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Momentum – champions Ireland’s next wave of impactful acts this May bank holiday weekend

Momentum is rising in the west as Galway’s newest festival finalises its line-up for the inaugural four-day event in Oranmore this May Bank Holiday Weekend. 

In addition to the stellar headliners performing across the long weekend, Momentum further affirms its commitment to championing emerging Irish talent with the addition of a further two on-the-rise Irish acts for Monday’s Momentum – Galway alt-rock four piece Talllon and indie-folk band Groev, both Galway-based, will support The Scratch, Cliffords and Madra Salach. 

The additional support acts announced today join previously-revealed special guests The Riptide Movement and Tracy Bruen (supporting The Stunning), and Calum Agnew and Oscar Blue (supporting The Coronas). 

Providing a launchpad for local talent to reach national audiences, Momentum’s Commercial Director Olivia Breene underlines the festival’s commitment to supporting the county’s thriving music scene. 

She says: “A huge part of the impetus behind Momentum is the drive that co-founders Cian Burke and Trevor Cullinane have to support both local and up-and-coming artists. As a festival, we’re committed to championing rising talent across Ireland, with a strong focus on elevating our local Galway scene and giving artists a platform to grow beyond it – which is why we’re so delighted to welcome Galway bands Talllon and Groev to The Crescendo Tent, as well as Oscar Blue, Calum Agnew, Tracey Bruen and The Riptide Movement – all of whom are just incredible opening acts for us to have during our first year.  It’s so important to us that Momentum helps create opportunities for artists at the start of their careers and continues to support them as they grow.”

The addition of the final support acts finalises the line-up for Momentum Festival 2026, which can be found HERE.

Momentum Festival 2026

Friday 1 May
The Stunning 

plus special guests The Riptide Movement and Tracy Bruen 

Tickets €49.95 + booking fee 

Saturday 2 May- Full Day Momentum’s Big Day Out featuring B*Witched, Sonique, D:Ream, Rednex, Mark McCabe Naughty Noughties  & Fergal Darcy 

Tickets €64.95 + booking fee 

Sunday 3 May
The Coronas plus special guests Oscar Blue and Calum Agnew 

Tickets €55.00 + booking fee 

Monday 4 May 

The Scratch, Cliffords, Madra Salach plus special guests Groev and TaLLLon

Tickets €44.99 + booking fee 

Tickets on sale now from momentum.ie and ticketmaster.ie

Ian Mc Donnell

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