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OVER THE WEEKEND, most people who attended Electric Picnic will have experienced at least one gig moment which will stay with them forever.
Perhaps it was the much talked about David Byrne performance with St. Vincent, or maybe it was someone they’d never heard of before blowing their minds in a tiny tent.
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What is certain though, is that music has the power to create magical moments and incredible memories. Here are nine such moments which are forever imprinted in the landscape of Ireland.
Dublin was abuzz with excitement when all of music’s biggest names descended on the city for the European Music Awards.
Between the show itself and the many after-parties, there were lots of opportunities to have a little brush with fame, making it a memorable occasion for all.
Freddie Mercury and co came to Slane in 1986 and people were desperate to go, some even canoeing up the River Boyne in an attempt to sneak in.
Unfortunately the long day and copious amount of booze let to a chaotic atmosphere, with Freddie threatening to stop the gig if people didn’t calm down.
They continued, but Brian May was hit by a beer can and threatened to leave before the band convinced him to stay.
Tuesday 24 December, 2024
Tuesday 24 December, 2024
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How many of these Irish musical moments do you remember?
OVER THE WEEKEND, most people who attended Electric Picnic will have experienced at least one gig moment which will stay with them forever.
Perhaps it was the much talked about David Byrne performance with St. Vincent, or maybe it was someone they’d never heard of before blowing their minds in a tiny tent.
What is certain though, is that music has the power to create magical moments and incredible memories. Here are nine such moments which are forever imprinted in the landscape of Ireland.
Arcade Fire at Electric Picnic 2005
Everyone says they were there, in truth it was a relatively small tent so not many experienced it.
Those who did will never forget it.
Robbie Williams at Slane in 1999
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova’s Oscar win
Riverdance at the Eurovision in 1994
A Woman’s Heart
The music of Italia 90
The MTV EMAs in Dublin in 1999
Queen at Slane 1986
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