Some of the biggest names in rock music from Ireland and abroad have performed at Sligo Live Festival. Steve Earle, Robert Plant, Gavin James, The Waterboys, Indigo Girls, The Boomtown Rats, Lisa Hannigan, Rhiannon Giddens, Jools Holland, and Wild Youth were some of the performers who stood out.
The audience was enthralled by Steve Earle's beautiful voice and moving lyrics. Robert Plant's famed vocals and commanding presence on stage astounded. Gavin James' acoustic guitar playing and uplifting songs won over listeners. While Indigo Girls displayed their stunning harmonies and socially aware lyrics, The Waterboys performed their distinctive fusion of Celtic and rock music. The Boomtown Rats rocked the stage with their punk vigor, while Lisa Hannigan mesmerized with her ethereal voice, Rhiannon Giddens enthralled with her folk and blues fusion, Jools Holland got everyone up dancing with his boogie-woogie piano, and Wild Youth presented their contagious pop-rock sound.
Each performer brought their own distinctive style and flair to the stage, making the festival a celebration of the range and depth of rock music. Everybody could enjoy the Sligo Live Festival, which featured genres like pop, punk, folk, and classic rock. All those who attended agreed that it was an experience they will never forget, and it is proof of the continuing ability of rock music to unite people.