TG4’s Téacs Taistil Returns with Its Most Action-Packed Season Yet

New Series Begins Thursday 2 April at 9.30 pm on TG4

Téacs Taistil returns to TG4 on Thursday 2 April at 9.30 pm with its most action-packed and ambitious season yet. Now in its fourth series, the hit travel show once again sees its fearless presenters dive headfirst into communities around the globe with higher stakes, tougher challenges and plenty of mighty craic along the way.

From the blazing heart of Chicago to the buzzing backstreets of Toronto, from the sun-soaked shores of Larnaca to the historic streets of Bucharest and Rhodes, this season is about more than sightseeing. It’s about rolling up sleeves, immersing in local life and connecting with people from the inside out.

Leading the charge is Louise Cantillon, one of Ireland’s best-known radio (Today FM) and television presenters. A Limerick native and co-creator of the hugely popular How To Gael podcast, Louise is known for championing the Irish language in a modern, accessible and entertaining way. A qualified Irish and PE teacher, she brings warmth, intelligence and infectious energy to every destination. Whether exploring the hidden corners of Toronto’s Chinatown or stepping into the world of burlesque in Chicago, Louise throws herself into every challenge with sharp wit, quick humour and fearless curiosity.

Louise Cantillon says: “From burlesque clubs in Chicago to crying under the Niagara Falls and dancing along the great walls of Derry, this series sent us on some adventure. Heading stateside leis an gcriú ar fad was a real highlight. The world feels mad these days, but what struck me about making this series is how much craic, kindness and pure character you find when you go looking for it. Everywhere we went there were brilliant people ready to join in the madness and get involved leis na Gaels ar an mbóthar.

It’s been the most fun I’ve had making television — totally chaotic, but full of magic moments that had us laughing and crying long after the cameras stopped rolling. Bain súp as.”

Joining her once again is Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin, better known as The Kerry Cowboy. Séaghan first began posting about farm life in the heart of Co. Kerry on social media in 2020, often alongside his loyal sheepdog Braindí. His humorous and authentic take on rural life quickly attracted a large following, with more than 250,000 people now tuning in to his adventures online. That popularity has since launched a career as a TV presenter. Through Téacs Taistil, Séaghan has swapped fields for far-flung destinations, but he carries his passion for agriculture, nature, Irish language and culture wherever he goes. A modern Irish cultural storyteller rooted in Kerry, he uses language, landscape and humour to make Irish feel lived-in rather than preserved.

Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin says:
“From exploring abandoned buildings in Bucharest to milking donkeys in Cyprus, season four has managed to be our most unpredictable series yet. As well as the usual craic and madness, we dig deeper into the stories of the places we visit. No spoilers, but I have to say our visit to Derry will stay with me for a lifetime.

Crossing the Atlantic was a whole new frontier and I’m looking forward to seeing our individual adventures as well as shared memories like Niagara Falls. It’s all to come in season four of Téacs Taistil. Yee haw!”

Adding a distinctive perspective is Proinsias Ó Coinn, podcaster and storyteller from Armagh, best known for his work with BBC Radio 4. The series’ most eclectic traveller, Proinsias approaches each destination armed with curiosity, careful preparation — and often a supply of pre-cooked turkey burgers. A natural communicator, he immerses himself in the lives of those he meets, whether chatting with royalty in Bucharest or learning traditional halloumi-making in Cyprus. Thoughtful, eccentric and quietly hilarious, Proinsias offers an alternative lens on each adventure, reminding viewers that the best journeys often happen through conversation.

Proinsias Ó Coinn says: “I think viewers are going to be surprised by series four of Téacs Taistil because everything has been taken up a level — the challenges are more bizarre, the characters we meet are like none we’ve met before, the locations are stunning and the craic between the three of us continues with the lovely addition of Laura.”

He also won the Radio Documentary category at the Celtic Film and Television Festival for his documentary Lacrimosa.

Season four also brings a surprise twist, with Ros na Rún star Laura Ní hAoidhne joining the gang for several episodes. Originally from Ballybofey, Laura is an accomplished actress and online reporter who is also deeply committed to advocacy work, collaborating with Women’s Aid on initiatives including Too Into You and Miles for Mná. Warm, fearless and endlessly curious, she brings fresh energy to the series — whether stepping up to the plate with the Milwaukee Milkmen to learn the ropes of baseball, brewing Greek coffee in Rhodes or sailing the Mediterranean in Larnaca.

