Guinness Announces Final Acts for Lovely Days
By Live at the Home of Guinness
This May, Guinness and the Guinness Storehouse are opening the gates of St. James’s Gate for an unforgettable 3-day music, food and culture experience. Lovely Days Live at the Home of Guinness will run from Friday, May 23rd, to Sunday, May 25th, with all ticket sales going towards the newly established Guinness Dublin 8 Community Fund.
Scottish electronic music producer and DJ, Barry Can’t Swim, has been announced for Friday, May 23rd, kicking off an incredible weekend of music in the iconic Guinness brewery. His opening night set will mark a welcome return to Dublin following his electric sunrise set in the Guinness Storehouse last year to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Barry Can’t Swim will be supported by dance music trailblazer, JYOTY.
Barry Can’t Swim’s highly anticipated sophomore album is set for release in July of this year. The album Loner is a follow up to the artists critically acclaimed debut album When Will We Land?.
The announcement of Barry Can’t Swim and JYOTY completes an epic line up for Lovely Days Live at the Home of Guinness.
Friday 23rd May
Barry Can’t Swim
JYOTY
Saturday 24th May
CMAT
BIIRD
Morgana
Sunday 25th May
Fontaines D.C.
Lankum
Chalk
Tickets can be applied for through a ballot system, where people are invited to sign up to be in with the chance to purchase a ticket. The ballot opens today through the following link : https://ballot.guinness-storehouse.com/account/lotteryApplications at 12pm and will close on Friday 2nd of May at 2pm.
Tickets are priced at €39.50 PP, with all proceeds going to The Guinness Dublin 8 Community Fund.Successful ticket holders will be notified by email on Monday, May 5th.Please note that not all ticket ballot entries will be successful, this is a limited capacity event.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards a newly established Guinness Dublin 8 Community Fund, a commitment from Diageo Ireland, Guinness and the Guinness Storehouse to donate €1 million over the next 5 years, that aims to support and empower projects within the local community.
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EDITOR’S NOTES
The Guinness Dublin 8 Community Fund’s ambition is to champion and support charities, non-profits, and local community groups in the Dublin 8 area. Partnering with Community Foundation Ireland, who will manage the application and disbursement process, Diageo Ireland, Guinness and Guinness Storehouse will donate €1 million over the next 5 years, awarding grants directly to organisations demonstrating a strong impact in the areas of community, sustainability, and education. Details on how people can apply for the Fund will be announced in the coming weeks.
Catherine Toolan, Managing Director, Diageo Irish Brand Homes, said, “This is a very special year for the Guinness Storehouse, as we mark our 25th anniversary with a series of unforgettable cultural events through Alive in 25. As part of these celebrations, Lovely Days Live at the Home of Guinness, demonstrates the Storehouse’s commitment to curating premium experiences with world class artists and exciting Irish talent, as well as celebrating with the community surrounding the Guinness Storehouse. We look forward to welcoming guests through the gates for 3 magical days in May.”
Alan McAleenan, Guinness Ireland Marketing Director, said, “We’ve welcomed people through the Guinness gates before, but never on this scale! It’s a special moment for us. For the first time ever, we’re opening our home celebrating with the community like never before. Guinness is incredibly proud to be part of the Dublin 8 community, and what makes this event even more meaningful is that every cent from ticket sales will be given back to the local community.
This summer, Guinness will bring Lovely Days to some of Ireland’s most anticipated festivals and events, including Forbidden Fruit, Live at the Marquee, and All Together Now, where the Lovely Days Stage will return. In between sets at the All Together Now Lovely Days Stage, festival goers can enjoy a creamy pint at the Guinness 1759 Bar, with plenty of unmissable moments across the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The Guinness Storehouse will also host events throughout the summer, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The Guinness Storehouse is set to write a bold new chapter in its extraordinary journey through Alive in 25, an exciting year-long campaign that sets to celebrate even more cultural events and community initiatives.
About Guinness
The Guinness Company was established in 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. Brewed using four natural ingredients, water, barley (malted & roasted), hops and yeast, Guinness is the world’s most popular stout. The iconic beer is brewed in 50 countries worldwide and sold in over 180. The most Guinness is sold in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Nigeria and Cameroon. All Guinness consumed in Ireland and Great Britain is brewed at St. James’s Gate Brewery. More information can be found at www.guinness.com Enjoy Guinness Sensibly. Visit www.drinkaware.ie
About the Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse tells the story of one of Ireland’s most loved brands, Guinness. Visitors from Ireland and abroad discover what goes into making each pint, learn about the incredible brand history stretching over 266 years, its iconic advertising, as well as a tasting like no other. The experience unfolds across seven floors, including the highlight for many visitors – the famous Gravity Bar, where visitors can enjoy unparalleled panoramic 360⁰ views of Dublin city. The Guinness Storehouse was voted the World’s Leading Visitor Attraction 2023 at the World Travel Awards. The Guinness Storehouse is located in heart of Dublin’s Liberties, an area renowned for its brewing and distilling history.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands and performance, visit www.diageo.com
About Community Foundation Ireland
Community Foundation Ireland and its philanthropic donors have been on a mission of Equality For All in Thriving Communities since the year 2000. The Foundation works with 5,000 voluntary, community and charitable partners. More than €140M in grants have been provided to support the equality mission.
About Barry Can’t Swim
Barry Can’t Swim, the moniker of Joshua Mainnie, is a rising force in electronic music. His unique sound, blending progressive-jazz elements with global samples, has garnered him a dedicated following. From self-releasing music to signing with Ninja Tune, his debut album “When Will We Land?” charted in the UK and earned him award nominations. He’s now a sought-after live act, performing at major festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella, and continues to push creative boundaries.
About JYOTY
A trailblazer in dance music, Jyoty has risen from Rinse FM radio host to headlining festivals worldwide. The Amsterdam-born, London-based DJ and curator is celebrated for her impeccable musical selection, engaging interviews, and commitment to empowering women in music through workshops and mentorship. She’s collaborated with brands like Burberry and Prada, proving her versatility and dedication to pushing boundaries.