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Forbidden Fruit

  • 06.15.12
    Forbidden Fruit 2013 to venture outside of Dublin Forbidden Fruit | Comments Off
    The second, extremely successful Forbidden Fruit has just taken place in the grounds of IMMA, Kilmainham (with a strong Hot Press presence, as you may have noticed) but the good people at Pod are already thinking ahead to next year. And they're thinking outside The Pale. FF promoters are planning to bring Forbidden Fruit 2013 to other locations in Ireland, with sites in Cork and Galway under consideration. Meanwhile, organisers could scarcely be happier with how this summer's edition went, issuing this statement: "The atmosphere on each of the three days was second to none and the standard of performances from all ...
  • 06.12.12
    WATCH: Joe Rooney at Speaeasy @ Forbidden Fruit Forbidden Fruit | Comments Off
    Meath comedian Joe Rooney dropped into the Hot Press Speakeasy @ Forbidden Fruit last weekend ahead of his performance in the festival's Comedy Tent. Rooney chatted to Roe McDermott about how he got into comedy, his past life as a musician and his roles in Killinaskully and Father Ted. Check it out below... http://vimeo.com/43890448
  • 05.31.12
    Fans post Forbidden Fruit vid! Forbidden Fruit | Comments Off
    A group of mysterious Forbidden Fruit fans have posted a tribute to the Dublin festival, taking place this bank holiday weekend. The bonkers vid, soundtracked by bands set to perform at the Kilmainham event, sees the colourful troupe make their way across Dublin to the festival. For those of you heading to Forbidden Fruit, make sure to stop by the Hot Press Speakeasy, where we'll be welcoming (deep breath) Leftfield, New Order, Shit Robot, Death In Vegas, RSAG, Le Galaxie and We Cut Corners, to name but a few! The event takes place this weekend - June 2, 3 and 4, on the ...
  • 05.31.12
    Additions to Hot Press Speakeasy @ Forbidden Fruit Forbidden Fruit | Comments Off
    A great mix of exciting new acts and bona fide legends have signed up and will be stopping by the Hot Press Speakeasy @ Forbidden Fruit this weekend. Having already announced planned visits from New Order, Leftfield, Death In Vegas, Shit Robot, Le Galaxie and Toby Kaar, it's been confirmed that Andrew Bird, Liars and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble will also make an appearance. Here's the current breakdown for the Speakeasy: Saturday Leftfield, Republic Of Loose, Toby Kaar, Le Galaxie, Shit Robot, Patrick McDonnell, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Sunday New Order, Death In Vegas, We Cut Corners, RSAG, Daithi, Joe Rooney, Paddy Cullivan Monday Foil, Arms and Hog, ...
  • 05.22.12
    Forbidden Fruit times revealed Forbidden Fruit | Comments Off
    The times have been revealed for Forbidden Fruit, set to take place in Kilmainham on June 2, 3 and 4. Saturday sees an exciting line-up on the Original Stage; Scribble Soundsystem kick things off at 2.15pm, followed by Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Field, Holy Fuck, Friendly Fires and headliners Leftfield at 9.15pm. The Lighthouse Stage is equally tasty, Hot Press interviewee MMOTHS plays there at 4.15pm, followed by Cork DJ Toby Kaar and Dublin electro poppers Le Galaxie. Sunday's Original Stage sees Manc legends New Order close the show, not before set from The Rapture (5.30pm) and Death Cab For Cutie ...
  • 05.10.12
    Forbidden Fruit Forbidden Fruit | Comments Off
    June 2 - 4, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin One of Ireland’s biggest and brightest new festivals, the inaugural Forbidden Fruit was a brilliant two-day inner city rock and electronic extravaganza, set on an apple-shaped site in the stunning grounds of Kilmainham’s Royal Hospital. The line-up for 2012 is suitably delicious (don’t tell us you didn’t expect a pun…), with dance aficionados, Indie disco kids and fans of nu folk all being catered to on separate days – and the legendary New Order topping the bill. Expect craft installations, a very fetching-looking Core bar and even a catwalk to go along with ...