Laura Ní hAoidhne says:
 “Téacs Taistil series four was nothing like I expected. Having watched the first three series and the craic and cairdeas between Louise, Proinsias and Séaghan, I was buzzing to finally get a taste of it myself. The show takes you into corners of the world and into the lives of people that you simply wouldn’t see anywhere else.

I found myself doing things I never thought I would and being put in situations I definitely hadn’t imagined, both physically and mentally! And without giving too much away, there was far more poo involved than I expected… in more than one episode. The perks of being the newbie!

We got to explore the real nooks and crannies of Rhodes, meet characters in Romania who completely change your perspective on life — and even encounter a group of 30 hunks in Milwaukee.”

Across the new season, the presenters suit up with the Chicago Fire Department, soar above city skylines in helicopters, explore Pride celebrations in Toronto, dive into Derry’s jazz scene, encounter the legacy of the Knights of St John in Rhodes and host an Irish céilí in Bucharest. From Niagara Falls to Milwaukee, Chicago to Cyprus, each episode goes beyond tourism to celebrate the people, traditions and communities that give each destination its soul.

This isn’t about ticking landmarks off a list. It’s about connection, culture and full immersion.

Téacs Taistil airs on Thursday’s at 9.30 pm on TG4 from 2 April.

New TG4 Quiz Show SLÉ ANOIS GO CÚRAMACH

Makes Learning Irish Bold, Funny and Fearless

Tuesdays, 7.30–8.00pm | From Tuesday, March 24th | 10-part series on TG4

A brand-new TG4 quiz show is set to transform how young people – and the broader Irish audience – experience the Irish language. Slé Anois go Cúramach is a fast-paced, funny and fearless educational quiz series that proves two simple ideas: effort matters more than perfection, and you have much more Irish than you think you have!

Slé Anois go Cúramach will be broadcast on TG4 on Tuesdays from 7.30–8.00pm from March 24th for a 10-week run. The series combines high-energy entertainment with meaningful language learning, creating a show that appeals to teenagers, families and anyone curious about improving their Irish.

Slé Anois go Cúramach is an original format by Macalla Teoranta for TG4, designed primarily with English-speaking secondary school Junior Cycle students in mind.  The show creates a supportive, high-spirited space where using the Irish you have is celebrated rather than judged. The series replaces the pressure often associated with language learning with humour, quick thinking and courage, while still delivering real genuine educational value.

Each episode sees two schools go head-to-head in a series of five lively studio-based rounds that test listening skills, vocabulary, cultural knowledge and improvisation. The show is specifically created so viewers at home and in classrooms can easily play along, making it ideal for shared, intergenerational viewing as well as use as a classroom resource.

At the heart of the series is its core belief: everyone has Irish. Fluency is not required – bravery is. Broken Irish is welcomed, laughter is encouraged and taking part is always rewarded.

The show is hosted by Síomha Ní Ruairc, a well-known face in Irish-language broadcasting. Born in Galway and raised in Lucan, Dublin, Síomha grew up in a Gaeilgeoir household and went on to study Irish and music at Maynooth University. Síomha works with Conradh na Gaeilge, has appeared in many TG4 shows, and is one-third of the popular podcast ‘How To Gael’ alongside Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. Warm, quick-witted and encouraging, she brings an infectious energy to the studio and a genuine passion for helping young people feel confident using Irish.

“It’s so important to me that the language be showcased in natural, everyday settings – and there’s no setting quite so natural as a quick-fire quiz show! Slé gives students an opportunity to engage with the language in a fun and enjoyable way – and it gives me the chance to be a little bit cheeky with it too!”

Each episode is made up of five rounds – “Céard San Fhocal?” is a high-speed word guessing game in the style of Heads Up. “An Bhabhta Emoji” challenges players to identify jobs, places and seanfhocail from emoji clues. “Éist go Géar” tests listening skills through short, humorous video clips. A rotating “An Bhabhta Randamach” introduces surprise fun games such as “Cé Thú Féin Anyways?”, “Seanfhocal nó Scamfhocal?” and the hilarious “Kneecap / Ní Cheapaim”. The final round, “Gaeilge Ghasta”, is a rapid-fire multiple-choice challenge where speed and instinct are key.

While the tone is energetic, colourful and youth-focused, the educational foundation is carefully considered. Slé Anois go Cúramach combines the fun of a quiz show with the educational learning of Irish in a completely unique way. Macalla Teoranta, the producers, work alongside experienced language consultants, a creative pedagogy consultant, and an academic team to ensure the show is ‘scaffolded’ educationally in line with the Junior Cycle Learning Framework. They also ensure a strong standard of Irish while maintaining a relaxed, supportive atmosphere for contestants. The content aligns with CTET levels A2–B1, making the series particularly relevant for Junior Cycle learners.

