The Hot Press Speakeasy couches are on their way to the Royal Hospital Grounds in Kilmainham, Dublin, for the fantastic Forbidden Fruit festival.

To whet your appetites for what is always an extravaganza of chat, fun and occasionally tunes, we''ll be sitting down for a chat with British electronic music group Leftfield, English electronic duo Groove Armada, Dublin rock band Voxx, comedians Andrew Stanley and Joe Rooney, DJ-producer Kormac, comedian Alison Spittle and actor Patrick McDonnell.

The Hot Press Speakeasy is taking place June 3 – 5. Check out hotpress.com for exciting additions in the coming days.