Programme

The line up at Body&Soul is, and always has been, an incredibly eclectic affair -with acts ranging across a spectrum of genres from acoustic to electronic - folk to rock - traditional to classical. Slightly left of mainstream and always a healthy selection of homegrown talent thrown in to the mix.

And we like surprises.

Because of this, we always like to keep one or two special guests a secret until the moment before they jump on stage.

Performers and festival-goers alike share the experience with the help of some Body&Soul magic in the unique setting that is synonymous with the name.

 

12 HIDDEN GEMS TO SEE AND DO IN

 The Peoples Republic Of Body&Soul

 

DOLAB & THE LUCENT DOSSIER EXPERIENCE

Our Resident DO LAB DJs from L.A will be firing up the party lights once again with their trademark explosive music alongside a theatrical extravaganza by their super sexy partners-in-crime Lucent Dossier.

 

Where? Dolab Stage, 10.30pm and 01.15am Friday, Saturday and Sunday

 

 

OMAR SOULEYMAN

 

Time for more widespread attention. Time for a mighty Middle Eastern beat & voice to break thru’. Body&Soul are proud to bring him to Ireland. A big welcome for his debut Irish show.

 

Where?            Body&Soul Stage - Sunday 6th @ 01.00- 02.00pm

 

THE GODDESS GARDEN

 

Imogen & Meabh Stafford's stunning PHOENICIA RISING captures the essence and spirit of Body&Soul beautifully, evoking a marvellous sense of freedom and self-expression.

 

Surrounded by The Micro Climate by Felix Power, a place where people shrink and plants soar toward the sun and stars. Towering Tree-pees, Tumbling Meadows and Mossy Clumps spring and sprout forth, colonizing new ground and putting things out of perspective.

 

Where? In the Goddess Garden

 

LOVE LETTER STAGE

 

Windows from Ballinlough Castle, recycled cans from the Body & Soul Summer Solstice Festival and wood from the forests of Stradbally - the Love Letter Stage is another Body&Soul permanent feature that is here to stay. Brought to you compliments of God's Spy and Los Angeles artist Shrine, with the help of David Anderson and Taran Smith.

 

CARIBOU

 

Caribou is band/musical project of Canadian Dan Snaith (Known for altering his sound with each subsequent release), he incorporates electronic psychedelia, krautrock rhythms, and breakbeat drums and creates a swirling, lush, musical panorama.

 

Where? Body&Soul Stage: Saturday night: 00.45 - 01.45am

 

 

THE PEACE PAGODA

 

Expanding on his beautiful permanent Peace Garden from last year, Christy Collard and his fabulous team are back to create the Peace Pagoda in the Zen Gardens. Evolving into a temple like space made of round wood from the surrounding land with a reciprocal pole roof, it will be a place to unwind, relax and be serenaded by acoustic performances, 360 degree visuals, ambient dj’s and spoken word.

 

Where? In the Peace Garden

 

BEAT CARNIVAL Presents ….. THE  ELECTRIC PUPPET PICNIC

Come join the marvellous Electric Puppet Picnic. Puppets of all shapes and sizes will be manipulated into making fools and puppets of everyone in a carnival cabaret swirl of colour, samba drums and weird humour. Guaranteed to make this a picnic outing you will never want to forget!

 

Where? At the Pi Sculpture. When? 2pm Saturday & 2pm Sunday.

 

THE NUBILE VENETIANS OF 1901

A band of salacious extra terrestrials from Venus on a mission of universal love. Perusing the festival, engaging with the crowd, trying to uncover the mysteries hidden inside their genes, the Nubiles never fail to leave a human-being earth shatteringly satisfied (and often somewhat mystified). Exhilarating, chaotic and confusing.

 

Where? On the walk about in B&S. When? Afternoons Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

 

 

THE HURLY BURLY

An intimate and lively, solar powered performance art venue and cafe.

 

Throughout the day, expect wild and wonderful surprise happenings - dance routines, theatre, live music, opera and comedy: all delivered to you by The Hurly Burly's very own waiters and chefs whilst you dine on the finest vegetarian festival fare that ever graced your palette.

 

(see evening/ night time schedule in Culinary Delights section).

 

PEVERELIST

 

Peverelist - running Punch Drunk and Rooted Records out of Bristol, the city that brought you Banksy and Massive Attack, Peverelist is at the centre of bass music's 21st century revolution. Armed with a box of records and dubs, this pioneer delivers his take on dubstep, referencing jungle, reggae and techno influences. Join the dance.

 

 

SOLO TIME

 

Getting lost in Body&Soul, with a glint in your eye and magic in your heart. You never know what you might find! Expect the unexpected! Your friends will love you all the more for it!