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Feargus Dunne
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Lecturer in event management & tourism studies at Munster Technological University (Kerry). Partial to a good bassline.
Fascinating trawl through every Reading Festival poster since 1990, great document of how musical tastes have changed over the years..
Every Reading & Leeds poster since 1989
A look back at all the line-ups and posters over the years at the historic Reading & Leeds festival. Which year is your favourite?
www.nme.com
August 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Interesting report from @lauraslattery.bsky.social on current state of Ireland’s music festival industry

www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...
Inside Ireland’s music festival industry: ‘You can haemorrhage money very quickly’
For promoters, there are risks, tight margins and pinch points. Still, as the summer season begins, optimism prevails
www.irishtimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Connaught Street, Athlone
May 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Reposted by Feargus Dunne
Great read from @LosCampesinos on the costs of playing a one off show in Dublin. Even though gig sold out in just 2 hours, they still lost money....

loscampesinos.com/in-the-black...
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Salford Lads Club, Manchester, February '25
February 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
This is a shameful decision. Thinking of the family of Joe Drennan tonight, they have not got justice for their brother and son.
The family of journalism student Joe Drennan, who died in a hit-and-run in Limerick, have expressed anger and outrage at the prison sentence imposed on the man who killed him
'Disgusting' sentence for man who killed student - family
The family of journalism student Joe Drennan, who died in a hit-and-run in Limerick, have expressed anger and outrage at the prison sentence imposed on the man who killed him.
www.rte.ie
January 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM