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About 90 drones have plummeted from the sky and plunged into Sydney's Darling Harbour during an aerial drone show, prompting a second event to be cancelled later in the evening. Vivid Sydney said unforeseen technical difficulties occurred during Monday's 7.30pm performance of the show, called Star-Bound, resulting in 89 drones falling into the water at Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour. No injuries have been reported.

Tickets are priced at €61.85 and €67.70, including booking and venue restoration fees, with an additional 2.5pc service charge per ticket. The general sale will start at 10am on Friday, May 29, via Ticketmaster. Meanwhile, fans can access the MCD presale from their MyMCD account at 10am on Wednesday, May 27.

Listowel Writers' Week returns from May 27 to 31 for its 55th festival. Ireland's oldest literary and arts festival celebrates the written and spoken word with readings, interviews, workshops, exhibitions, and awards in the heritage town of Listowel. This milestone year brings together leading Irish and international writers, poets, and thinkers alongside exciting new voices. So, if you're in and around the area, be sure to come along and celebrate 55 years of Listowel Writers' Week and help create an inclusive, creative, and welcoming festival that honours tradition while embracing fresh perspectives.

Stadium Stampede pitted seven wrestlers against seven others in a no-holds-barred battle that saw competitors brawl through the aisles and in front of merchandise stands. Fans chased the wrestlers throughout the arena as chaos erupted around them. They went that way! one fan yelled, prompting a stampede of spectators rushing around the rafters with phones in hand.

In December, the 82-year-old singer announced he was about to undergo surgery for lung cancer, and postponed his planned live shows. Thankfully, the cancer had not spread and the treatment was successful. But around the same time he released a new single, ominously titled Once Before I Go. The accompanying video showed him saying goodbye to his palatial quarters at the Las Vegas Westgate resort, where he has had a residency for the past eight years, and wistfully reminiscing over old costumes, intercut with footage of him in his 80s prime.

Most of the people who started the Mekons and Gang of Four were on the same fine art course at Leeds University. In December 1976 we went to see the Anarchy tour at the nearby polytechnic. I liked the Sex Pistols but the Clash, in their paint-spattered clothes, sounded particularly great. It was the first time I saw a band and thought: That could be me up there.

When Jimi Hendrix lived in a bohemian London flat in the 1960s, he had little need for its kitchen as he had meals sent up from Mr Love, a groovy restaurant on the ground-floor of his building. While celebrities were downstairs, dining at heart-shaped tables and served by waitresses in hot pants, the American rock musician was upstairs, tucking into steaks and hamburgers.

You won't find Dennis's name on any billing, though, and most of the thousands of people who have seen him perform won't know it either. But they will know his alter ego, La Voix, a northern powerhouse of show tunes, sharp quips and bright crimson coiffure. Perhaps you've seen her slaying the runway on RuPaul's Drag Race, dancing a pasodoble to Beethoven's Fifth on Strictly, or appearing as a spokesqueen on the recent Eurovision.

The couple shared the news of their impending arrival in a sweet Instagram video. Set to the instrumental tune of Justin Hurwitz's song "Planetarium" from the movie "La La Land," the video shows the various ways the family's life will soon change: three bath towels become four, a baby onesie is laid out alongside toddler pajamas, a baby bottle sits next to a Bluey water bottle and a bottle of Pinot Grigio is replaced with Unisom sleep medication.

Wearing a simple outfit, just a cropped T-shirt and jeans, Lorde opened the show with "Hammer," which felt like a hypnotic trance with metallic pulsating synths wrapping around the Napa Valley skies.

A philanthropic event is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, as car enthusiasts gather at Carey Glass, Nenagh in support of North Tipperary hospice. The event promises to combine an appreciation for classic and performance cars with the spirit of charity, all while enjoying the stunning scenery of Lough Derg.

However, after law enforcement confirmed the situation was under control and safe to return, Martin went against the advice of some of this entourage and made the decision to resume the concert in order to fulfill his commitment to his fans. A fan captured Martin returning to the stage saying, "Nothing is going to stop this show. Nothing."

The show went amazing. Actually, it couldn't have got any better. We're really delighted with it. This year's show was very special because myself and my husband were celebrating 40 years of variety. We called the show 'Rewind and Replay - 40 Years On' because we wanted to recapture some of the really good highlights and great moments that we had over the years.

The Ferns Diocesan Youth Service (FDYS) have announced plans for a three-night celebration of Traveller culture, identity, music and storytelling, saying it will bring communities together through traditional song and live performances and highlight the resilience of Traveller heritage.