Twenty Schools from right across the country take part in Series One, including Sandymount Park ETSS (Dublin), Our Lady’s College (Drogheda), Ursuline Secondary School (Thurles), St Macartan’s College (Monaghan), Maynooth Post Primary School (Kildare), De La Salle College (Dundalk), Marist College (Athlone), Scoil Mhuire Buncrana (Donegal), St Aidan’s CBS (Dublin), St Mark’s Community School (Tallaght), Salesian College (Celbridge), St Louis High School (Dublin), Rockbrook Park School (Rathfarnham, Dublin), Ramsgrange Community School (Wexford), Gallen Community School (Offaly), Gonzaga College (Dublin), Chanel College (Coolock), The High School (Rathgar), St Brendan’s College (Killarney) and Holy Faith Clontarf.

With its bold visual style, quick-fire format and playful spirit, Slé Anois go Cúramach positions Irish as something modern, social and full of life. The series aims not only to entertain but to help reshape attitudes towards the language, particularly in English-speaking schools, by proving that learning Irish can be loud, joyful and shared.

Conall Ó Máirtín, Foghlaim TG4, says: “We in TG4 are delighted that Slé Anois go Cúramach is coming to air. This programme gives school students a wonderful opportunity to use the Irish they have without fear, while watching students their own age take on language challenges under the guidance of Síomha Ní Ruairc. The series is informed by the latest research on promoting Irish in English-medium schools, and we hope it will provide support for teachers and encouragement for students to use the Irish they have both in school and at home. We congratulate the Macalla team on what they have achieved with Slé Anois go Cúramach and we look forward to audiences thoroughly enjoying it.”

Cúán Mac Conghail, Executive Producer Macalla Teoranta “We are thrilled at Macalla to have created and produced this ground-breaking new quiz show for TG4. We set out to create an entertaining quiz series that helps change attitudes to learning Irish in schools and give students a new way to enjoy Irish. Building on personal, professional and collegiate knowledge, the show is designed to encourage those watching to learn Irish in a real-world cultural context. It will also appeal to a wider audience who just love a good quiz and want to engage with the language.”

Slé Anois go Cúramach airs Tuesdays at 7.30pm on TG4 from March 24th for 10 weeks and is repeated every Sunday at 11.45am.

Series 1; Schools taking part across Ireland include

Ep 1                     Marist College, Athlone, Co Westmeath Vs Scoil Mhuire Buncrana, Co. Donegal

Ep 2                     Rockbrook Park School, Dublin Vs Ramsgrange Community School, Wexford

Ep 3                     Sandymount Park ETSS, Dublin 4 Vs our Lady’s College, Drogheda

Ep 4                     Salesian College, Celbridge Vs St. Louis High School, Dublin

Ep 5                     Ursuline Secondary School, ThurlesVs St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan

Ep 6                     Gallen Community School, Offaly Vs Gonzaga College, Dublin

Ep 7                     St. Brendan’s College, Killarney Vs Holy Faith Clontarf, Dublin

Ep 8                     St Aidan’s CBS, Dublin Vs St. Mark’s Community School, Tallaght

Ep 9                     Maynooth Post Primary School Vs De La Salle College, Dundalk

Ep 10                   Chanel College, Dublin Vs The High School, Rathgar, Dublin.

ANNOUNCE LIMITED-EDITION FORMATS TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ICONIC LIVE ALBUM

FAMILIAR TO MILLIONS

Out 14th November

Available to Pre-order on 2CD and 3LP Formats Here

FOLLOWING FINAL UK SHOWS OF OASIS’ LIVE ‘25 TOUR AT WEMBLEY STADIUM

Oasis have announced the release of limited-edition formats to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Familiar To Millions – Oasis’ debut live album, recorded at their landmark Wembley Stadium show in July of that year. Released on 14th November via Big Brother Recordings, it’s available to pre-order now on 2CD and 3LP formats here with vinyl being made available for the first time since its original release in 2000. Exclusive limited edition 3LP formats include Official Store silver vinyl, Amazon red and black marble, and HMV blue vinyl with alternate coloured sleeve.

