The literal main man Kamasi Washington and his band, with support by Emma-Jean Thackray, at the 3Olympia. Photos by Matt Gorman.

The inaugural outing of new Athlone music and arts festival, CROÍLÁR, featuring sets by Aoife Nessa Frances, Shiv, Rory Sweeney & Pippa Molony, Ellen O’Meara, Tolu Makay, David Kitt, Mohammad Syfkhan, Junior Brother, Kez and more. Photos by Ian Davies.

Lambrini Girls with support by Hotgirl at Whelan’s in Dublin. Photos by Seán Kelly.

Yer man with all the musical talent: Geordie Greep, live at Vicar Street in Dublin. Photos by Matt Gorman.

The second, sold-out annual Femme Fest at Roisin Dubh in Galway, featuring Adore, Tramp, Shark School, Cabl and Dreamboy. Photos by Ian Davies.

Ahead of their Dublin show tonight, Anton Newcombe’s The Brian Jonestown Massacre returned to Belfast last night for a set at Ulster Hall, with support from Dublin’s Sun Mahshene. Photos by Seán Kelly.

Cardiff indie greats Los Campesinos! are still going strong. Here’s a look at their Dublin show at the Button Factory, with support from Long Neck. Photos by Ian Davies.

Indie-surf maestros Dutch Criminal Record supported by Sarah Brooki and Pauric O’Meara at Workman’s Cellar, Dublin. Photos by Ian Davies.

HousePlants with support by Bantum at the Button Factory in Dublin. Photos by Seán Kelly.

The Scratch headlining TradFest 2025 with support from DUG at the National Stadium, Dublin. Photos by Seán Kelly.