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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning issued to festival goers heading to All Together Now as ticket information and transport advice revealed
A MAJOR warning has been issued to concert goers attending All Together Now festival this August bank holiday. Crowds in their thousands are expected to descend upon Curraghmore Estate in Co wellness . Advertisement 3 All Together Now Festival takes place from July 31 to August 3 3 Headline acts at this year's festival include Fontaines D.C, Bicep and Nelly Furtado 3 Festival bosses have issued a warning to those attending the event The bumper-packed festival will take place from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3. A number of exciting Irish and international artists are set to hit the stage at All Together Now , including Noughties icon, Other huge acts include rock band Wet Leg, and iconic rockers Primal Scream, as well as over 50 extra performances across the weekend. Advertisement READ MORE IN MUSIC Ahead of the festival, organisers have issued important information for all ticket holders. Bosses have noted that every weekend pass purchased for All Together Now will now gain early entry on Thursday, July 31 with gates opening at 4pm. There will be no re-entry between the campsite and the car park after 2am each night for wristband holders and last entry is strictly 10pm. All Together Now is also strictly over 21s, however children between the ages of 12 and under can attend free of charge, accompanied by a parent with a family ticket. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN The festival chiefs have also asked those travelling to the event "not to use Google Maps as "it will not get you all the way to the festival site". Instead, punters are asked to follow directions to the festival listed on their Dua Lipa 'splits the G' in popular Dublin pub The Carpark will open at 2pm on Thursday, July 31 and Campsites will open from 4pm, on Thursday, July 31. Travelling by road between 9 am - 1 pm is one of the quietest times to travel to the festival. Advertisement It has been stated that alcohol can be brought onto the site at the time of first entry only. There is no re-entry with alcohol once wristbanded. Each person on a weekend camping ticket is allowed to bring one of either 24 cans or 1 litre of Spirits OR 1.5 litre of Wine for personal consumption subject to initial entry only. STRICT SEARCHES No glass bottles are allowed. Those buying food or drink at the festival must be aware that the festival's bars and traders will be cashless and accept cards and contactless payments only. Advertisement There will be phone charging facilities on site, however festival-goers are advised to ensure their phones are fully charged before going the festival. For the safety and well-being of attendees, stringent searches will be conducted upon entry to the festival. Anyone found carrying illicit items will have them confiscated and may be removed from the festival and passed over to the Garda as a result. Prohibited items include; fireworks , chinese Lanterns, flares and high power torches. Advertisement Illicit drugs , glass bottles and knives or anything considered an offensive weapon is not allowed. Wax candles or any type of candles or incense are also prohibited, as well as BBQs and disposable vapes.


The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Aldi to give away free suncream at Boardmasters 2025
The supermarket's initiative is aiming to help people stay protected from the sun during the 2025 festival. For those who want to make the most of this, you can pick up Lacura Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50/30+ on Wednesday, August 6. This can be done at the Cliff Road Aldi store in Newquay while stocks last. Aldi will be giving away free suncream at the Cliff Road store in Newquay on August 6 (Image: Aldi) Stock is limited to one bottle per customer and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: 'Festival season is a highlight of summer – but long days in the sun can catch people out. "We're making it easier for everyone to stay protected while enjoying the music and atmosphere by giving away our award-winning Lacura suncream near some of the UK's most-loved festivals.' When is Boardmasters taking place in 2025? Boardmasters will be taking place from Wednesday, August 6, to Sunday, August 10. Who will be performing at Boardmasters 2025? The main headliners for Boardmasters 2025 will be Raye on Friday, August 8, Central Cee on Saturday, August 9 and The Prodigy on Sunday, August 10. Other major performers include The Wombats, Wet Leg, Nelly Furtado, Maribou State, Sub Focus and London Grammar. Special guests for the afternoons include Kaiser Chiefs, Rizzle Kicks and Natasha Bedingfield. Where is Boardmasters located? Boardmasters is spread out over two locations in Newquay: Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay. Watergate Bay is home to the main arena and campsites, and requires a ticket to enter. Meanwhile, Fistral Beach plays host to surf competitions, along with a beach bar, shopping village and more. Visitors won't need a ticket to enjoy all the activities here. Recommended reading: What to bring to Boardmasters Festival organisers recommend that visitors bring a few specific items to make their time more enjoyable. This includes sensible footwear, such as wellies or a comfy pair of trainers, a reusable water bottle, a mini first aid kit and a change of clothes. Additionally, remember to bring a bank card as Boardmasters is a cashless site.


Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Sweet success: The story of Honey Jam
As the concert series for women in music celebrates its 30th anniversary, notable alumna including Jully Black, Nelly Furtado, Haviah Mighty and more share an oral history of its legacy Josh O'Kane The Globe and Mail Photo illustration by The Globe and Mail to view this content.


RTÉ News
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Everything you need to know about All Together Now 2025
The sixth chapter of All Together Now returns to the beautiful Curraghmore Estate in Waterford on the August bank holiday weekend and it's shaping up to be a good one. All Together Now, Ireland's largest independent festival, promises to be a bumper weekend of music, art, food and wellness. About 30,000 are revellers expected to descend on the Co Waterford estate for this year's festival - here's everything you need to know. When and where The festival takes place from Thursday 31 July, to Sunday, 3 August, at Curraghmore Estate in Co Waterford. Access to the campsite will be open from 4pm on Thursday. The last entry is at 10pm each night. Line-up Festival goers are set to be treated to a deliciously eclectic array of acts over the three nights of All Together Now. Grammy-nominated post-punk Irish rock band Fontaines D.C., Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, Belfast duo Bicep presenting their CHROMA AV DJ set and English indie pop band London Grammar are headlining the festival. Dublin superstar CMAT, London singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, Isle of Wight indie rock band Wet Leg, iconic rockers Primal Scream, electronic legends Leftfield, acclaimed German DJ Ben Bohmer and English electronic star Bonobo are also among the high-profile acts set to perform over the weekend. Other acts taking to the stage include Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Le Boom, The Voidz, Buena Vista All Stars, Lisa O'Neill, Arc De Soleil, Darren Kiely, The Boomtown Rats, Infinity Song, John Grant and Shee. There will also be DJ sets from Flight Facilities and Groove Armada. Getting there It's recommended that festival goers use public transport or car share to All Together Now. Festival organisers previously advised people not to follow directions on Google Maps or a sat nav as they will not get you all the way to the festival site. For those driving - do not travel to the festival via Carrick-on-Suir. Bus Éireann's Expressway will run return bus services from Dublin, Cork and Waterford to the festival site. Irish Rail operates regular service to Waterford Plunkett Station. Waterford Plunkett Station is under 5 minutes walking distance to Bus Éireann Terminus, which will be running a regular festival shuttle to the festival. Festival opening and closing times Access to the campsite will be open from 4pm on Thursday, 31 July. Festival gates are open from 9am until 10pm each day. Can I still buy tickets? All Together Now 2025 is sold out. Festival goers are strongly advised to avoid buying tickets or campervan passes from unauthorised sellers. Those who missed out on tickets or campervan passes can register their interest here. Age restrictions You must be aged 21 or over to gain access to All Together Now with the exception of children aged 12 or below who must be accompanied by a paying adult. There is a maximum limit of two 12 and under children per adult. Those wishing to stay in designated family camping must have a Family Weekend ticket and be accompanied by their children aged 12 and under. Persons aged 13-20 are not allowed entry to the festival site. Festival check-list Entry Ticket and ID. Medication, if required. Please keep it in its original container. Clothing for all weather and comfortable footwear. Camping equipment including a sleeping bag and ground mat. An empty reusable bottle of any size. Refuse sacks for rubbish, recycling and any wet/dirty clothing. Alcohol: Each person on a weekend camping ticket is allowed to bring 24 cans OR 1 litre of spirits OR 1.5 litres of wine for personal consumption subject to initial entry only. These can be brought into the campsite and main arena. No glass bottles are allowed. Food: You can bring food provided that it is pre-packaged/precooked. You are not permitted to cook