Shining on : She’s back, and this time, she’s blonde

Shining on: She's back, and this time, she's blonde. Marina and The Diamonds return with new album Electra Hearton April 27.

Green day

: Professor Green will be back at this year’s Trinity Ball, on April 20. The full line-up will be revealed via trinityball.ie on Monday morning, with tickets on sale from Wednesday.

Benson's WorldBrendan Benson plays Dublin's Button Factory on May 24. His new album, What Kind of World,hits the shops on April 20.

Late Late line-up: Noel Gallagher performs on tonight's Late Late Show, alongside Snow Patrol and Six. Illustrious company, indeed.

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy is a freelance journalist and broadcaster. She writes about music and the arts for The Irish Times