Heineken Green Energy facts for kids
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| Genre | Rock |
| Dates | May bank holiday weekend |
| Location(s) | Dublin Castle, Ireland |
| Years active | 1996–2008 |
The Heineken Green Energy was a popular music festival in Ireland. It took place every year at Dublin Castle during the May bank holiday weekend. This festival was a big event, attracting over 50,000 people each year. It marked the start of the music festival season in Ireland. The festival began in 1996 and continued annually until 2008. While the main concerts were at Dublin Castle, smaller shows also happened at other places in the city.
Contents
- Festival History: A Look Back
- 1996: The First Festival
- 1997: Moving to Dublin Castle
- 1998: Growing Bigger
- 1999: More Great Music
- 2000: A Special Performance
- 2001: Diverse Sounds
- 2002: Rocking Out
- 2003: Expanding Across Dublin
- 2004: Iconic Acts
- 2005: A Decade of Music
- 2006: Headliners and City Gigs
- 2007: New Favorites
- 2008: The Final Festival
Festival History: A Look Back
1996: The First Festival
The very first Heineken Green Energy festival happened in 1996. It was held at the Point Theatre. Famous artists like Orbital and Lou Reed performed there.
1997: Moving to Dublin Castle
In 1997, the festival moved to its main home, Dublin Castle. This was its second year.
1998: Growing Bigger
The festival returned for its third year in 1998. Bands like Texas and Finlay Quaye were among the performers. To help promote the festival, a special music CD was given away. It featured songs from bands like Texas, The Divine Comedy, and Suede.
1999: More Great Music
In 1999, the Heineken Green Energy festival was held for the fourth time. Bands such as Catatonia and The Cardigans played for the crowds.
2000: A Special Performance
The fifth festival took place in 2000. A legendary musician, Van Morrison, was one of the main performers that year.
2001: Diverse Sounds
The sixth festival in 2001 brought different styles of music. Performers included the Buena Vista Social Club and the band JJ72.
2002: Rocking Out
The seventh festival in 2002 featured many well-known rock bands. Some of the groups that played were The White Stripes, The Hives, and Muse. Irish bands like The Frames and Damien Rice also performed.
2003: Expanding Across Dublin
In 2003, the eighth festival spread out across Dublin. Besides Dublin Castle, concerts were held at places like the Ambassador and Temple Bar Music Centre. About 40,000 people enjoyed more than 17 live shows. Artists such as Groove Armada, Moloko, and Beck were part of the lineup.
2004: Iconic Acts
The ninth Heineken Green Energy festival in 2004 featured some big names. Audiences enjoyed performances from The Streets, The Stooges, and Amy Winehouse.
2005: A Decade of Music
Celebrating its tenth year, the festival in 2005 continued to host popular artists. Beck returned to play, and Irish musician Paddy Casey also performed.
2006: Headliners and City Gigs
The eleventh festival in 2006 had Snow Patrol as a main act at Dublin Castle. Other performers included Ian Brown and Kaiser Chiefs. Many other bands played at different venues around the city. This made Dublin a lively music hub during the festival weekend.
2007: New Favorites
The twelfth Heineken Green Energy Festival took place in May 2007. Kasabian headlined one day, supported by The Blizzards. Sinéad O'Connor was another headliner, with Kíla and Delorentos also performing.
2008: The Final Festival
The thirteenth and final Heineken Green Energy Festival was held in May 2008. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds headlined one day. Radio Soulwax and The Kooks were also main acts. Tickets for some shows, like Nick Cave's, sold out very quickly.
Over its years, the festival hosted many famous musicians. These included Lou Reed, Van Morrison, Beck, The White Stripes, and Kasabian. Many talented Irish bands also played. Some of these were The Frames, Snow Patrol, Damien Rice, and Sinéad O'Connor.
