Irish Charts: Mercury-prize nominated artist Gwenno announces Dublin headline gig

Ryan Ennis is the latest DJ to emerge from Dublin, which is quickly becoming the hotspot of house music; having proved to be a reliable training ground for acts such as Belters Only and Shane Codd.

Pusha T has added a new London gig at Brixton Academy to his UK and Ireland tour later this year behind new album ‘It’s Almost Dry’.The rapper performed in the capital yesterday (August 19) in support of Gorillaz for their huge show as part of the All Points East festival, and will return in December.Earlier this year, Pusha announced gigs that will begin in Manchester on December 14, then going on to visit Birmingham (December 15) and Bristol (December 18) before wrapping up in Dublin on December 21.Now, a huge London gig at the O2 Academy Brixton has been added on December 19.Tickets for the London show go on sale from 10am BST on Monday, August 22. Get your tickets here.Ahead of the UK and Ireland tour, the rapper will head out on a second set of US tour dates that will kick off on September 3 in Philadelphia as part of the Made In America festival and will conclude on October 30 in Wallingford, Connecticut.Pusha T released his fourth studio album ‘It’s Almost Dry’ in April.

Sarah Jessica Paker delighted the staff in SOUP 2 restaurant in Dublin when she dropped in for dinner with family - and even offered to join the staff in the kitchen as they were clearly so busy!MORE: And Just Like That... you can book Sarah Jessica Parker's Hamptons holiday home for less than $20Of course, owner Conor Hughes didn't take her up on the fun offer, but was thrilled to have the Sex and the City star in for a delicious meal and even sent her some extra sashimi as they were so keen on the dish.WATCH: Sarah Jessica Parker gives rare glimpse inside mind-blowing family home"Sarah was one of the nicest customers I've had in a while," Conor exclusively told HELLO!: "She noticed we were super busy, asked if I was short-staffed, and jokingly offered to help in the kitchen, as I was cooking and running food! She seemed to know a lot about our business, and clearly had done her due diligence."READ: Sarah Jessica Parker's $15m New York townhouse is better than Carrie Bradshaw'sSEE: Sarah Jessica Parker offers rare tour inside family homeSarah visted with her husband Matthew Broderick and their children, James,19 and 12-year-old twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha.

Confidence Man have announced details of their UK and Ireland tour that’s set to take place in November – you can see the dates and find ticket information below.The Brisbane band had previously confirmed shows in London and Manchester in early November, including a pair of gigs at London’s KOKO and a trio of shows at Manchester’s New Century Hall.Confidence Man will now tour the UK and Ireland throughout November, with further gigs set to take place in Glasgow, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham and Dublin.Tickets for these newly announced shows are set to go on sale on Friday (August 19) at 9am, and you’ll be able to buy them here.A post shared by Confidence Man (@confidenceman_)You can see Confidence Man’s upcoming UK and Ireland tour schedule below.November1 – KOKO, London3 – Roundhouse, London4 – KOKO, London9 – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow10 – New Century, Manchester11 – New Century, Manchester12 – New Century, Manchester15 – O2 Academy, Bristol16 – Tramshed, Cardiff17 – University Stylus, Leeds22 – O2 Academy, Liverpool23 – O2 Institute, Birmingham24 – Rock City, Nottingham25 – National Stadium, DublinBack in April Confidence Man released their second studio album, ‘Tilt’.Speaking about the record, which is the follow-up to their 2018 debut ‘Confident Music For Confident People’, back in March, Confidence Man frontwoman Janet Planet told NME: “I feel like the pop music we’re writing has an edge. It’s weird and it’s wonky.

The Chats have announced details of their biggest UK and European tour to date and shared a new video for ‘Out In The Street’.The track is the latest to be taken from the Aussie punks’ new album ‘Get Fucked’, which is set for release this Friday (August 19) and has been previewed with the singles ‘6L GTR’, ‘Struck By Lightning’ and ‘I’ve Been Drunk In Every Pub In Brisbane’.The new video sees the band tearing it up on the road, which they will continue to do across the UK and Europe with shows beginning next May and including a massive London gig at Brixton Academy.Watch the ‘Out On The Street’ video and see the tour dates below. Get your tickets here, with full details on all shows available here.MAY 202316 – Dublin, Academy17 – Dublin, Academy18 – Belfast, Limelight19 – Manchester, Academy20 – Glasgow, Barrowlands21 – Newcastle, NX22 – Cardiff, Tramshed23 – Bristol, O2 Academy24 – Birmingham, Institute26 – London, O2 Academy Brixton29 – Antwerp, Trix30 – Paris, Trabendo31 – Cologne, Live Music HallJUNE 20234 – Netherlands, Amsterdam, Paradiso6 – Copenhagen, Loppen7 – Malmo, Debaser8 – Stockholm, Plan B9 – Oslo, John DeeFollowing the release of ‘Get Fucked’, The Chats will take the album on tour around Australia in September, with shows scheduled for Hobart, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle.

