Fields of Dreams
Fields of Dreams
Podcast Description
In 1970s Ireland, the nation's youth were craving an escape - and music was going to provide it.Over the course of the next few decades, what had been a gigging backwater was transformed into the centre of the live entertainment universe.Fields of Dreams tells the story of that remarkable change through the trailblazers who made it happen.Narrated by singer songwriter Róisín O, this 10-part series chronicles the rise of the festival and the extraordinary local scene that saw many Irish acts touch greatness.With stories equally hilarious and infuriating, it's a portrait of success and failure and everything in between.Episodes released weekly every week.From the producers of the Stardust Tragedy, the Kinahans, This Is Your LOIfe and This Is Robert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the evolution of Ireland's live music scene, discussing topics such as the rise of iconic bands like U2 and the impact of festivals on local culture. Episodes feature comedic and poignant stories from artists reflecting on their struggles and triumphs, with highlights such as the rivalry among Irish artists and the tragic events that impacted festivals.
In 1970s Ireland, the nation’s youth were craving an escape – and music was going to provide it.
Over the course of the next few decades, what had been a gigging backwater was transformed into the centre of the live entertainment universe.
Fields of Dreams tells the story of that remarkable change through the trailblazers who made it happen.
Narrated by singer songwriter Róisín O, this 10-part series chronicles the rise of the festival and the extraordinary local scene that saw many Irish acts touch greatness.
With stories equally hilarious and infuriating, it’s a portrait of success and failure and everything in between.
Episodes released weekly every week.
From the producers of the Stardust Tragedy, the Kinahans, This Is Your LOIfe and This Is Robert.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the last episode of the series, we hear the story of rock ‘n’ roll excess – drugs, booze and living in Lillie Bordellos.
We go back to the beginning, hear the U2 double header in Slane 2001 and how the rejuvenated band convinced the government to change the law to make it happen.
We get the inside story of some of the biggest gigs in Irish history – and how Roy Keane ended up laying into his Ireland team mates just months before his Saipan meltdown.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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