It is about creating opportunities for talented young Irish performers, supporting local employment and keeping our rich musical and cultural traditions alive for future generations,

The free bird song walk commenced at 7am and the group were led along the old back avenue of the 200 acre organic and rewilding estate, into the mature woodland. The event was led by Joe Lennonm alongside Thomas and Philip Emmet, and finished at one of the new native woodlands, as the group listened to a variety of birds and made attempts to name the different species as they made territorial and mating calls.

The song, simply titled “Masters of the Universe,” is a throwback retro rocker in the style of Queen's Flash Gordon theme from decades ago, matching the film's '80s bombastic tone. It follows the release of the previous Masters of the Universe single “Eternia” featuring Queen's Brian May.

Eden Ibiza has long been a home for the hottest sounds in Ibiza and this summer the legendary San Antonio venue is giving Garage one of its biggest moments on Ibiza's most powerful soundsystem. Across a packed Wednesday programme running from June through to September, Eden is presenting three of the most important names in UKG culture - 23 Degrees, DJ EZ and Garage Nation. Together this adds up to the most significant showcase of homegrown British dance music the island has seen in years and forms a season-long celebration of a genre that has never been hotter.

This year's Field Day lineup features a stellar lineup of dance music names, with Eliza Rose, Andy C, Honey Dijon, Floating Points and Interplanetary Criminal all set to make an appearance. This will be Field Day's second year back in Brockwell Park, after a decade in east London's Victoria Park.

The weekend marks 75 years since the Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra (TASPO) performed live on the South Bank during the Festival of Britain in 1951 - widely regarded as the first steel band performance in the UK.

The Coral have dropped their 13th album on the world unannounced. Named for the vintage Tascam tape machine it was recorded on, 388 was inspired by reggae, Éthiopiques compilations, and Joe Meek records from the '60s. The record was initially released as a limited vinyl LP slipped quietly to independent record shops, but is now available to stream.

Russell Watson, known affectionately as 'The Voice', is a world-renowned classical artist whose powerful and emotive performances have captivated audiences across the globe. In his spectacular live show, Russell delivers stirring renditions of beloved musical theatre and classical pieces. Tickets are €25 - €69.50 plus facility fee.

Costello's "Watching the Detectives" captures the quieter side of vigilance. The song is observational, almost clinical. Is there anything more detached than the woman who is "filing her nails while they're dragging the lake"? It is about paying attention without inserting yourself into the scene too quickly. That analytical distance is familiar to anyone who has monitored an evolving situation and resisted the urge to act before understanding it.

Nobody's Coming To Save You 1. Nobody's Coming To Save You 2. Party Lines 3. Shades 4. Pins 5. Today Is Not Enough 6. Drones 7. Nothing Happens Twice 8. Waiting For Fisher 9. I Wish I Was 10. Crybaby

Louth County Council has announced that The Corrs, known worldwide for hit songs including Runaway and Dreams, will be honoured at a special reception in An Táin Theatre, Dundalk, on Friday, May 29.

Jack Harlow has announced new North American and a United Kingdom tour dates for his 2026 "Monica Tour." Harlow added six dates in the US, Canada and the UK to the tour. The additional stops include Minneapolis, St. Louis, Charlotte, and Orlando. Harlow will also be traveling to London for a single show.

“You have the right to remain stupid. Anything you say or do will be laughable. If you cannot afford common sense, a version of it will be provided for you. You have minimal training and exhibit zero qualities that qualify you for the authority bestowed upon you. So here's your gun, and your uniform. Have fun out there and welcome to SPECIAL UNIT.”

Hoop looks out an airplane window and sees a whirling vortex the size of a stadium. Is it a body of water? A crop circle? No-as the plane descends, the scene comes into focus: thousands of men, women, and children, spinning "like thread around a spool," terror on their faces, trampling those who lose their footing. The uncanny vision is made even eerier when Hoop spots her late mother dragging her five children through the human tide.

North America, we are proud to announce our return, joined by the formidable BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, alongside special guests SEPTICFLESH, CRYPTA and THROWN INTO EXILE. An exceptional lineup, built for those who live and breathe PURE FUCKING METAL. We look forward to bringing you a new era of ARCH ENEMY to a city near. Be there!"

A recent report into British theatre found that demand for live performance had never been higher, with 37 million people attending shows around the UK in 2025 and more than 17 million opting for the West End. Despite the record number of people attending shows, theatre producers are facing financial challenges with the cost of production doubling in a decade. Ticket prices in London, meanwhile, remain much lower than on Broadway.