After 13 years, the annual Body & Soul festival will not go ahead this year.
The festival, which takes place in Ballinlough Castle took to social media today where they released a statement announcing the news.
Body & Soul was expected to take place in June but have now shared that they have decided to press pause on festivities, with the hope of having the space to evolve, dream and grow bigger.
“When we started Body & Soul, it grew from a place of curiosity, of exploration, and a myriad of worldly influences,” reads the statement.
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“After twenty years at the forefront of festival culture, we couldn’t be more proud of all we’ve achieved and of the beautiful community we’ve created around us.
“But we now find ourselves in a different time – the world has changed, and it’s time for us to evolve further.”
Continuing on they said: “What we know is that we’re on the cusp of something great, something bold and new, which we can’t wait to share with you all when it’s ready.
“So outwardly we go quiet for a short time, but behind the scenes, we’ll be busy reinventing ourselves, preparing to re-emerge in our new form.”
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Body & Soul is Ireland’s longest longest-running festival, often described as having a heart-shaped mind and cutting-edge soul.
In the past, it has won multiple awards for innovation, sustainability, and business.
While the female-led team has launched numerous multi-disciplinary projects in its 20-year history, each one more ambitious than the last.
You’ll be missed, Body & Soul!