The independent festival Knockanstockan announced its first names for its 9th edition to take place on Blessington Lake on July 24th to 25th.
Among the names:
O Emperor, Bitch Falcon, The Eskies, Tucan, Contour, Rocstrong, Twin Headed Wolf, Gascan Ruckus, Robocobra Quartet,Kingston, Red Enemy, Syd Arthur, Cult Called Man, Rebecca Collins, Vernon Jane, Leo Drezden, Bunoscionn, New Secret Weapon, Megacone, Interskalactic, Mongoose, Hector Bizerk, Pockets, Bunk, The Witch Trials, Mama Kasbah.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 9am from knockanstockan.ie , priced at €80+fee.
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