Music and much more packed into Groove
THIS summer’s Groove Festival had its launch last Wednesday evening in the Harbour Bar.
Guests heard that the festival will include 26 bands, over 20 of Ireland’s top names in health and wellness, kids activities, over 15 food vendors and the spectacular setting of Killruddery.
This is the fifth year of the festival, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. daily until 10.30 p.m.
Headliners on the main stage this year range from Primal Scream to Hothouse Flowers, UB40 to Hudson Taylor and Jerry Fish to Spring Break. The Sony Xperia Stage once again proves to be a hotbed of Irish talent, including Katie Laffan, Daithí and Jack O’Rourke. This year acclaimed UK singer songwriter John Smith will also appear on the stage.
Ensuring that festival-goers have quality bites to choose from, Groove boasts many delicious and some exclusive food offerings from the likes of Box Burger, Keelings, Boojum, Jaru Korean Kitchen and Killruddery House own chefs. Food lovers can also enjoy the line-up of talks and demos, with top chefs and producers including Edward Hayden, Sunil Ghai and Oliver McCabe.
New to Groove is Thrive, a wellness area set in the secluded quarter of Killruddery gardens which will feature a range of talks across wellness, health, parenting and modern living. Festival-goers can also join in a yoga or pilates class on the movement stage and watch some healthy cooking demos. Derval O’Rourke, Roz Purcell, Andrea Hayes and Emma Buckley are among those due to speak at Thrive.
For the smallest Groovers, there will be lots of different activities including a new family zone, Silly Billy Events, kids cooking with Oliver McCabe, Barilla pasta making and kids yoga classes. Zorbing on the lakes will also be back along with the climbing wall.
‘After a very successful four years, now is the time to take Groove to the next level,’ said Roger Duggan of Cable Music.
‘To that end, we have been working with new partners to enhance our food experience and, in particular, to add a new wellness precinct called Thrive. On top of that we have added lots of new activities for families,’
For tickets or more information, go to groovefestival.ie.