The line-up has just been announced for the first stand-alone Body & Soul Gathering, a 4,999-capacity affair – it’s all to do with licensing! – which is taking place in the palatial surrounds of Ballinlough Castle on June 19 and 20.
Leading the musical charge are !!!, Four Tet, Jape, Dr. Alex Paterson, Crystal Fighters, Tunng, Voice Of Seven Thunders, Gaudi and Kormac’s Big Band, a 14-piece orchestra comprising of turntables, samplers, drums, double bass, barbershop quartet, trumpet, clarinet, banjo and live visuals. Phew!
Being Body & Soul, there will also be a stack of fringe events like a Masquerade Ball and a closing Fire Ceremony.
Early Bird tickets go on sale on Saturday priced €99 (weekend); €109 (weekend camping); €55 (Sunday only); and €30 (campervan surcharge).