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SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TAKE OVER THE ELECTRIC ARENA
Author – Rachel Masterson. Originally posted on Electric Picnic live blog Reposted with permission. Photo credit Leanne Sullivan. As Friday night at Electric Picnic heats up, it’s trails all lead to the Electric Arena where Super Furry Animals are about to embark on a journey of musical infusion. We are swept off our feet from the offset with Gruff Rhys leading the…
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THE 1975 THRILL THE ELECTRIC PICNIC CROWD
Author – Rachel Masterson. Originally posted on Electric Picnic live blog Reposted with permission. Photo credit Leanne Sullivan. What better way to get those bodies moving than by gracing the Main Stage with The 1975. The atmosphere is absolutely electric as festival revellers kick-start a memorable first night of everyone’s favourite festival. The exuberance is evident, emanating from a crowd who are clearly ready to make…
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HEATHERS AMAZE THE OTHER VOICES CROWD
Author – Rachel Masterson. Originally posted on Electric Picnic live blog. Reposted with permission. Photo credit Leanne Sullivan. Since their 2008 debut ‘Here, Not There’ received ubiquitous critical acclaim, Heathers have risen to the fore of the Irish music scene. Their alt-pop sound, and unwavering, breath-taking releases have firmly cemented twin sisters Louise and Ellie MacNamara as some of the…
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ABC BRING THE 80S TO THE MAIN STAGE
Author – Rachel Masterson. Originally posted on Electric Picnic live blog Reposted with permission. Photo credit Christian Tierney. ABC is a new wave act who achieved prominence in the 80’s with their debut album reaching Number 1 in the charts. Throughout their career they saw continued success with their polished pop sound appealing to the masses. Arriving on the Main Stage, they’re greeted…
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THE CIRCUS COMES TO THE HAZEL WOOD
Author Rachel Masterson. Originally posted on the Electric Picnic live blog, reposted with permission. Photo credit Leanne Sullivan. The Hazel Wood comes to life in a bang of glitter and glamour as Vincent and Alison from Fossett’s Circus take to the stage. In a James Bond like performance, we are treated to some very daring and impressive knife throwing which leaves…
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BOOKA BRASS BAND IGNITE THE OTHER VOICES STAGE
Author – Rachel Masterson. Originally posted on Electric Picnic live blog Reposted with permission. Photo credit Leanne Sullivan. One of the highlights of Electric Picnic 2015 was stumbling across Booka Brass Band on the Salty Dog Stage accompanied by Glen Hansard on vocals. This was a pinnacle moment of the festival, exemplifying everything it’s all about; loud brass, sultry tones, surprise…
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Vote for Rach Writes Stuff in the Irish Blog Awards
Vote for Rach Writes Stuff in two categories of the Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards For as long as I can remember I have wanted to write, first beginning to write poetry aged 12. As the years progressed I delved into different areas, really finding my niche in music and entertainment. Having worked in a variety of print and digital publications,…
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Reasons to love Longford life
Why life is pretty great when you’re living in Longford Having lived away for quite some time, and settled in Longford these past eight months (time flies!) I wanted to voice why I love Longford life. Between Dublin for college, Cork for work, Galway for college and flying to Germany for work and an adventure, most of my adult life has been…
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