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The Journal
a day ago
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Beyond the Pale organisers confirm music festival will go ahead after reports of cancellation
LAST UPDATE | 7 Jun ORGANISERS OF THE Beyond the Pale music festival have confirmed this evening that the festival will go ahead next week as planned. This was despite earlier confusion and reports that staff and vendors had been informed otherwise, and that the festival had gone into liquidation. In a social media post, festival organisers acknowledged that today, they 'very nearly stumbled', while ticket holders and festival vendors had waited for clarity on whether the county Wicklow festival would go ahead. The statement said, 'Look, it's unbelievably tough out there for independent festivals, venues, promoters, artists…we all know that. 'But the festival gods smiled upon us, and the fate of Beyond the Pale is secure for 2025, and for many years to come. Advertisement 'Thanks for bearing with us today, thanks for all the messages and gestures of support… and see you at Glendalough next week!' Look, it's unbelievably tough out there for independent festivals, venues, promoters, all know that. Today we very nearly stumbled, ngl. But the festival gods smiled upon us, and the fate of Beyond the Pale is secure for 2025, and for many years to come. Thanks for… — Beyond The Pale (@BeyondThePaleIE) June 7, 2025 The earlier announcement of the festival's abrupt closure is understood to have come as a major shock to locals and the festival's employees, as well as causing confusion for ticket holders. However, it now seems the festival, which is based at the Glendalough Estate, is scheduled to take place next weekend from 13 to 15 June. Beyond the Pale is comprised of music, food, wellness, and arts. Acts including Jon Hopkins, Róisín Murphy, TV on The Radio, and Marc Rebillet are set to headline the weekend festival. This year would mark the fourth outing of the event. It is set to be artists Róisín Murphy, Jon Hopkins, berlioz and Broken Social Scene's only Irish show played this summer, while band Boney M's appearance would be their first Irish show in close to a decade. TV on the Radio's set at the festival would be their first show in Ireland in 17 years. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Extra.ie
2 days ago
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- Extra.ie
Beyond the Pale festival confirms it WILL go ahead after behind-the-scenes chaos
The organisers of Beyond the Pale have confirmed the three-day music and arts festival will go ahead next weekend – but admitted it came dangerously close to being cancelled. The statement followed a wave of confusion over the weekend after The Currency reported that the festival's organiser had informed stakeholders the event was off, following a decision to immediately liquidate Cupola Events Ltd, the company behind the festival. The festival, set to welcome 12,000 attendees to Glendalough, Co Wicklow from June 13 to 15th, remained in limbo for hours while fans, artists, and industry insiders awaited clarity. Pic: Shutterstock Late on Sunday, organisers broke their silence on social media, saying: 'Look, it's unbelievably tough out there for independent festivals, venues, promoters, artists… we all know that. Today we very nearly stumbled. But the festival gods smiled upon us, and the fate of Beyond the Pale is secure for 2025 — and for many years to come.' 'Thanks for bearing with us today, thanks for all the messages and gestures of support… and see you at Glendalough next week! PS: The forecast is hot and sunny.' Pic: Shutterstock Despite the chaos, tickets remained on sale throughout the weekend, with three-day camping passes priced at €269. This year's lineup includes Jon Hopkins, Róisín Murphy, Boney M, Jeff Mills, TV on the Radio, and Samantha Mumba. DJ Dave Clarke, set to travel from Amsterdam to perform, told RTÉ on Sunday: 'It's very confusing. I've seen the reports, but the information changes all the time. I'll still be flying to Ireland – I love it too much.' Launched in 2022 with fewer than 5,000 attendees, Beyond the Pale has quickly grown to host over 10,000 people. It was named Best Small Festival at the IMRO Awards last year. Find the festival's full programme here.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Beyond the Pale festival to go ahead, organisers say after late doubts
Beyond the Pale festival, which is due to take place in Co Wicklow next weekend, is going ahead, organisers have said after doubts arose on Saturday about its fate. In a statement on Saturday night, the organisers said : 'it's unbelievably tough out there for independent festivals, venues, promoters, artists ... we all know that. Today we very nearly stumbled, ngl [not going to lie]. But the festival gods smiled upon us, and the fate of Beyond the Pale is secure for 2025, and for many years to come. 'Thanks for bearing with us today, thanks for all the messages and gestures of support ... and see you at Glendalough next week.' A report from The Currency on Saturday said a decision had been made to cancel the festival and the company Cupola Events Ltd run by Declan Forde would be liquidated 'effective immediately'. READ MORE However, a spokeswoman for the festival said on Saturday afternoon that the festival was not cancelled. This was followed up by the statement on Saturday night confirming that there had been some financial difficulties but stating the event would go ahead. [ How to stage an Irish music festival: Organisers have to prepare for the unexpected Opens in new window ] The music festival, scheduled for June 13th to 15th at Glendalough Estate, features a line-up including Jon Hopkins, Róisín Murphy, TV On The Radio, Broken Social Scene, Marc Rebillet and Boney M.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Beyond the Pale to go ahead but 'very nearly stumbled'
The organisers of Beyond the Pale have said the festival will go ahead next weekend but admitted they "very nearly stumbled" yesterday. In a statement issued late last night, organisers said the fate of the festival is secure for this year and for years to come. "Today we very nearly stumbled, ngl. "But the festival gods smiled upon us, and the fate of Beyond the Pale is secure for 2025, and for many years to come." Yesterday, it was reported that some booking agents had received a call on Friday night telling them that the festival could not go ahead. The festival, which is set to be headlined by Jon Hopkins, Róisín Murphy, and TV on the Radio, is run by promoter Declan Forde from Cupola Events Ltd. It is due to take place at Glendalough Estate in Co Wicklow. It is understood Mr Forde spent yesterday trying to ensure the festival could go ahead as planned. More than 12,500 people, as well as 1,000 staff and artists are due to attend, with many due to camp at the festival. In the statement, festival organisers said it is "unbelievably tough out there for independent festivals, venues, promoters, artists". They thanked the public for their support and for bearing with them yesterday. "See you at Gelndalough next week," the statement read, concluding, "PS The forecast is hot and sunny".
The Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Organisers say music festival Beyond the Pale not cancelled amid reports of liquidation
LAST UPDATE | 10 mins ago ORGANISERS OF THE Beyond the Pale music festival have insisted that the event next weekend is not cancelled, despite staff and vendors being informed of otherwise today amid reports that the festival had gone into liquidation. A spokesperson has since said that the festival is not cancelled. Earlier, various vendors had begun taking down sets at the site in Glendalough. However, they have since rowed back, saying the festival is to now go ahead as planned. The festival, which is based at the Glendalough Estate in Co Wicklow, is currently scheduled to take place next weekend from 13 to 15 June. The festival is comprised of music, food, wellness, and arts. This year would mark the fourth outing of the festival. Advertisement Acts including Jon Hopkins, Róisín Murphy, TV on The Radio, and Marc Rebillet were set to headline the weekend festival. Beyond the Pale is set to be artists Róisín Murphy, Jon Hopkins, berlioz and Broken Social Scene's only Irish show played this summer, while band Boney M's appearance would be their first Irish show in close to a decade. TV on the Radio's set at the festival would be their first show in Ireland in 17 years. The earlier announcement of the festival's abrupt closure is understood to have come as a major shock to locals and the festival's employees, as well as causing confusion for ticket holders. Tickets are currently still available to purchase on the festival's website. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
