Pillow Queens live at Cyprus Avenue in Cork with support from I Dreamed I Dream. Photos by Erin Plaice

James Vincent McMorrow live at Vicar Street in Dublin with support from Leah Moran and the Black Box in Galway with support from Seba Safe. Photos by Seán Kelly and Mark Earley

Quiet Lights festival returned to Cork this year across various venues, featuring live performances from Lisa Hannigan, Elaine Howley, Rachael Lavelle, Morgana, The Tan Jackets and more. Photos by Erin Plaice

Cassandra Jenkins live at Whelan’s in Dublin. Photos by Kate Lawlor

BRAT Summer part two, anyone? Charli XCX has just announced her neon green return next year with outdoor performances at Malahide Castle in Dublin on June 17th and as part of Belsonic at Ormeau Park in Belfast on June 18th. The Japanese House are on support duties for both dates. Tickets go on sale at 12 noon this Friday from Ticketmaster.

Idles live at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin with support from Chalk. Photos by Erin Plaice

The Snuts live at the Academy in Dublin with support from Florence Road. Photos by Seán Kelly

Magdalena Bay live at The Button Factory in Dublin. Photos by Kate Lawlor

Idles live at the Telegraph Building in Belfast with support from Chalk. Photos by Seán Kelly

Blossoms live at The Academy in Dublin with support from The Cliffords. Photos by Aoife Moloney