The Lemonheads have announced plans for a 30th anniversary tour of their 1992 album ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’.Evan Dando’s band will hit the road for a series of UK and Ireland dates kicking off in Dublin on September 22.The tour, which will see the band perform the record in its entirety, will also include stops in Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and a stop at the London Roundhouse on September 30. It will wrap up in Southampton on October 12.Tickets for the shows are on sale now and can be purchased here.

Iraqi star Enas Taleb is taking legal action against British media outlet The Economist over a picture of her that was used to illustrate an article about obesity. Titled, “Why women are fatter than men in the Arab world,” the Economist story was published online on July 28 and featured an image of Taleb at the Babylon International Festival.

Cian Ducrot has reacted to All For You becoming his first Top 10 hit on the Official Irish Singles Chart. 

Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan surprised fans in Dublin by putting on an impromptu performance this week. 

Lewis Capaldi linked up with Niall Horan – a longtime friend and occasional tourmate – to busk on the streets of Dublin.The pair took to Grafton Street – one of the two main shopping lanes in Dublin’s city centre – yesterday afternoon (August 6), performing a short, unannounced set of acoustic jams with local busker Jacob Koopman.

Irish alt-pop upstart April has announced the details for her debut, major-label mixtape STARLANE, as well as sharing a brand new track, 54321.

EFÉ is the moniker of 21 year old Dubliner Anita Ikhar, a brilliantly off-kilter pop artist who we here at Irish Charts have become massive fans of.

Central Cee has announced a world tour for later this year, which includes a London and Dublin show – tickets will be available here.The rapper, who released his second mixtape ’23’ in February, will hit the road for a run of North American headline shows in October before heading to Europe at the end of that month.His European leg includes stop-offs in cities such as Madrid (October 31), Barcelona (November 1), Paris (7), Amsterdam (10), Berlin (13) and Stockholm (17).On November 20, Central Cee will take to the stage at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin ahead of returning to the UK to play Alexandra Palace in London on November 22. The latter date is billed as a “UK headline exclusive”.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (August 5) – you’ll be able to purchase yours from here.

The Wonder Years have announced plans for a UK tour in the autumn – tickets can be purchased here.The band will hit the road for a rescheduled sold out date at The Old Fire Station on November 6 before they kick off their new tour at London’s Electric Ballroom on November 8.They will wrap up their jaunt at Leeds Stylus on November 15. Tickets for the tour are on sale now and can be purchased here.

Kojey Radical has spoken to NME about his recent Mercury Prize nomination, and flying the flag for UK hip-hop. Watch our video interview with the rapper above.The Hoxton rapper was speaking to NME from the London launch event for the prize yesterday (Wednesday July 27), where his acclaimed debut album ‘Reason To Smile‘ was named as one of the Albums Of The Year alongside records by the likes of Sam Fender, Self Esteem, Nova Twins, Harry Styles, Little Simz and more.Before we started talking about music, we put it to the rapper in his mint green suit that he might well have been the best-dressed person at the launch.“That’s a fact,” he replied.

Nova Twins have spoken to NME about representing rock on this year’s Mercury Prize shortlist – as well as their recent praise from Elton John and what the future might hold. Watch our interview with the band aboveThe rock duo were speaking to NME from the London launch event for the prize yesterday (Wednesday July 27), where their acclaimed second album ‘Supernova’ was named as one of the Albums Of The Year alongside records by the likes of Sam Fender, Yard Act, Harry Styles, Little Simz, Self Esteem and more – an honour they described as “crazy!”“We are so happy,” said singer and guitarist Amy Love. “It’s a bucket list moment, for us.

Ellise Shafer The shortlist for 2022’s Mercury Prize has been revealed, and includes albums from Harry Styles, Little Simz and Wet Leg.This year’s ceremony for the prestigious award, which celebrates the best of British and Irish music, will take place on Sept. 8 at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith and feature live performances from many of the shortlisted artists.

The list of nominees for the 2022 Mercury Prize has been revealed with Harry Styles, Little Simz, and Wet Leg set to compete for this year's title. The annual prize rewards one outstanding British album.

In a story worthy of one of his hit comedies, French star Dany Boon is reported to have been scammed to the tune of $6.8 million by a man masquerading as an Irish lord and is now embroiled in a legal battle in the Dublin courts to get his money back.