Can’t wait for the Picnic? Well the folks behind the Play The Picnic stage have announced a free show in the East Side Tavern tomorrow (Thursday 23rd) featuring five up-and-coming Irish acts

Tadgh, Motions, Shakalak, Wolff and The Felonies will all take to the stage from 7:30pm.

The stage is dedicated to bringing the best in local homegrown Irish acts to the forefront of Irish music. The line-up is programmed by IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation) RTÉ2FM, RTÉ 2XM’s King Kong Club, Abner Browns, Keiron Black of the East Side Tavern  and Music Maker.

This year’s charity partner is the Jack and Jill Foundation.