Planetlove descend on Cork for one of the biggest St Patrick's Eve parties on the island as they present DJing sensation Eddie Halliwell at the Savoy Theatre on Tuesday 16 March. And as the country's leading electronic music brand strives to deliver an unforgettable night of musical mayhem they have recruited the services of legendary Irish DJ Mark Kavanagh for support.

Irish born Donnacha Costello is the latest artist to play Electric Underground. Since his production debut in 1996, he has forged his very own brand of emotional and highly refined electronic music; timeless club music which has consistently found its way into the crates and playlists of house and techno's biggest DJs.

Fairport Convention have been operating now for over 40 years. They have had far too many line-up changes than is possible to mention. Their many members form a Venn diagram of some of the most influential folk and rock artists of the last four decades. Simon Nicol is the only remaining founder member of Fairport Convention and he has played with a bewildering array of some of some of the most interesting musicians around.

Thursday 11 March
What: Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
Where: An Cruiscin Lan
When: 9pm

Karl Spain's comedy show is based on his life and loves and growing up in Ireland over the last thirty years. The main themes of his show include religion, love, sex, racism, dieting and being Irish. All the heavy stuff. Karl Spain was born and still lives Limerick, but he has travelled in between. He has performed his comedy all over the world. In 2000, Spain won the RTÉ award for Best New Act.

There is nothing quite like the most celebrated Japanese drum ensemble. The Kodo Drummers highly acclaimed 'One Earth' Tour is an exuberant show that is an intense and elegant amalgam of exotic elements and primal forces. Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo are forging new directions for a vibrant living art form.

The three-day Cork St Patrick's Festival Programme for 2010 is presented by Cork City Council and sponsored by Cork Airport. This year's theme is 'Ships to Shore', celebrating Cork's maritime culture. The festival takes place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March as well as Parade Day Wednesday 17 March. "We have a very exciting fun-filled programme of events this year," said the Lord Mayor.

Forget everything you thought you knew about New Young Pony Club, because on their second album it's all changed. If 2007's critically acclaimed, Mercury Music Prize nominated 'Fantastic Playroom' was the culmination of the hybrid disco sound they pioneered, 'The Optimist' heralds the beginning of a brave new future for the band.

The brilliantly named Passion Pit are an American band that have been one of the 'breakthrough' bands of the year. Over the course of year they have gone from unknowns to touring all over the world, becoming a big live draw and selling a lot of copies of 'Manners' their debut album. I spoke to drummer Nate Donmoyer on the eve of their gig in the Savoy as part of the Heineken GreenSpheres.

Following their last Cork concert in 2008, the boys are back for a pre-St. Patrick's Day special. Ireland's hottest pop operatic trio, John Scott, David Martin, Declan Kelly are joined by a star soprano and top violinist, all artists who will delight. Their unique show with their own brand of humour, features some of the world's most beautiful songs from Elvis (Love me Tender), Sinatra (My Way), Simon and Garfunkel (Bridge over Troubled Water), Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah), Pavarotti (Nessun Dorma), and many more beautiful songs.