Local talent battled it out for a chance to play at Electric Picnic during the recent semi finals of the Electric Youth competition.
Organised by Youth Work Ireland Laois in proud partnership with Electric Picnic, LOETB, and Creative Ireland, this dynamic talent search is dedicated to unearthing and nurturing the finest emerging artists aged 14 to 24 within the local community.
Following a rigorous selection process, thirteen phenomenal acts have been chosen to compete in the Grand Final at the Dunamaise Theatre on Friday, August 14 at 7pm.
Audiences will be treated to incredible live performances from Inseries from Kildare and Makayla Farrell from Athy.
Also on the bill are: Tara Phelan from Portarlington, Zoey Ryan from Graiguecullen, Beomhar, The Bass Brothers from Portlaoise, Rhys Scully from Rathangan, Maryann Hickey from Carlow, Fierinj, Scout, Paradise Conspiracy, David Hickey from Mountmellick, Ella Stephens from Carlow.
Tickets are priced at just €15 and are available through the theatre box office.
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9. Scout from Portlaoise performing at the Youth Work Ireland Laois, Electric Youth competition first semi-final.
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10. Zoe Ryan from Graiguecullen performing at the Youth Work Ireland Laois, Electric Youth competition first semi-final.
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11. Beomhar from Laois/Offaly at the Youth Work Ireland Laois, Electric Youth competition first semi-final.
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12. Makayla Chloe from Athy performing at the Youth Work Ireland Laois, Electric Youth competition first semi-final.
Photo: Alf Harvey