Castle Palooza announces second round of line up
This August Bank Holiday weekend boasts Ireland"s best, boutique, Music & Arts Festival, Castle Palooza. Now in its fourth year, the festival is finally getting the recognition it deserves, both here and abroad, having been nominated for "Best European Festival" in the UK Festival Awards in 2008. This exclusive two-day festival will again take place in the magical Charleville Castle, Tullamore, - where 2,500 lucky ticket holders will enjoy a fun-filled weekend of music, entertainment and art. Cherrycool Promotions is very excited about this year"s line up, spread across two stages, Metro Main and Le Boudoir. The second round of acts include: Super Extra Bonus Party, 202s, Skibunny, The Lowly Knights, Toy Horses, Scribble Sound System, The Hot Sprockets, So Cow, Yngve & the Innocent, Hogan, Land Lovers, Lauren Guillery, The Spikes, Angel Pier and Not Squares. The above now join the first round of acts including: David Kitt, Project Jenny Project Jan, R.S.A.G, Channel One, Robotnik, The Lost Brothers, Dark Room Notes, Noise Control, 8 Ball, Glint, Le Galaxie, Nell Bryden, The Ambience Affair, Followers of Otis, Patrick Kelleher and DJ"s Tu-Ki, Baz and Steve Reddy. More acts to be announced in mid July. Aside from the music, this year the festival will also include lots of other entertainment - from the live Rocky Horror Picture Show; a Ceilí; crafternoon tea; dance workshops (including disco, burlesque, bollywood and circus tricks); performance artists, exhibitions and comedy to a cocktail bar and the now infamous party bus. And let"s not forget the hot showers and proper flushing loos! For those who don"t like tents, the Castle is close to Tullamore town centre and various hotels and B&Bs will have special pricing over the weekend. The Rainforest Day Spa, which will be located inside the Castle, will be available for those who party hard and need some tender loving care and recuperation. The spa will provide massage, manicures, pedicures and blow-dries, all in the comfort of the castles restored Morning Room, by an open fire. Two-day tickets including camping are only €89, but there are also a range of tickets this year to accommodate those who would like something even more special. "Couples Treat Yourself Tickets" will include two weekend passes with camping, pitched tent ready on arrival, duvet and pillows, chocolates, a cool bottle of premium champagne and breakfast in bed including a Sunday paper, all for only €299. If you don"t fancy sharing your sleeping quarters, why not treat yourself to a "Singles Treat Yourself Ticket" for just €179, which includes all the above luxuries. Tickets are limited to a 2,500 capacity festival and are available on www.castlepalooza.com and from usual outlets.