The great Irish festival guide – from all-night ragers to relaxing retreats, your summer fixtures, all mapped out

All you need to know about the big shows across the country, whether you’re a seasoned glamper or a rookie reveller All Together Now in Co Waterford Aoife Rooney and Saoirse Hanley Today at 06:30 There may only be the slightest of grand stretches in the evening as we crawl out of winter hibernation, but … Read more

‘I’ve been called a pr**k every day for 20 years by a stranger. It chips away’ – The Irish Times

Blindboy Boatclub is sequestered in his podcast studio in Limerick, plastic bag on his head, eyes visible through the gaps, black hoodie on, smig on show – “as you get older a bit of stubble is always a good idea” – and ready to answer questions over Google Meet that he already knows the answers … Read more

‘You can haemorrhage money very quickly’ – The Irish Times

Summer is on the minds of Will Rolfe and James Aiken – the summer of 2026, that is. “We already have some headliners confirmed,” says Rolfe, promoter, curator and creative director of Pod Festivals. “Just when everyone is getting excited for this year, we‘re starting to get excited for next year. You really don’t get … Read more

Last round of Electric Picnic tickets sell out in 15 minutes – The Journal

Last round of Electric Picnic tickets sell out in 15 minutes  The Journal Electric Picnic final tickets sell out in 15 minutes  BreakingNews.ie | Irish News | Breaking News from Ireland Need a ticket? Electric Picnic fans still have hope as bosses tease one last shot  Limerick Leader Last batch of Electric Picnic tickets go on sale today  LMFM … Read more

Chappell Roan, Hozier and Kings of Leon among acts to headline festival – The Irish Times

Electric Picnic has announced five acts to headline this year’s festival in Co Laois, including Wicklow singer Hozier and US pop star Chappell Roan. Kings of Leon, Sam Fender and Fatboy Slim will also headline the three-day music festival. Hozier returns to the fields of Stradbally on the opening night on Friday, August 29th, celebrating … Read more

Electric Picnic: Chappell Roan, Hozier and Kings of Leon among headliners at this year's festival – TheJournal.ie

Electric Picnic: Chappell Roan, Hozier and Kings of Leon among headliners at this year’s festival  TheJournal.ie Chappell Roan, Hozier among Electric Picnic headliners  RTÉ News Chappell Roan, Hozier, Sam Fender and Kings of Leon announced as part of Electric Picnic lineup  BreakingNews.ie Breaking: Big names announced for Electric Picnic 2025 lineup!  Laois Live Electric Picnic: Chappell Roan one of … Read more

Middle-Aged Rave Ending Before Midnight: Get Those Dancing Shoes! | The Irish Times

Archyde The Rise of the “Middle-Aged Rave”: Can Daytime Clubbing Save Nightlife? Table of Contents 1. The Rise of the “Middle-Aged Rave”: Can Daytime Clubbing Save Nightlife? 2. The Reluctant Retirement 3. Enter the “Middle-Aged Rave”: A New Kind of Night Out 4. Daytime Parties: A Growing Trend 5. implications for the U.S. Market: A … Read more

A ‘middle-aged rave’ that ends before midnight? I’ll get my dancing shoes – The Irish Times

I used to become institutionalised at Electric Picnic. That’s how much I loved going to festivals. By the time Monday rolled around and I’d been sleeping in the tent for three nights surrounded on all sides by a cacophony of noise, I was loath to go home. There was nothing an 11am vodka couldn’t solve, … Read more

Concert promoter Denis Desmond’s joint venture pays out £49m dividend

New accounts filed by LN Gaiety Holdings Ltd to Companies House in the UK show that the payout followed zero dividends paid out in 2022 by the firm. Through his Gaiety Investments vehicle, Mr Desmond, who is managing director of MCD Productions, co-owns LN Gaiety Holdings with Live Nation. The new accounts show the company … Read more