new acts

Wolf Alice, Djo, and Jade are among forty new acts added to the Electric Picnic bill in County Laois this August.

Music • 17 Apr

Landscape shot of Irish band Florence Road

Your chance to vote for Florence Road at Eurosonic

Wicklow band Florence Road are set to fly the flag for Ireland at the Eurosonic Festival in the Dutch city of Groningen in January.

Music • 20 Dec 25

Irish band Florence Road on BBC Sound of 2026 list

Wicklow band Florence Road have been named on the Sound of 2026 longlist, as BBC Radio 1 unveils its annual list of artists tipped for success next year.

Music • 04 Dec 25

Florence Road release new single Break The Girl

Wicklow band Florence Road have released their new single, Break The Girl, along with a music video shot in their hometown of Bray.

Music • 01 Sep 25

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