http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/through-the-window-davidsons-new-show-14570807.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/through-the-window-davidsons-new-show-14570807.html?r=RSS <p> With Christmas coming up there&rsquo;s lots of good stuff on. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/norah-jones--the-fallblue-note-14570804.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/norah-jones--the-fallblue-note-14570804.html?r=RSS <p> Those expecting the languid, jazzy piano-led balladeer of old are in for a surprise. Four albums into her career and Norah Jones is embracing change. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-201109-14570798.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-201109-14570798.html?r=RSS <p> <b>Hilary Bow - Oneness(Bow Records)</b> </p> <p> Anybody who has fallen for the kooky charms of Julie Feeney is likely to be similarly impressed by this whimsical Dublin-based singer. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-201109-14570792.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-201109-14570792.html?r=RSS <p> It&rsquo;s not often a small County Down village acts as host to one of the great British string quartets of our time. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-201109-14570788.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-201109-14570788.html?r=RSS <p> Madchester's main &lsquo;monkey man&rsquo;, Ian Brown, is in Belfast this Sunday night, treating fans to a show containing tracks from his latest album, My Way, solo hits and, if he's feeling generous, maybe a few Stone Roses classics. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-201109-14570786.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-201109-14570786.html?r=RSS <p> Top local singer-songwriter Anthony Toner has followed the success of his album, A Sky For Every Day, with a new album, The Duke Of Oklahoma &amp; Other Stories. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bunch-of-yes-men-14570768.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bunch-of-yes-men-14570768.html?r=RSS <p> Ever since the dawn of time (well, the &rsquo;70s) prog rock has had a huge impact on the music world. </p> News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:29:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzones-keith-duffy-pain-over-stephen-gately-death-is-lsquoeasing-only-slowlyrsquo-14570076.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzones-keith-duffy-pain-over-stephen-gately-death-is-lsquoeasing-only-slowlyrsquo-14570076.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone's Keith Duffy last night described the pain of struggling to come to terms with the death of his &ldquo;dear friend&rdquo; Stephen Gately. </p> News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:47:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlife-pay-tribute-to-stephen-gately-at-dublin-charity-gig-14566645.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlife-pay-tribute-to-stephen-gately-at-dublin-charity-gig-14566645.html?r=RSS <p> Westlife paid an emotional tribute to fellow boyband star Stephen Gately dedicating their headline show to his memory at the Cheerios Childline concert at Dublin's 02 arena last night. </p> News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:07:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fans-frenzy-as-x-factor-jedward-twins-fly-home-14565718.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fans-frenzy-as-x-factor-jedward-twins-fly-home-14565718.html?r=RSS <p> When John and Edward touched down in Dublin Airport on Monday a wild chase ensued with new leads on their location swiftly followed by dead ends. </p> News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:01:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/those-arent-the-best-albums-of-the-decade-14565665.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/those-arent-the-best-albums-of-the-decade-14565665.html?r=RSS <p> In principle, the notion of the NME compiling a Greatest Albums of the Decade is one that should be welcomed, not least as a much-needed corrective to the overwhelmingly sales-and industry-led nature of most such lists. </p> News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:07:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/leona-lewis-records-theme-for--james-camerons-avatar-14565613.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/leona-lewis-records-theme-for--james-camerons-avatar-14565613.html?r=RSS <p> Singer Leona Lewis has recorded the theme for Titanic director James Cameron's eagerly anticipated new sci-fi film Avatar. </p> News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:52:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/grieving-westlife-star-nicky-byrne-back-in-the-spotlight-14565586.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/grieving-westlife-star-nicky-byrne-back-in-the-spotlight-14565586.html?r=RSS <p> Dublin&rsquo;s Grafton Street came to a standstill last night as thousands of people cheered on Westlife as they flicked on the switch to the city&rsquo;s Christmas lights. </p> News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:11:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/in-pictures-nmes-top-50-albums-of-the-decade-14564652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/in-pictures-nmes-top-50-albums-of-the-decade-14564652.html?r=RSS <p> Music magazine NME has published its list of the top 50 albums of the noughties, as voted for by leading figures in the music industry. