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Chair Maurice Kinkead on working with Féile an Phobail and attracting Van Morrison back home
The Ulster Orchestra and Ulster Youth Orchestra combine at BBC Proms with a new work inspired by the Antrim countryside
The quartet from Derry~Londonderry confirmed to provide support at the Limelight this August
Lawrence Street Workshops artist Martin Carter is joined by stall holders to ring in the London 2012 Olympic Games
Punk legends The Outcasts are back. Original members Greg and Martin Cowan on their forthcoming Belfast show and live DVD
Maghera songwriter releases her third EP, Two, featuring several co-writes. Listen to a live version of 'Firing Line' and an interview with Ralph McLean
Former Stiff Little Fingers guitarist and vocalist Henry Cluney looks forward to his debut solo show in Belfast on July 20
Returning to Dungiven from July 22-29, the Ulster Fleadh also features a star-studded concert at St Canice’s Hall
The Lisburn-based musician with multiple personas says that eventually 'there will be only one'
Playing host to the iconic BBC outdoor concert is 'truly fitting' for 2012
Musicals, silent cinema and soul searching. Following a busy few years, Peter Wilson goes back to basics with his latest album
Jenny Cathcart on preparing for a right royal engagement in Enniskillen's St Macartin's Cathedral
The Glee star opens new recording studio in the Nerve Centre. Watch video of him performing
Judge and compere Ralph McLean on why there's more to busking than 'Streets of London'
Festival season is upon us. So plan your diary and let us know what's happening in your area
One of Derry~Londonderry's most well-known faces continues to surprise with her soulful voice
Citizens asked to upload digital sound recordings of the places that matter to them
In a Killinchy field, festival director Jonny Tate talks price hikes, ticket sales and rocking out with the rest of us
From the Mourne Mountains to Nashville and back – County Down's latest songwriting star has high hopes
The singer-songwriter has changed her tune on television talent shows and considering herself Northern Irish
Watch video featuring founder Jeremy Gilley and find out which acts are scheduled to appear
Sun tan, songwriting and Sydney beaches: Ciaran Gribbin is enjoying life as a bona fide rock star
General Fiasco to headline a varied bill of artists and former Olympians
The search for Northern Ireland's favourite ten homegrown songs culminates in Ulster Hall concert
Beethoven, Verdi and Wagner rub shoulders with The Snowman
The founder of the Bounce music collective on culture shock, guilty pleasures and his plans for the future
Headline acts announced for Derry~Londonderry's acclaimed electronic music festival
The legendary guitarist leads the bill in aid of anti-slavery charity, Friends of Thomas McCabe
The American-born singer-songwriter talks about what the role means to her
The singer-songwriter has turned his hand to film-making, but fans shouldn't despair – he is still making music
Composer Conor Mitchell hopes his new work may offer some 'small comfort' to the families of the Disappeared
Andrew Johnston looks back on a century and a half of music and memories with Therapy? frontman Andy Cairns and punk legend Jake Burns
Watch Dolbro Dan and And So I Watch You From Afar perform in indie stores and find out what's happening in your area
The Farriers's guitarist talks about crowdfunding their new album and how he longs to be a drummer
Composer Philip Hammond on devising his 'Requiem for the Lost Souls of the Titanic', and seeing it performed in St Anne's Cathedral
Fans of bygone Northern Irish stars could be in for a surprise. After Tupac Shakur, Pete McCaughan asks: who next?
Philly Taggart represents at the prestigious industry awards
New exhibition features mementos of the Belfast blues and rock guitar legend's remarkable career
More stages and holistic offerings make this year's festival bigger and better than ever
Oh Yeah Music Centre Director Stuart Bailie reflects on recent award success
'Before Sounds Like Summer I hadn't won anything since I was 12 and I was on the school swim team!'
Listen to a podcast featuring composer Philip Hammond playing from his ambitious new requiem and book your tickets now
Pipe bands around the world use Sam Hodgen-designed drums. We look back at his remarkable story
A star-studded concert will follow, celebrating Northern Irish artists and the 150th anniversary of the Ulster Hall
Mark McClelland on new beginnings, old times and working with the wife
Paul Shevlin wows the judges – including McFly – at London final following months of online voting
Shauna Tohill on providing the soundtrack to the ni2012 campaign, performing at the EMAs and the rise of the female solo artist
An inspiring series of events and workshops during the month of March
MTV Presents Titanic Sounds to take place in April
Northern Ireland's largest ever delegation to represent at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas
New recruit, bassist Oisin O'Doherty on navigating the Alps, staying motivated and uncomfortable Italian toilets
Guitarist Tom Harte is thrilled that his song, 'Drink Beer, Destroy', is now available on Rock Band
After 46 years of playing the blues, the guitarist misses the Guinness Spot and keeps finding Steely Dan on his CD player
Emerging acts urged to enter competition to play Tennent's Vital 2012
Award-winning exponent of the sean-nós singing style on influences, albums and flying to the moon
The jazz wunderkind's new album features hip-hop guests and himself on vocals – but he'll always beat the drum
Gary Lightbody, Rory McIlroy, Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Alex Ferguson lead the list of 2012 honours
The girl from Gortin on stage fright, looking forward to the live tour and that feud with Kelly Rowland
Astronauts, booze and Energy Orchard – Bap Kennedy reflects on a life in music
Frontman Deci Gallen on new album 100 Miles of Broken Pavement
