Forest Fest - Emo, Co. Laois - July 21-23 2023

Fanirish

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120689612#Comment_120689612

Gap in her schedule http://www.suziquatro.com/shows.html

endainoz

Have people given up on the manics? Going by the booking of the festival so far I'm sure it'll be something to satisfy most!

scruff monkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120691388#Comment_120691388

None of them really fit that silhouette, maybe Nicky at a push but they're a threesome not a solo female.

rockterrain

Never judge a book by it's silhouette and all that but this is a tad disappointing given the pre billing. Unless it turns out to be Beth Hart (doubtful) I'd much rather have seen another classic indie band given the nod.

rockterrain

Actually Beth Hart has a gap in her European tour schedule on the Saturday and Sunday but is in Germany before and after that. Would still seem a stretch.

endainoz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120691671#Comment_120691671

Ah I hadn't seen the silhouette 🙈

Stillill42

Buckle up, lads. That silhouette looks like Linda Martin to me.

scruff monkey

... removed previous as posted whilst drunky....

bodhrandude

Maye you'll get Souxsie Scruff. :)

endainoz

Well fair play to them for adding some speculation, I'm not going to Forrest fest and am mad to see who it is 😂

endainoz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120692794#Comment_120692794

We all know what you said...

rockterrain

Tick tock..Still holding out hope it will be the Manics breaking through the image and that the silhouette was just an elaborate ruse to throw everyone off track 🤞

scruff monkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120693627#Comment_120693627

it was a bit too ageist and sexist...

AND I'D DO IT AGAIN

sydthebeat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120693668#Comment_120693668

why you scruff... why you?

Thundercats Ho

From the EP thread.

So the confusion (on my end) was that Sister Sledge are playing America on the Saturday, so it couldn't be them.

There are 4 sisters, and there's 2 different bands called Sister sledge, with 2 of the sisters in each group...........

One are in the US and the other are in Emo!

Happy enough with this tbh, some great tunes.

scruff monkey

Yeah, it's not one I'd ever have thought of until the leak d'other day.

Makes a change from Chic at these things whilst still being in the same party vibe vein as Chic, could be a really good booking.

delbertgrady

"We are family. I've not got all my sisters with me..."

scruff monkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120693666#Comment_120693666

There's still hope for Picnic tbh, next round of names will be due soon for that.

rockterrain

Saturday was the weaker day in terms of lineup imo and this announcement is consistent with that. Seems like they're going for full EP of a few years back. Very solid base with a bit of soul chic type vibes. It's still shaping up to be a lot of craic though. Looking forward.

Navan Man01

Ah, someone mentioned the Manics & got my hopes up, was bit meh!

Still a really strong gig reel over the days! Saturday will be class, then some disco at the end!!!

Dancing shoes for shape throwing will be required for the whole weekend! Really looking forward to it! Roll on July 21st!

covey09

Looking for a Campervan ticket or a Camper ticket please and thanks.

scruff monkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120698591#Comment_120698591

Toutless if you’ve not checked.

Stillill42

https://www.laoispeople.ie/latest-laois-event-expressway-bus-specials-laid-on-for-forest-fest/

I see they're running buses, I'd be able to get there and back from Naas. Nice one. I might pick up a Sunday ticket so, catch Brett and the boys.

bodhrandude

Wouldn't it be funny if there were actually trees doing a gig in one of the stages, then it really would be a Forest Fest. :)

covey09

Got Sorted , Happy days

YngSeal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120701415#Comment_120701415

The bus price is a bit mad though. 40 euro to get there and 55 total with the return.

Does anyone know how the shuttle bus services worked last year. Price and times?

Might be worth getting a train to Port Laoise and the shuttle in.

rockterrain

Got the shuttle for EP from Portlaoise. I believe Emo would be similar distance. Service was good. I think it cost 6euro each way which I thought was a bit steep considering they packed them in and it was a short distance. But they basically have a monopoly so no point in arguing. Live and love.

rockterrain

Not to labour the shuttle cost point too much but the cost from Bundoran to Ballyshannon (similar trip) for Rory Gallagher fest was 3euro a trip as a comparison.

Thundercats Ho

how much is the shuttle from portlaoise to emo, one way?

KawaKris

Hi, I'm looking for 2 tickets for the Campervan site for this, Please.

Thanks.