Latest news with #NiamhBury
RTÉ News
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Artist line-up announced for Ireland Music Week
Fifty new and emerging Irish artists will perform this October in venues across Dublin at Ireland Music Week 2025, the annual independent music showcase and conference for Irish music. Now in it's 23rd year, the event will run from 1 to 3 October and will be attended by industry professionals, including talent scouts, label representatives, and media from both Ireland and abroad. CMAT, Fontaines D.C., Hozier, NewDad, Gurriers, Gilla Band, Villagers, and Pillow Queens are among the Irish artists who've played Ireland Music Week in previous years and gone on to success. Cliffords, Niamh Bury, Shark School, I Dreamed I Dream, BOLD LOVE, Ahmed, With Love, Holly Munro, Bucket, Cable Boy, Seánie Bermingham, Kean Kavanagh, and Annie-Dog were among the acts who played last year. Tickets for Ireland Music Week 2025 are on sale here. The fifty Irish acts playing this year in The Grand Social, The Workman's Club and The Button Factory. Lost Lane are: All Things Eve Altara April Babyrat Barnburner Blánid Bonniesongs Boyfrens Cabl Circa David San Clair Delivery Service Digdeep Dream Boy Echo Northstar Emma Noodles Florence Road Fosfín Glasseyed God Knows Goldbug Jesse June Julia Louise Knifefist June Carousel Kayleigh Noble Kevin Fowley Kiing Sequence Koko Lee Brady Little Known Lord Ormond Lowkick Madra Salach Makeshift Art Bar Martello Martina And The Moons Pôt-Pot Sarah Brooki Seán Joyce Stella And The Dreaming Tanaka Vii Telekura Thanks Mom The Fynches The Village Vandals The Wu Theatre Vaticanjail Vi0let Zoé Basha Speaking about this year's line-up, a spokesperson for the Ireland Music Week team said, "It's exciting to hear the artists that have been selected, and we can honestly say that the Irish music scene is in fantastic health in terms of the artists this country produces. "We look forward to supporting them to build new audiences and opportunities at home and internationally over the coming months and beyond."
RTÉ News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Celebrations under way to mark 10 years since 'Yes' marriage equality referendum
Celebrations are under way at Collins Barracks in Dublin, marking 10 years since Ireland voted 'Yes' in the marriage equality referendum. The free day-long event 'What A Difference A Day Made' celebrates 22 May 2015, when Ireland became the first country in the world to grant equal marriage rights to same-sex couples by popular vote. 62% of voters approved the amendment to the Constitution of Ireland that would allow same-sex marriage, 38% voted against the proposal. Since then, 5,956 same-sex couples have married in Ireland, according to figures published by the Central Statistics Office in April. Organised by the team behind the Yes Equality campaign, the event will feature a lineup of performances, music, and talks, including live performances from Tolü Makay, Niamh Bury and Bobbi Arlo, alongside choral performances from Gloria, Choral Confusion, The Belle Harmonics, and Dublin Gay Men's Chorus. Over 20 LGBTQ+ community organisations are also in attendance, allowing visitors to connect with support groups across the country. Speaking ahead of the event, Co-Director of the Yes Equality campaign Brian Sheehan thanked those who contributed to the historic Yes vote 10 years ago. "It's also an opportunity to thank all of our allies and the organisations who worked for that Yes vote – including trade unions, civil society, community and human rights organisations, student unions and most importantly the 70 Yes Equality groups and LGBTIQ+ organisations across the country", Mr Sheehan continued. The community-led event, open to everyone, will reflect on the joy and happiness that flowed from the marriage referendum, he said. "It will explore the challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ communities now, especially in the face of rising hostility and unfinished legal protections in Ireland." he added.
