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This backstage edition of the V.I.P features the eighteen year old talent Lauren Wallace. With her storytelling talent and production quality already turning heads, Lauren is set up to be another stellar name to watch in the Irish music industry. From writing a song on a whim for her cousin, to balancing the leaving cert and her growing music career, Lauren is set to be a name worth getting in line for! Follow Lauren @laurenwallacemusic Lauren will also be performing on the first day of Forest Fest in Emo, county Laois this year! Get your tickets and info at forestfest.ie

With only 48 hours before he goes on live in Hyde Park, London alongside Maroon 5, One Republic and much more, Dylan Flynn joins Adam backstage on The Very Irish Playlist to talk about the brief journey of success to where they are now, what’s to come, and how he happened upon the distinguished band name. Catch Dylan @dylanflynndeadpoets Dylan performs at this years Forest Fest! Get more info at forestfest.ie

With guitar skills to beat the band backed up by her songwriting and vocals, you’d be forgiven to think Sadhbh Keane has been on the block a hot minute or learned from veterans in the industry. But actually the young talent just has a mind for creativity and passion for music. Reigning in notoriety from around the country, Sadhbh is for sure one to watch as she propels her way to the front line of the industry. Follow her journey @sadhbhkeane_music On July 24th she plays on the first day of Forest Fest in Emo, county Laois! For more, visit forestfest.ie

Touring season is in full swing and HamsandwicH are ready to bring the full energy to the second day of Forest Fest on July 25th! From stripping back the band to just the 3 core members so they can travel to smaller venues and host more intimate gigs, to the full band at full tilt, HamsandwicH always deliver a quality live experience, and at this years Forest Fest, you're guaranteed that. Adam catches up with Niamh Farrell backstage on the V.I.P to talk about the touring experience so far and the summer banger right around the corner. Instagram @hamsandwichband Facebook @Ham Sandwich Website - www.hamdsandwichmusic.com

Not only can he sing with a voice to make your soul stand on end, he can also do a killer Russel Crowe impression. Dave Lofts joins Adam backstage on the V.I.P for more laughs than you can shake a stick at, and enough content to fill three podcasts. From the viral moment that tallied over 4 million views in 48 hour singing with Sierra Ferrell, and Russel Crowe hanging out at his gig, to singing with Dermot Kennedy and saving baby lambs, THIS is the podcast with Dave Lofts you don't want to miss! Tickets and everything Dave Lofts at https://davelofts.os.fan/

If Fleetwood Mac and ABBA had an Irish baby, it would be Winemom. The nostalgic love-letter to the 70's comes from Dublin, and lead singer Rosanna and drummer Reese join Adam backstage to chat about how they formed, their latest single 'Way of Life', their debut EP dropping on April 24th, and coming to Athlone for Croílár on April 18th. Follow them @winemom_official

"Why wait until your midlife, you can have a crisis now" - FUFO Truer words never spoken, but for Tullamore raised and singer/songwriter talent Dubh Lee, life has never been more about the music. We talk ditching the job, shooting creative music videos on shoe-string budgets, her latest single FUFO, an album on the horizon, more gigs than you can shake a drumstick at, and a live studio performance. Follow Dubh Lee everywhere @dubh.lee

From Fibbers Basement and Roisín Dubh to Whelans and London, Roo has been around the block with more on the horizon, including her debut EP still to come later this year. Hail Mary, the first song to drop from the EP, arrives to our ears on April 24th - but before that, we get the treat of a live acoustic performance ahead of time with its debut radio play. Instagram @_rooelizabeth

From convincing his partner not to handstand beside Neil Young in the middle of his sold out concert, to TWO album releases due this year, Malachy Touhy joins Adam backstage on the Very Irish Playlist to talk two decades of The Riptide Movement and how they plan to celebrate it in 2026.

Roo Elizabeth joins Adam backstage on the Very Irish Playlist to chat about her latest song 'Crazy', her new approach to her music, upcoming live shows, and the excitement building to her EP in 2026. Follow @_rooelizabeth on social media