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Awaited Arirang: BTS New Album After Hiatus

After a four-year hiatus due to South Korea’s mandatory military service. The internationally successful K-pop boy group BTS have returned. Coming back with the group’s tenth studio album. The album released on 20 March, 2026. Titled ‘Arirang’

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Momentum Festival: Galway May Bank Holiday Weekend

One of Ireland’s most looked-forward-to festivals is just around the corner! The Momentum Festival in Oranmore, Galway have announced some of Ireland’s most incredible acts. From nationwide favourites to our up-and-coming future stars. Momentum Festival has it all. Set to take place on the May Bank Holiday weekend, starting on Friday 1st and wrapping up on Monday the 4th.

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2026 Grammy Highlights

Don’t have time to completely tune in to this year’s Grammys, but still want to be caught up to date? Welcome to the 2026 Grammy Highlights. Of the 95 categories and awards that were handed out on February 1st 2026, who are our winners?

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The Biggest Charity Album Is In The Works

This charity album is slowly becoming one of, if not the biggest, charity albums of all time. Organised by Help(2) to raise funds for War Child UK. It will feature artists such as the Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Damon Albarn, Wet Leg, The Last Dinner Party, Foals, Fontaines DC, Beck and Beabadoobee.

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Harry Styles Announces New Album

It is an exciting time for One Direction fans. Three of the members have announced they are releasing new solo music, Zayn, Louis and Harry Styles. Harry Styles announced he will release his fourth record, with twelve tracks on the 6th of March. The album will be called “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally”.

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BTS announce March Comeback After A Four Year Hiatus

Finally, after a four-year hiatus, BTS, the seven-member Korean boy band, have announced their comeback. The band are set to release an album in March and has made a tour announcement. However, details on the tour have not yet been released. Rumours spread during their mandatory military service of disbandment, with many people online claiming it will be just like One Direction’s “hiatus”. However, these rumours are officially false, as the band plans to release their fifth full-length album on 20th March.

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Driving Home For Christmas and Blues Musician, Chris Rea dies age 74

As Christmas comes around the corner, a family representative announced the heartbreaking news of Chris Rea’s passing. “Singer, songwriter and guitarist, Chris Rea passed away earlier today in hospital following a short illness. It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our Chris. He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family”. Chris Rea was 74 years old and most known for his Christmas hit, “Driving Home for Christmas”.

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Morrissey Starts 2026 Of by Cancelling Concerts

New Year, same old Morrissey, the former Smiths singer, has officially cancelled his California concerts “due to an adverse reaction to a prescription medication”. The now 66-year-old has issued a statement. “Please hold onto your tickets as they will be honoured for a rescheduled date. Should you wish to request a refund, please contact your original point of purchase.” This comes after multiple cancelled shows in recent years.

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TORANN: Galway’s Explosive Metal and Punk Festival

The City of the Tribes will host a brand new festival, presented by Strange Brew, next January. TORANN will offer an explosive weekend of black metal and pure punk power. The loud weekend full of energy starts on Friday, January 9th, and runs until Sunday the 11th, promising three nights of raw energy, unforgettable live performances and pure DIY spirit. With numerous locations scattered across Galway, including Roisin Dubh, Sally Long and The Loft. Expect for a stacked line-up full of black metal, melodic doom, and powerful vocals.

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Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Legend Dies Aged 81

Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers in St. James Parish, Jamaica, on the 30th of July 1944, was the second youngest out of nine children. Coming from in an impoverished community near Montego Bay, Cliff started writing songs and singing at church from a young age. His teacher, Robertha White, recommended that he attend Kingston’s high school, where he would eventually move in the late 1950s. Here, he began going under the name Jimmy Cliff and started participating in talent contests. It was in Kingston where Cliff, who had already released his debut single “I’m Sorry”, met producer Leslie Kong. Leading to a legacy musical duo.

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