'YOU can’t teach your granny how to suck eggs', as the saying goes, and there’s no-one can teach Ray Giffen how to run an arts centre.

Jenny Lee puts performers and artists on the spot about what really matters to them. This week, Belfast musician Duke Special 

U2'S CONCERT in the US has been cancelled after the acquittal of a white former police officer charged over the killing of a black man sparked violent protests.

Carole King Tapestry: Live In Hyde Park WHEN Carole King performed her iconic album Tapestry in its entirety for the first time at British Summer Time Festival last year, it was a triumphant trip down memory lane.

SHARLEEN Spiteri is full of energy.

SET to kick off their latest tour in Ireland next month, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have announced further details of their forthcoming new album.

HOW many times have I already reminded you all about the imminent Malojian album launch at The Portico of Ards in Portaferry ? I've lost count to be honest (I think it's at least three), but since the show in question is now actually upon us, let's consider this your final refresher: tomorrow night, Stevie Scullion and band will herald the arrival of the latest Malojian long player Let Your Weirdness Carry You Home with this special intimate gig on the Ards peninsula, complete with Digital Film Archive-derived visuals courtesy of regular Malojian collaborator Colm Laverty.

Today King Kong Company – The Limelight 2, Belfast.