Forever Young Festival 2023 14th-16th July

corm500 · 16-12-2022 01:20PM #1

Forever Young have begun their traditional advent calender type reveal of next years artists for those of us who like a bit of 80s retro.

Acts so far:

Midge Ure

Cry Before Dawn

Billy Ocean

China Crisis

Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins)

Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)

Blancmange

ABC

John Parr

Go West

Cutting Crew

and...ahem...Jason Donovon.

Was a great weekend this year, the weather helped and the beer.

Happy so far with the lineup.

corm500 · 19-12-2022 02:07PM

Added:

Bananarama

Neville Staples

Stillill42 · 20-12-2022 12:31AM

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Ironic that Neville is announced just as we hear about Terry Hall. Very sad news.

corm500 · 20-12-2022 01:18PM

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Was thinking that last night.

esicorty · 27-12-2022 01:24AM

Hopefully they'll get the bar's sorted this year as last event was a shambles, queuing for 40mins for a can was ridiculous.

homosapien91 · 06-01-2023 01:05PM

We are thinking of buying a day ticket for the Saturday as we don't live too far from the festival site, anyone know when they might release the day by day line up?

Assume it will be in the weeks leading up to the festival, I am sure it will be good craic either way

corm500 · 07-01-2023 01:31PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120073306#Comment_120073306

I think it is coming out in the next week or two

corm500 · 07-01-2023 01:48PM

More additions:

Andy Bell (Erasure)

Modern Romance

Soul II Soul

Hothouse Flowers

Jerry Fish

From The Jam

Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats)

They also have a supergroup of electronica appearing called British Electronic Foundation featuring guest artists:

Glen Gregory (Heaven 17)

Robin Scott (M)

Peter Coyle (Lotus Eaters)

Peter Hooton (The Farm)

Claudia Brucken (Propaganda)

Jaki Graham

guitard · 06-05-2023 11:44AM

Anyone know who the Friday headliner act is at the Forever Young Festival 2023 14th-16th July

Anyone know who the Friday headliner act is, at the Forever Young Festival, July 2023?

I think they are announcing it this weekend but as far as I can see no word yet.

🤔Also any tips for someone brining their campervan?

Thanks!

Sexual Chocolate · 06-05-2023 11:06PM

Not announced yet no. Deacon Blue would be a good shout though.

corm500 · 14-05-2023 05:17PM

Squeeze announced for Friday headline

corm500 · 01-06-2023 12:43PM

Full Lineup for Main Stage released

WM18 · 07-06-2023 04:00PM

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You can sing that alright and warm cans to boot

Sexual Chocolate · 07-06-2023 05:13PM

You can't beat a warm can of Coors at 7 quid a pop.

Stillill42 · 07-06-2023 05:34PM

Lads what's all this nonsense? Were there no proper bars there?? Was there no draught beer of any description??

Sexual Chocolate · 07-06-2023 05:41PM

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No. Last year drink was sold in cans. They were getting them in by the pallet. As soon as the were put into the open fridge they were cleared out so than they were giving ice to people and then ran out of that.

Stillill42 · 07-06-2023 05:53PM

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Ah here. I was thinking of nipping over one of the days but to hell with that. Can you bring anything in yourself?

Fanirish · 07-06-2023 06:06PM

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Nope.

Food and Alcohol is NOT ALLOWED into the festival arena. You may bring food and drink into the campsite, but NO GLASS or SINGLE USE PLASTICS are allowed.

Sexual Chocolate · 07-06-2023 06:16PM

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No yours searched going into the concert area. They were even pulling deck chairs out of their sleeves last year checking for drink.

Maybe it might be different this year though.

Stillill42 · 07-06-2023 06:19PM

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What a disappointment. When it comes to a day out like that, surely some sort of a cool beverage is a basic human right. Like air. I'm not talking a carefully curated selection of craft ales, just a **** pint of Rockshore or similar from a tap. With that in mind, George, I'm out.

Sexual Chocolate · 07-06-2023 06:22PM

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While I thought 7 quid a can was very steep last year it was the fact they were warm that was the killer. In saying that on the Sunday it was around 30 degrees out.

If I remember right last year they had a couple of 40ft trailers there but didn't have the fridges running which I understand as they are quite loud when ran on the diesel motor. Maybe park them further away this year so the noise doesn't interfere with the music......

kg703 · 03-07-2023 04:17PM

Anyone any tip or tricks for this one? First time going and going as a day pass on Saturday. So - I can bring camping chairs, does this mean I can go in with a backpack? I can see the advice above about bad bar queues - what are the toilet queues like? My bigger worry haha! I know food and drink wont be allowed on site.

Getting the bus in and out of naas and staying there for the night.

Sexual Chocolate · 05-07-2023 09:17AM

Think you can bring a back pack in but it will be searched for drink. Toilets were grand last year.

Current 10 day weather outlook doesn't look well though 😬

kg703 · 05-07-2023 09:39AM

Thanks - dont worry they can barely predict weather coming an hour ahead never mind 10 days - plenty of time for rain dances

marig · 13-07-2023 02:49PM

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Looks like it's lashing for the weekend🤬 mudfest for sure

FLOOPER · 13-07-2023 06:08PM

What’s the story with the busses they’re providing for the days. looks like only 2 bus times there and back. Ridiculous.

Won’t be able to make early busses so it looks like i may have to drive. Is there any other bus option other than the one they’re providing.

Also the Gardai wont allow you in on foot? WTF

Am coming from Sth Dublin. is the train an option - how far is the train station Sallins Naas from the venue?

Mrs Shuttleworth · 14-07-2023 10:10AM

Meant to be heading down on Sunday - I think I went on the Saturday last year it was amazing - but that weather out there this morning is definitely gonna dampen the mood - it's very glitzy and kitsch 80s and needs the sun! Will play this one by ear - don't fancy getting soaked down there and there's no tents, both stages open air.

FLOOPER · 14-07-2023 05:59PM

Are you able to access car park for day holders for change of clothes, maybe enjoy a beer.

Decided to drive and collect car next day but have to pay for the weekend car parking instead of day costing 18.

it’s all beginning to add up.

Sexual Chocolate · 14-07-2023 09:28PM

Anyone's who's due to head down tomorrow bring wellys or good boots it's a bit muckey down here.

Ricosruffneck · 15-07-2023 10:42AM

How you all doing today? Has it not been raining for any stretch since yesterday evening?

Sexual Chocolate · 15-07-2023 11:12AM

Raining since early this morning and still no let up in it.

Organisation seems to be messy this year as people inc myself where getting sent the wrong way on arrival, there's no toilets in the regular camping area though the organisers have stated that will be in place as soon as possible due to weather issues.

Here's a statement from last night.

We really apologise for the problems.

There’s been a huge amount of issues created by the weather. We’re really sorry, we are putting it right.

There were some issues with people being sent the wrong way but this has now been sorted. Toilets had to be moved because they got flooded out they will be reinstated in standard camping as soon as possible. We are really sorry, we are trying our best to keep the event going during such dire weather conditions.

It very nearly got cancelled, but we are doing everything possible to bring you this great weekend but it’s with huge challenges all round so please bear with us when you get here.

Thank you so much for your patience.

Love from Sharon. Xxx☔️💜

Forever Young Festival 2023 14th-16th July

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