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:18:30 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/libertines-and-strokes-album-of-the-decade-14564619.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/libertines-and-strokes-album-of-the-decade-14564619.html?r=RSS <p> They provided one of rock and roll's greatest soap operas over the past decade. Now The Libertines were yesterday acknowledged as creators of one of the greatest albums of the decade. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:35:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/jls-lsquodevastatedrsquo-as-scores-hurt-in-christmas-light-crowd-crush-14563877.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/jls-lsquodevastatedrsquo-as-scores-hurt-in-christmas-light-crowd-crush-14563877.html?r=RSS <p> A city centre&rsquo;s Christmas lights ceremony turned sour at the weekend when scores of people were injured in a crowd surge. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:07:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/thats-your-lott-pixie-14562970.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/thats-your-lott-pixie-14562970.html?r=RSS <p> With a top 10 debut album to her credit, two number one singles and a third one poised for similar success, life is good for pop&rsquo;s new princess. </p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:35 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/superstar-leona-on-simon-jedward-that-shock-attack-and-playing-belfast-14562481.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/superstar-leona-on-simon-jedward-that-shock-attack-and-playing-belfast-14562481.html?r=RSS <p> In the midst of last weekend&rsquo;s X Factor high drama a stunning performance by the show&rsquo;s jewel in the crown was slightly over-shadowed. </p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:39:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/pictured-x-factor-jedward-twins-ditch-the-quiffs-and-let-their-hair-down-14562437.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/pictured-x-factor-jedward-twins-ditch-the-quiffs-and-let-their-hair-down-14562437.html?r=RSS <p> The X Factor Grimes twins John and Edward let their hair down yesterday. </p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:16:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bangkok-ladyboys-take-to-the-stage-in-belfast-14562390.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bangkok-ladyboys-take-to-the-stage-in-belfast-14562390.html?r=RSS <p> The Ladyboys of Bangkok have touched down in Northern Ireland on their 2009 Mile High Tour. </p> Local & National Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:46:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-reunited-on-stage-with-take-that-14562326.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-reunited-on-stage-with-take-that-14562326.html?r=RSS <p> Robbie Williams last night got one step closer to a reunion with Take That. </p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:14:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/britney-spears-twitter-hacked-14562255.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/britney-spears-twitter-hacked-14562255.html?r=RSS <p> Britney Spears' Twitter and MySpace accounts have apparently been hacked. </p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:18:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/sting-x-factor-soap-opera-has-put-music-back-decades-14558980.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/sting-x-factor-soap-opera-has-put-music-back-decades-14558980.html?r=RSS <p> Rock star Sting has blasted the X Factor, claiming the reality TV show had &ldquo;put music back decades&rdquo; and was little more than &ldquo;televised karaoke&rdquo;. </p> News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/snow-patrol-team-up-with-x-factor-judge-cheryl--cole-14558979.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/snow-patrol-team-up-with-x-factor-judge-cheryl--cole-14558979.html?r=RSS <p> Snow Patrol have hooked up with X Factor superstar Cheryl Cole to perform one of their hits and declared: &ldquo;She can actually sing.&rdquo; </p> News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:10:35 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/steven-tyler-not-leaving-aerosmith-14558901.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/steven-tyler-not-leaving-aerosmith-14558901.html?r=RSS <p> Relax, Aerosmith fans: Steven Tyler says he isn't leaving the band. </p> News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/the-nolans-a-night-of-big-hair-big-shoulders-and-bigtime-nostalgia-14558018.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/the-nolans-a-night-of-big-hair-big-shoulders-and-bigtime-nostalgia-14558018.html?r=RSS <p> They may be middle-aged women now, but when The Nolans brought the curtain down on their month-long reunion tour last night the fans (mostly female) still loved them. </p> Reviews Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:23:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/x-factor-vote-complaints-to-be-probed-14557378.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/x-factor-vote-complaints-to-be-probed-14557378.html?r=RSS <p> Broadcasting regulator Ofcom was today investigating complaints following Simon Cowell's decision to let the public decide who was to be voted off the latest episode of The X Factor. </p> News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:11:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-i-might-get-married-14556823.