There’s so much to keep an eye on this coming Bank Holiday weekend, we may as well get started today!

Festival folk be ready, because Mantua is back. The Mantua Project this Friday, Saturday and Sunday provides fans with a little something out of the ordinary.

The arts and music event in Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon includes music three stages, as well as two additional tents for DJs, performance artists, film and art installations. Where do you even start?

Bands playing at Mantua include Mum, Gravenhurst, The Victorian English Gentleman’s Club, Ham Sandwich, Build An Ark, Warsaw Village Band, Deadelus and Poets of Rhythm. For lovers of electronic music, there’s a stage presented by Irish collective the Alphabet Set, which features a mix of artists from home and abroad, including Clark (Warp, UK), Prince Kong V’s Obeah Kan, Various Production and Super Extra Bonus Party (pictured).

There’s also a wide range of films on show in the Project tent, if you can find time for a movie between all the music and art shows. Tickets including camping cost €100 if bought before the festival or €130 on the gate. Check out the Mantua site for more.

More bank holiday festivals to come tomorrow!

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