The announcement of the limited-edition formats of Familiar To Millions follows the final UK shows of the acclaimed Live ‘25 Tour, rounding-off seven sold-out nights at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

The Oasis Live ’25 tour has received unilateral praise and rave reviews globally, widely regarded as “biggest rock comeback in history” (The Sunday Times). Oasis most recently stormed through the North America leg of the tour, cementing Oasis-mania firmly on US shores with Rolling Stone proclaiming, “Oasis finally conquer America” From here, the tour continues globally in South Korea, Japan, Australia, Argentina, Chile and Brazil.

This announcement comes ahead of the landmark anniversary of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? this week with 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition formats released featuring new unplugged versions of five classic tracks; ‘Cast No Shadow’, ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Champagne Supernova’, ‘Acquiesce’ and ‘Morning Glory’. (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? stands out as one of the all-time era-defining great rock albums, having sold over 22 million copies globally including over 6 million in the US. The deluxe album is described by MOJO as “Indestructible”, with Record Collector adding “This was the moment Oasis truly became the band of the people“, and Uncut concurring that this is “Britpop’s landmark”.

Familiar To Millions is available to pre-order here on 2CD and 3LP formats.

BEAR’S DEN & CIARAN LAVERY

SHARE COLLABORATIVE NEW SINGLE ‘PROMISER’

PROMISER EP OUT OCTOBER 10TH VIA COMMUNION RECORDS

BEAR’S DEN TOUR IRELAND THIS MONTH WITH CIARAN LAVERY

Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery have joined forces for ‘Promiser’ – a collaborative new single, released ahead of a fast-selling Irish tour later this month. The track is taken from an EP of the same name, due for release on Communion Records on October 10th.

The track and EP see the two songwriters explore the beauty of simplicity – both lyrically, and in the one-take nature of its recording. As Bear’s Den’s Andrew Davie explains of the process: “There was this lyrical idea early on of trying to write songs that didn’t need innate conflict or tragedy to exist. Songs that celebrated the beauty of love in its more simple, domestic and mundane moments without the need always for high drama. ‘Promiser’ felt like the song that guided the way for us but lyrical ideas like ‘You Don’t Have to be Lonely Anymore’ & ‘How Long Have I been Waiting for You’ felt more like quiet reflections or these tiny epiphanies that occur in a relationship as opposed to overly loud or overblown sentiments.”

Quietly recorded over a five day period at Davie’s home studio, Promiser strips away at the complications of the modern day recording process; an intentional move from Davie and Lavery. There are nods to the desperately laid bare approach of records like Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, Will Oldham’s Viva Last Blues and Adrianne Lenker’s Bright Future, with Davie and Lavery meticulously defining the limitations that would make up the character of this body of work. Rules and restrictions, such as playing the song in its totality each time, helped to create this element of surprise and encourage reaction that was informed by the lyrics and vocal delivery. 

This spirit of embracing the capturing of moments extends to guest musicianship on Promiser by Emma Gatrill and Joshua Burnside, who both feature across the collection with many one-take contributions and what little notes provided based entirely on emotional response.

“After touring together and becoming good friends, I started working with Ciaran with no real aim or vision in mind,” explains Davie. “Very quickly though, we found that we were writing multiple songs in a day. Ciaran is a unique and wonderful songwriter who has so many ideas that emerge so fully formed that often you’d blink and the bulk of a beautiful song would just be sat there in front of us. Being able to witness, collaborate and learn from him as a songwriter was truly a blessing and a privilege.”

Lavery describes how “there’s something truly magical about stripping away all of the mechanics and just looking at each song for what it is. Working with Bear’s Den felt almost entirely accidental, and I have to remind myself of the times sitting across a table with Davie pulling songs entirely apart. I think that says a lot about the way in which we captured these songs and the faith we had in following the feeling of which take felt the best, as opposed to exhaustively listening and tweaking or editing from there.”

‘Promiser’ comes ahead of an Irish tour later this month which will see Lavery opening for Bear’s Den – the run marking Bear’s Den’s first full tour in the country since 2017, and first Irish shows since their last Dublin appearance at the 3Olympia Theatre in 2022.

Early sales saw quick upgrades for shows in Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded Dublin venue also selling out in 24 hours. The full run can be found below.

BEAR’S DEN IRISH TOUR DATES 2025

with support from Ciaran Lavery

Sun 21 Sep                         Galway           Roisin Dubh

Mon 22 Sep                        Cork               Connolly’s of Leap (sold out)

Tues 23 Sep                       Belfast            Limelight 1 (venue upgraded)

Weds 24 Sep                      Dublin             The Pepper Canister (sold out)

Tickets for all dates are on sale now at bearsdenmusic.co.uk

Follow the story. Look for the truth. Value the living and the dead.

