Donegal’s iconic Tory Island will play host to the country’s first-ever Bruce Springsteen fans festival. Are you a true fan of the Boss? Then make it west this May!
All roads lead to Tory Island on the west coast of County Donegal this May, as a unique Bruce Springsteen fans festival is coming to Ireland for a brand new fans’ experience of ‘the Boss’.
The Springnuts Festival, aptly named as a homage to those who love Bruce Springsteen, will have the chance to enjoy the first-ever Bruce Springsteen fan festival in Ireland.
It can be a great way to get you warmed up for when Springsteen comes back to Ireland this summer! Read on to find out more.
Springnuts Festival – what to expect
Taking place on Sunday, 5 May 2024, the Tory Island Club has set up this event for dedicated Springsteen fans.
The festival is to be played by The Human Touch, who describe themselves as Ireland’s number-one tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band.
You will also be expected to take part in the Bruce Springsteen Karaoke. Bring plenty of passion and let the lyrics flow as you sing along to the likes of ‘Born to Run’, ‘Dancing in the Dark’, and more.
The catch? There are only 120 tickets available, so make sure you act fast if you want to make it to Tory Island. They are priced at only €35.
Get your tickets via the event’s Facebook page.
The Human Touch – Ireland’s best Springsteen tribute
The Human Touch are all about celebrating Bruce Springsteen, bringing the music of one of the world’s most celebrated musicians regularly to Irish venues.
Indeed, they are even Ireland’s first-ever Springsteen tribute band. The six-piece band were formed back in 2009, and have been playing regularly since 2010.
Tom Moore is on saxophone and percussion, while Gerry Rice acts as lead guitarist. Nigel Brothers is the lead vocalist, who uses all his skills to give the best enactment possible of Springsteen.
Terri Holland is the keyboard player, Leo Ric is the band’s drummer and percussionist, while Gordo Murci is a guitarist and bass guitarist for the band.
Bruce Springsteen summer concerts – see ‘the Boss’ himself live
If the Springnuts festival isn’t enough for you, then we are sure you have lined up one of Bruce Springsteen’s Irish concerts for this summer.
Just days after the festival, on 9 May, Springsteen and his E-Street Band will be playing at the Boucher Playing Fields in Belfast. On 12 May he is in Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.
On 16 May, another stadium show will be played at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in County Cork, while he will round off his Irish tour with an undoubtedly electric show at Croke Park in Dublin on 19 May.
