I've been a Sugababes fan since I first heard Overload way back in 2000. It was, and still is, a pop classic. Over the years, I managed to catch them live a couple of times. The first time I caught Sugababes live was way back at Creamfields 2002. Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup. Did it matter much at the time to me? No, not at all, I was just their to party! As a side note, post Sugababes, Siobhan went on to release two solo albums, Revolution in Me in 2003 and Ghosts in 2007. The next time I saw them was at Oxegen 2008, and by then Mutya had left the band and was replaced by Amelle, leaving Keisha as the only remaining original member. It was a tad strange seeing the band with only one remaining member, but again, it was a festival and all we were looking for was a good time, which we definitely got! Another side note, just like Siobhan, Mutya went on to release her own solo work, a gr
It's a long time since I was at Knockanstockan, a very long time. I think I was at the first one, though I didn't stay very long if I'm being honest!
Things have changed though, and I was back there last weekend to cover things for the #IrishMusicParty (Monday nights on Twitter from 9:00pm and 11:00pm). Check it out if you get a chance.
Knockanstockan is a 3 day Music Festival held on the shores of the Blessington Lakes and, as locations go, it couldn't be get more beautiful.
It's been a while since I've done 3 days at a festival and I'm tired now, just physically drained. I blame all the fresh mountain air and walking up hillsides. It's got absolutley nothing to do with the late nights!
Now, I could write a bit about every band or performer I saw... I could, but to be honest, I'd be making it all up on the spot. What I will do is post photos of the bands and performers I saw and enjoyed. If you're not on the list, that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy your set, it just means I didn't get to see you or you were part of a minor incident with a camera problem on Saturday... Less said about that the better!
One thing to point out is the amaount of Irish musical talent on display. It was phenomenal. Those who think that the Irish music scene is dead really need to open their eyes and ears and check out what is on their doorstep.
Finally, I'd just like to give a quick shout out to the nice folk at Knockanstockan for inviting the #IrishMusicParty along, hopefully we will see you back there in 2020!
Check out the photos below:
Things have changed though, and I was back there last weekend to cover things for the #IrishMusicParty (Monday nights on Twitter from 9:00pm and 11:00pm). Check it out if you get a chance.
Knockanstockan is a 3 day Music Festival held on the shores of the Blessington Lakes and, as locations go, it couldn't be get more beautiful.
It's been a while since I've done 3 days at a festival and I'm tired now, just physically drained. I blame all the fresh mountain air and walking up hillsides. It's got absolutley nothing to do with the late nights!
Now, I could write a bit about every band or performer I saw... I could, but to be honest, I'd be making it all up on the spot. What I will do is post photos of the bands and performers I saw and enjoyed. If you're not on the list, that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy your set, it just means I didn't get to see you or you were part of a minor incident with a camera problem on Saturday... Less said about that the better!
One thing to point out is the amaount of Irish musical talent on display. It was phenomenal. Those who think that the Irish music scene is dead really need to open their eyes and ears and check out what is on their doorstep.
Finally, I'd just like to give a quick shout out to the nice folk at Knockanstockan for inviting the #IrishMusicParty along, hopefully we will see you back there in 2020!
Check out the photos below:
Amy Montgomery |
Munky |
The Wood Burning Savages |
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Bailer |
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Nealo |
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Kynsy |
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Craic Boi Mental and Whip Girl |
Zaska |
PowPig |
Emmet Kirwan |
Emma Langford |
Paddy Dennehy |
Joshua Burnside |