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Wandern in Seefeld: Nichts außer Knirschen
Weitwandern wirkt meditativ. Besonders die Stille der Natur, die einen umgibt, macht den Reiz aus. Im Winter ist diese Ruhe am stärksten. Auf dem ersten Winterweitwanderweg Tirols kann man diese Stille auf vier Tagesetappen erleben. Man entdeckt dabei das Hochplateau Seefeld mit den Regionen Leutasch, Mösern, Reith und Scharnitz. Geräumte und beschilderte Wege machen die Tour auch für weniger erfahrene Wanderer zugänglich. Das Gepäck wird vorausgebracht, man braucht nur einen leichten Tagesrucksack.
ROMY in Kitzbühel - Was denken die Kitzbüheler darüber?
Die KURIER ROMY wird 2025 erstmals nicht in Wien, sondern im beliebten Tiroler Alpenort Kitzbühel verliehen. Am 28. November 2025 findet die Gala auf Schloss Kaps statt, eingebettet in das Winter-Opening der Alpenstadt und im Rahmen des renommierten Filmfestivals Kitzbühel. Ein weiterer Grund für die Verlegung nach Kitzbühel ist die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Filmfestival Kitzbühel.
Hanumankind: "I’ve just been open to picking up things from everywhere. So there’s a little bit of everywhere within me"
Born in Kerala and raised in Houston, rapper Hanumankind (HMK) is one of the most intriguing up-and-coming voices in hip-hop. Peaking at No. 9 on the Global Charts, ‘Big Dawgs’ catapulted the singer to the international limelight in 2024. Since then, the 33-year-old has been signed to Capitol Records and performed a run of live shows and festivals, including a debut performance at Coachella earlier this year.
Matt Benson: “Life is a really beautiful thing, and there’s so much in the shadows” | Hotpress
Matt Benson has enjoyed a hugely impressive career to date. Playing the trombone as a member of George Ezra’s band since 2017, he has performed at Glastonbury, as well as appearing on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny, The Tonight Show and more. Now, the Rostrevor musician is ready to step onto the stage front and centre, with his debut album, Sit Back Down Again, having just dropped. How does it feel to have made the shift from sideman to solo act?
Live Report: Billie Eilish leaves Dublin's 3Arena 'Happier Than Ever'
Music 28 Jul 25 Billie Eilish at Dublin's 3Arena on July 26. Photo Credit - High Rise Media. The 23-year-old delivered a spectacular night of contrasts, captivating the crowd with both raw intimacy and explosive energy Billie Eilish's sold-out double header in Dublin's 3Arena over the weekend marked the last stop on the European leg of her Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour.
Throwing Snow & Daragh Fleming - On Our Radar Q&A: "'Pedalling’ is childhood memories and nostalgia, whereas what we’ve been working on recently is dealing with difficult subjects" | Hotpress
What was the inspiration behind ‘Pedalling’? Ross: I have a good friend called Philippa Batty, who does these mad extreme cycling races. I wrote her an eight-and-a-half-minute track at the right tempo so she could pedal up a hill. It was originally called ‘Cycling’, but when Daragh and I first got chatting, I immediately heard him on this particular track.
Alex Warren soars to top of Irish Albums Chart following Iveagh Gardens gig
Alex Warren's debut album, You'll Be Alright Kid (Chapter 1), has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Irish Albums Chart, following his performance at Dublin's Iveagh Gardens last week. Likewise, his single 'Eternity' has moved from No. 25 all the way up to No. 7 on Ireland's Singles Chart. The California singer is currently on his first international tour, with dates in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia coming up.
Louise Nealon announces second novel Everything That Is Beautiful | Hotpress
Kildare writer Louise Nealon has announced her second novel, Everything That Is Beautiful, will arrive on April 2, 2026, via Manilla Press. It follows her highly successful 2021 debut, Snowflake, which earned her the title of Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year. The coming-of-age story chronicles the life of a young woman navigating her new surroundings at Dublin's Trinity College and was selected as the novel for the One Dublin One Book initiative in 2024.
