Stendhal is incredibly proud that many people have chosen us over the years to be their very first festival experience. The first time you go to a festival an be can eye opening experience and one that stays with you for a lifetime. For all our first timers this year, writer and music aficionado Aine Cronin...
Stendhal Festival is Northern Ireland’s biggest and best grass-roots music and arts festival. With over 100 performances from the likes of Ash, The Magic Numbers, Sharon Shannon and Lisa McHugh taking place over August 11 and 12 at Ballymully Cottage Farm, Limavady, there is certainly plenty of musical variety but did you know that the festival also...
Part one of our FAQ section deals with arriving at the festival. More FAQs will be posted in the coming days, next up a guide to family camping. 1. When can I arrive? • Gates will open at 12 noon on Friday 11th August for all campers and festival goers. • Tickets may be available to buy at the gate. • Gates will...
Stendhal syndrome is a psychosomatic disorder that causes rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, confusion and even hallucinations when an individual is exposed to an experience of great personal significance, particularly viewing art. Writer and music aficionado Aine Cronin McCartney takes a look at the five stages of Stendhal Syndrome at Stendhal Festival. Visit https://ainecroninmccartney.com/ for more of...
By Sinead McKeever Stendhal has taken to the seas with it’s latest venture in promoting the festival. In order to reach as far and wide as possible we have turned to one of the oldest methods of communication possible - a message in a bottle. A number of specially marked bottles have been placed around the coastline...
Stay Safe at Stendhal By Sinead McKeever Now that we are in the throes of festival season we thought it would be a good time to put out some tips on how to stay safe at Stendhal and any other festivals you might attend. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of fun at a festival,...
Stendhal Festival has announced that it’s free community workshops programme is returning this month. This year Stendhal has teamed with several local community organisations in order to facilitate the workshops which will culminate in the creation of a faerie glen at the event which takes place in Limavady on August 11 and 12. The workshops include; Woodwork and...
Foreign Owl is made up of Eognan Donegan, (guitarist and lead vocalist, 19), Ciaran McKay, (drummer) and Michéal McKay, (guitarist and vocalist 21.) What are your Star Signs ? Eoghan: I’m a cancer. Ciaran: I think I’m a Tartis, or what’s the other one called, a Taurus. Michéal: I’m a gemini, the last time I checked. ...
Stendhal announces second wave of 2017 musical acts Having already announced a stellar cast of musical acts for the seventh instalment of Stendhal Festival, organisers have announced a second wave of acts who are set to join the likes of Ash, Sharon Shannon, Ciaran Lavery and dozens more. First and foremost Stendhal is proud to announce A...
Everyone likes to plan their next meal, so let us help you. At Stendhal Festival, immerse yourself in the full festival weekend. Below is a list of our food vendors: The Rollin Stonebaker pizzeria - A firm favourite in previous years, Rollin stonebaker are bringing their pizzas and garlic breads to the farm. Cracky's BBQ Choo Choo is back! Bringing...