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-i-might-get-married-14556823.html?r=RSS <p> Former Take That star Robbie Williams hinted today he may be following in the footsteps of band member Mark Owen, who married this weekend, by tying the knot himself. </p> News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/highland-wedding-for-take-thatrsquos-mark-owen-14556466.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/highland-wedding-for-take-thatrsquos-mark-owen-14556466.html?r=RSS <p> Take That singer Mark Owen tied the knot in the Scottish Highlands yesterday. </p> News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:49:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/why-simon-cowell-didnrsquot-boot-jedward-out-of-the-x-factor-14556421.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/why-simon-cowell-didnrsquot-boot-jedward-out-of-the-x-factor-14556421.html?r=RSS <p> He had the power to send them packing &mdash; but when it came to the crunch, he couldn't let them go. </p> News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:09:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-in-final-farewell-to-his-dad-14556303.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-in-final-farewell-to-his-dad-14556303.html?r=RSS <p> It was his only regret from a long and happy relationship with a father he called &quot;his hero&quot;. </p> News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:46:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-storms-off-stage-after-plastic-cup-incident-14556281.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-storms-off-stage-after-plastic-cup-incident-14556281.html?r=RSS <p> Thousands of Morrissey fans were left disappointed last night when the star axed a concert mid way through the second song. </p> News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:57:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bootleg-beatles-tribute-act-is-real-mccoy-14556270.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bootleg-beatles-tribute-act-is-real-mccoy-14556270.html?r=RSS <p> The late George Harrison once quipped that the Beatles were unlikely to get together again &lsquo;as long as John Lennon remains dead'. </p> News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/sir-elton-john-lsquofeeling-finersquo-after-illness-14555488.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/sir-elton-john-lsquofeeling-finersquo-after-illness-14555488.html?r=RSS <p> Sir Elton John is out of hospital and is feeling &ldquo;fine&rdquo; after being struck down with a bout of flu and an E.coli bacterial infection. </p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/the-airborne-toxic-event--the-airborne-toxic-eventisland-14555347.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/the-airborne-toxic-event--the-airborne-toxic-eventisland-14555347.html?r=RSS <p> It can't be easy coming up with a name for a band. But surely this Californian fivepiece could have chosen a moniker that trips off the tongue a little easier? </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-61109-14555326.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-61109-14555326.html?r=RSS <p> <b>U2 - The Unforgettable fire(Mercury) </b></p> <p> With U2 recently in the news thanks to their LA concert being broadcast live on YouTube, it&rsquo;s an opportune time to be releasing a re-mastered, 25th anniversary fourth album. </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:38:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-61109-14555309.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-61109-14555309.html?r=RSS <p> Moving on Music presents two jazz concerts this month at Queen&rsquo;s University&rsquo;s Sonic Arts Research Centre in Cloreen Park, just off the Malone Road. </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-61109-14555304.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-61109-14555304.html?r=RSS <p> Unless you were among the lucky few who saw The Beatles play Belfast at The Ritz in 1963 or The King's Hall in 1964, any hopes of catching a live performance faded when the band abandoned touring in 1966 and finally split up in 1970. </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:12:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-61109-14555299.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-61109-14555299.html?r=RSS <p> Old Flat Top Music is presenting a not-to-be-missed triple bill for Jazz and Blues fans at the Black Box this evening. </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:08:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/motring-ahead-14555284.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/motring-ahead-14555284.html?r=RSS <p> There are musicians, there are rock stars, and there are legends. Lemmy falls firmly into the last category. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:58:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/beyonce-knowles-lifts-three-awards-at--mtv-gala-14554909.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/beyonce-knowles-lifts-three-awards-at--mtv-gala-14554909.html?r=RSS <p> Beyonce has scooped a hat-trick of prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards, dedicating one of them to husband Jay-Z. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:24:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/no-surprise-as-american-acts-dominate-mtv-awards-14554796.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/no-surprise-as-american-acts-dominate-mtv-awards-14554796.html?r=RSS <p> The MTV Europe Music Awards is one of the music world's most glitzy bashes and was being held in Berlin this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a potent Cold War symbol. