First chart to be announced at a live-streamed event from the HOME arts venue in Manchester this Saturday 17 October at 8pm.

A round-up of recent releases, including Anna Mullarkey, Indistinct Chatter, Caoilian Sherlock, Inhaler, Emét, Erica Cody and Cli Donnellan. To submit your music for inclusion, please email newreleases@journalofmusic.com.

'We will now do all we can to support a smooth and successful transition' – Dee Forbes, Director-General of RTÉ

After emerging onto the scene in 2017, releasing two EPs and performing at many of Ireland's festivals, pop-grunge four-piece Pillow Queens released their debut album last month. Jake Tiernan reviews.

Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford's second album 'Sowing Acorns', released last month, is a blend of folk-inspired songwriting and upbeat pop. Shannon McNamee reviews.

Open to anyone living in the UK aged between 16 to 25; deadline for submissions is 2 February 2021.

Composer and jazz pianist among twelve new members elected this week.

€50m in live entertainment supports also announced.

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Peadar Ó Riada, Manus Lunny, Cormac Ó Beaglaoich and Aindrias de Staic among those awarded bursaries.

Online series starting 14 October will feature Louise Mulcahy, Martin Hayes, Edwina Guckian, Mary Bergin and Tony Linnane, and Brían Mac Gloinn.

This week's digital concerts from Monday to Sunday. To have your concert included next week (19–25 October), please add it to our listings.