Great news today with the announcement that Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro – who just stunned Leeds and Reading – will be joining the line-up for Arthurs Day along with Kodaline, who are fresh off a superb Electric Picnic performance and Ireland’s live gems Ham Sandwich. They join The Script, James Vincent McMorrow, The Original Rudeboys, Girl Band, Bouts, Manic Street Preachers, Emeli Sandé, Janelle Monáe, Daley and the legendary Bobby Womack
Arthurs Day this year is on September 26th and tickets go on sale tomorrow 4th September at 9am on Ticketmaster.ie. The lineup will remain a secret until the night itself. Tickets are €10 with the proceeds all going to the creative and cultural initiative, Arthur Guinness Projects.
The ticketed pub venues include Lavery’s of Belfast, Dakota and Whelan’s in Dublin, Nancy Blake’s in Limerick and Rearden’s in Cork. Music fans can also look forward to a choice of 500 free music events featuring the best of Ireland’s musical talent, in local pubs across all 32 counties. Keep an eye on Goldenplec as we’ll try once again to provide all 500.
GUINNESS is also creatively collaborating with over 20 local publicans and local Arthur Guinness Projects’ applicants to transform their local pubs into creative hubs for Arthur’s Day. Further details will be revealed closer to the day.
Also on Arthur’s Day, the Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate Brewery will be transformed into a creative hub showcasing Ireland’s talent and creativity. Curated by Irish award-winning creative team Block T visitors will be treated to impromptu performances, design illustrations and carnival sets, bringing to life the cultural contributions of GUINNESS throughout the years from 1759 right through to today.
As well as the immersive cultural timeline, up to 500 lucky Golden Ticket holders will be invited to experience a daytime live music performance from a renowned Irish artist, as well as being treated to an innovative food event showcasing the best of Irish produce. A selection of the 2013 Arthur Guinness Projects’applicants and winners will also be showcased at the Storehouse in video and photographic displays.
Kodaline commented, “Arthur’s Day is really special. It’s great to be part of something where over a thousand Irish musicians will perform as part of one huge music event on the same night all over the country, and all in local pubs. There are a lot of talented musicians out there that find it hard to be heard, so it’s good to get a platform to showcase their music and get some new fans.”
Ham Sandwich commented, “It’s great to be part of the music line up for 26th September. The Arthurs Day team also told us about how some local pubs will be transformed into creative spaces showcasing local talent outside of music. It’s cool to let other art forms have a platform to breathe outside of a gallery or studio and why not the local pub!”