WAMA presents TURN IT DOWN!
Sat 3rd: Blackfriars @ 2pm-8pm
2:00 Kings Of The Wild
3:00 Don Monte
4:00 Raya Mae
5:00 Squire
5:45 White Noise
6:30 WAMA Drumming Band
7:15 Squish The Kid
KINGS OF THE WILD
2pm
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 in 2024.
DON MONTÉ
3pm
Hailing from Montserrat all the way to Maganey, Don Monté is an alternative rock/hip hop group committed to bringing unforgettable soundscapes
RAYA MAE
4pm
Rachel Mooney, aka Raya Mae, is an 18 year old singer and songwriter from Tramore, Co. Waterford. At age 16 she released her first original track “Unexpected Love” and has since released two more, along with an EP in November 2023.
SQUIRE
5pm
Squire are a brand new band having only formed earlier this year. Winners of the WAMA Battle Of The Bands in July 2024, the band are itching to get back on stage to play their favourite tunes, from Radiohead’s ‘Creep’, to Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing In The Name Of’.
WHITE NOISE
5.45pm
With an eclectic taste in music, this brand new band of teens, play music from the Beatles to Oasis, and from Gorillaz to Talking Heads.
WAMA DRUMMING BAND
6.30pm
Born out of The Waterford Academy of Music & Arts, the WAMA Drumming Band will thunder into 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!
SQUISH THE KID
7.15pm
Conor O’Driscoll aka Squish The Kidd is a rapper from Waterford, Ireland 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 in Spraoi!