The return of Cry Before Dawn

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Bringing together guitar-driven rock with the influence of trad, incorporating instruments such as the Uilleann pipes and whistles, the Wexford band is continuing its traditional sound with the latest single, Open Water.

NOTIFY all: delicate melodies at Monroe’s

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Known for their combination of traditional Irish music with elements of jazz, post-rock and cinematic sounds, NOTIFY features six of Ireland’s accomplished musicians.

Stormy debut from band with Galway roots

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

‘Existing Condition’ from Petrel, is a tense, brooding meditation on fractured identity, and the strange calm found in chaos. It is on general release tomorrow, Friday July 11.

Manc duo celebrates Galway roots

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

A new Manchester band with Galway roots has dropped its debut EP Heaven Here, combining musical traditions from the West of Ireland with Northwest England’s rock n’ roll.

Skeff amps up live music all week

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The Eyre Square venue, which operates a late bar licence seven nights a week, announced a new live schedule this week tailored for locals and tourists.

Loved one’s loss inspires new song

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The County Galway-based songwriter’s delicate folk ballad, ‘Feathers on the Ground’ explores the themes of love and loss. Moving yet uplifting, this song may resonate with anyone who has experienced bereavement.

The Frank and Walters bring acoustic set to Galway

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Known for their catalogue of music spanning more than three decades, this is a glimpse into their music, stripped down to its acoustic bones.

Top US choir at St Nick’s

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Described by composer Eric Whitacre as “the gold standard of American university choirs,” these choristers hail from California State University at Long Beach.

Latin beats back the West this weekend

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Taking to the main stage, the group brings together styles and influences from across Latin America and beyond, with the smooth vibes of reggae, the upbeat energy of Ska with their energetic fusion of Latin rhythms.

Cathedral to host international organists

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

This long-running series began in 1994, and showcases performances from local and international organists.

Honest lyrics and Skinny Living

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Formed in Wakefield and gaining over 85 million streams worldwide, the band is made up of vocalists and guitarists Will Booth and Danny Hepworth, alongside Belfast-born Ryan Johnston.

Stepping on Lego at Monroe's

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

The project of Conor Waters, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer originally from County Mayo, Stepping on Lego is a mix of electronic and acoustic elements that lean towards the cinematic, but remain rooted in a live, performance-based sound.

Breaking city limits with A Lazarus Soul

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Building a sound that is driven by the energy of post-punk and rock while grounded in folk tradition, the four-piece, Brian Brannigan, Joe Chester, Julie Bienvenu and Anton Hegarty, are recognised for their unflinching portrayals of Irish life.

Galway singer’s double glory

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Coming first place in both vocal competitions, she was awarded the Percy Whitehead Cup and the Thomas Moore Cup.

Galway’s young voices in harmony

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

During this special service, which took place on Sunday, June 8, probationers were inducted as full members of the Schola Cantorum.

Stirring tribute to The Cranberries at Monroe’s

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

A decade and a half after forming in Milan, Italian tribute band The Lizberries continue to honour the music and legacy of The Cranberries.

Brass does Broadway this weekend

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

This vibrant musical evening will blend the powerful sound of brass with the soaring voices of guest singers Madeline Fleming and Padraig Connaughton, delivering a dazzling celebration of show tunes and stage classics.

Smooth Salthill singer is new voice in Irish jazz

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Hailing from Salthill in Galway city, Emily Jane Cooke is a genre-blending composer.

Cullivan campaigns against ‘yacht rock’

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

He aims to bring together top-class local musicians to a piano-driven set celebrating the greatest songs of the Seventies and Eighties.

The Beat in Galway

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

With chart topping hits such as ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’, ‘Too Nice Too Talk To’, ‘Hands Off She’s Mine’ and ‘Stand Down Margaret’, the band stood apart from their 2 Tone contemporaries in England.

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