Apologies guys, some dental work today has meant im a bit late updating the news to the site so going to cover it in a bit of a roundup.

** CANCELLATIONS **

Karma to Burn have cancelled their show this Friday in The Academy 2 due to unforseen circumstances and thus our competition will have to be pulled. Sorry Guys, Refunds available at point of purchase

Brandi Carlile has been forced to to cancel her gig on Thursday in Belfast due to the volcanic ash. Dates will be re-arranged and tickets are valid for the new show. If that doesn’t suit i believe refunds should be fine at the point of purchase.

** END CANCELLATIONS **

Josh Ritter has announced he is the third act to be confirmed to play the Iveagh Gardens on Sunday 18th July. Tickets will cost €38 and will be going on sale Friday 23rd April @ 9am. He will feature on the Cover of Hotpress this week too as they launch Josh Ritter Week.

Nialler9 has been doing his Irish week this week and Heathers, one of our favourite Irish acts right now have given their opinion on their favorite 5 acts in Ireland are. Check it out HERE

Willowstone Festival held in Killyleagh,Antrim has announced some of its lineup including The Answer, Cashier No9 and Dark Room Notes held on July 3rd at Delamont Country Park. Other acts include some DJ’s, John Shelly & The Creatures, Bocs Social and Camping tickets cost £32 with one day tickts costing £26

Another Northern Irish Festival Lark in the Park will be headlined by the Saw Doctors and General Fiasco for the two night festival held April 30th to May 1st, Other Acts include Rattle and Hum,Fiddler Adam, The Dead Presidents,Black Thorn, The Beat Poets, The Varonis, , Doghouse, Microlip and Raised on Rock. Tickets are £20

Hope that helps catch you up