Dance Music Icon Sonique Joins Momentum Festival
By Dance music icon Sonique joins Momentum Festival line-up for Galway this May
Sonique joins B*Witched, D:Ream, Mark McCabe and Rednex for Momentum’s Big Day Out in Galway this May Bank Holiday Weekend
Friday 1 – Monday 4 May 2026
Oranmore, Galway Tickets on sale now from ticketmaster.ie and www.momentumfestival.ie
Momentum Festival is proud to announce the addition of dance music legend Sonique to this year’s line-up, bringing one of the most distinctive voices and most influential careers in electronic music to Galway on Saturday, May 2nd.
Sonique joins B*Witched, D:Ream, Mark McCabe, Rednex, DJ Fergal D’Arcy and the Naughty Noughties for Momentum’s Big Day Out in Galway this May Bank Holiday Weekend, adding another major name to what is shaping up to be one of the standout live events of the summer.
A true pioneer of club culture, Sonique has shaped dancefloors across the world for more than three decades. As a singer, DJ and producer, she helped define the sound of late-90s and early-2000s electronic music, and remains one of the most respected and recognisable figures in the genre.
Best known for her era-defining anthem ‘It Feels So Good’, which topped the UK charts and broke into the US Top 10, and has sincesurpassed 150 million streams on Spotify, Sonique became a global star with her million-selling album Hear My Cry. The record also produced the hit singles ‘Sky’ and her celebrated reinterpretation of ‘I Put A Spell On You’, cementing her reputation as a singular talent capable of bridging club music, pop and powerful live performance.
Her achievements were formally recognised when she won Best British Female Artist at the Brit Awards, alongside nominations that placed her among the most important voices in British music. She also received International Hit of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards, confirming the songwriting strength behind her chart success.
Long before her solo breakthrough, Sonique was already making waves as part of the influential electronic outfit S’Express, before carving out a path that would see her become one of the first female artists to successfully combine live vocals with DJ performance on an international scale. After years honing her craft, she held prestigious residencies at iconic clubs including Cream and Manumission in Ibiza and has since performed worldwide.
Her enduring appeal was demonstrated again in March 2024 when she performed a sold-out headline show at London’s Royal Festival Hall with full band, string quartet and choir, earning critical praise and reaffirming her status as a powerful live performer whose music continues to resonate across generations.
Momentum Festival organisers said:
“Sonique is one of the defining voices of dance music. She represents exactly what Momentum is about: artists who changed the culture, shaped the sound, and still create unforgettable moments on stage. After being blown away by her Glastonbury 2024 set, we knew that we wanted to bring her to Galway. We know that it’s going to be a special moment under The Crescendo Tent when she takes to the stage to belt out the club classic that is ‘It Feels So Good’ – which has over 150 million streams on Spotify alone!”
Sonique joins a growing Momentum Festival programme celebrating artists who move music forward while creating moments that last.
Momentum Festival takes place in Galway across the May Bank Holiday weekend, with Sonique performing Saturday, May 2nd as part of Momentum’s Big Day Out – a day nostalgia in the west as DJ Fergal D’Arcy hosts an incredible line-up of 90s and 00s legends including Sonique, B*Witched, D:Ream, Mark McCabe and Rednex. Also just announced, the Naughty Noughties will be opening Saturday’s proceedings with 00s throwbacks, sass, and a healthy dose of chaos!
Friday’s Momentum sees The Stunning joined by special guests The Riptide Movement and Tracy Bruen. On Sunday, May 3rd, The Coronas will headline a line-up that also features Oscar Blue and Calum Agnew. All performances will take place under The Crescendo Tent, a tented live music space with a nightly capacity of 4,200. Designed to elevate the live experience while keeping audiences close to the moment, the venue forms the beating heart of Momentum’s first chapter
Momentum Festival 2026
Friday 1 May
The Stunning
plus special guests The Riptide Movement and Tracy Bruen
Tickets €49.95 + booking fee
Saturday 2 May
Momentum’s Big Day Out featuring B*Witched, Sonique, D:Ream, Rednex and Mark McCabe
Tickets €64.95 + booking fee
Sunday 3 May
The Coronas plus special guests Oscar Blue and Calum Agnew
Tickets €55.00 + booking fee
Set in Galway’s Wild Atlantic Way village of Oranmore, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns, Momentum Festival draws on a catchment of approximately 75,000 people, alongside strong regional and visitor appeal. The setting brings artists, culture and community to life, placing local businesses prominently on the map and reinforcing Galway as a rising force for live music and arts. A place of energy, growth and community – Momentum is an experience in the west that is not to be missed. Momentum is the brainchild of BC Ventures, founded by Cian Burke and Trevor Cullinane, both established publican-restaurateurs, alongside Commercial Director Olivia Breene – all three Oranmore residents. Together, the team brings deep local insight, commercial experience and a shared belief in building momentum through live music