Paul Heaton at 3Arena: bastardised Celtic pop gets the crowd going as a mellifluous voice stands the test of time

The anorak is gone, as is some of the nonchalance, but everyone keeps remarking that the voice hasn’t changed

Happy Hour again: Paul Heaton funds free drinks in nine pubs around Ireland

Housemartins singer funds 60 pubs across Ireland and the UK on his 60th birthday

The best rock and pop gigs for the week ahead

From St Vincent to Emeli Sande, here’s the best live music for the next seven days

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott: Double act with wit and warmth

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Meilyr Jones – 2013: Ambitious album on disastrous year

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott: Wisdom, Laughter & Lines - Album Review

PFAI removes article defending convicted rapist Ched Evans

Solicitor had likened footballer’s treatment to that of the Guildford Four and the Birmingham Six

Beautiful South frontman resigns as Sheffield United patron

Paul Heaton salutes Jessica Ennis-Hill for speaking out about Ched Evans

Autumn/winter gig alert: it’s showtime!

The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying

Paul Heaton: "Lovable grouch? Yeah, that’ll do. A lovable grouch"

He may have reunited with former Beautiful South bandmate Jacqui Abbot for a new album and tour, but Paul Heaton will never, ever, get the band back together. "My only pang of regret was that I didn’t disband it early enough"

The 25 festivals and music events of the summer

It’s summertime, which means it’s time to hit the fields, parks, GAA stadiums and forests for a blast of live music. Here’s our guide to the 25 festivals and music events you have to see this year