In Pics: Iggy Pop returns to Dublin after 17 years at In The Meadows
In The Meadows returned to the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art over the weekend.
It was the second edition of the one-day festival.
The event was headlined by Iggy Pop. Iggy Pop performing at In The Meadows. Pic: GMCD
It was the punk icon's first Dublin performance in 17 years.
Joining Iggy were the likes of Slowdive, The Scratch and Gilla Band.
There were also notable performances from Sprints, Warmduscher and Lambrini Girls. Rachel Goswell of Slowdive performing at In The Meadows. Pic: GMCD
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In Pics: Iggy Pop returns to Dublin after 17 years at In The Meadows
In The Meadows returned to the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art over the weekend. It was the second edition of the one-day festival. The event was headlined by Iggy Pop. Iggy Pop performing at In The Meadows. Pic: GMCD It was the punk icon's first Dublin performance in 17 years. Joining Iggy were the likes of Slowdive, The Scratch and Gilla Band. There were also notable performances from Sprints, Warmduscher and Lambrini Girls. Rachel Goswell of Slowdive performing at In The Meadows. Pic: GMCD
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