Re-Creation ‘The Trial of Ian Bailey‘

Directed by Jim Sheridan and David Merriman

 Starring Vicky Krieps, Jim Sheridan, Aidan Gillen, Colm Meaney, and John Connors.

Releasing exclusively at Omniplex Cinemas, Friday October 3, 2025.

Tickets available from Friday 19 September www.omniplex.ie

“Re-Creation offers a sharp and unsettling portrait of just how fragile the boundary can be between fact, speculation and media-driven myth.” Independent.ie

“A skillful blend of “12 Angry Men” and the exciting beats of a true-crime podcast.” Variety

“In the end, it is us, the viewer, who is really a 13th juror in that room, to decide for ourselves what is the dividing line between guilt and innocence.” Deadline

“The case is real; the trial is not. However, in this fictional chamber, constructed from real police records, forensic reports, and investigative transcripts, the conversations are disturbingly plausible…What follows is less a courtroom drama than a forensic psychological excavation of how justice can be shaped by personal experience, unconscious bias, and emotion.” Next Best Picture

Re-Creation is the new film from Oscar winning director Jim Sheridan, co-directed by David Merriman.

The audience enter a jury room where twelve fictional jurors are gathered to examine the real case files in the 1996 West Cork murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. These include official police reports, forensic data, and just some of the investigative transcripts that exist around the case. Twelve voices scrutinize the evidence, examine mistruths, and confront bias in the decades long investigation into one single solitary individual for this brutal murder.

This fictional dramatisation follows what might have happened in a jury room should the entire body of evidence have been made accessible. Re-Creation presents difficult and inconvenient questions around this highly controversial case that made global headlines. It explores whether any justice has been served in the killing of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier, and strongly suggests that a wrongly accused man spent a lifetime vilified and maligned by authorities, media and public alike. What remains is the terrifying prospect that a vicious killer continues to enjoy their freedom 28 years on. Re-Creation, and the evidence that comes to light in it, ultimately leaves viewers to make up their own minds. 

Directed by Jim Sheridan and David Merriman, Re-Creation stars Vicky Krieps, Jim Sheridan, Aidan Gillen, John Connors and Colm Meaney as Ian Bailey. Re–Creation opens exclusively in Omniplex Cinemas on October 3rd. 

Sheridan reflects: “I made Re‑Creation because I was determined to follow the story wherever it led me from West Cork to Paris. It is vital to not be afraid to look at the truth, to value the living and the dead.”

Merriman adds: “I felt driven to make Re‑Creation to dispel the myths around the case that, in my opinion, have left one person wrongly accused, a killer on the loose for the last 28 years and most importantly, no justice for Sophie Toscan Du Plantier.”

The film opens exclusively at Omniplex Cinemas across Ireland from Friday, 3 October Mark Anderson, Director of Omniplex Group, notes: “Omniplex are delighted to partner with Jim and David on the cinema release of Re‑Creation, a story which has captivated our nation for almost 29 years. Seeing their take on the evidence was a fascinating experience and one I think will once again grip the nation. Jim is a legend of cinema and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of this release.”

Re-Creation is directed by Jim Sheridan and David Merriman, starring Vicky Krieps, Jim Sheridan, Aidan Gillen, Colm Meaney, and John Connors. Running Time: 89 Minutes. The film opens exclusively in Omniplex Cinemas across Ireland on Friday, October 3.

OASIS RELEASE

‘BRING IT ON DOWN (LIVE FROM EDINBURGH, 9 AUGUST ‘25)’ LISTEN HERE 

THE OASIS LIVE ‘25 WORLD TOUR LANDS IN TORONTO, CANADA THIS WEEKEND

ALSO RELEASED TODAY – THE LIMITED EDITION ‘COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUM COLLECTION’ BOX SET – AVAILABLE HERE

Friday 22nd August – Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25)’. Listen HERE. 

The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of three sold-out nights at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium performed to over 204,000 Scottish fans.

Having just played two epic shows at Dublin’s Croke Park, Oasis have now completed 17 of their 41 date Oasis Live ‘25 World Tour. Fans and critics alike have shown unprecedented support for what is widely regarded as the “biggest rock comeback in history” (The Sunday Times). “The biggest band in the world is back and better than ever. Buckle up, America” – Paste Magazine US. Watch a recap video here.

