The team at Galway International Arts Festival are delighted that live music will once again return to Fisheries field this July when artists take to the stage of the Heineken® Big Top.
The stellar line up, presented by Galway International Arts Festival and Róisín Dubh will feature a wealth of Irish and International Artists.
The Heineken® Big Top 2022 will kick off with Pixies taking to the stage on 14th and 15th July and continue over the next 10 days with Jon Hopkins, The Stunning, The Academic, The Flaming Lips, The Frames, coming to a rousing conclusion on 24th July with Sinéad O’Connor.
Galway International Arts Festival are delighted that Heineken® will once again sponsor the Big Top, a much loved part of the annual festival.
John Crumlish, Chief Executive Galway International Arts Festival said "It's just great to have the Heineken® Big Top back. Once it goes up it says the festival is on and that summer is really here. It’s a great line up and we are really looking forward to some more great nights by the Corrib. Roll on July."
"Never could we have pictured two full years without crowds, music, cold pints and unforgettable experiences… Heineken® are delighted to return to Fisheries Field this year to welcome back the much anticipated ‘Heineken® Big Top’ at Galway International Arts Festival.
"We will welcome a stellar line-up into the Heineken® Big Top, in what will be a jam-packed week full of great performances with world-renowned musicians. GIAF is an extraordinary festival, bursting with creativity, and one we are very proud to be a part of. Expect an electric atmosphere each night at the Heineken® Big Top. We can’t wait to get back!" said Anna Walsh, Heineken® Brand Manager.
The line up:
July 14-15 – Pixies
One of the most influential bands of the last thirty years, rock legends Pixies make their Galway International Arts Festival debut for two special nights.
Support: The Slow Show
July 16 Jon Hopkins
The Mercury Prize and Grammy Award nominated musician Jon Hopkins will bring his startlingly unique blend of electronic, ambient and classical music to audiences in Galway on 16th July.
Support: Elkka
July 17 – The Stunning
Audiences can look forward to classics like ‘Brewing up a Storm’, ‘Heads are Gonna Roll’ and ‘Half Past Two’ and new hits like 'Brighten Up My Life' when The Stunning return to GIAF 2022.
Special guests: Something Happens
July 21 – The Academic
One of Ireland's most exciting live acts, The Academic are known for addictive pop hits like 'Bear Claws', 'Fake ID' and 'Superlike' and will bring their magic to Galway in July.
Support: Sorcha Richardson
July 22 - The Flaming Lips
Their GIAF18 gig was one of the most talked about in GIAF history. On 22nd July the six-time Grammy nominated Flaming Lips make their triumphant return to the Heineken® Big Top.
Support: Saint Sister
July 23 – The Frames
One of Ireland’s most successful music acts of their generation, The Frames, will play their only upcoming Irish date for the rest of 2022 on 23rd July in Galway.
Support: Wallis Bird
July 24 – Sinéad O’Connor
The visionary and uncompromising artist behind the early new wave explosion of ‘Mandinka’ and the multi–platinum soul of Prince’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 You’, the inimitable singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor will bring theHeineken® Big Top 2022 to a stunning conclusion on 24th July.
Support: Tracy Bruen
Galway International Arts Festival acknowledges the support of its principal funding agencies, The Arts Council and Fáilte Ireland, Galway City Council, its Education Partner NUI Galway, its Energy Partner Flogas, and Drinks Partner Heineken®.
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