What soundtrack or song instantly transports you back into a film? On Saturday 7 March 2026, Galway’s Town Hall Theatre will host The Hans Zimmer Experience, a live performance celebrating one of the most influential film composers of our time; whose music has shaped many emotional landscapes of modern cinema. Hans Zimmer is known for creating immersive sound worlds that … [Read more...] about Inside the Hans Zimmer Experience with Irish soprano Katy Kelly
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How do award shows actually work?
With awards season taking place, such as the Grammys, Emmys, as well as the Oscars scheduled for March, the focus tends to be on the nominees and winners. But how exactly do these world-famous events work behind the scenes? Grammys The Grammy Awards give a spotlight to lesser-known musicians, regardless of their fan bases and sales profits. It is designed in a way for … [Read more...] about How do award shows actually work?
Has the name Macbeth been uttered and is theatre now cursed forever?: A conversation with Druid about theatre in the modern age of media.
There is a superstition among theatre lovers that if “Macbeth” is spoken aloud inside a theatre then bad luck is to follow. Instead of “Macbeth” maybe this superstition should be changed to names of streaming services. Theatre since the earliest days of 5 BC has been a vital part of how humans have been entertained. Yet this was before Netflix, Disney+ or … [Read more...] about Has the name Macbeth been uttered and is theatre now cursed forever?: A conversation with Druid about theatre in the modern age of media.
A deep-dive into Galway’s open mic scene
Image by Suvan Chowdhury on Pexels Galway; the widely considered cultural capital of Ireland, provides us with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the arts, creativity and vibrant people. With music and spoken word being a central part of the Galway identity, it is only right that the open mic scene in the city be a strong one. People come from far and wide to … [Read more...] about A deep-dive into Galway’s open mic scene
A defining moment for Irish talent: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley at the heart of Hamnet
As Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet continues to dominate the early 2026 awards season, its critical success feels like a defining cultural moment. With 11 BAFTA nominations (the most ever for a female-directed film), alongside eight Oscar nominations and a Golden Globe win for Best Motion Picture Drama, the film has secured its place in contemporary cinema. Yet beneath the accolades lies … [Read more...] about A defining moment for Irish talent: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley at the heart of Hamnet