SYLK And Trinity Orchestra Kick Forbidden Fruit Off

Early trickles of crowds at Forbidden Fruit found themselves between two impressive - and equally immersive - homegrown Irish talents.

SYLK's brand of dark energy electronica on the Bulmer's Live Stage - the only Irish-only stage - feels an anomaly in the sunny grounds of the picturesque Royal Hospital, yet they confirmed their booking with eerie aplomb.

Their self-produced, icy, bass-heavy productions - an engrossing blend of the shadowy ambience of Burial and the fiery vocals of Kelela. Their shows clouded by the fumes of a smoke machine, syncopated drums shook the modestly sized tent.

Vocalist Taylor Doyle screaming on once occasion, "I think I fucking lost it".

In an interview with Hot Press, the duo self-labeled their sound: "Controversy. Distortion. Manipulation”

The first act to play the Original Stage were now festival veterans, Trinity Orchestra. Ranging from summery reinterpretations of house classic, 'Gypsy Woman' by Crystal Waters, to Britney Spears's 'Toxic' - their creative impulses show no bounds.

The shows continue for the day and well provide updates on proceedings as they come.