We were already obsessed with the stellar Body & Soul line-up. So when they revealed that they were adding 22 more acts we were absolutely floored.
Yes, they have added some seriously incredible names to the weekend including podcasters, musicians and comedians.
As part of Body & Soul’s cultural offering, much-loved comedians like Alison Spittle & David O’Doherty as well as podcast hits Louise McSharry & I’m Grand Mam will also join the starry lineup.
Take a look at all the new acts added to the festival…
Body & Soul Stage
This is where the majority of headline acts perform, like the newly announced Fever Ray, synth-pop superstar Alison Goldfrapp and electronic duo The Blaze.
These headliners share the stage with emerging talent and legendary acts from various musical genres, like the legendary The Tulla Céilí Band, Aoife Nessa Frances, BCUC, Beth Orton, Gwenno, Kokoroko, Kormac’s Equivalent Exchange, Kurt Vile & The Violators, MEUTE, Public Service Broadcasting, Tinariwen, Weval and Ye Vagabonds.
The Beacon Sound System
This realm is dedicated to electronic beats that will move your soul well into the night with brand new acts announced today including Dublin DJs Bella Festa, Cian Ó Cíobháin, and Kate Brennan Harding.
They will be joined by DJ Lolz, Marion Hawkes, Mother DJs and Neil Flynn.
It is also home of the legendary closing ceremony The Pagan Rave along with Sing Along Social and newly announced festival fun The Craic’d Ceili.
Secret Orchard
The Secret Orchard is dedicated to highlighting the height of Irish talent today, with new addition Jealous Of The Birds taking to the stage over the weekend.
Elsewhere over the weekend, Paradise Cabaret will grace the stage, featuring both emerging and established acts that will make you feel right at home.
Multi-talented Irish comic Alison Spittle brings the laughs alongside the legendary David O’Doherty and social media stormers Michael Fry & Killian Sundermann.
Sit back and open up your mind with thought-provoking conversations with Amanda Adé X Off Trance and Creative Conversations with Ruth Medjber, plus live podcasts by chart-toppers I’m Grand Mam and Louise McSharry.
You can check out the rest of the line-up here.
