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The Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
WIN: We're giving away a weekend family pass to Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh
WE'VE ALREADY HAD several weeks of sunshine so far this year, and if that's anything to go by, then we've got a great summer in store. When making family plans for the summer months, one of the challenges can be finding something that the whole family can enjoy together. You won't find many solutions better than Kaleidoscope , presented by Glenveagh , one of Ireland's most popular family-friendly festivals. Kaleidoscope prides itself on being Ireland's first fully inclusive family event. Taking place at Russborough House, Co Wicklow, between 4-6 July, Kaleidoscope is back with a music line-up worthy of any festival, Dermot Bannon's design school, and a range of activities to keep everyone in the family entertained. The best news is that we're giving away a weekend family pass to one lucky winner, which includes parking and campsite access. This year's music line-up features heavyweights such as Ocean Colour Scene and Texas, two of the most popular British rock bands of the 90s, headlining on the Friday and Saturday respectively. Taking the festival home on Sunday evening are The Coronas, one of Ireland's most beloved and most successful bands of the last 20 years. The stellar music line-up also includes popular Irish acts like Hermitage Green, The Riptide Movement and Simple Things, as well as cover bands and tribute acts to fan favourites such as ABBA, The Smiths and Daft Punk. Check out the full line-up above, or explore even further by checking out the full line-up as well as a range of family, artistic and performance activities taking place across the weekend. Glenveagh Elemen-Tree Woods Glenveagh, one of Ireland's leading community builders , is the presenting partner for the Kaleidoscope festival once again this year. The partnership sees Glenveagh host its own area at the festival where visitors can decompress, spend some quality time, and take part in one of the many special activities on offer. Advertisement This year, Glenveagh is bringing back Elemen-Tree Woods, a dedicated family zone packed with free creative activities across the weekend. Room to Improve host Dermot Bannon will be back with his design school, where young people get the chance to be taught by Bannon himself in design workshops on the Saturday and Sunday. Not only that, but young budding architects will have the opportunity to design a treehouse, with a grand prize of a treehouse voucher worth €2,000 for the winner. There's no shortage of other events for younger kids too, including a Mini Kids Disco, Kids Yoga, Kids Movie Time and an LGFA 'Show Us Your Skills' Zone. This area is designed to be all about fun, creativity and connection, so relax and take the opportunity to spend some quality time with your family. Want to be in with a chance of winning? Thanks to Glenveagh, we're giving away a free Family Weekend Pass (x2 Adult Weekend Tickets & x2 Kids Weekend Tickets) for the festival. These tickets cover attendance for a family of four — including a weekend pass for the festival, as well as parking and access to the campsite. To enter, simply email competitions@ with Glenveagh Kaleidoscope Competition in the subject line and include your name and contact details. Terms and conditions: Non-transferable, no cash alternative. Winner will be chosen on 20 June. Must be over 18 years of age. Winner will be contacted via email. Full Journal Media T&Cs here . For more information about Ireland's leading sustainable new home builder, visit .
The Courier
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Ocean Colour Scene duo announce Dundee, Glenrothes and Stirling gigs
Ocean Colour Scene duo Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison have announced gigs in Dundee, Glenrothes and Stirling. The pair will perform acoustic hits at the shows in November. It comes as the full band prepare to play at Slessor Gardens this summer as part of Discovery Festival. The duo will kick off their acoustic tour at Stirling's Albert Halls on November 13. They will play at the Whitehall Theatre in Dundee on November 18 before heading to the Rothes Halls in Glenrothes on November 19. The shows will feature some of the band's biggest hits, including The Day We Caught the Train and The Circle. Forming in Birmingham 35 years ago, the band have released 10 studio albums, four of which have reached the UK top 10 album chart. Tickets for each show cost £36.75 and can be purchased from Ticketmaster.
