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Sunday the third and final day, the rain eased up a little but the bands didn’t, yet again it was to be another strong line up of acts and lots to do. Sunday boosted the likes of Sharon Shannon / Duke Special / Dream Wife / Hermitage Green / Something Happens/ Bleach Lab / Gabrielle …

So after a wet yet fantastic Friday we woke to yet another rainy morning and it persisted for the day, but also another fantastic line up for the day ahead, Saturday being the busiest day for me as there were so many acts on the bill that I wanted to catch, but like all festivals …

So Forest Fest final came around and kicked off to a wet Friday, which kind of put a dampener on things, no-one likes starting of a festival wet but hey no-one can control the weather , but once gates opened and the bands started around 5pm this was all blown away and spirts were lifted …

Forest Fest, voted the Best Festival in the Midlands last year, has just revealed the day-by-day line-up details for this summer’s music and arts extravaganza in Emo village, Co Laois.On song with just 90 days to go Forest Fest has announced a programme that has swelled to over 90acts across the weekend of July 21 …

With James set to release their 40th anniversary double album of greatest hits reimagined with a full orchestra & choir this June and head out on the road for a run of headline shows, starting at the end of April and running through till mid May, Then playing a number of UK summer festival dates, …

JAMES have announced details of their new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL is a 20 track – 19 vinyl – double album of some of their most loved and rare tracks, reimagined with a 22 piece orchestra and eight piece choir. Released on June 9th and available on …