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:47:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fury-as-wall-erected-in-berlin-for-u2-freedom-gig-14554794.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fury-as-wall-erected-in-berlin-for-u2-freedom-gig-14554794.html?r=RSS <p> Berlin celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of its wall last night with an emotionally tone-deaf decision to erect another one around a U2 concert dedicated to freedom. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:46:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/gay-honour-for-boyzone-and-stephen-gately-14554776.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/gay-honour-for-boyzone-and-stephen-gately-14554776.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone were last night honoured by gay campaign group Stonewall for the late Stephen Gately's contribution to raising awareness. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:13:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-irsquom-in-love-and-want-kids-14551832.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-irsquom-in-love-and-want-kids-14551832.html?r=RSS <p> In an interview for Friday Night With Jonathan Ross to be screened this week, the former Take That singer said he thought he was destined to stay single until he met American actress Ayda Field. </p> News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:20:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-in-shock-at-sudden-death-of-father-14548800.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-in-shock-at-sudden-death-of-father-14548800.html?r=RSS <p> Tributes were last night paid to the father of Westlife star Nicky Byrne, who died suddenly yesterday. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:33:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/jamelia-and-darren-to-divorce-14548673.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/jamelia-and-darren-to-divorce-14548673.html?r=RSS <p> SIinger Jamelia and footballer Darren Byfield are to |divorce after 18 months of |marriage. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:08:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/can-john-and-edward--aka-jedward--really-win--x-factor-14548110.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/can-john-and-edward--aka-jedward--really-win--x-factor-14548110.html?r=RSS <p> Maureen Coleman hears contrasting opinions on the Grimes twins from two of our most outspoken music experts </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:40:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/ronan-keating--how-i-broke-stephen-gately-news-to-boyzone-14547965.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/ronan-keating--how-i-broke-stephen-gately-news-to-boyzone-14547965.html?r=RSS <p> Heartbroken Boyzone have opened up about their grief over the tragic death of bandmate Stephen Gately. </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:22:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/friends-of-stephen-gately-fear-he-may-not-have-made-a-will-14547195.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/friends-of-stephen-gately-fear-he-may-not-have-made-a-will-14547195.html?r=RSS <p> Friends of Boyzone star Stephen Gately fear he may not have made a will. </p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:34:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/new-boyzone-album-will-be-tribute-to-stephen-gately-14547194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/new-boyzone-album-will-be-tribute-to-stephen-gately-14547194.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone will release a new album featuring Stephen Gately as a tribute to the late singer, the band said. </p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:30:21 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/beatles-fans-slam-use-of--song-in-blackberry-ad-14546421.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/beatles-fans-slam-use-of--song-in-blackberry-ad-14546421.html?r=RSS <p> Beatles fans have reacted angrily to the use of the band's hippie anthem &quot;All You Need Is Love&quot; to promote a range of &pound;300 consumer gadgets. </p> News Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:43:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/itrsquos-teenage-kicks-for-snow-patrol-as-a-classic-studio-celebrates-14546346.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/itrsquos-teenage-kicks-for-snow-patrol-as-a-classic-studio-celebrates-14546346.html?r=RSS <p> Ulster&rsquo;s Snow Patrol celebrated the 75th birthday of the BBC's legendary Maida Vale studios yesterday by performing hits from decades gone by. </p> News Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/my-solo-career-was-a-mistake-says-victoria-beckham-14546356.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/my-solo-career-was-a-mistake-says-victoria-beckham-14546356.html?r=RSS <p> Victoria Beckham says she was &lsquo;a bit lost&rsquo; when she sang solo </p> News Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/annie-dont-stopsmalltown-supersound-14546175.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/annie-dont-stopsmalltown-supersound-14546175.html?r=RSS <p> Brian Higgins has been one of the most important figures in pop this decade. </p> Reviews Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:39:35 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-301009-14546170.