The Rewind Festival at St Anne’s Park in Dublin promises to help us turn back the clock on Sunday, June 2nd, allowing us to indulge our secret love of retro beats. The event is due to feature the timeless tunes of Squeeze, Heather Small, and Go West. There will also be opportunities to revel in nostalgia with Gabrielle, Nik Kershaw, The Christians, Altered Images and T’Pau.
Irish acts Hothouse Flowers, Jerry Fish and Something Happens are also set to grace the stage.
So, if you’re planning to be in St Anne’s Park on Sunday, keep reading to find out everything you need to know.
When is it on?
Rewind Festival is on Sunday June 2nd in St Anne’s Park in Dublin.
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What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 2pm and the festival is scheduled to start at 3pm.
Who is playing and when?
2pm - Gates open
2.40pm - Something Happens
3.30pm - Jerry Fish
4.20pm - Hothouse Flowers
5.15pm - Gabrielle
6.15pm - T’Pau
6.35pm - Altered Images
6.55pm - The Christians
7.25pm - Go West
8pm - Heather Small
8.35pm - Nik Kershaw
9.35pm - Squeeze
How do I get there, and home again?
Allow plenty of travel time to and from the venue. As traffic and delays are inevitable, you are strongly advised to use public transport. There are no parking facilities available locally, and towing and clamping will be in operation.
By Dart: The nearest stop to the venue is Harmonstown. For timetable information see Irish Rail’s journey planner.
By bus: Several Dublin Bus services will bring you within walking distance of the site. Bus routes from Abbey Street Lower include 6, H1, H2, H3 or 130. For more information visit dublinbus.ie.
Approach routes: Follow instructions on your ticket for entry to venue. Your ticket will outline which route/entry to take to the venue. Both routes require a roughly 1.3km walk from the park entrance to the concert arena.
- Green entrance: Off Sybil Hill on to main avenue.
- Blue entrance: At the tennis courts on All Saints Road.
- Ticket collection: Box offices will be located near the concert entrance inside the park. Organisers have advised downloading tickets to phones before the day of the event.
St Anne’s Park is in a residential area – organisers have appealed to all concertgoers to respect the local community by not littering, engaging in antisocial behaviour or parking illegally.
Are there any tickets left?
At the time of writing, there are limited tickets available on Ticketmaster. Concertgoers are advised to buy tickets from accredited sources only.
What’s the story with security?
Under-16s attending the concert must be accompanied at all times by an adult over 25. Unaccompanied under-16s will be refused entry without refund. The promoter deems that large outdoor concerts are not a suitable environment for children under five.
Allow time for security checks on the way in. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted. All bags may be searched, and this can be time-consuming, so consider going bagless for easier entry. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities. No alcohol – or food – is allowed into the arena.
Other banned items at the event include – but are not exclusive to – umbrellas, garden furniture, camping chairs, selfie sticks, flares, glasses or cans.
There is also no readmission to the concert, so if you leave, you cannot re-enter.
Can I take photographs at the concert?
Smartphones and small digital cameras are permitted, but cameras with long or detachable lenses, or recording equipment, are not. GoPros and iPads are also prohibited.
What’s the weather forecast?
Weather is expected to be warm but cloudy, with temperatures expected to stay between 16-18 degrees after 12pm. One can hope for a bit of sun, and the chance of rain is less than 5 per cent.
St Anne’s Park is a standing-only venue, and all gigs take place outdoors on grass, so regardless of the forecast, dress accordingly for Irish weather – think wellies, boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and sun cream.
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