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Forget U2 – Irish musicians from CMAT to Kneecap are more political than ever

IN FOCUS: It may seem ridiculous to claim that politics is anything new in Irish music, with the country’s folk scene steeped in laments about British rule and colonialism, but current acts like Fontaines DC and Martin Leahy are turning the lens on issues at home in a new way,…

The Independent UK

BBC denies editing Irish language out of new CMAT song

THE BBC has denied editing a new CMAT song to exclude an Irish language segment during its first radio play..

The National (Scotland)

BBC denies cutting CMAT’s Irish-language intro from radio debut of new single Euro-Country

The Irish singer-songwriter voiced frustration online when the track’s debut on BBC Radio 1 on Tuesday was missing its 40-second Irish-language intro

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BBC denies cutting Irish language part of CMAT single in first radio play

The Meath musician said she did not know who made the ‘crazy edit’ but said it was not her decision.

Evening Standard

CMAT is 'really debating' her next move after Euro-Country release

CMAT - real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson - has opened up on her future plans, and insisted a new album would "be at the sacrifice of everything in my life".

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There will never be another Oasis – British culture, for better and worse, has moved on

We still have cocksure rock stars, but the gobby Gallaghers’ swaggering brand of witty mockery has gone out of style. Did we grow up – or get boring?

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury 2025: From CMAT to Jade, these are the best sets to watch on iPlayer

Whether you’re nursing a week-long hangover or trying to soothe your FOMO, the BBC has you covered

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See the full lists of acts who made political statements at Glastonbury 2025

Here are some of the acts who shared their views with audiences at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, from Kneecap to Rod Stewart

The National (Scotland)

Amyl & The Sniffers Sound Off On Palestine, J.K. Rowling & AI During Glastonbury Set

Amyl & The Sniffers didn't pull any punches as they took the stage in Glastonbury in a fiery set that keeps on giving.

Pedestrian.tv

Olivia Rodrigo at BST Hyde Park: teen angst at rock goddess decibels

4/5 Ed Sheeran was a special guest, but this night belonged to a true queen of rock ‘n’ roll

Evening Standard

The 1975 at Glastonbury 2025 review: at (what they think is) their very best

2/5 The band played a set that prioritised fan favourites over crowd pleasers to a half empty Pyramid Stage

Evening Standard

The 1975 face backlash after divisive Glastonbury headline set sparks crowd exodus

The band’s performance split opinion while angry viewers at home were hit by BBC iPlayer tech issues

Evening Standard

Glastonbury on Friday review: did Loyle Carner steal The 1975's glory?

5/5 The first proper day of music at Glastonbury was highly eclectic with a stack of instant classic sets

Evening Standard

Glastonbury 2025 reviews, Friday: Lorde, Lola Young and En Vogue

Highlights from Glastonbury 2025, from Lorde’s debut live performance of her new album ‘Virgin’ to En Vogue’s nostalgia and sun-soaked set

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Evening Standard

Glastonbury review: CMAT scores first classic set at this year's festival

5/5 Irish musician CMAT pulled out all the stops in one of those big ‘Glastonbury moments’

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #197: Your front-row pass to who the performers will be watching at Glastonbury

From punk trios to folk icons, performers share their Glastonbury picks – and it’s not who you might expect

The Guardian - UK

CMAT at Glastonbury review – a preposterously fun pop star who will surely be massive

The Irish singer-songwriter draws a vast, devoted crowd for an endlessly engaging, energetic set

The Independent UK

With her note-perfect, high camp Glastonbury Pyramid Stage slot, CMAT has truly arrived

5/5 Irish artist turns her BBC televised slot on the mother of main stages into what will retrospectively be a launch pad for the next chapter of her career

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The 1975 to headline Glastonbury Festival amid rumours of Lorde secret set

This year’s line-up features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, which will take to the Pyramid Stage.

Louder

CMAT, Black Country, New Road, Katy J Pearson and more join the bill for The Maccabees' All Points East show

Additional supporting cast added to The Maccabees’ All Points East headliner on August 24

The Guardian - UK

Shanti Celeste: Romance review – bright, beguiling tracks from a DJ who does what she wants

Six years on from her acclaimed ‘fast house’ debut, the UK singer-producer invites listeners into a sunlit space between night out and morning after

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CMAT thinks that women in the music industry were 'held down for such a long time'

CMAT thinks that women were "held down for such a long time" in the music industry until now.

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Sam Fender announces three huge stadium headline shows to promote new album ‘People Watching’

In a record booking that overtakes The Rolling Stones, Sam Fender has announced three huge stadium headline shows for next summer in support of his forthcoming new album ‘People Watching’.

Louder

Kneecap to headline Wide Awake festival 2025, with English Teacher, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Sprints, CMAT among first wave of bands confirmed

London's best independent music festival confirms 2025 headliner and stellar supporting cast

BANG Premier

Little Simz and Charli XCX named on BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists of the Year list

Little Simz, Charli XCX and CMAT are amongst the 10 acts to have been named on BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists of the Year list for 2024.

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