The National Concert Hall announces celebration for President Michael D. Higgins's debut spoken-word album
Dublin's National Concert Hall has announced an event to honour President Michael D. Higgins and his upcoming spoken-word record, Against All Certainty, on September 5. The evening will include poetry and music performances to celebrate President Higgins' contribution to Irish art, culture, and society. His original poems will serve as the centrepiece of the festivities.
Netflix announces return of Wednesday for third season | Hotpress
Netflix has announced the return of the hit show Wednesday—a series inspired by the '90s horror comedy The Addams Family—for a third season. The news comes just weeks shy of the release of season two, which will debut in two parts on August 6 and September 3. After the show’s initial release in 2022, it quickly became Netflix’s most popular English-language series, with 252.1 million views in 91 days.
Watch: Jehnny Beth shares music video for new single 'No Good For People'
French songwriter and former Savages singer Jehnny Beth has released her latest single, 'No Good For People.' The track is taken from her upcoming sophomore studio album, You Heartbreaker, You, which the London-based singer announced back in May. Set to release on August 29 via Fiction Records, the LP features elements of post-punk and alternative rock. To accompany her fresh single, Beth has released a music video, which was co-directed by herself and long time collaborator Johnny Hostile.
Watch: CMAT reveals official music video for single 'EURO-COUNTRY'
CMAT has just released the music video for the title track for her upcoming third studio album, EURO-COUNTRY, set to release on August 29 via AWAL Recordings. The new song follows her gig at Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage three weeks ago, where she performed a medley of back catalogue tunes and new music. In the fresh single, the Dunboyne native makes a dig at former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and his time in government during the 2008 recession and subsequent financial crisis.
Dublin rocker ALKY releases new single ‘Another Piece Of Me’
Alternative rock artist ALKY has released his latest single, 'Another Piece Of Me,' taken from his upcoming album, set to arrive in November. Barry Reid, the creative force behind ALKY, first set foot in the music industry as an audio engineer. In 2018, the Dublin native received an Emmy Award nomination for Best Achievement in Sound Mixing for his contribution to the animated series Pete the Cat: A Groovy New Year, with music by Elvis Costello.
Limited tickets for Robbie Williams Croke Park gig made available
Limited tickets for Robbie Williams's live show at Dublin's Croke Park on August 23 have just been made available for purchase. His upcoming stadium tour is in support of his upcoming record Britpop—his first studio album in over 6 years—which will be released October 10. Just this week, the former Take That frontman shared the latest single of his new record, 'Spies,' following the release of 'Rocket' in May.
Pete Davidson annnounces comedy shows in Dublin and Belfast
US comedian Pete Davidson has announced two Irish dates for his stand-up comedy tour in Dublin and Belfast for early October 2025. His shows at Dublin's National Stadium on October 9 and the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on October 10 will follow two European gigs in Amsterdam (October 6) and London (October 8). The news comes days after Davidson's girlfriend Elsie Hewitt announced the couple were expecting their first child together.
Warhol and Banksy works to feature at Art and Soul festival near Belfast
Irish and international artwork worth €7 million will be featured at the Art and Soul festival at the Culloden Estate and Spa outside Belfast on Sunday, July 27. Over 350 pieces by the likes of Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Banksy, and Salvador Dali will be displayed at Ireland's biggest art and sculpture event. The free exhibition runs until August 31 and also features 90 large sculptures and installations showcased throughout the gardens of the estate.
Live Report: Alex Warren lights up Iveagh Gardens with his refreshing candour
Alex Warren, formerly known as a YouTube prankster and TikTok creator, has just recently found his way onto the stage. Born and raised in California, he began uploading videos on YouTube at the ripe age of 10 years old. What started with skateboarding content, comedy, and prank videos has since developed into a serious music career. In 2021, the TikTok star began independently releasing music and was signed to Atlantic Records the following year.
Extreme skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
Austrian extreme sport athlete Felix Baumgartner died in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy, on July 17. According to police reports, the sportsman lost control of his motorised paraglider due to a sudden medical issue while flying over the central Marche region of Italy. The 56-year-old then fell to the grounds of a hotel complex, near a swimming pool. Rescue services report that the Austrian died instantly.
