Well we’ve had a fun day in at the Guinness Storehouse checking out the plans for the installment of Arthurs Day 2012. It seems this year there is going to be more of a focus on the pub gigs, with it being one of the most unique and favourite aspects of the event. A voting system will be in place to allow you to vote for who you want to see where and the decision will still be kept secret until they appear in their random pubs.
Donations in return for Check-In’s is back, so when you arrive, do check in to your pub. The date to keep free is September 27th 2012, there will be venues around the 32 counties hosting all kinds of shows. Who can you catch at Arthurs Day 2012, well there are no tickets, so Arthurs Day 2012 will be different from last year in that they are suggesting to grab your friends and just head to a venue.
We can tell you that Example, Tinie Tempah, Texas, Ellie Goulding, Mika, Professor Green, Fatboy Slim and Amy McDonald are the confirmed headliners.
There are also a selection of pub artists announced now with Picturehouse, Mundy and Brush Shiels among them. Here’s the full details we were given and some quotes from the acts. There will be over 500 pubs involved in Arthurs Day 2012.
Arthurs Day 2012 Confirmed Headline Artists
• Example
• Tinie Tempah
• Ellie Goulding
• Mika
• Professor Green
• Fatboy Slim
• Texas
• Amy MacDonald
500 Arthur’s Day Music Events
o Picture House
o Mundy
o Walking on Cars
o Dove
o The Vals
o The Rapparee
o The Bonnevilles
o The Heads of State
o Ard Ri
o Midnight Graffiti
o Fiddlers Green
o Ruaile Buaile
o Willie Byrne
o Gentry Morris
o Shane Butler
o Jaker
o Brush Shiels
Arthurs Day 2012 Quotes
Example
“2012 is set to be the biggest Arthur’s Day yet and we’re all gearing up to be part of it. I’m going to be hosting an evening at a surprise location and bringing some of my mates with me! Ireland, get ready.”
Professor Green
“Myself and a few mates are heading to Ireland on September 27th to host a unique night at a surprise location to celebrate Arthur’s Day. Expect a special night of music and more! Here’s to Arthur!”
Ellie Goulding
“Very happy to be performing some of my new songs in Ireland for Arthur’s Day on Sept 27th. Will be in a secret location, keep an eye out for further news.”
Amy Macdonald
“This Arthur’s Day is set to be huge and I’m really looking forward to playing at a surprise venue in Ireland. That’s the magic of Arthur’s Day! Bring on September 27th”
Fatboy Slim
“27th September is going to be a big day for Ireland! I’m excited to be part of this unique celebration and looking forward to putting on a pretty unique gig. Let the countdown to the 27th begin”
Texas
“We’re very excited to be part of this year’s Arthur’s Day in Ireland. It is set to be a pretty remarkable celebration! Although most of all, we’re just keen to find out where we’ll be playing. Just love that it will be a surprise for us as well as the crowd!”