WAMA presents “monuMental”
A packed area in Constitution Sq., presented by the Waterford Academy of Music and Arts, featuring live music, break dancing, percussion vibes and more. Drop along on Saturday to see what’s happening, and enjoy the vibe.
LIMROCKERS CRU
2.30pm, 5pm & 6.45pm
LimRockersCru (L.R.C), with a crew motto of Love. Respect. Community, is a Hip Hop crew situated in Limerick City. Barry Burke (Bazzy B), one of the founders of the crew, along with Angelo Chris Bangay and Tobi Omoteso will showcase their jaw-dropping acrobatic dance talents through Bboying (Breakdancing), Popping, Locking and House.
ALIENS IN CAVES
1.45pm
The fab four piece from Waterford ‘aliensincaves’ have struck the alternative scene by storm. The group have traversed genres and experimented with sounds, with their music crossing international borders from Bangkok to Boston. Recently they performed with the Three Irelands City Stages in Waterford, with their video of ‘Ode To My Past Lovers’ getting a total of 90k views to date.
ABSENTH
3.45pm
A new four piece all female alternative rock band from Enniscorthy come to Spraoi to share their love of music to others! These ambitious 16-17 year olds play a range of covers from rock and soft metal and their own original pieces. They hope to inspire more female rock bands and artists in Ireland and to add something new to the alternative scene
SQUISH THE KID
6.15pm
Conor O’Driscoll aka Squish The Kidd is a rapper from Waterford, who takes pride in creating a unique and energetic sound with music inspired by the likes of Juice Wrld, Zillakami, Joey Badass, Midwxst and others! He is excited and passionate about performing at Spraoi!
WAMA DRUMMING BAND
1pm & 5.30pm
Born out of The Waterford Academy of Music & Arts, the WAMA Drumming Band will thunder in to the Spraoi Festival this August with their unique blend of toe tapping beats and head bopping grooves. With influences from Rock, Techno, Metal and Hip Hop, expect energy, noise, and fun!
REDSHIFT
7.15pm
A rock band from Waterford City made up of singer Lucas Anderson, bassist Oisín Langford, drummer Marc O’Connor and guitarist Oisín McGrath. They perform their own original music which ranges from dreamy melancholic indie to blistering hardcore punk and metal.
KINGS OF THE WILD
8pm
Formed in 2022, Kings Of The Wild are a three piece hard rock band from Waterford City, Ireland. Their influences range from Foo Fighters and Nirvana, to Metallica and Alice in Chains, and mellower artists such as Paolo Nutini and Chris Stapleton. They released their debut single “Cool Loving Friend” in May 2023, and have plans for more single releases later in the year.