Watch: Bricknasty share video for new single 'Go Get That Blade'
Ballymun collective Bricknasty have unveiled the music video for their new single, 'Go Get That Blade'. The track follows their 2024 mixtape XONGZ አስቀያሚ ጡብ, which was released under indie label FAMM last October. Produced by visual artist and producer nrthrd (Ryan Carroll), the video combines surreal digitally animated graphics with clips of video games and footage of Ballymun.
Country star Lisa McHugh reveals Functional Neurological Disorder diagnosis
Enniskillen-based country singer Lisa McHugh has been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition where the brain and body have trouble communicating with each other. FND leads to neurological symptoms, such as movement problems, limb weakness, sensory issues, or seizures.
Éilís Ní Dhuibhne announced as Irish Fiction Laureate for 2025–2028 | Hotpress
Dublin writer Éilís Ní Dhuibhne has been appointed as the new Laureate for Irish Fiction (2025–2028) by the Arts Council. She is the author of over thirty books, including the novels The Dancers Dancing, The Shelter of Neighbours, and Fox, Swallow, Scarecrow, amongst others. Her writing has earned her several literary awards, such as the Pen Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Irish Literature, as well as multiple Oireachtas Awards for her writing in Irish.
Watch: Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell appears in Lena Dunham’s Too Much | Hotpress
Fontaines D.C. guitarist Carlos O'Connell has appeared in Lena Dunham's new Netflix comedy, Too Much. The 10-episode series was created by Dunham and her partner, Luis Felber, and hit the streaming platform last Thursday, July 10. It tells the story of workaholic Jessica (Megan Stalter) who moves from New York to London, in an effort to escape her messy break-up with Zev (Michael Zegen) and build a new life for herself.
Bricknasty announce biggest Irish show to date at Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre
Dublin collective Bricknasty have announced their biggest Irish gig yet, at Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre on Saturday, December 6. The group consists of frontman and guitarist Fatboy, producer Cillian McCauley, bassist Dara Abdurahman, Korey Thomas on drums, and Louise Younge on saxophone and keys. Blending elements of R&B, neo soul, and jazz, Bricknasty draw inspiration from D’Angelo, MF Doom, and Timbaland.
Oasis top the Irish Albums Chart as they kick off Live '25 tour
Oasis have topped the Irish Albums Chart with their 2010 record Time Flies... 1994–2009, after officially picking up their reunion tour on July 4. Their Cardiff gig marked the first live performance of the Manchester rockers in 16 years, with many more to follow. The sold-out Live '25 tour will take the brothers across the UK, Ireland, North America, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and South America, including two nights in Dublin's Croke Park on August 16 and 17.
Fionn Regan announces Dublin gig at 3Olympia Theatre
Bray folk singer Fionn Regan has announced a headline show at Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre for Sunday, December 14. The Mercury-nominated songster has recently performed at the Night & Day Festival in Roscommon and the Galway Folk Festival and is set to appear at All Together Now on August 4. In support of his seventh studio album, Regan will embark on the Before The Avalanche tour in autumn, to which he has now added a Dublin date.
Watch: Kingfishr give surprise performance at couple's wedding
Music 09 Jul 25 Kingfishr. Photo Credit - Henry Pearce. The band stepped up when a groom requested a copy of their upcoming single 'Next To Me' for his first dance Ahead of releasing their new single 'Next To Me' on Friday, July 11, Kingfishr have surprised a couple on their wedding day, performing as their band. The band received a message from a groom via Instagram, asking for an MP3 file of their upcoming song to use for his first dance.
Ed Sheeran to exhibit original artwork, painted in London car park
Music 09 Jul 25 Ed Sheeran: Cosmic Carpark Paintings. Photo from HENI Gallery. Ed Sheeran's 'Cosmic Carpark Paintings' will be on display from July 11 to August 1 at London's Heni Gallery The Heni Gallery in London has announced a new exhibition featuring original paintings by singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. His abstract art was created in between the international leg of his Mathematics tour last year.
Luvcat announces Academy Dublin gig and release of debut album Vicious Delicious | Hotpress
Following her promising single 'Matador', grunge artist Luvcat has announced a headline show at The Dublin Academy as part of her Lipstick & Pearls tour on November 7. The London-based singer also unveiled the release date of her upcoming debut record, Vicious Delicious, set to appear on Halloween. Dealing in alternative rock with gothic noir and romantic drama influences, she draws inspiration from the likes of Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, and The Cure.
