# Festivals

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# Your shout

Open thread: What's the best gig you've ever seen in Ireland?

The people need to know…

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Apr 19th 2015, 8:00 PM

# quirktastic

7 of Ireland's most weird and wonderful festivals

Proof that really IS something for everyone.

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Apr 17th 2015, 11:45 AM

# Girl Power

Here's how Ireland's summer festivals look without the men

It’s quite the eye opener.

17.3k

Feb 25th 2015, 1:06 PM

# tatt's cool

These temporary tattoos of music festival timetables should totally be a thing

Shut up and take our money.

2.5k

Nov 5th 2014, 11:00 AM

Voices

Column: Embrace your inner zombie – eat some pumpkin brains

Once you’ve scooped out Jack’s brains and carved a face on him don’t throw out what’s left over – it’s immensely edible and nutritious.

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Oct 26th 2014, 7:30 PM

# glasto 2015

Glastonbury are banning the sale of Native American headdress at the festival from 2015

Will floral crowns be next?

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Oct 15th 2014, 5:58 PM

Voices

Opinion: Should you bring your kids to music festivals?

I’m sure many looked at us and thought we were demented, possibly cruel, or just that we couldn’t get a babysitter. But that’s not the case.

874

Aug 16th 2014, 12:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: Take a walk on the dark side in Ireland's spookiest city

Ever wanted to create your own monster?

315

Aug 4th 2014, 12:00 PM

# hack of you

7 simple hacks to improve your music festival experience

Don’t spare the hand sanitiser.

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Aug 2nd 2014, 1:00 PM

# Festivals

The 16 most annoying things people going to musical festivals do

It was “magical”, was it?

27.6k

Jul 19th 2014, 1:00 PM

# Glasto

Metallica rocked Glastonbury with Whiskey in the Jar and everyone lost it

Whack for my daddy-o, There’s whiskey in the jar-o.

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Jun 29th 2014, 9:52 AM

# Money Money Money

Why aren't all musicians getting paid for playing at Irish festivals this summer?

Musicians are joining together to begin a discussion on payment and ‘two-tier’ treatment at festivals. Here’s what they told us.

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Jun 28th 2014, 8:30 PM

# Glasto

Heading to Arcade Fire tomorrow? Their Glastonbury set had Ireland divided

So, were they any good or not?

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Jun 28th 2014, 11:45 AM

# Fail

BBC subtitle blunder tells viewers to 'prepare for rape' at Glastonbury

Oh. Oh no.

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Jun 26th 2014, 2:19 PM

# h8trz gonna hate

11 solid alternatives to watching the World Cup for the next month

Not into football and definitely not into FIFA? No problem.

5.1k

Jun 7th 2014, 4:00 PM

# latvian nu-wave

The perfect description of every Irish hipster at a festival, ever

Bands are only cool when nobody knows who they are.

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Jun 6th 2014, 7:54 AM

# festival season

6 things you may not have known about booking a band for a festival

“It’s not like going into a supermarket and picking something off a shelf”.

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Jun 1st 2014, 12:35 PM

# put your hands up

Like filming gigs on your phone? Here's the music industry's creative response

The rate of people recording songs or entire gigs with their smartphone has increased over the last few years, but should this trend be embraced, or is there need for an alternative?

42.1k

May 31st 2014, 8:31 PM

# Fair City

Dubliners share what they think makes Dublin a spectacular city

It’s a bit nice, like.

3.6k

May 28th 2014, 1:40 PM

# LGBT

Garda band proposal to take part in Pride parade 'a sign we're on track to an equal society'

The LGBT festival takes place next month in Dublin, with the garda commissioner raising the possibility of the band taking part.

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May 23rd 2014, 11:03 AM

# festival fun

Over 175 regional festivals to benefit from €500k Fáilte Ireland funding

The funding will support music, sport, food and cultural festivals around the country.

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Apr 22nd 2014, 3:30 PM

# glast-no

Not bothered about the Glastonbury line-up? You're not alone

Not everyone is in the festival spirit.

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Apr 4th 2014, 7:30 PM

# lecky picky

Electric Picnic dates and ticket reward scheme announced for 2014

GET EXCITED.

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Nov 13th 2013, 2:54 PM

# Shenanigans

‘Hipsters’ are the target of new Irish tourism campaign

We’re all suitably mortified.

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Sep 5th 2013, 1:52 PM

# Electric Picnic

Re-experience Electric Picnic through this perfect first-person video

If you’ve never been, this will make you want to go. Badly.

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Sep 4th 2013, 10:21 AM

# festival flu

Things Irish People Say At Music Festivals

The smell in this tent.

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Sep 3rd 2013, 10:45 AM

# ep 2013

11 people who are struggling after Electric Picnic

Many a sore head to be found today.

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Sep 2nd 2013, 3:35 PM

# Home Sweet Home

9 reasons why being at home is better than being at Electric Picnic

Didn’t make it to Electric Picnic this year? WHO CARES? Not us.

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Aug 31st 2013, 9:30 AM

# lecky picky

The 11 most annoying things people going to Electric Picnic say

Yes, we KNOW the food is good.

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Aug 29th 2013, 9:30 PM

# desperado

Here's how you can still get Electric Picnic tickets

There are still a few ways, and we’ve got the low-down.

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Aug 27th 2013, 2:35 PM

# Sold Out

Still hoping to go to Electric Picnic? Hop on your saddle

The Stradbally festival has sold out for the first time since 2008. But if you’re fit enough you can still get in by cycling from Dublin to Laois.

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Aug 23rd 2013, 7:14 PM

# takemeback

8 people who really wish they were still at a music festival

Many unhappy campers this Tuesday.

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Aug 6th 2013, 11:35 AM

# sleeping under stars

Latest New York hotel craze? The 'outdoor bedroom'

It’s a combination of ‘glamping’ and reclaiming rooftops in the vertical city – but this being Manhattan, it will cost you.

21.2k

Aug 5th 2013, 7:00 PM

# oxegen 2013

What to expect at Oxegen this weekend

Just a sample of what’s ahead.

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Aug 1st 2013, 8:00 PM

# Sponsored By Adverts.ie

The Guide to Enjoying an Irish Festival

Have you headed to any festivals this summer? Or are you planning on it? Read this first.

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Jul 31st 2013, 4:28 PM

# Festivals

Benicàssim set to go ahead after promoter sells out to MCD boss

Denis Desmond has taken up a major stake in the event, following rumours it was due to be cancelled.

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Jul 4th 2013, 10:54 AM

# sh*tfaced

Girl falls face first into festival portable toilet

This is everyone’s worst nightmare, right? RIGHT?

9.0k

Jul 3rd 2013, 9:51 AM

# festival fear

9 reasons why you're better off never going to a music festival

Honestly, you’re better off.

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Jun 28th 2013, 4:05 PM

# gas at glasto

Our favourite people at Glastonbury so far

It’s not even the weekend and they’re all having a great time altogether

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Jun 28th 2013, 11:04 AM

# volunteer

Here's how you can go to Electric Picnic for free

…and it doesn’t involve cycling.

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Jun 6th 2013, 3:18 PM