WATCH: Sneak preview inside Forest Fest site in Laois
The stage is set to welcome 10,000 music lovers to the second annual Forest Fest in Laois this weekend - as a new video gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the site in Emo village.
The 50-second clip released by the festival, shows teams of roadies erecting the main stage, with historic Emo Court in the background.
The action then switches to the music and arts fiesta’s Circus Big Top, which will feature shows for kids of all ages and staged by the Broken Theatre group.
An array of food trucks are arriving, while art installations by Laois group Yarn Bombing Mountmellick giving a colourful welcome to the festival site at Emo GAA grounds.
Headline acts James, Sister Sledge and Suede, alongside almost 100 other international and Irish artists, will entertain revellers from this Friday to Sunday, July 21 to 23.
“From disco legends Sister Sledge to Indie giants James and Suede, as well as best-selling artists such as Suzanne Vega, Gabrielle and The Proclaimers, there is something for everyone.
“There is also the Forest Fleadh stage which will feature Paul Brady, Sharon Shannon and Stockton’s Wing.
“The Port Art Collective will also deliver excellent children’s shows to keep all the family entertained," he said.
The festival is also supporting the best of Laois music, with bands including The Lost Messiahs, Pogueology, Dopamine, Motion Sickness, Ares Redemption, Vendetta Love. Strength in Numbers.
On the Fleadh Stage are Laois artists Buíoch, Emer Dunne, The Grange Ceilí Band & Set Dancing with Maureen Culleton, and Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra.
Although caravan and campervan tickets for the three-day event, dubbed ‘Ireland’s easiest festival', are sold out, some day and weekend passes are still available.