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First Festival, Last Festival, Dream Festival with Asha Ari
One week on from All Together Now and the weekend is still playing in our heads like a sun-drenched highlight reel — CMAT's stunning main stage performance, the late-night singalongs at Arcadia, that one set you stumbled upon and never wanted to leave.
In between darting from stage to stage, we found ourselves tucked away at the Jameson Circle Stage, where the vibe was equal parts laid-back hangout and high-octane entertainment.
Over a crisp Jameson, Ginger and Lime and the thump of bass in the background, we traded stories about muddy fields, unexpected headliners, and the shows they still daydream about with some of Ireland's top acts. In between darting from stage to stage, we found ourselves tucked away at the Jameson Circle Stage, where the vibe was equal parts laid-back hangout and high-octane entertainment. Pic: Instagram/Asha Ari
Between sets and the hum of festival wanderers, we sat down with Asha Ari, fresh from a sun-soaked acoustic set at the Circle Stage to play a quickfire game of First Festival, Last Festival, Dream Festival.
'So the first festival I ever did was Electric Picnic. I did a few different stages at it and I had a great time. Wasn't worried about sleep or anything, and it all went excellent.' View this post on Instagram
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'My last festival was actually Forrest Fest. Yeah. So that was quite fun.'
' My dream festival would be Coachella for sure, and just to be cutting shapes on the stage and just working it. I love the fashion there as well, so it would be nice.'
'I think carrying loads of drinks, 'cause I just see like them falling and that gives me anxiety. But I do it anyway. Another festival ick would be like when people are starting the mosh pit. I've been stuck in a mosh pit before and the soles of my shoes have come off. So they kind of scare me. But I might try one this year, maybe.' We traded stories about muddy fields, unexpected headliners, and the shows they still daydream about with some of Ireland's top acts. Pic: Instagram/Asha Ari
Following last year's success, Jameson Connects: The Circle returned for the fourth consecutive year, from 31st July to 3rd August, continuing its commitment to unearthing some of Ireland's most exciting up-and-coming talent.
Over three days, more than 20 acts stepped into the spotlight, swapping songs, stories, and, in our case, festival daydreams.
If this year was anything to go by, we'll be talking about these sets long after the tents come down.
