It comes as Covid cases have been on the increase, with 'superspreader' fears after recent events.

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

Through this opportunity, Music Network and Ionad Cultúrtha are seeking to make space for social change in the music sector in general.

What started as a trio singing at a weekly ballad night in a bar in Dundalk has become an almost constantly touring full band. 

At eighty years of age, and in the nineteenth year of his residency at Cork’s Live at the Marquee festival - an unbroken twenty denied to him only by a global pandemic - Moore gave a sold-out Saturday crowd a sharp reminder of his powers.

The trio talk all things Cork, pre gig rituals and role models with The Echo's Chani Anderson as they get ready for their Cork show.

The concerts, including one at UCC's Honan Chapel, take place this weekend. 

The former Bishopstown goalkeeper battled anxiety and depression, and has now released his debut single 'Firing Squad'

The Seán Ó Riada competition, which has been running for more than 50 years, provides a platform for Irish composers to have their work judged and rewarded solely on its own merits. 

Their debut album, Scratchcard Empires, which was released last year, received glowing reviews across Irish media and the alt-punk/folk sound scene. 

Introducing many Irish fans to the music of the likes of Tom Waits, Randy Newman, Guy Clark and John Hiatt, Mr White has been part of the live music scene in Ireland since the 1970’s.

Founded in 1958, the Cork Youth Orchestra is a 143-strong orchestra of talented musicians aged from 14 to 19 hailing from Cork city and county.

“When you’re out there, playing your heart out, and people know it’s to raise money for Penny Dinners, I think that’s when the spirit of Christmas really comes alive on the streets of Cork.” 

Some of Cork's finest singers took to the streets to raise funds for Cork Penny Dinners.

Described as “sweet music with gentle lift and beautiful balance between the reed and the string”, ‘Under the Stairs’ launches at 6pm on Saturday 9 December in The Corner House, Coburg Street, Cork.

The sad news was announced by MacGowan's wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, today. 

Each year, the best young singers, aged between 9 to 14, from across Europe compete in this huge event.

Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, this festival journeys to the heart of Irish music and provides a platform where subtle elements of the music can be heard

Now in its 21st year, the festival journeys to the heart of Irish music, providing a platform for celebrated musicians from across Ireland and beyond.

The Cork singer has released another song from his upcoming album 'Goodtime Charlie'. The album is set to release on September 15.

Fever, a global live-entertainment discovery platform, has announced that it is bringing the candlelight concerts to Cork with a series of special performances. 

Manchester rapper Aitch was accompanied by a live band, and provided a high octane set featuring all his big hits and features.

The Cork International Choral Festival, one of the highlights of the musical calendar, attracted over 5,000 participants this year hailing from all over Europe as well as Israel and Canada.

The song marks the lives of The Evening Echo and The Echo sellers

The tour will see the artist take to the stage in The Everyman theatre on November 5 to perform well-known tracks.

An accomplished musician, Mr Ó Riada has collaborated with traditional fiddle players Martin Hayes and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh in the group Ó Triúr, and broadcasts a weekly traditional music show on Raidió na Gaeltachta

An Evening with Wild Youth’ takes place at Sea Church Ballycotton on March 3

The venue on Pope’s Quay saw a melting pot of artists play their part with storytelling and St Brigid cross making featuring in the event

Beginning on February 17, Laoise Leahy will programme and perform at The Green Room Sessions

Ortús has invited more than 40 musicians to Cork and programmed more than 85 musical works

Mr Lydon’s mother Eileen Barry was from Carrigrohane near Ballincollig, and Mr Lydon still travels on an Irish passport due to his Cork roots.

CORK pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor Cormac McCarthy has just released his second album, On The Other Hand, and he is looking forward to a busy year ahead.

The Sultans of Ping will be celebrating 30 years since the release of Casual Sex In The Cineplex

As part of the festival's offering, organisers have now announced three free conversation events

Some of their more notable hits include ‘My Girl Lollipop’, ‘Lip Up Fatty’, ‘Can Can’, ’Special Brew’, and ‘Walking in the Sunshine’

Alabama 3 Acoustic and Unplugged is a four-piece outfit consisting of Larry Love on vocals, Aurora Dawn on vocals, Rock Freebase on guitar, and Harpo Strangelove on harmonica.

Festival director Jonathan Pearson said it was good to be back to a full festival after Covid restrictions had curtailed last year’s events

Tickets are fully booked for the annual concert which has entertained thousands of Corkonians since being established in 2010. 

The musicians, called Crosswinds, said that people can expect “an eclectic mix and an interweaving of folk, klezmer, and acoustic music”

Other Voices: Bringing It All Back Home promises to be an unforgettable night of music and song in Cork.

The Sultans of Ping will be celebrating 30 years since the release of their iconic debut album Casual Sex In The Cineplex

Legendary blues and soul singer Rob Strong is one of the headliners

Tens of thousands of fans are due to flock to the well-known venue on Friday and Saturday evening to see Westlife perform.

A friend went to the airport in Kansas City to look for her missing luggage, and another to the airport at Newark, to no avail.

The Glanmire native teamed up with animal welfare charities Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (Cork DAWG), Pauline's Rescue, and Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) for the creative music video.

Six concerts were held at the venue between June 15 and June 26, with Gerry Cinnamon, Picture This, Lewis Capaldi, and Dermot Kennedy all taking to the stage

This will be the first time the band has played at the Ballycotton venue.

Following a successful run of shows in 2019 Cork Rocks returns this summer with Hothouse Flowers headlining the much-anticipated event which includes an evening of racing followed by music

Originally hailing from Glounthaune in East Cork, the much loved musician has made a lasting impression on the Irish music scene with his solo material, as well as his work with bands Microdisney, Fatima Mansions and more recently Telefís

'The Wild Dreams Tour' will see the band travel across Ireland and the UK, a full four years since their last Irish gig.