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2 Johnnies set for major headline performance to crowd of 40,000 ‘country people' in biggest gig north of the border

THE 2 Johnnies have become so popular north of the border that they are set to headline a major festival in Belfast next month. It follows their sold-out Pints In A Field 3 show in Advertisement 1 The 2 Johnnies are set to headline the Farmer's Bash Weekender Credit: Facebook / The 2 Johnnies The It marks an incredible rise to fame for the pair - Johnny 'Smacks' McMahon and Johnny 'B' O'Brien - who are now firmly established as among Ireland's most popular Since their soaraway success, they have had hit shows on TV and radio, such as They've also had a number one album, Small Town Heroes, but they told Advertisement READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ Johnny B described it as "manic" while Johnny Smacks added: "We had foot to the floor working pretty much seven days a week, most weeks. "So other things probably suffered and now we're happy. "We loved every minute of the The 2 Johnnies are top of the bill on the Saturday night of the Farmer's Bash Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Johnny B said: "We feel like across different mediums we are still on the same crusade, we are representing our constituency of country people, whose accents you maybe don't hear enough. "With the topics we talk about on the podcast people say to us, 'Jaysus lads it's great to hear you talking about RURAL CELEBRATION Now they are bringing the laughter to Farmer's Bash — an event celebrating rural and agricultural traditions through live music, comedy, great food and family-friendly fun. As well as the boys, other big-name acts they are sharing the bill with include Kaiser Chiefs, The Coronas, Boyzlife, B*Witched and Garron Noone. Advertisement And barmy activities lined up include the Piggy 500 pig racing, Ireland's Strongest Farmer competition, the Husband Calling championships and the Big Tractor Showdown. Johnny B added: "We couldn't be more thrilled to bring our show to Belfast - after the energy at St Anne's Park, we know this will be the perfect way to top off the summer'. The 2 Johnnies headline the Saturday night at the Farmer's Bash two-day extravaganza on August 9 and 10 at Boucher Playing Fields, Belfast. For more information on the event and to buy tickets, visit