Iconic boyband to headline ‘90s & ‘00s concert in Limerick
With over 15 million records sold worldwide, Blue remain one of the best-selling boy bands of the era.
Joining them on the nostalgic lineup are 90s and 00s chart staples Peter Andre, Heather Small (the voice of M People), DJ Sash!, Ultrabeat, Whigfield, Tall Paul, N-Trance, and Mark McCabe, who is also set to MC the event.
Festival-goers can look forward to Al Gibbs spinning a special set celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ireland Euphoria, the best-selling Irish dance album of all time.
Meanwhile, classic club nights like Trinity Rooms, Soul Clinic, Docs, and Strictly Rhythm will be revived.
A karaoke singalong and silent disco will also feature hits from the Spice Girls to Westlife.
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