Hozier homecoming delivers at Longitude Festival

The homecoming of Hozier was the unofficial theme of day one of the Longitude Festival in Marley Park, Dublin, with the Wicklow chart-topper delivering a relatively rare Irish performance after a year busily conquering the US and elsewhere.

Hozier homecoming delivers at Longitude Festival

“It’s great to see such a big crowd,” he said. “It’s even better to be home.”

As festival headliner, the 25-year-old is undoubtedly a natural. His big, booming songs — a canny mix of anthemic and organic — were a perfect curtain-closer. He road-tested several new tracks and rewarded fans for their patience with hits ‘Take Me To Church’ and ‘Someone New’.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited