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THIS WEEKEND PROPERLY marked the start of summer gig season.
In Co. Westmeath, revelers assembled to enjoy the magic of Body & Soul while the more hardy music fan made the journey to Co. Donegal for a spot of Sea Sessions.
Ed Sheeran, Avicii, Paolo Nutini and Kodaline are among the acts heading our way over the weeks, to say nothing of Longitude or Castlepalooza.
But while it’s all fun and games to a point, festivals and outdoor gigs can also be nothing but stress.
1. Having your bags checked on the way in and becoming freaked that someone somehow putanaggin in there
You know in your heart of hearts that there’s nothing in your bag. But that doesn’t stop you from becoming irrationally spooked that someone popped anaggin in there without your knowledge and that you won’t be allowed in.
Of course, when they let you on through, you feel like you’ve gotten away with something even though you have done nothing wrong.
2. Having your festival wristband on so tight that it threatens to cut off your circulation
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And there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it.
3. Needing to get money out and sighing at the sheer length of the ATM queues
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Tuesday 5 November, 2024
Tuesday 5 November, 2024
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8 of the absolute worst things about summer gig season in Ireland
THIS WEEKEND PROPERLY marked the start of summer gig season.
In Co. Westmeath, revelers assembled to enjoy the magic of Body & Soul while the more hardy music fan made the journey to Co. Donegal for a spot of Sea Sessions.
Ed Sheeran, Avicii, Paolo Nutini and Kodaline are among the acts heading our way over the weeks, to say nothing of Longitude or Castlepalooza.
But while it’s all fun and games to a point, festivals and outdoor gigs can also be nothing but stress.
1. Having your bags checked on the way in and becoming freaked that someone somehow putanaggin in there
You know in your heart of hearts that there’s nothing in your bag. But that doesn’t stop you from becoming irrationally spooked that someone popped anaggin in there without your knowledge and that you won’t be allowed in.
Of course, when they let you on through, you feel like you’ve gotten away with something even though you have done nothing wrong.
2. Having your festival wristband on so tight that it threatens to cut off your circulation
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
And there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it.
3. Needing to get money out and sighing at the sheer length of the ATM queues
CURSES!
4. And that’s to say nothing of the queues at the bar
Nor of the pain when you hand over €6 for a pint of watery beer.
5. Going to the bathroom is an ordeal that requires extensive mental preparation
Going to the bathroom at an outdoor gig requires great fortitude and strength, and typically involves…
Lovely.
6. Receiving deeply unhelpful texts from your friends as to where they are
WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU’RE “STANDING TO THE RIGHT” OF THE STAGE?
JUST COME MEET ME.
7. Trying and failing to keep your phone battery charged
The struggle is real.
8. And don’t forget about the ever present spectre of rain looming in the air
THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS :(
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