forbidden fruit 2017

The calm before the storm

Auditioning for The Hunger Games

FlyLo playing in-between screens

FlyLo himself

For years I've always wondered about attending a summer music festival abroad. When I found out that Bon Iver was curating Day 3 of Forbidden Fruit, I immediately booked tickets the day they were released. And I'm sorry to say that forbidden fruit tastes vile. 

The fault isn't entirely with the (dis)organisation of the festival. It was just very bad weather, rained all day, mud everywhere. I know I sound so prissy, but I can't help it. The pouring rain made it very hard to enjoy Bon Iver live. 

Despite that, I had a very good time during FlyLo's set. At least that was housed in a tent, I think given the visual aspect of his performance. He is just so good live. It was worth making the trip to Dublin to see him. 

As for the rest of the acts, I felt a little short-changed. I doubt Bon Iver had much input over the acts. They were almost all Irish acts. There is nothing wrong with that. I think Forbidden Fruit should be commended for giving local musicians a major platform that celebrates their Irish roots. I just felt that they should have marketed Day 3 as a celebration of Irish musicians rather than saying it was a specially curated festival. 

In any case, if you ever have the opportunity to see FlyLo live, take it.