AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIrish Music: Fontaines D.C.’s new album, Dopamine Chamber, pairs the Dublin band’s brooding sound with synths; they’ve also teamed up with Rosalía. U2 have announced a 2027 world tour and new album. Books and Free Expression: Sally Rooney says her books are being withdrawn from UK sale after her publisher raised concerns about legal risks linked to her pledge to donate royalties to Palestine Action. Young Talent: Irish Junior Eurovision hopefuls Caleb Kirwan and Naomi Gribben have flown to Malta for the contest. Arts and Theatre: Imagine Arts Festival marks its 25th year with a packed programme, while Irish theatre company Dead Centre is bringing Deaf Republic to Sydney Festival. Irish Screens and Radio: RTÉ’s radio series 30 Acres won an award at Prix Europa in Berlin; comedian Joanne McNally is set for her Tonight Show debut. Arts Support: Irish musicians are due to begin receiving €1,400 a month under a new basic-income scheme.
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