This August Bank Holiday weekend boasts Ireland's best, boutique, music and arts festival, Castle Palooza.
Now in it's fourth year, the festival is finally getting the recognition it deserves, both here and abroad, having been nominated for Best European Festival in the UK Festival Awards in 2008. This exclusive two-day festival will again take place in the magical Charleville Castle, Tullamore where 2,500 lucky ticket holders will enjoy a fun-filled weekend of music, entertainment, and art.
Cherrycool Promotions is very excited about this year’s line up, spread across two stages, Metro Main and Le Boudoir.
The first round of acts include David Kitt, Project Jenny Project Jan, RSAG, Channel One, Robotnik, The Lost Brothers, Dark Room Notes, Noise Control, 8 Ball, Glint, Le Galaxie, Nell Bryden, The Ambience Affair, Followers of Otis, Patrick Kelleher, and DJs Tu-Ki, Baz and Steve Reddy to name but a few. Many more acts to be announced.
Aside from the music, this year the festival will also include lots of other entertainment - from the live Rocky Horror Picture Show; a ceilí; dance workshops (including disco, burlesque, bollywood, and circus tricks ); performance artists, exhibitions, and comedy to a cocktail bar and the now infamous party bus. And let’s not forget the hot showers and proper flushing loos! For those who don’t like tents, the Castle is close to Tullamore town centre and various hotels and B&Bs will have special pricing over the weekend.
The Rainforest Day Spa, which will be located inside the Castle, will be available for those who party hard and need some tender loving care and recuperation. The spa will provide massage, manicures, pedicures, and blow-dries, all in the comfort of the castle’s restored morning room, by an open fire.
Two-day tickets including camping are only €89 but there are also a range of tickets this year to accommodate those who would like something even more special.
Couples Treat Yourself Tickets will include two weekend passes with camping, pitched tent ready on arrival, duvet and pillows, chocolates, a cool bottle of premium champagne, breakfast in bed including a Sunday paper, all for only €299. If you don’t fancy sharing your sleeping quarters, why not treat yourself to a Singles Treat Yourself Ticket for just €179 which includes all the above luxuries.
Tickets are limited to a 2,500 capacity and are available on www.castlepalooza.com and from usual outlets.
See www.castlepalooza.com for limited tickets, further details, and updates.