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-301009-14546170.html?r=RSS <p> <b>Bad lieutenant - Never Cry Another Tear(Triple Echo) </b></p> <p> &ldquo;It's like New Order, but without the bass.&rdquo; So says Bernard Sumner of this, his new project featuring New Order bandmates Steven Morris and Phil Cunningham, with Alex James of Blur standing in for the estranged Peter Hook. </p> Reviews Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:31:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-301009-14546166.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-301009-14546166.html?r=RSS <p> Tonight&rsquo;s largely Polish programme by the Ulster Orchestra presages the close of the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen&rsquo;s. </p> Reviews Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:23:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-301009-14546165.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-301009-14546165.html?r=RSS <p> There are plenty of Halloween festivities going on in the bars and clubs across the province over the next few nights, but if dressing up as Dracula and dancing to the Monster Mash doesn't exactly light up your pumpkin, check out General Fiasco, one of our most exciting young bands, who have scored a prestigious headlining slot at Belfast's Ulster Hall tomorrow night. </p> Reviews Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:21:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-301009-14546161.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-301009-14546161.html?r=RSS <p> With the release of her &lsquo;Best of&rsquo; album, Circus Girl, and her opening slot on Cara Dillon&rsquo;s current tour, American singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters will be building a solid fan-base here. </p> Reviews Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:14:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/tasmin-little-goes-a-long-way-14546156.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/tasmin-little-goes-a-long-way-14546156.html?r=RSS <p> When it comes to performing in strange venues, Tasmin Little certainly knows a thing or two. </p> Belfast Festival Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:04:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/elton-cancels-dublin-gig-due-to-flu-14545809.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/elton-cancels-dublin-gig-due-to-flu-14545809.html?r=RSS <p> Thousands of Elton John fans were left disappointed after the singer was forced to pull out of last night&rsquo;s sold-out gig at Dublin's 02 Arena at the last minute due to illness. </p> News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:17:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/leona-lewis-stays-positive-after-punch-to-head-14545774.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/leona-lewis-stays-positive-after-punch-to-head-14545774.html?r=RSS <p> Leona Lewis says she has stayed &ldquo;positive&rdquo; after her attack at a book signing. </p> News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:38:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/u2-to-play-free-berlin-concert-to-mark-fall-of-wall-14544233.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/u2-to-play-free-berlin-concert-to-mark-fall-of-wall-14544233.html?r=RSS <p> Irish rock legends U2 are to play a free show at the Brandenburg Gate to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it was announced today. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:33:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/twitter-seance-aimed-at-contacting-kurt-cobain-and-michael-jackson-14544117.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/twitter-seance-aimed-at-contacting-kurt-cobain-and-michael-jackson-14544117.html?r=RSS <p> Kurt Cobain and Michael Jackson are among the late stars chosen to be contacted in the world's first Twitter seance, it has been announced. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:51:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-is-back-on-song-following-collapse-14544113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-is-back-on-song-following-collapse-14544113.html?r=RSS <p> Morrissey returned to the stage at Royal Albert Hall last night following his collapse mid-performance at the weekend. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:41:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/timeless-tom-jones-bridges-generation-gap-with-belfast-gig-14544097.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/timeless-tom-jones-bridges-generation-gap-with-belfast-gig-14544097.html?r=RSS <p> It&rsquo;s not unusual to begin to show your age as you get older … unless you are Tom Jones. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:14:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/newlook-amy-winehouse-at-q-awards-but-itrsquos-the-same-old-confused-story-14543231.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/newlook-amy-winehouse-at-q-awards-but-itrsquos-the-same-old-confused-story-14543231.html?r=RSS <p> Singer Amy Winehouse made a surprise appearance at the Q Awards bash but managed to bungle her appearance on stage twice. </p> News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:33:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/oasis-shortlisted-for-worlds-best-act-14542607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/oasis-shortlisted-for-worlds-best-act-14542607.html?r=RSS <p> They may be gone but they are not forgotten - recently-split Oasis are in the running for the title of world's best act at a top music awards bash today. