The Hot Press festival special - out now!

As the sun begins to peek out – and the stretch in the evenings goes from ‘grand’ to ‘serious’ – it’s about time to start digging out the wellies, sleeping bags and Factor 50 for the festival season.
There’s never been more events around the country, but we’ve been combing through the line-ups, the ticket information and plenty more beside to bring you the ultimate guide to all the shenanigans of the months ahead.
What’s more, we’ve roped in some of Ireland’s finest acts – including HamsandwicH, Girl Band and VANN MUSIC to share their favourite festival memories, reveal what they’re looking forward to this time round, and offer a few words to the wise ahead of the tent-swapping, map-consulting madness that awaits over the coming months.
Whether it’s a day of trad or a whole weekend of ear-splitting rock, there’s something out there for everyone – to get planning your festival jaunts for 2015, pick up the brand new issue of Hot Press, on sale today!