Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Stendhal delivers
Festival bucks trend with top line-up again
announce all the acts that we have secured so far. A lot of these acts have not only enjoyed major critical and chart success but they are also performers with some big tunes that can get everyone singing along and help manifest the very special atmosphere Stendhal has become renowned for.
“I’ve seen Hot Chip at several festivals over the years and can personally attest to how they never fail to get an audience invested and on their feet.
“Heather Small is one of the most legendary female voices in British Music and in terms of cultural touchstones, for anyone who grew up in the dance scene in the 90s, the Orb will hold a very special place in their hearts.
“I’m also very much looking forward to Ben and Ian from Gomez doing their thing but to be honest, I think the most exciting thing about this overall first announcement is the diversity in the genres and how hybrid genres like the acoustic rave of the Showhawk Duo or the Afrorave of Toya Delazy are becoming a genre in their own right. We still have a lot more acts to announce, the main body of our home-grown programme is still to come, as is our family and comedy programme.
“To everyone who continues to support the festival, thank you for that continued support and we trust that this initial line-up gives you plenty to get excited about. I’d also like to publicly thank The Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, JKC Coleraine, Alchemy Technologies, Help Musicians and Macrete for their continued support and we can’t wait to share what else we have in store for 2024 with everyone in due course.”
Stendhal Festival is on July 4, 5 and 6 at Ballymully Cottage Farm, Limavady. For tickets and more visit stendhalfestival.com.
We still have a lot more acts to announce.. can’t wait to share them