Trad, techno and throwbacks: Galway's Big Top line-up has something for everyone
The arts festival is a staple of the city that was once named the Capital of Culture (never forget), where international legends and local heroes head to the tent in the heart of the city.
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Kicking off the Big Top season, contemporary folk band Amble are continuing their huge tour of the country in the arts festival.
The trio, who just met two years ago and bonded over their love for storytelling will be heading to Galway this July, with the lads recently speaking to Extra.ie about their remarkable formation. Sophie Ellis-Bextor's career renaissance continues, with her heading out west this summer. Pic: GMCD
Noughties fans, rejoice — two of the biggest hitmakers from the era are heading out west.
After Saltburn revitalised her career and her absolute smash that is Murder on the Dancefloor, Sophie Ellis Bextor will be enjoying her career renaissance in Galway, and won't be alone — with Unwritten hitmaker Natasha Bedingfield. A huge nostalgia trip awaits Galwegians. The Mary Wallopers will be returning to Galway this summer, but a man down following Sean McKenna's departure earlier this year. Pic: Sorcha Frances Ryder
Despite the departure of founding member Sean McKenna earlier this year, the Dundalk folk band are set to bring their tour out west following huge gigs in Dublin and Cork before going international. The lads are on hand to put on another memorable show this summer.
These lads are everywhere this summer, with Galway just one stop on their huge international tour.
The Kildare band will be entertaining out west alongside other dates in Cork, Limerick and Letterkenny, and always put on one hell of a show.
The UK DJ isn't coming alone when he heads to the big top — he's bringing some homegrown talent with him.
The garage artist will be bringing his high energy set to Galway alongside Dublin techno artist Tommy Holohan, but Galwegians will be delighted to see Shampain on the marquee — with the G-Town Records co-founder (and Poblacht barber) joining the pair for what's set to be a massive set.
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