First off, Longitude is back! I wasn’t sure it would, as Arcade Fire could have been instead of the festival, but that seems not to be the case. The festival will take place ont he 18th – 20th of July and the only acts confirmed so far are Disclosure and Ben Howard, not exactly exciting, but hopefully there’s a lot better to come.

Also, fans of the National have reason to get excited, with four dates confirmed around the country. Tickets for the Dublin dates go on sale at 9am, so just over half an hours time! Get clicking. Their new album ‘Trouble will find me’ just placed at number 16 in our Best Albums of the year. A huge honour for them!

Live At The Marquee, Cork (July 14th)

Festival Big Top, Galway (July 16th)

Iveagh Gardens, Dublin (July 18 & 19)