onsite or bring any BBQ or gas cookers. There will be a wide and varied selection of food stalls for festival goers. Phone Charging: There will be phone charging facilities on site. It would be wise to ensure phones are fully charged before going to the festival. Banned Items: Stringent searches will be conducted upon entry to the festival. Items not allowed include: fireworks, Chinese Lanterns, flares, high power torches, illicit drugs, glass, animals (except guide dogs), gas cylinders, petrol generators, BBQs, gazebos, flag poles, garden furniture, laser pens, professional photographic equipment, selfie sticks, drones, umbrellas, spray canisters, megaphones and high vis clothing. Toilets and Showers: Toilets will be located around the festival site. Showers will be available in the campsites. They will open at 7am - 2pm and 4pm - 7pm. Cashless Event: The festival's bars and traders will be cashless and accept cards and contactless payments only. Disabled Access: Everyone attending All Together Now Festival needs to purchase a general weekend camping ticket. Once you have purchased your weekend camping ticket, you will then need to apply for access/mobility impaired campsite and facilities on site.


Irish Examiner
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
50 more acts announced for sold-out All Together Now festival
All Together Now has announced another 50 acts for the August Bank Holiday festival. The festival returns to Curraghmore Estate in Waterford from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3. Headliners for the weekend include Nelly Furtado, Fontaines D.C., and London Grammar, with other musical acts such as CMAT, Michael Kiwanka, and Wet Leg also set to perform. On Wednesday, another 50 acts were announced as part of the line-up, including Primal Scream, The Void, The Boomtown Rats, and 49TH & Main. Biird, Special Request, Funk Assault, Sally C, Georgia Morgana, Matador, Florence Road, Sarah Story, and Sexy Tadhg are also among the new 50 acts announced. All Together Now also confirmed the return of its Arcadia Afterburner; the fire-breathing stage built from recycled materials and powered by pyrotechnics and cutting-edge technology, delivering a 360-degree sensory experience. Talks in the Tent have also been announced following the demand for the festival's Brunch on the Bandstand last year. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday afternoon in the Something Kind Of Wonderful tent, Talks in the Tent will feature two of the festival's firm favourites, Tommy Tiernan on Saturday and Blindboy on Sunday. Flourish with IMRO is a new stage at this year's festival, showcasing some of the best new music and emerging voices and many Irish debuts, including Chloe Qisha, BBY, Martin Luke Brown, Radio Free Alice, and Heartworms. Another 50 acts were announced as part of the line-up for this year's All Together Now festival, including Primal Scream, The Void, The Boomtown Rats, and 49TH & Main. The festival also announced its Perform Together Now initiative with IMRO, which amplifies IMRO's commitment to championing up-and-coming talent both in Ireland and abroad. Over 1,000 artists and bands applied to play at this year's sold-out festival through the Perform Together initiative. 10 emerging artists out of those who applied have been chosen to join the festival for its sixth chapter. Ticket information All Together Now has reminded people that all tickets and campervan tickets for this year's festival are completely sold out. All boutique and pre-pitched tickets are also completely sold out. There will be no day tickets available for All Together Now 2025. People are advised to be cautious and avoid scams of counterfeit or unofficial tickets being sold online. Those who missed out on tickets or campervan passes can register their interest by clicking here. Travel by bus The festival has shared public transport information with festival-goers, encouraging people to leave the car behind and travel with Bus Éireann. Bus Éireann's Expressway services are working with All Together Now again this year to provide return services from Dublin, Cork, and Waterford to and from the venue. This year, the bus drop-off location will be beside the main ticketing entrance. Timetables and prices can be found by clicking here.