Ennio Morricone

Finding the right environment for your creativity is what makes a great musician

Former taoiseach wanted ‘no speeches and no nonsense’ and his wishes were honoured

As the Italian composer bows out of live shows, expect drama, tears, hugs and bouquets

Cannes 2017: If you only see one feminist Indonesian Spaghetti Western this year, this should be it

Saoirse Ronan, Lenny Abrahamson and Emma Donoghue talk academy fantasies

Ennio Morricone revolutionised cinema music but has never won an Oscar for one of his scores. He’s up again, for ‘The Hateful Eight’. Does he care? Just a little

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ‘The Revenant’ takes three awards in Los Angeles

All the best in shows and festive entertainment

One of France’s great electronic innovators has ignored his own advice and made a solo record. ‘When you’re in band, there’s always a sense of frustration’

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

Mobile network sponsor reveals new branding for Dublin music venue

‘Heartbeat of Home’, a new dance show from the creators of ‘Riverdance’, with lyrics by Joseph O’Connor and music by Brian Byrne, is drawing a new musical map of Ireland

Bruce Springsteen delights fans at Kilkenny bowling alley

Taoiseach Enda Kenny among mourners at funeral of Jack and Tom Blaine in Castlebar, Co Mayo, today