Two huge 90s bands among acts to join Ireland's top young social media stars at fun-filled family festival next month
SOME of Ireland's top young social media stars have been confirmed to appear at the upcoming Kaleidoscope festival.
The family festival, presented by Glenveagh, takes place between Friday July 4 to Sunday July 6 at
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Ocean Colour Scene are one of the main acts performing
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Architect Dermot Bannon is hosting workshops
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This family music festival's headline and main stage acts include two of the biggest British rock bands of the 90s, Ocean Colour Scene on Friday and Texas on Saturday.
Closing out the weekend on Sunday evening, one of Ireland's most beloved and successful bands, The Coronas,
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Shell Holden, head of marketing at Kaleidoscope, said: 'Our festival is more than just music — it's a full-throttle throwback experience for families of all ages.
'Expect a weekend packed with disco anthems, timeless classics, supersized trad seisiuns, and nostalgic hits spanning the decades, brought to life by outstanding tribute acts celebrating icons like
'This year, the magic isn't just happening on stage—it's in the crowd. We're calling on our festival family to fully embrace the theme, channel their favorite music legends, and bring their sequins, signature styles, and rockstar attitude.'
In celebration of the festival's fifth birthday, the organisers are also offering a free weekend or day child ticket to any family with a child turning five before August 31st.
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Aspiring architects will also get the chance to design a treehouse, with the top design winning a €2,000 treehouse voucher.
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Kaleidoscope Festival is held at Russborough House in Wicklow
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