illicit's recommendations for Fuinneamh!

FUINNEAMH 2019

As Fuinneamh Festival kicks off this weekend, we have curated a list of our recommendations on local acts to check out this weekend! Fuinneamh is an intimate music & arts festival that takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Bellurgan Park in Dundalk. Expect 5 stages of electronic music + as well as local bands, musicians, comedians, story tellers & talks.

We are delighted to see the return of Fuinneamh to the festival calendar this summer! A festival that has been close to our hearts since it's inception! The independent festival returns for another year to Bellurgun Park in Co.Louth, where it won the award for the best new Irish Festival back in 2016!

If you’ve ever been to Fuinneamh you'll know all about the amazing stages they have on show, with a huge amount of work being put in from the festival curators to make them even more unique and interesting then the last. Having a major emphasis on the feel and look of the stages, gives the acts an amazing platform to showcase their talents!

As the festival organisers continue to raise the bar, this also raises the bar for the acts creating a brilliant experience and atmosphere for both performer and the punter over the course of the weekend!

Taking place as the summer begins to draw to a close, this is the perfect send off for what is was an amazing summer of events across Ireland! With all those events firmly in our memories and our pockets feeling the brunt of it, Fuinneamh is the savior as it is BYOB right across the event!

We have curated a list of our recommendations on local acts to check out this weekend! Fuinneamh is an intimate music & arts festival that takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Bellurgan Park in Dundalk. Expect 5 stages of electronic music, local bands, musicians, comedians, story tellers & talks.

GEORGE FEELY

It’s been a massive year for George, from making his Boiler Room debut at Higher Vision Festival, to some massive releases including his 4 track EP on the infamous Henry Street Music! After closing out the Keep Her Lit stage at Fuinneamh 2018, on the final night, we can tell you that George is definitely an act you want to catch this weekend!

Stage: Keep Her Lit
Day: Sunday
Time: 23:00 - 00:00

R. KITT

Dublin based DJ/Producer R.Kitt is another artist who has had a massive 2019, and no sign of him slowing down any time soon! From his Boiler Room debut at AVA Festival to sets in Berlin, followed by releases on labels such as Dansu Discs & Pear, R.Kitt has certainly made his mark this year. Make sure you check him out this weekend.

Stage: Keep Her Lit
Day: Saturday
Time: 23:45 - 01:00

LEE KELLY

Lee Kelly needs no introduction. Having held residencies in infamous Dublin clubs such as The Twisted Pepper & District 8 & has been the go to support act for any big room international techno act you can think of. From minor key ambient interludes to synth driven techno, Lee Kelly is definitely someone you want to check out this weekend as he takes to the Keep Her Lit Stage before handing over to Midland!

Stage: Keep Her Lit
Day: Sunday
Time: 13:00 - 14:00

EXECUTIVE STEVE

Steve is no stranger to the booth, DJing for over 15 years in places such as Dublin, Limerick, London, Paris, Berlin & Gdańsk. Having closed out the whole festival at Fuinneamh in 2017, we can promise you this years closing set is a set you do not want to miss if you like your breakbeats fast & your basslines fat, Executive Steve will be slinging out the finest Drum & Bass + Jungle!

Stage: Cosmai Coel
Day: Saturday
Time: 02:00 - 03:00

DIGITAL WAX

Digital Wax (Ryan Hayden & Collie Mckenna) have been making serious waves over the last year, playing alongside acts such as Hot Since 82, X-Coast, Sweely & Bellaire to name a few. This will be the lads 3rd year returning to Fuinneamh, and if you fancy fast paced, raw UKG influenced house music & break beats then we highly recommend checking the lads out at The Temple Stage!

Stage: The Temple
Day: Sunday
Time: 22:00 - 23:00