Bands on the fun

Four of Ireland’s top indie musicians give their take on what’s good, bad and ugly about the contemporary rock festival scene.

Dave McGloughlin of Le Galaxie; MayKay Geraghty of Fight Like Apes; Niamh Farrell of HamsandwicH; and Kieran McGuinness of Delorentos: Picture: Bryan Meade
Dave McGloughlin of Le Galaxie; MayKay Geraghty of Fight Like Apes; Niamh Farrell of HamsandwicH; and Kieran McGuinness of Delorentos: Picture: Bryan Meade

There’s no prescription for being in a band any more. Trying to gather together members from four of Ireland’s hottest indie acts is no easy task – and not just because they’re all busy making music. Day jobs, childminder arranging and other priorities all figure into the equation too.

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