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:05:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/watch-u2-rose-bowl-concert-live-on-youtube-14542507.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/watch-u2-rose-bowl-concert-live-on-youtube-14542507.html?r=RSS <p> Irish rockers U2 have become the first stars to stream a full live concert for free on YouTube. Fans were able watch the show from the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California as it happened on the video-sharing website today. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:12:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/cheryl-colersquos-fight-for-the-top-spot-pays-off-14542427.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/cheryl-colersquos-fight-for-the-top-spot-pays-off-14542427.html?r=RSS <p> Cheryl Cole stormed to the top of the charts last night as her debut single as a solo artist went straight in at number one. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/lady-gaga-to-have-a-monsterrsquos-ball-in-northern-ireland-14542435.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/lady-gaga-to-have-a-monsterrsquos-ball-in-northern-ireland-14542435.html?r=RSS <p> Lady Gaga is known for her outrageous, experimental fashion sense which involves dressing up as Kermit the Frog or donning a red lace mini dress with matching face mask. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-recovering-after-collapse-on-stage-14542419.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-recovering-after-collapse-on-stage-14542419.html?r=RSS <p> Morrissey was discharged from hospital yesterday after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-in-hospital-after-collapsing-on-stage-with-breathing-difficulties-14542314.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-in-hospital-after-collapsing-on-stage-with-breathing-difficulties-14542314.html?r=RSS <p> Morrissey was taken to hospital last night after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties. </p> News Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:01:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/criminal-charges-dismissed-against-rapper-kanye-west-14542153.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/criminal-charges-dismissed-against-rapper-kanye-west-14542153.html?r=RSS <p> A US court commissioner has dismissed criminal charges against Kanye West and his road manager stemming from their scuffle with photographers last year. </p> News Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:23:20 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/frankiersquos-relax-named-a-q-classic-14542003.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/frankiersquos-relax-named-a-q-classic-14542003.html?r=RSS <p> Chart hit Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, which famously received an unofficial Radio 1 ban, has been rewarded with a top accolade. </p> News Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:59:31 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-241009-14541667.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-241009-14541667.html?r=RSS <p> As Belfast basks in the afterglow of week one of the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen&rsquo;s, Londonderry is staging a mini celebration of its own this weekend. </p> Reviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:55:19 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-231009-14541666.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-231009-14541666.html?r=RSS <p> The fabulous Speigeltent is the setting for one of the Belfast Festival&rsquo;s musical highlights, with a live performance by Asian-influenced indie combo Cornershop next Tuesday (October 27). </p> Reviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:51:04 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-231009-14541665.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-231009-14541665.html?r=RSS <p> There are still some musical gems hidden in the programme for the final week of the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen&rsquo;s, including folk legend Peggy Seeger next Thursday (October 29). </p> Reviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:47:33 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/back-in-a-biffy-14541652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/back-in-a-biffy-14541652.html?r=RSS <p> In an era of one hit wonders and perma-tanned pop stars, it&rsquo;s reassuring to see Scottish tunesmiths Biffy Clyro continue to produce the goods. </p> News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35:07 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams--let-me-entertain-you-please-14541321.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams--let-me-entertain-you-please-14541321.html?r=RSS <p> At the conclusion of his performance of &quot;Bodies&quot; at London's Roundhouse theatre on Tuesday night, Robbie Williams stared out into space and his eyes rolled in their sockets. &quot;Wow!&quot; he said. </p> News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:48:04 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/tragic-boyzone-singer-stephen-gately-set-to-top-the-charts-for-one-last-time-14541304.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/tragic-boyzone-singer-stephen-gately-set-to-top-the-charts-for-one-last-time-14541304.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately could be set for the top of the charts one last time, Louis Walsh has revealed. </p> News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:03:53 +0100