The excitement is building with a week to go until we return to Curraghmore House for All Together Now festival in Portlaw, Waterford.
We’ve had a look previously at some of the dance and electronic acts along with some Irish favourites, in terms of music we recommend, but a festival is not just music, and All Together Now has certainly made it clear it cares about a multifaceted festival experience – inclusive to families, while offering some fresh new things that you may not have experienced before or food that may, and I’m warning you now, may get you salivating in anticipation.
Here’s a look at some choice experiences to look forward to at ATN.
1.
Pitt Bros x John Relihan Smoked Barbeque
If the last couple of weeks have reminded us of anything, it’s that we love a BBQ, and the smell of a smokey pit or grill ready for some tasty meat.
Dublin Dame Street BBQ connoisseurs Pitt Bros are teaming up with chef and pit master John Relihan for a Smoked Barbeque served in a proper dining experience.
Relihan has come up with a three-course menu, which you can pre-book across 7 times over the three days in a customised indoor seated space created just for the festival.
The Barbeque Feast will be augmented by a full bar and guest DJs, with lunch on offer on Saturday and Sunday morning, with vegan offerings too.
2.
Ping Pong Disco
If it’s an oasis of calm you’re looking for, best look further down the list babes.
Ping Pong Disco is a new area at All Together Now where disco, art, performance, queerness and community come together.
With performances curated by Lords Of Strut’s Cian Austin Jesus, art design by Brian Wallace and music programmed by Cork disco sounder Eddie Kay, expect a riot of colour, disco bops and bangers and a whole load of free expression.
Resident DJs include Tonie Walsh, MC Gaffe and Eddie Kay, while you can expect performances + Go Go dancing driven by the Ping Ping Girls rom Paradise Cabaret.
Guest DJs and performers include Moving Still, Brian Ring, Xnthony, Mags, P Disconaut, The Dirtbird, A Man To Pet, Angi, Libby Halliday and many more.
All Together Now
Tickets are currently priced at €235 including booking fee.
See alltogethernow.ie for full info.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