Michael Hurley's record label announces the late singer's final album Broken Homes and Gardens | Hotpress
No Quarter has announced the release of Broken Homes and Gardens, the final album of the late singer-songwriter Michael Hurley. His label shared the "bittersweet" news via Instagram, saying the record would arrive on September 12. Recorded at Bellemeade Phonics and The Rope Room in Astoria, Oregon, Broken Homes and Gardens is a combination of new compositions as well as renditions of his older songs. Hurley completed his album just a few days before he passed away at age 83 on April 1 of this year.
Iron Maiden celebrates 50th anniversary with Royal Mint collector's coin
In honour of Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary since their foundation in 1975, Royal Mint has released a commemorative silver coin. As part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends series, the East London rockers will be immortalised on a UK coin, following in the footsteps of Queen, Elton John, and David Bowie. Crafted by Iron Maiden artist Albert 'Akirant' Quirantes, the design features the group's mascot Eddie, as well as hidden references to the band's lengthy career.
Mary Coughlan teams up with Ultan Conlon for new single 'Lumberjack'
Jazz and blues singer Mary Coughlan has released her latest single, ‘Lumberjack,' via Strange Brew, featuring Irish trad artist Ultan Conlon. The track is taken from her critically acclaimed album, Repeat Rewind, which was listed as one of The Irish Times Top 5 Jazz Albums of 2024.
Ozzy Osbourne biopic is reportedly in the works
A film about the life of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne is allegedly in the works. “We have a lot of good momentum on the Ozzy biopic," his son Jack told The Sun. “We have a director attached now, and the script is done, and Sony Studios is going to be producing it. I can’t say who he is, but we are very lucky to have him, and he is a die-hard fan," Jack said. The news comes shortly after Black Sabbath's reunion gig over the weekend, marking the last live performance of Ozzy Osbourne.
Tolü Makay releases single 'Become The Fire' from upcoming EP People Still Cry in Summer | Hotpress
Irish-Nigerian singer Tolü Makay has released 'Become The 'Fire'—the first single of her forthcoming EP People Still Cry In Summer. The song follows her track 'War,' a song inspired by Sinéad O'Connor, which charted at No. 9 on the Radiomonitor Breakers Chart in Ireland. Speaking on her new song, Makay said the following: "'Become The Fire' is about resilience. About building with what’s left when everything seems broken.
Bob Vylan and KNEECAP soar up the charts following Glastonbury sets
Rap duo Bob Vylan have climbed to the No. 1 spot on the UK's Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart with their 2024 record Humble As The Sun, following their controversial Glastonbury set. The UK group have have been dropped from multiple festivals, and have had their visas revoked by the US, following their Glastonbury performance – during which frontman Bobby Vylan led the crowd in "death to the IDF" and "free Palestine" chants.
The High Kings release 'The Rocky Road To Dublin – The Celtic Remix' | Hotpress
Irish folk group The High Kings have released a Celtic remix of their song 'The Rocky Road To Dublin.' The tune gained international attention after being featured in the 2025 hit film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan. The movie was No. 1 at the box office during its opening week, and became the highest-grossing original film since the pandemic. 'The Rocky Road To Dublin' prompted a resurgence of interest in Irish folk among new audiences worldwide.
BBC head of music reportedly steps down after Bob Vylan broadcast
The BBC's Director of Music, Lorna Clarke, has stepped down from her responsibilities over the controversial broadcast of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set, as reported by The Times. This follows a performance by UK punk duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury Festival, where the group led the crowd in a chant of “death, death to the IDF,” with regard to Israeli Defence Forces.
Amble release album Live From Dublin featuring 12 tracks from their 2024 3Olympia show | Hotpress
To celebrate their upcoming Trinity College gig on Saturday, Amble have released Live from Dublin, which was recorded at their 3Olympia show on December 11, 2024. Featuring 12 tracks, the new record follows their highly successful debut, Reverie, which was No. 1 on the Irish Albums Charts for three consecutive weeks after its release. Reverie is also the biggest Week 1 selling album of 2025 in Ireland so far.
