There really are a pleathora of great music events coming up in the near future around Ireland. I spoke about them on air recently and promised I'd mention a few of my faves here, so my picks are......
First up is Global Gathering, which takes place in Milstreet, Cork, this Sunday, 31st July. A magnificent line up including international names such as the legend Carl Cox, Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold (wonder if he'll play the Big Brother theme tune?), David Morales and Tim Deluxe. Home grown talent from Robbie Butler, Jay O'Callaghan, Ronan O and Al Gibbs, among others. The BPMs will be soaring faster than the summer heat this weekend!
Check out www.golbalgathering.ie for more info.
The BudRising gigs roll back into town in August, when Basement Jaxx and Underworld play Marley Park on the 20th of August. The Pixies and The Kings of Leon play in Lansdowne Road on the 23rd, and Franz Ferdinand, Maroon 5 and Scissor Sisters play the same venue the following night. A fantastic line-up, I think you'll agree, with a ticket for all 3 gigs only €150 (incl. the dreaded booking fee). Worth a punt.
Details from www.budrising.ie
My final pick of the summer gigs is the excellent Electric Picnic event at Stradbally Estate in Co. Laois. This festival is in it's second year, and if the first one was anything to go by then we're in for a treat. It's billed as 'a boutique music festival', which to me means 'comfort'. And it's the last big gig of the season, with this year's event being a 2-dayer with camping for all you campers. Among those on the bill are Fat Boy Slim, Royksopp, Goldfrapp, Stereo MC's, Lemon Jelly, 2 Many DJs, Damian Dempsey, James Blunt and Mercury Rev. AND they'll have the fabulous Bacardi B-Bar!
Don't miss it and check out www.electricpicnic.ie
