Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has joined the line-up for Sea Sessions this June in Bundoran, Co Donegal.
He joins Kingfishr, Route 94, Fionn Curran, Alan Fitzpatrick And Loads More Join Blk.,Cian Ducrot, Jazzy, and Jake Bugg at the festival in the seaside town between 21 and 23 June, which will see over 45 acts play.
Tickets for Sea Sessions for on sale this Friday 1 March at 9.00am with day tickets starting at €69.95 and full weekend tickets from €149.95. There's also the option of campervan and VIP upgrades.
Tickets will be available from www.ticketmaster.ie and www.seasessions.com.
Last week, Marr, who embarked on a solo career after playing with the likes of Talking Heads, The The and Electronic, announced that he would be playing the Wonderland Ballroom in Athy, the venue where his parents met in the early sixties before they moved to Manchester.
Also playing Sea Sessions this year are Big Sleep, Bradley Marshall, Bricknasty, Conchúr White, Huey Morgan (DJ), Highstool Prophets, Jen Payne, Kehli, Kelly-Anne Byrne, milk.,Reveal, Brother Theresa, Colin Perkins, Dave Lofts, Grooveline, January Winters, Lemonade Shoelace, Lost Romantic, Marcus O'Laoire, MathMan, Paddy Keyes, The Psychs, Saibh Skelly, The Savage Hearts, Scustin, and Soft Launch.
Festival Director Ray O’Donoghue says "We’ve less than four months to go until the Festival so the summer is finally just around the corner.," says Festival Director Ray O’Donoghue.
"We’re extremely proud of the lineup for 2024 and we think it’s gonna be one of our best and liveliest festivals yet. There’s loads to do at Sea Sessions too, not only catch top quality acts, we pride ourselves on being one of the most unique festivals out there. You can’t beat the atmosphere at Sea Sessions".
Previous acts who have played the weekend, which also includes surfing, beach sports, skating, BMXing, and beach yoga, include Dermot Kennedy, Kasabian, Clean Bandit, Basement Jaxx, and Becky Hill.
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