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Festival Info
Happening from 22nd – 24th June (Summer Solstice) in the spectacular grounds of Ballinlough Castle, Co. Westmeath, Body & Soul promises to be an enchanting weekend for all those in attendance.
Camping facilities are available for those planning a weekend outing while Sunday-only festival goers can also join the party.
Perfect for the individual who enjoys the more intimate gatherings, this festival maintains a wonderful boutique feeling throughout.
In addition to music, Body & Soul boasts a Santuary, focusing on wellbeing, and designated areas for Arts and Culture, Kids activities, Food and Blind Dates.
Music Picks
Friday 22nd June
Fever Ray
Fever Ray AKA Karin Dreijer performs and curates at the Body & Soul stage, her music is electronic pop faceted with darkness, resulting in a hauntingly beautiful experience for the senses.
Song : If I had a heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBAzlNJonO8
Hatchlings
Hatchlings can make you feel many emotions while listening to their music whether it’s the pensive yet upbeat “Sexy B” or the beautifully retro “Choir in the belly of a falling bird”, this accomplished group take inspiration from numerous genres and produce a wonderfully distinctive sound.
Song : Sexy B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw0B44T9fdE
The Altered Hours
Mesmerising guitars give way to multiple vocals for this psychedelic-sounding Irish band, superbly evident on their track “ Dig Early” .
Song : Dig early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd-NuEw98Gc
Fontaines DC
This five – piece hailing from Dublin City merge sharp lyrics with catchy guitar and drum sounds, while singer Grian Chatten’s expressive vocals, further perfected by his Dublin accent, give this band an air of nonchalant realism that few can pull off. An absolute must see.
Song: Boys in the better land
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNXrKBt76zI
Le Boom
Song : Coma
This duo span multiple genres with their sound, including electronic, pop and indie. Having created a buzz in the US with stunning debut “What we do”, the band have recently gone one to release a second single, the equally well-received “Coma”.
Song : Coma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9Tk2CSDGAI
Saturday 23rd June
Saint Sister
The fantastic atmosfolk duo of Gemma Doherty and Morgan MacIntyre continue to impress with evocative new track “Twin Peaks”, blending magnificent harmonies with harp and keyboard arrangements. Previous offerings include “Madrid” and “Blood moon”, don’t miss seeing this band.
Song : Twin Peaks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbBlmsnZ79o
Pillow Queens
Delightfully powerful vocals from Pillow Queens, their Irish accents a prominent feature of their sound which further strengthens their unique style of music. Tracks such as “Favourite” and “Rats” demonstrate this group’s flair for coupling an infectious guitar riff with memorable lyrics.
Song : Favourite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyLuM7rIBsI
Bantum
Electronic music producer Bantum has collaborated with a diverse range of artists from Rusangano Family to Farah Elle, culminating in some fantastic tracks, additionally he has remixed songs for the likes of We Cut Corners, Come On Live Long and R.S.A.G. .
Song : Feel it out (Feat. Farah Elle)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpmqZrfmoWA
Paddy Hanna
Outstanding rock n’ roll sounds from Paddy Hanna with energetic guitars and exceptional songwriting, his most recent album, Frankly, I mutate was released earlier this year to critical acclaim.
Song : Underprotected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LmIQ9s1DGE
Ships
Electronic elements fused with electric guitar sounds and exquisite vocals make this band’s music extremely memorable. With the release of their exceptional EP, “Precession” in 2017, the RTE Choice Music Prize winning duo of Simon Cullen and Sorcha Mc Grath, have proven themselves to be a remarkable act.
Song : All will be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKMQoDB9X_Q
Hvmmingbyrd
Dreamy sounds from this duo, beautiful vocal harmonies are joined by electronic elements, keyboards and synths, to produce a striking performance. Notable songs include “If love was enough”, “Papillion” and “Legacy”.
Song : Papillion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhIf26Y7PK0
Sunday 24th June
Daithí
Hailing from Galway, electronic music producer Daithí, utilises elements of Irish culture as nature and voice recordings to create his distinctive sound. The stunning “Mary Keane’s Introduction” and “Aeroplane” are just two examples of this multi-talented producer’s work.
Song : Mary Keane’s Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0V3v-jc_vQ
Bitch Falcon
Bitch Falcon’s sound is made up of rock, grunge and electro pop to name but a few, songs like “Syncope” and “Wolfstooth” and cement the bands status as a force to be reckoned with, their music has attitude and they have the talent to match.
Song: Wolfstooth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjIkGvuPGdU
BARQ
Vocalist Jess Kav’s intense, beautiful voice echoes of days gone by, when combined with the musical arrangement, the overall sound becomes more contemporary. Bringing energy and enthusiasm to their performances, the band’s live show is unforgettable.
Song: Gentle kind of lies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=508_G2qBbyM
Caz9
Wonderful electro – pop from the producer, who also sings and plays the guitar on her tracks. A seasoned performer, Caz9 is well worth seeing live.
Song : Want to wake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqKvO2x5a8I
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