Judas Priest release video for cover of 'War Pigs' by Black Sabbath
Judas Priest have shared the video for their rendition of Black Sabbath's signature track 'War Pigs'. The anti-war protest song was originally released in 1970, as the opening track of Black Sabbath's second studio album, Paranoid. On YouTube, Judas Priest said they were "honoured to show our love for Ozzy and Black Sabbath with our homage", adding that 'War Pigs' was a song they regularly performed for fans around the world.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash aged 28
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died aged 28 in a car crash that occurred in Zamora, Spain, earlier this morning. His brother, André Silva, has also died in the crash, which happened at around 00:30 local time. The 25-year-old was a professional football player for FC Penafiel.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs convicted on prostitution offences but cleared of sex trafficking
The seven-week trial of American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reached its end, and the jury has found him guilty of prostitution-related offences but cleared him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution in connection with two of his ex-girlfriends, Cassie Ventura and a woman who testified under the pseudonym "Jane".
Kanye West's Australian visa cancelled over Hitler song
After the release of his controversial song 'Heil Hitler', American rapper Kanye West has been blocked from entering Australia. The minister of the Australian Home Affairs department, Tony Burke, said that West's visa had been revoked over the glorification of Adolf Hitler in his latest track. His song was condemned widely and has also been removed from most platforms. West has also stated he identifies as a Nazi and shared a number of anti-Semitic comments on social media.
Squid Game season three breaks Netflix viewership record | Hotpress
The third season of the South Korean series Squid Game has become Netflix's most successful TV launch of all time. In the first three days, the survival thriller earned over 60.1m views, breaking the viewership record of the streaming platform. Since the release on June 27, over 368.4 million hours of the show were viewed across the globe. Additionally, the highly anticipated final season is already No. 9 on the most successful non-English-language shows.
The Murder Capital cancel upcoming US and Canada tour
The Murder Capital have announced the cancellation of their upcoming US and Canada tour, which was set to take place in September and October. A total of 14 shows would have taken the post-punk group across North America to Los Angeles, Denver, Washington (DC), and Toronto, among other cities.
Orla O’Connor to step down as director of the National Women’s Council
National Women’s Council (NWC) Director Orla O’Connor will step down from her role in the coming months to take up a new position as Executive Director of St Stephen’s Green Trust. O'Connor has been working in the NWC for 23 years, including 13 years as the director. “It has been the greatest honour of my career to lead this extraordinary organisation of almost 200 member groups from across the island and work alongside such strong and passionate feminists," said O'Connor.
Lankum and Joy Crookes respond to The 1975's "We don't need more politics" comment
Music 01 Jul 25 "Imagine being able to choose NOT being political," commented London-based singer Joy Crookes Indie band The 1975 have received considerable backlash for a statement during their Glastonbury set on Friday night, including responses from Dublin band Lankum and singer Joy Crookes. It was the first time the band headlined at the UK festival.
Turnstile to kick off upcoming Europe and UK tour in Dublin
Baltimore hardcore punk band Turnstile will start the European leg of their Never Enough tour in Dublin's National Stadium on October 31. After the release of Turnstile's fourth studio album, Never Enough, on June 6, the group announced a string of US shows in support of their record, starting in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 15.
Lewis Capaldi announces first tour in two years with Dublin date
Lewis Capaldi has announced his comeback tour after two years away from the spotlight. His UK and Ireland concerts will include a gig at Dublin's 3Arena on September 29. The announcement comes days after the Glasgow-born singer's surprise show at Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage last Friday, June 27. In 2023, Capaldi had to cut his set at the very same stage short due to struggles with his mental and physical health.
Performer in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show arrested after waving 'Sudan-Gaza' flag
Louisiana State Police have confirmed the arrest of Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a performer in Kendrick Lamar's halftime show at the Super Bowl on February 9. The 41-year-old faces charges of resisting law enforcement and "disturbing the peace by interruption of a lawful assembly", as stated by officials. During Lamar's performance of 'TV Off', Nantambu deviated from the choreography, standing on a car and waving a Palestinian and Sudanese flag.
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