The release of ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25)’ comes ahead of the tour’s first stop across the Atlantic with two nights at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium, before further dates in the US throughout August and September. After two nights in Mexico City, the band will return home for the tour’s final UK performances, their sixth and seventh nights at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. 

Beyond the Live ‘25 tour, Oasis fever continues to grip the nation. After the Irish dates last weekend, Oasis reclaimed their Number 1 spot in the Official Irish Album Charts with the singles compilation album ‘Time Flies… 1994-2009’. Their second album ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, charted at Number 2, and their 1994 debut ‘Definitely Maybe’ rounded up the triple Top 10 Albums at Number 4. 

The release of ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25)’follows ‘Slide Away (Live from Cardiff, 4 July ‘25), ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live from Manchester, 11 July ‘25)’, and ‘Little By Little (Live from London, 2 August ‘25)’. Listen HERE.

Also released today – the limited-edition Oasis ‘Complete Studio Album Collection’ box set – including all 7 studio albums plus iconic B-sides album The Masterplan on vinyl and CD formats. Available HERE.

‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ Deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition’ will also be released on October 3^rd with limited-edition formats featuring new unplugged versions of classic tracks. Pre-order HERE.

OASIS LIVE ‘25 MANIA HITS IRELAND – CROKE PARK, STADIUM, DUBLIN

OASIS CHART DOMINATION CONTINUES IN IRELAND & UK WITH 3 ALBUMS IN THE TOP 10 OFFICIAL ALBUM CHARTS

Sat. 16 August, Dublin – Tonight Oasis made their phenomenal return to Dublin with the first of two Croke Park Stadium shows. Playing to a sold out 80,000 capacity crowd, the rapturously received show marked the band’s first performance in Ireland since 2009. They will play to more than 160,000 people at Croke Park Stadium over the course of two shows as part of their Oasis Live ‘25 tour.

Clutching hands and with their arms in the air, the Gallagher brothers entered at 8:15pm to an incredible reception from fans.

Introducing first song ‘Hello’, Liam said “Oasis vibes in the area, Dublin vibes in the area.”

Before launching into Morning Glory Liam said “I think we haven’t played here before, have we? What I do know is that this is the soberest I’ve ever been in Ireland, since I was about 4 or 5 or something like that”.

Ahead of Some Might Say “You’ve been missed you lunatics!”

Before playing ‘Roll With It’ Liam asks the crowd “Is anyone here from Charlestown, what am I saying there is only like 5 people in the town, this one is for all the people from Charlestown and Mayo”

Beyond the Live ‘25 tour, Oasis fever continues to grip the nation as the band dominates airwaves, streaming platforms and the Official charts with pole position and 3 albums in the top 10 in the UK official charts and 3 albums in Top 10 of the Irish official charts.

Oasis Live ‘25 has been greeted with a celebratory, united and joyous response from fans and media alike. A live version of ‘Little by Little” recorded live at Wembley Stadium was the latest of three live track released from the tour Listen Here. The recording serves as a thrilling taste of what fans can expect over the next 25 shows, encompassing the UK & Ireland, North America, Mexico, Asia, Australia and South America.

‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ Deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition’ will be released on October 3rd. The ‘Complete Studio Album Collection’ box set will be released on August 22nd. Both releases are available to pre-order HERE.

BAND MEMBERS

Liam Gallagher (vocals), Noel Gallagher (guitar, vocals), Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs (guitar), Gem Archer (guitar), Andy Bell (bass) and Joey Waronker (drums).

ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS

Christian Madden (keyboards), Alastair White (trombone), Steve Hamilton (saxophone), Joe Auckland (trumpet).

ANNOUNCE DELUXE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE EPIC SOPHOMORE ALBUM

(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?

FEATURING FIVE BRAND NEW UNPLUGGED VERSIONS

 INCLUDING ‘ACQUIESCE’ – UNVEILED TODAY

Listen Here And Watch The Visualiser Here Out 3rd OctoberAvailable to Pre-order on Limited Edition 2CD and 3LP Formats Here

HIGH RES ARTWORK

SOLD-OUT GLOBAL TOUR ‘OASIS LIVE ‘25’

OFFICIAL OASIS LIVE ’25 MAP EXPERIENCE LAUNCHED –

AN INTERACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE DIGITAL COMPANION TO THE LANDMARK TOUR – AVAILABLE HERE

Oasis have announced details of deluxe formats of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to celebrate the era-defining album’s landmark 30-year anniversary. It will feature new unplugged versions of five classic recordings ‘Cast No Shadow’, ‘Morning Glory’, ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Acquiesce’ and ‘Champagne Supernova’. Released on the 3rd October on Big Brother Recordings, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) is available for pre-order here on limited edition 2CD and 3LP formats as well as digital formats to pre-save. This special anniversary format follows last summer’s release of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Definitely Maybe which reached number 1 in the Official UK Album Chart for the second time in that album’s history.

