All Together Now reveals headliners for Co Waterford festival's 2025 ...
The current generation of Irish musical talent takes centre stage in announcements for next August Bank Holiday's trip to All Together Now
L-R: Bicep, Fontaines DC and CMAT are front and centre of next year's All Together Now.
Thu, 21 Nov, 2024 - 11:21
The All Together Now music and arts festival is continuing in its Co Waterford residency at Curraghmore Estate for a sixth year on August Bank Holiday weekend of next year, promising a multitude of acts across eighteen stages.
Festival organisers announced its first wave of performers on Thursday morning over social media — and it's a vote of confidence in Ireland's homegrown music scene.
Dublin indie darlings Fontaines DC, foremost national pop export CMAT, and Belfast house duo Bicep are top of the billing for the 2025 edition, alongside international headliners like singer John Grant, electronic trailblazers Leftfield in a 35th-anniversary show, and award-winning soul singer Michael Kiwanuka.
They're joined by Dublin punks Gurriers and Ballymun jazz-fusionists Bricknasty in a strong early lineup that also includes Spanish rockers Hinds, Mercury-winning indie outfit English Teacher, and UK rockers Wet Leg.
Fontaines DC are on a commercial and critical roll with fourth long-player 'Romance', nominated for two Grammy awards and garnering praise for expanding from their well-established post-punk template.
CMAT performs on stage at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 16, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns)CMAT continues to charm the world after second album Crazymad for Me made an impact - she's currently residing and touring in the United States while in studio for an upcoming release.
Bicep, meanwhile, are advertised to be bringing their large-scale Chroma set to the festival, following a number of arena gigs under the banner in 2024.
Boasting a massive audio-visual element, the set is a journey through the duo's own compositions, signposted by the appearances of tunes from influences and counterparts alike.
Bricknasty: Ballymun jazz/soul crew are on the billing for ATN25. Pic: fnati.c photographyIt's the first big weekend announcement in a 2025 summer season that's already quite busy, with Charli xcx set to headline in Dublin and Belfast; TikTok sensation Noah Kahan stopping in Dublin's Marlay Park; and the Wolfe Tones' never-ending farewell tour adding another date in Limerick's Thomond Park next summer.
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