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Forest Fest - 2026 - Emo - Co. Laois

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  • #452
    Penfailed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,985 ✭✭✭Penfailed


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124226348#Comment_124226348

    At Undertones in the tent a couple of years ago, there were four unattended chairs sitting in a row near the front. I almost fell over them on my way to the front. Folded a couple up and set them over to the side out of the way. Some people are dícks.

    Gigs '24 - Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (Gomez), The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Smashing Pumpkins/Weezer, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Electric Picnic, Pixies, Ride, Therapy?, Public Service Broadcasting, IDLES, And So I Watch You From Afar

    Gigs '25 - Spiritualized, Supergrass, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Queens of the Stone Age, Electric Picnic, Vantastival, Sprints, Getdown Services, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Scratch

    Gigs '26 - Deftones, Sleaford Mods, Stereolab, Sugar, Clutch, Big Thief, The Cure, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, IDLES, Electric Picnic, Public Service Broadcasting, Korn



  • #453
    Coz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 313 ✭✭Coz


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124228747#Comment_124228747

    We must have been in close proximity! Stage right? As in the left side of the stage is you look at it? There couldn't have been another set of them surely?



  • #454
    bodhrandude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,216 ✭✭✭✭bodhrandude


    The Lemonheads have cancelled their European tour.

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    If you want to get into it, you got to get out of it. (Hawkwind 1982)



  • #455
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,404 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    Let's face it, Evan Dando was never getting to Emo and back in one piece. This is in everyone's interest as now a decent alternative can be found rather than pulling a fast one on the day!

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  • #456
    Annani
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Annani


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124230924#Comment_124230924

    I’m gutted but we knew this was going to happen. My worry was he wouldn’t turn up on the day or be so wasted it would ruin my memories if the lemon heads. There was a glimmer of hope he would perform and be amazing but I guess we will never know

    Gigs 2025: Flaming Lips, Pulp, Kaleidoscope, Forest Fest, Electric Picnic. Wolf Alice



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  • #457
    Penfailed
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124230446#Comment_124230446

    Sounds like it!

    Gigs '24 - Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (Gomez), The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Smashing Pumpkins/Weezer, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Electric Picnic, Pixies, Ride, Therapy?, Public Service Broadcasting, IDLES, And So I Watch You From Afar

    Gigs '25 - Spiritualized, Supergrass, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Queens of the Stone Age, Electric Picnic, Vantastival, Sprints, Getdown Services, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Scratch

    Gigs '26 - Deftones, Sleaford Mods, Stereolab, Sugar, Clutch, Big Thief, The Cure, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, IDLES, Electric Picnic, Public Service Broadcasting, Korn



  • #458
    scruff monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,060 ✭✭✭scruff monkey
    Snarky Snark Snark


    the pair of ye

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  • #459
    hynesie08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,857 ✭✭✭✭hynesie08


    https://variety.com/2026/music/news/evan-dando-hospitalized-mental-health-fan-sexual-video-1236662469/

    The man is his own worst enemy at this point and I don't see it getting better.



  • #460
    Stillill42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,054 ✭✭✭Stillill42


    It's a shame about Evan.



  • #461
    KawaKris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 201 ✭✭KawaKris


    I've just gone and done a complete 180 on this and pulled the trigger on a couple of tickets and campervan pass. A big factor in my change of heart was the fear of missing out on Sultans of Ping. FF socials saying 95% sold out whether that's true or not I don't know. Anyway, I may get back in training for another two festivals in two weeks. 🤭



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  • #462
    Penfailed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,985 ✭✭✭Penfailed


    Echo and the Bunnymen review – Ian McCulloch leaves it to the crowd to sing these timelessly great songs | Echo & the Bunnymen | The Guardian https://share.google/2kjBbZsvJjEQFMpgi

    Sounds ropey enough...

    Gigs '24 - Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (Gomez), The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Smashing Pumpkins/Weezer, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Electric Picnic, Pixies, Ride, Therapy?, Public Service Broadcasting, IDLES, And So I Watch You From Afar

    Gigs '25 - Spiritualized, Supergrass, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Queens of the Stone Age, Electric Picnic, Vantastival, Sprints, Getdown Services, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Scratch

    Gigs '26 - Deftones, Sleaford Mods, Stereolab, Sugar, Clutch, Big Thief, The Cure, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, IDLES, Electric Picnic, Public Service Broadcasting, Korn



  • #463
    Mucker46
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Mucker46


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124298293#Comment_124298293

    Saw that. Have seen them a few times over the last few years and his voice was good hopefully will be better at FF



  • #464
    CyberGarrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭CyberGarrick


    announcement imminnent, The specials ltd commented on the post saying they’d see them at 6pm on a Sunday, which is probably their time slot, unless they’ve accidentally leaked the announcement time, but unlikely



  • #465
    paulbok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,325 ✭✭✭paulbok


    Did it sell out last year?