The new unplugged versions were produced and mixed by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho from the original master recordings at Noel’s studio, Lone Star Sound, in London. The new interpretation of ‘Acquiesce’ is revealed today – listen here and watch the visualiser here.

The deluxe album features new artwork shot by original sleeve designer Brian Cannon and new sleeve notes. Exclusive coloured vinyl formats will be available, including Amazon Exclusive ‘Wonderwall’ inspired sepia marble 3LP and official store exclusive ‘Acquiesce’ inspired neon orange 3LP. All formats will include the 2014 remastered version of the album alongside the new bonus versions.

(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? stands out as one of the all-time era-defining great rock albums. Oasis’ second album, it was first released on 2nd October 1995 on Creation Records and propelled the band to worldwide success. Following just 14 months after their stunning debut Definitely Maybe, which is widely regarded as one of the most influential debut albums, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? was hugely successful and awarded Best British Album at the 1996 BRIT Awards

Number one albums followed internationally, and it has now sold in excess of a staggering 22 million copies globally, including over 5.5 million in the United States, and is the UK’s 3^rd biggest selling studio album of all time. The album was also announced by National Album Day as the Official Most Streamed Album of the ‘90s, with Definitely Maybe as second.

Today’s announcement comes as Oasis commence the most sought-after tour on the planet this year with their Live ‘25 tour. Unprecedented demand for tickets further underlines the ever-growing appeal of their music, with fans from 158 different countries applying for tickets to the UK shows when they went on sale last summer. As the dates have drawn nearer, the excitement has continued to reach fever pitch. The global tour commences at Cardiff Principality Stadium on Friday, before heading to Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin in the UK, and then continuing worldwide. Full dates below.

To celebrate the tour, Big Brother Recordings have launched the Oasis Live ‘25 Map Experience – an official digital companion for fans across the world. Built with Google Maps Platform and developed in partnership with Modern English, the Live ‘25 Map Experience is an immersive and interactive location-based platform that brings the band’s legacy to life across all cities of the tour.

Fans can explore each tour stop through curated hotspots including landmarks tied to the band’s history, from legendary local music venues they’ve played at to iconic bars, plus official merch outlets. The platform also unlocks exclusive digital content leveraging real-time geo-locations, accessible when fans are physically present in the host cities. Interactive features include AR experiences with exclusive content offered throughout the tour.   

Fans are also invited to capture their journey and share their excitement using YouTube Shorts, with the chance to have their videos featured directly on the Live ‘25 Map Experience and the official Oasis YouTube Channel – turning their memories into part of the tour’s living digital archive.

The web app is available at live25.oasisinet.com and will accompany Oasis fans throughout the landmark Live ‘25 tour.

(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? Tracklist:

1. Hello
2. Roll With It
3. Wonderwall
4. Don’t Look Back In Anger
5. Hey Now!
6. [Untitled]
7. Some Might Say
8. Cast No Shadow
9. She’s Electric
10. Morning Glory
11. [Untitled]
12. Champagne Supernova

Additional Tracks:

1. Cast No Shadow (Unplugged)
2. Morning Glory (Unplugged)
3. Wonderwall (Unplugged)
4. Acquiesce (Unplugged)
5. Champagne Supernova (Unplugged)

MATT BENSON

Announces new single “The Way It Should Be” releasing 22 May

Ahead of debut album release Sit Back Down Again on 11 July (pre-order now)

Singer-songwriter Matt Benson is set to release “The Way It Should Be” on 22 May, the third single from his highly anticipated debut album Sit Back Down Again, scheduled for release on July 11 (pre-order now)

Following the emotional debut single Sit Back Down Again—a moving tribute to his late sister Catherine, affectionately known as “Kathy”—and the nostalgic Strangers & Angels, which offered a cinematic reflection on the wistful memories of youth, Matt continues his storytelling journey with a bold new track.

“The Way It Should Be” is what Matt describes as a classic “pay-off” song—an old-school songwriting style with a punchline twist. “It features a touring trombone player who suspects his partner is cheating on him,” Matt explains. “But he’s got some jaw-dropping news of his own to share at the end. Have a listen to hear the punchline!”

