U2 has been together for over 40 years and they've been playing live around the world for most of that time. While they might not be touring at the moment you can still enjoy some of their old concerts via YouTube over the coming weeks. What makes this a little bit more interesting is that each concert has a supporting act that recorded their bit in the last few weeks or … [Read more...] about U2 The Virtual Road Concerts on YouTube
WOMAD at Home
WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) have put together a special "WOMAD at Home" series of virtual concerts. A lot of music venues have done similar over the last last 11+ months. The difference, however, is that WOMAD's concerts are using 360 degree immersive audio, which is best enjoyed via headphones. Last year they hosted a series of eight concerts and this year … [Read more...] about WOMAD at Home
Bookshelf Backgrounds for Zoom
If you're still spending a lot of your working (and social) time on Zoom then you might have got bored with the "fun" backgrounds by now. Maybe you want to channel your more intellectual side? Or maybe you want to simply make a good impression. Either way there's plenty of bookshelf backgrounds available from various publishers, bookshops and other places. Penguin Canada, … [Read more...] about Bookshelf Backgrounds for Zoom
IndieCork Offers Some Free Films
IndieCork is currently being held online. They event organisers had planned on running the event as a hybrid, with some events taking place in Cork city, but then the government increased the restrictions and cinemas were forced to close. If you want to attend the full festival you can signup via the event website. Attending the full event isn't expensive and I'd recommend … [Read more...] about IndieCork Offers Some Free Films
Black Panther Comics for Free
Chadwick Boseman, who played the lead character in the Marvel film Black Panther passed away recently of colon cancer. He was only 43. The actor's untimely death has brought a new focus on the Black Panther universe. Black Panther first appeared in the Fantastic Four in 1966. The character was created by the late Stan Lee. If you'd like to read the original comics … [Read more...] about Black Panther Comics for Free