Fields of Dreams
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<p>In 1970s Ireland, the nation's youth were craving an escape - and music was going to provide it.</p><p>Over the course of the next few decades, what had been a gigging backwater was transformed into the centre of the live entertainment universe.</p><p>Fields of Dreams tells the story of that remarkable change through the trailblazers who made it happen.</p><br><p>Narrated by singer songwriter Róisín O, this 10-part series chronicles the rise of the festival and the extraordinary local scene that saw many Irish acts touch greatness.</p><p>With stories equally hilarious and infuriating, it's a portrait of success and failure and everything in between.</p><p>Episodes released weekly every week.</p><br><p><br></p><p>From the producers of the Stardust Tragedy, the Kinahans, This Is Your LOIfe and This Is Robert.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Fields of Dreams?
<p>In 1970s Ireland, the nation's youth were craving an escape - and music was going to provide it.</p><p>Over the course of the next few decades, what had been a gigging backwater was transformed into the centre of the live entertainment universe.</p><p>Fields of Dreams tells the story of that remarkable change through the trailblazers who made it happen.</p><br><p>Narrated by singer songwriter Róisín O, this 10-part series chronicles the rise of the festival and the extraordinary local scene that saw many Irish acts touch greatness.</p><p>With stories equally hilarious and infuriating, it's a portrait of success and failure and everything in between.</p><p>Episodes released weekly every week.</p><br><p><br></p><p>From the producers of the Stardust Tragedy, the Kinahans, This Is Your LOIfe and This Is Robert.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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