Laois festival makes big announcement with 35 new acts
Forest Fest in Emo have revealed a brand new Kickin’ Up Dust Arena
The excitement is building for Forest Fest this summer and a new wave of acts has just been announced.
The Emo based festival has revealed its brand new Kickin’ Up Dust Arena which is set to feature the cream of the crop in contemporary Country & Americana.
Among the top names set to appear are Nathan Carter, Michael English and Mike Denver. Forest Fest is taking place from July 24 to 26 and is promising to be a big highlight on Laois’ entertainment calendar.
Also set to appear on the Kickin' Up Dust Stage are: Hermitage Green, Dave Lofts, Jimmy Buckley, Johnny Brady, Robert Mizzell, Jack Keogh and Key West.
The new arena will also feature a Top of the Crops Barn Disco.
“Party like it's 1999 in a custom farm-style barn built right around a repurposed combine harvester DJ booth—complete with a rotating windmill! - non-stop 70s, 80s, and 90s anthems,” say festival organisers.
The Port Art Collective will return from Portarlington with a full weekend of interactive arts and crafts, workshops, and entertainment for children and families.
There will also be Jive & Line Dancing with Jiving Jim with high-energy jive and line dancing sessions all weekend long.
“Forest Fest Ticket Holders: Access to this entire new arena is 100% FREE and fully included in your standard entry pass!” explained Forest Fest.
“KUD Arena Standalone Tickets: On Sale Today! Note: A KUD standalone ticket grants access to the KUD Arena only.
“Early Bird KUD Day Tickets €40, Early Bird KUD Weekend Tickets €100”.