  • #466
    scruff monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,060 ✭✭✭scruff monkey
    Snarky Snark Snark


    Don't think so. I do wonder how easily they'll replace two of their mid level attractions, I know they've still got a few months to go but a lot of acts will have their summer plans sorted already.



  • #467
    Thundercats Ho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭Thundercats Ho


    Who are the 2 that pulled out, I know the Lemonheads are one, who's the other?



  • #468
    CyberGarrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭CyberGarrick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124333940#Comment_124333940
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124333940#Comment_124333940

    bad manners



  • #469
    Thundercats Ho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭Thundercats Ho


    Ah, missed that one, thanks.



  • #470
    RolandGoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 776 ✭✭✭RolandGoose


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124333693#Comment_124333693

    Matt Berninger could be a good shout. He announced a gig in Kilkenny earlier today, that is a couple of days before FF.



  • #471
    scruff monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,060 ✭✭✭scruff monkey
    Snarky Snark Snark


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124335257#Comment_124335257

    Wha? This is a festival aimed at the grey pubed of the world and they're not booking acts of that level. Might want to seriously lower your expectations, a nick kershaw or similar type thing.



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  • #472
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,404 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    I'd love to see the Wildhearts added, especially given their recent news. A chance to see them off.

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  • #473
    Penfailed
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124336363#Comment_124336363

    That would be excellent!

    Gigs '24 - Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (Gomez), The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Smashing Pumpkins/Weezer, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Electric Picnic, Pixies, Ride, Therapy?, Public Service Broadcasting, IDLES, And So I Watch You From Afar

    Gigs '25 - Spiritualized, Supergrass, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Queens of the Stone Age, Electric Picnic, Vantastival, Sprints, Getdown Services, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Scratch

    Gigs '26 - Deftones, Sleaford Mods, Stereolab, Sugar, Clutch, Big Thief, The Cure, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, IDLES, Electric Picnic, Public Service Broadcasting, Korn



  • #474
    bodhrandude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,216 ✭✭✭✭bodhrandude


    Looking at the Selecter tour dates they only have Brighton down for Thursday 23rd July listed then their next date is Norwich 23rd August, they would be a perfect replacement for the Bad Manners slot.

    https://theselecter.net/live-dates/
    Post edited by bodhrandude on

    If you want to get into it, you got to get out of it. (Hawkwind 1982)



  • #475
    RolandGoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 776 ✭✭✭RolandGoose


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124335353#Comment_124335353

    Haha! I get your response if I said The National, but Matt solo is much lesser deal and surely a possibility. I think he'd fit the vibe well.



  • #476
    Mucker46
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Mucker46


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124337502#Comment_124337502

    Certainly better fit than the Coronas



  • #477
    facehugger99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,445 ✭✭✭facehugger99


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124333108#Comment_124333108

    I bought a day ticket for Saturday on the day before when I saw the weather was going to be great.

    I'd be planning on doing the same this year presuming there are day tickets available.

    I've no idea what weekend tickets are like.



  • #478
    scruff monkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,060 ✭✭✭scruff monkey
    Snarky Snark Snark


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124337502#Comment_124337502

    It's a legacy act (for the most part) festival, cannot see it happening or them even attempting it.

    Edit: Engine Alley are supporting him, they'd be grand though.

    Post edited by scruff monkey on


  • #479
    KawaKris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 201 ✭✭KawaKris


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124337638#Comment_124337638

    Is he likely to play anywhere else in Ireland ?



  • #480
    Mucker46
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Mucker46


    Reveal 4 tomorrow



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  • #481
    RangerToby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭RangerToby


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124336691#Comment_124336691

    Saw them at Mandela Hall last year, been atleast a decade…, had actually mainly gone to see [spunge] for my misspent yoof, but anyway...Pauline Black has mad good stage presence to this day.

    Screenshot 2025-09-26 175316.jpg Support Independent Festivals!



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