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Irish Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kingfishr at Fairview Park: Everything you need to know from stage times to last minute tickets
The band, known for their grand, atmospheric sound and catchy melodies, have quickly risen as one of Ireland's most promising acts. They've built a loyal following with over 70 million streams, 800,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and notable festival appearances including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, and Reading & Leeds. Are there any tickets left? The Fairview Park show is sold out. However, sparse resale tickets may be released on the day via so keep an eye out if you're hoping to snag one last minute. When do doors open? Doors open at 7pm. The show will start shortly after, so plan to arrive early. Queuing is not permitted until the gates open, and all attendees will be searched upon entry. Queuing in streets near and around the venue is not advisable. Camping, collapsible chairs and large bags will not be granted entry into the venue. Professional cameras, recording equipment, alcohol obtained outside of the venue, e-vehicles, flares and umbrellas will not be permitted inside. This concert does not allow re-admission, any departure from the venue is final. Concert-goers should plan to be within the venue approximately half an hour before the show starts. This is a standing-only concert Will there be an opening act? Flyte and The Awning will be supporting Kingfishr, according to MCD. Can under-16s go? Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian over the age of 25 at all times. What songs will Kingfishr perform? While the exact setlist for the Fairview Park show on June 21, 2025, hasn't been officially released, based on recent performances, fans can anticipate a dynamic mix of crowd favourites and newer material. At their recent shows, Kingfishr has included hits such as: I Cried, I Wept The Saviour Shadow Diamonds and Roses Shot in the Dark Man on the Moon Killeagh Eyes Don't Lie Caroline Gloria Headlands Leave Anyway Flowers-Fire Bet On Beauty 21 How do I get to Fairview Park? Attendees have been warned to expect transport delays and to plan accordingly. Fairview Park is situated near Clontarf; therefore it is on the DART line. The nearest station is Clontarf Road Dart Station. Several buses are departing from the city centre from Eden Quay, Abbey Street Lower and Talbot Street From Eden Quay: 14, 15, 27a/b From Abbey St Lower: 6, H1, H2, H3, 130 From Talbot St: 42, 43 Dublin Bus has warned that bus stops 519 and 616 will be closed from 10pm – 11pm on concert days for operational reasons. There is no public parking available at this event and all attendees are advised to refer to public transport. Once boarded off public transport, the venue is accessible through a single entrance at the Annesley Bridge end of Fairview Park. A map is accessible at What services will I find at the venue? The Fairview Park site map shows that the park has an accessible concert area, a first aid area, a food court, a merchandise store and several bars for refreshments. What will the weather be like? Saturday is expected to be warm with plenty of sunny spells, especially across the eastern half of the country. Temperatures will range from 19 to 25 degrees Celsius, with the warmest conditions in the east. A light to moderate southwest wind will prevail throughout the day.
Stuff.tv
09-06-2025
- Stuff.tv
Get free unlimited data for 7 days if you attend one of the UK's biggest festivals this summer
You're probably used to mobile networks luring you in with shiny deals that suddenly come with more strings than a harp convention for the latest smartphones. Right now, Three is offering an impressive promotion that bags you full access to the network for a week. Non-customers that are attending some of the UK's biggest festivals this summer can try the mobile network for a full week, with unlimited data, calls, and texts – all for free. That's completely free, mind you. As in, no sneaky direct debit setups, no switching your number, no 'we'll charge you after seven days unless you forget to cancel' nonsense. Just a simple eSIM, a temporary network fling, and no commitment. To get in on this promotion, you have to pre-register for the eSIM directly with Three from 14 June onwards. You'll need to be attending one of the following six festivals: Park Life, Wireless, TRNSMT, Reading & Leeds, Latitude, and Wilderness. You'll then be able to install the eSIM without swapping your existing SIM or giving up your existing number. Your trial will last for 7 days, so you can continue to use it after the festival. Obviously, the biggest selling point here is free unlimited data for a week! But it's not just free data, calls, and texts that Three is letting you get your hands on. You'll get access to the full Three experience, which includes perks like £1 coffees and discounts on cinema tickets thanks to the carrier's rewards app. You'll even get access to Three's viewing platform at these festivals, which is usually only reserved for customers! Just a warning that you won't be able to get more than one trial – it's one trial per person says Three. Since it's activated via eSIM, your phone needs to support that to take part. If you're signed up to these festivals, you'll receive an email inviting you to sign up after 14 June.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I founded a big UK music festival and the planning would surprise you'
The founder of the North East's biggest boutique music festival has revealed what it takes to put on such a spectacle as he reveals Glastonbury admiration As festival goers get ready for yet another epic summer of live music, a founder of a long-running event has revealed the surprising cost to set up such a project. This year has seen the likes of Glastonbury once again sell out in extraordinary time. The iconic Worthy Farm festival has plans for another memorable year before taking a break until 2027. The likes of Sir Rod Stewart and Olivia Rodrigo will be among the huge names on hand to wow the crowds across the various stages. Reading & Leeds, Download and Kendall Calling will also be packed with music lovers, as will the likes of Creamfields and the Isle of Wight Festival. Despite many new festivals popping up over the years, it's a tall order to face the test of time. However, for one founder, he's managed to do just that - and he's explained the intricate planning that goes into such an event. Founder of Hardwick Festival, John Adamson, has confessed the pricy payout that comes with hosting such a sizeable shindig. Currently setting up for its 11th year in August, Hardwick - held on the grounds of Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield - is the biggest of its kind in the North East. But John admits he's had to endure a number of stressful situations as it continues to snowball. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror ahead of this year's three-day event, which sees headline acts include Olly Murs, Pet Shop Boys, Sam Ryder and Scissor Sisters, John claimed fans would be surprised at how much such a spectacle costs. "It costs over £2million to put it on," John confessed. "I don't think people realise how much it costs to put on a boutique festival like this. You've got the likes of the staging, lighting, barriers, sound systems and security to consider before you even think of the main acts." He admitted it "takes a hell of a lot of planning" - and even revealed they have already started piecing together 2026's offering. "We tend to use the same suppliers most years," he went on. "I like to use local suppliers and try to use same people. The stage comes from Oxfordshire though, because of the size that's needed." He confessed that having acts like Scissor Sisters and Pet Shop Boys, you've "gotta have a bigger stage!" However, he explained he likes to stay loyal where possible to his suppliers as that means he can book in advance to avoid any headaches. "Like Sir Alex Ferguson had, we've got to have the right people in the right places," the Newcastle United-mad businessman said. John joked that now he is getting older he doesn't help to put up the fencing like he used to, but insists he is "always there, pointing the finger" - something he says is crucial to success. And he says his main bit of advice to others keen to grow such an event is to "persevere". "One thing i've learned is it's about perseverance," he said. "If you can learn and persevere, you can succeed. I don't know any other boutique festivals like us in the North East are going as long as us, so we must be doing something [right]." And he admitted he is always keen to keep it fresh, from acts to positioning of stages in order to offer a new "experience" each year. For Hardwick this year, he revealed there will be a new holistic wellness area that "brings that festival feel".
