Now in its fourth year, Forest Fest took over the tiny village of Emo, co Laois with around 20,000 attendees descending on the community grounds beside Emo Court, for another unforgettable weekend of music, community, and atmosphere. From Friday through Sunday, the festival featured multiple stages with performances running day and night, showcasing over 70 acts across a rich mix of genres. Each day brought something fresh—from high-energy afternoon sets to atmospheric headline performances under the stars.
Another Avenue were there throughout the weekend, with full crew supplying live footage to multiple screens—both on the main stage and side monitors. With real‑time visual coverage integrating with the powerful performances.
The musical roster was packed with 80s and 90s icons—Manic Street Preachers, Franz Ferdinand, and Travis
headlined, while sets by Orbital, The Stranglers, Peter Hook & The Light, Billy Bragg, Kula Shaker, Reef, Therapy?, Teenage Fanclub and top Irish acts like Pillow Queens, The Riptide Movement, Hermitage Green, and more filled out the stages
headlined, while sets by Orbital, The Stranglers, Peter Hook & The Light, Billy Bragg, Kula Shaker, Reef, Therapy?, Teenage Fanclub and top Irish acts like Pillow Queens, The Riptide Movement, Hermitage Green, and more filled out the stages
