Noise, volume and confrontation are three words that sum up the experience of listening to the bleeding-edge US duo of Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals, occupying the spaces between hip-hop, noise, experimentation and invective. MIKE McGRATH-BRYAN speaks with Infinity Knives’ Tariq Ravelomanana, ahead of their UCC gig on October 26. 

The documentary doesn’t challenge Adams; it doesn’t question him; it allows him to tell his side of the story, writes CARA O'DOHERTY. 

Filmmaker Tadhg O’Sullivan tells CARA O’DOHERTY about his latest project, and why he has brought it to Cork

You might cry, you will definitely laugh. I swear this one is worth your time, writes KARA O'DOHERTY. 

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

When it comes to new music, there’s a lot more indie pop, country or singer songwriter stuff in the charts than rap right now, and a lot less new stars are hitting the big leagues, writes Stevie G. 

Given the volume of music that is out there nowadays, it is more important than ever for musicians to find a music community, either online or in-person — and Cork has lots to offer

With Ye Vagabonds at Sounds From A Safe Harbour, the Feel Good September Reset Live at the Marina Market, and Nonna's Kitchen at Seventy Seven, there's plenty happening in Cork this weekend.

Sanatorium is funny, smart, moving, and a fine tribute to the stoicism of the Ukrainian people who stand firm under unimaginable circumstances, writes CARA O'DOHERTY. 

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 29 to 31). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box

Cork bands and DJs will be there in full effect, and you can catch yours truly at the Schweppes stage in the main arena tomorrow from 2pm-5pm.

A special concert takes place next month, as part of Sounds from a Safe Harbour, remembering late musician and songwriter Eoin French, aka Talos. 

As autumn descends upon Cork city, the fifth instalment of Sounds from a Safe Harbour marks the festival’s tenth anniversary, and celebrates the lives and work of artists across media, genres and geography, with a space to make new connections and display new work. MIKE McGRATH-BRYAN talks with festival director Mary Hickson, and musicians GodKnows and Niamh Regan.

Among the many sounds of Cork City are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in

While we argue about the use of AI in music, it’s also interesting to me that many of the current man v machine arguments in music also took place at the turn of the 80s, when this synth-pop sound started to hit the mainstream, says STEVIE G. 

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Triskel is devoting a night tomorrow (August 22) to the work of US film-maker James Glickenhaus, along with a discussion on the exploitation genre he mined so well, says CARA O’DOHERTY

Minchin says he feels that a “really important part of comedy” has been “lost” as comedians try to “make sure we never upset anyone ever”.

Among the many sounds of Cork city are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in. 

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 15 to 17). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

As long as we have a mainstream, we will need an underground, and the spirit that powered the pirates will continue in other ways, writes Stevie G. 

A new organisation, called Screen Cork, aims to put added focus on the city and county as a film-making centre, says CARA O’DOHERTY

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 8 to 10). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Niall McNamee tells CARA O’DOHERTY about his role in the film about Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy’s 2002 bust-up - and about his other life as a singer as he prepares for a gig in Cork

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

With youngsters like Jim Legxacy making powerful music, we are gonna be alright, says Stevie G. 

Among the many sounds of Cork City are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in

A Cork film-maker researched Cork party club Sir Henry’s ahead of his new short about the ’90s rave scene, says CARA O’DOHERTY

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Bursting on to the scene in 1973 with a run of thunderous rock and roll singles that began with Can The Can, Suzi Quatro was one of the first women to become a rock superstar.

Among the many sounds of Cork City are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in

This album’s hype was accelerated by an impressive rollout where well-received singles were accompanied by explosive interviews and appearances which reminded us of what we missed in that time, writes STEVIE G. 

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Cork actor Precious Adimbola tells CARA O’DOHERTY about landing a dream role in Little Shop Of Horrors at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, and why Cork people are doing so well in the business at present

Singer Calum Scott said that recently receiving the Brit Billion Award certifying one billion streams 'means so much to me'.

A new documentary about the Allihies Copper Mines has a special screening on Sunday in the West Cork village, says CARA O’DOHERTY

A sort of homecoming for a Favourite Girl. Jess Smyth talks about identity, destiny and creativity. Don O'Mahony reports.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (June 27 to 29). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Stevie G reflects on some of his favourite Live at the Marquee shows from the last 20 years.

Can a 7-minute film really be made from scratch in just two days? That’s the challenge facing creatives in Cork, says CARA O’DOHERTY

Although she’s enjoying a very successful career abroad, manager Dennis Dunstan sees an even bigger future for Rebecca.

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (June 20 to 22). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

The festival circuit is undergoing what seems to be an almost permanent period of transition, writes STEVIE G. 

28 Days Later marked the beginning of a new era in filmmaking and on it had introduced audiences to a captivating new talent of the time: Cillian Murphy.

The film starts strong and ends on a high note, but it lags for a considerable amount of time in the middle. 

My own relationship with Beyoncé's music started a long time ago, and I still remember receiving a promo of Destiny Child’s No, No, No remix from Niven in Sony Music UK’s urban department in late 1997, recalls Stevie G. 

The Cork Midsummer Festival runs from June 13 to 22 with an eclectic mix of performances. Everyone brings their A game to a festival,writes Ronan Leonard

Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan - celebrated for his brilliant stunts - gets the Triskel cinema series treatment, says CARA O’DOHERTY

Stars Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera and Mia Threapleton talk about working on Wes Anderson's espionage black comedy The Phoenician Scheme.