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Texas, The Coronas, Hermitage Green confirmed for Kaleidoscope as organisers unveil FREE tickets – but there's a catch
TEXAS, The Coronas, Hermitage Green, Ocean Colour Scene and The Riptide Movement have all been confirmed for Kaleidoscope 2025 - as organisers unveil how parents can get FREE tickets. The popular family-friendly music and arts festival returns for three days of magic and memories in Russborough House, Blessington, Co. 7 Festival organisers have announced an exciting deal this summer Credit: Kaleidoscope 7 The line-up includes Daft Punk Tribute, Hermitage Green and Ocean Colour Scene Credit: Kaleidoscope 7 The festival will be held over three days Credit: Kaleidoscope In celebration of the festival's fifth birthday, festival bosses are offering a free weekend or day child ticket to any The Also performing across the weekend are The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, Allie Sherlock, ABBAesque, Daft Punk Tribute, The Year Grunge Broke, DJ Kelly-Anne Byrne, Love Sensation, and These Charming Men. Trad music lovers can enjoy The Irish House Party's unforgettable live show featuring Irish music and Irish dancing, while MegaTRAD will thrill audiences with their energetic, foot-stomping performance. READ MORE ON TRAVEL The hilarious social media star Jacob Robinson, along with his mum Donna of Donna Jacobs Mammy fame, will be joining the festival lineup this year. With an impressive following of four million and a role in a Hollywood feature film this year, Jacob will be hosting a meet and greet and signing copies of his book, The World According to Jacob, on Sunday, July 6. Highlights include live science shows with Mark The Science Guy, The Festival of Food 'Scrumdiddlyumptious' and discos with Danspire. Get active with gymnastics to boxaerobics led by School Fitness Ireland. Most read in The Irish Sun Discover the spectacular Wobbly Circus and the Fierce Fire Show. Head of Marketing at Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh, Shell Holden, said: "For the first time, we are thrilled to unveil an official theme for our annual family music festival. Disneyland Paris Music Festival with Marching Bands and Hits Concert 'We invite festival-goers to get their sequins ready and join us for an unforgettable three-day house party at Wicklow's Russborough House. 'With music at the heart of Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh, this year's new music line-up features top hits from across the decades, spanning disco, pop, rock, indie, trad, and electronic music. 'We're calling on daytrippers and weekend ticket holders alike to embrace their inner dancing queens and super troupers, and to dress up as ABBA, Daft Punk, or their favourite music icons, and make this summer one to remember with family and friends.' Weekend and Day tickets now available at 7 The festival is celebrating it's fifth birthday Credit: Kaleidoscope 7 The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow will also return this year Credit: Kaleidoscope 7 The Coronas are set to play the mainstage Credit: Kaleidoscope 7 The Riptide Movement have been confirmed for this year's festival Credit: Kaleidoscope
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Greatest hits': Ocean Colour Scene promise Britpop favourites at city gig
Ocean Colour Scene return to play a summer show in Southampton next month for the first time since their 90s Britpop heyday. Back then it was an appearance at one of the much missed Power in the Park events that reigned supreme in the city, attracting as many as 100,000 young revellers to Southampton Common to see the likes of Boyzone, Rachel Stevens and Peter Andre. Thirty years later the band, responsible for retro hits including The Day We Caught the Train, are one of the headliners for TK Presents Southampton Summer Sessions, a Guildhall Square concert series now in its second year. (Image: Brian Sweeney)READ MORE: Iconic music venue 'facing uncertainty' as campaign launched to secure future "I remember it well," says guitarist Steve Cradock. "It was very pop, but it was a lot of fun. "We become a bit of a hippy band when we play outdoors! Well that's the vibe I get anyway. "Our indoor shows are very intense, which is fantastic, but I love the freedom of playing outdoors. "People want to hear the stuff they know, so you can expect a greatest hits type thing, unlike our own shows where we can be a bit more self indulgent. People are there to hear stuff they know." Ocean Colour Scene will be supported on Friday June 27 by fellow 90s artists Cast and Echobelly at Summer Sessions, which also boasts appearances from McFly, Train, The Human League, Simple Minds, and Rag'n'Bone Man. Steve revealed the band, who have had 17 Top 40 singles and six Top Ten singles over the years, are considering releasing a new record, something they haven't done for more than a decade. He also plays guitar for Paul Weller and The Specials and has been producing the latest album for up and coming duo Burr Island. "It's always been all about the music for me. I must have been about 11 years old when it started to make a huge impression on me and it still really thrills me," Steve added. Tickets for the Ocean Colour Scene gig are on sale now from
Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Restaurant review: ‘The bill for dinner for two comes to €29.30 – but be prepared to have your face smeared with food'
Our critic gets messy with tasty Turkish food at bargain prices right in Dublin city centre Whenever I pass a concert venue, I try to guess who's playing by the cut of the audience. Some fans make it easier than others, what with the merch and tribute outfits, but I'm not sure I'd have figured out that it was Ocean Colour Scene on stage at the Olympia one night last week had it not been for a sneaky look at the billboard outside. Gary Barlow the following evening might have been easier. But whatever the band playing, when revellers spill out onto Dame Street, they are spoilt for choice if kebabs are their post-gig eat of choice. I know a Dublin restaurant owner whose ritual it is, once in the taxi on the way home from the airport, to place a Deliveroo order for a kebab from Reyna to arrive at his house at the same time he does. It's his comfort food, the thing that helps ease the pain of re-entry.