With heartfelt lyrics, rich storytelling, and a dash of unexpected humour, The Way It Should Be promises to be another compelling chapter in Matt’s growing body of work.

Matt Benson has enjoyed a prolific career as a trombonist since his professional debut in 2010. Known for his work with George Ezra (since 2017), Bad Manners, The Pogues, Neil Hannon, Hot 8 Brass Band, and even Brian May, he’s performed on stages from Glastonbury to The Tonight Show, The Brit Awards, and Jools Holland’s Hootenanny. He’s earned praise from legends like Quincy Jones—who called him “a great trombone player”—and Paul Sanchez of HBO’s Treme, who said, “this guy can play his ass off!”

Now, after years supporting some of music’s biggest names, Matt Benson is stepping into his own light. Sit Back Down Again promises to be a soulful, story-rich debut, filled with heart, history, and a whole lot of brass.

Catch Matt live this summer at the following venues:

Sun. 1 June       The American Bar, Belfast -Show 2-5pm / SOLD OUT

Fri. 20 June       Club Beo, Leo’s Tavern Donegal 

Thurs. 26 June   Shamrock Bar, Falcarragh, Donegal

Sun. 6 July        The American Bar, Belfast  – Show 2-5pm / Tickets £12.50

Sat. 6 Sept.       Black Box, Belfast with The New Leaves

Music Network’s

season closes with jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz & her exceptional quartet

This June, Music Network is delighted to present stellar jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz performing with her exceptional quartet featuring Elliot Galvin (piano), Kevin Glasgow (bass) and Asaf Sirkis (drums). Rawicz is a multi-award winning young  bandleader and composer who is making waves on the UK music scene and beyond. Jamie Cullum refers to her as ‘an astonishing talent’, and as her live performances and recordings continue to garner widespread acclaim, it’s easy to understand why ‘the name Emma Rawicz is on everyone’s lips right now’ (BBC 3).

At just nineteen, Emma independently released her critically acclaimed debut album Incantation, and singlehandedly managed an extensive UK release tour that featured headline performances at renowned venues such as Ronnie Scott’s and the Jazz Cafe. Her latest album, Chroma, released on the ACT label, was selected as The Guardian’s Album of the Month and has earned her further international recognition.

Since then, her international career has flourished and she has played in over sixteen countries, touring extensively in Germany and Scandinavia. She was recently selected as a BBC New Generation Artist, is the winner of a Parliamentary Jazz Award and a former finalist at the Jazz FM Awards and BBC Young Jazz Musician Competition. The Royal Academy of Music recently awarded her the Musicians’ Company Silver Medal for excellence and for her contribution to the institution, an award not previously given to a jazz student.​

Described as ‘a force to be reckoned with’ by Jazzwise, Emma’s musical endeavours are broad, with artistic projects ranging from a duo with internationally renowned pianist Gwilym Simcock to her regular touring quartet made up of stars of the UK jazz scene. In 2023 she was the Cambridge Jazz Festival’s Artist in Residence, culminating in a triumphant concert where she led the Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra in an all-original programme of her own music, and showcasing a brand new commission for the ensemble. She also featured as a soloist with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Queen Elizabeth Hall in the 2022 London Jazz Festival and with the German SWR Radio Big Band at a sold-out Berlin Philharmonie in February 2024.

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The future promises to be exciting for Emma as she heads into the studio to record new music with previously unrecorded ensembles this year?. Emma is a passionate educator and is already in demand as a masterclass leader, most recently giving workshops in Denmark, Lithuania and Norway, as well as having a strong educational presence in the UK for musicians of all ages. The Guardian got it right when it reported that ‘the warp speed of her evolution is showing no sign of slowing.’

Jazz fans will be captivated by this young player and her command of her instrument. Emma and her quartet are in Ireland from 4-13 June playing in venues in Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Wicklow, Dublin, Kerry, Cork and Kildare.

Wed. 4 June                  Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, Donegal             

Thurs. 5 June                Sligo Jazz Project, Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo                 

Fri. 6 June                     Roscommon Arts Centre, Roscommon                          

Sat. 7 June                    Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Wicklow                     

Tues. 10 June                Music Network at The Sugar Club, Dublin                      

Wed. 11 June                St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel, Kerry            

Thurs. 12 June              Triskel Art Centre, Cork                                               

Fri. 13 June                   Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Kildare             

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