Rock & Pop

June 6, 2009;
The biggest dance and electonica music festival in Ireland brings seven arenas, 11 hours of music and over 70 of Ireland’s and the world’s finest DJs to Fairyhouse Racecourse in June.

There are fully licensed bars, food stalls and shops, as well as a fun fair and most of the action is indoors so weather is no problem.

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July 24, 2010;
Billing itself as “Small but Massive”, this one-day festival has grown from small beginnings to an extravaganza with 4 stages and over 50 acts, mainly new and emerging Irish bands and artists.

It’s friendly and carnival like atmosphere saw it voted the most family friendly music festival in Ireland in 2008.

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June 4, 2010 to June 6, 2010.
Electronic and Dance music forms the core of the Life Festival, which takes place in the grounds of Belvedere House in Co Westmeath.

Headline act for 2009 is Future Sound of London, along with more than 60 other acts and a host of non-music events.

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July 31, 2010 to August 1, 2010.
The main focus of this ‘Boutique Festival’ is music, but there is much more besides, including comedy, burlesque, art exhibitions and in 2009 live performances from the Rocky Horror Picture show.

It all takes place in the grounds of a 17th century castle, to which ticket holders have access during the festival.

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July 8, 2010 to July 11, 2010.
This is Ireland’s biggest music festival, with 3 main stages and more than 60 rock/indie acts performing over three days.

Held outdoors at Punchestown Racecourse, it is as famous for its mud and the city of tents that springs up annually as for its music.

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June 16, 2010 to August 1, 2010.
This eclectic series of events, held in a marquee in Cork’s Docklands, started when the city was European Capital of Culture in 2005 and has gone from strength to strength since.

The 2009 line up is as varied as ever, and includes acts as diverse as The Priests, Simple Minds, Rod Steward, Des Bishop and 50 Cent.

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September 17, 2009 to September 20, 2009.
For lovers of guitar music this is the place to be in September. Although the full line up for 2009 is not yet known, the quality of the programme in previous years has made it a must not just for those who come to listen but for guitarists too.

You never can tell who might show up.

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