"In The Meadows" is a one-day music festival set to take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, Ireland. The event will feature performances across three stages, showcasing a diverse lineup of artists. The headliner is Iggy Pop who is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, widely considered one of the most influential figures in the history of punk rock and alternative music. Known for his wild, energetic performances and chaotic onstage presence, Iggy Pop's influence extends far beyond punk, shaping the development of rock and roll over several decades.

He first gained fame as the frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band formed in 1967. The Stooges are often regarded as one of the first proto-punk bands, laying the groundwork for the punk movement with their raw, untamed sound and rebellious ethos. Their self-titled debut album (1969) and the follow-up Fun House (1970) are considered essential recordings in the development of punk rock. However, the band's confrontational style and Iggy's notorious onstage antics (including self-mutilation and reckless behavior) led to tumultuous years and their eventual breakup in 1974.

Following the breakup of The Stooges, Iggy Pop embarked on a solo career, initially struggling to find commercial success. His 1977 album The Idiot, produced by David Bowie, marked a significant turning point. The album embraced a more electronic, art-rock sound, and featured the iconic track "Lust for Life." Iggy Pop's collaboration with Bowie continued on the follow-up album Lust for Life (1977), which included the title track and "The Passenger," both of which have remained staples of his live shows.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Iggy Pop maintained a loyal fan base, but his commercial success was inconsistent. Despite this, albums like Blah-Blah-Blah (1986) and Brick by Brick (1990) kept his reputation as an edgy, boundary-pushing artist intact. He also appeared in a number of films, further cementing his cultural influence.

Iggy Pop's music spans a wide range of styles, from proto-punk to post-punk, glam rock, and electronic. His fearless persona, wild live performances, and provocative lyrics have made him a legendary figure in rock history. Known as the "Godfather of Punk," Iggy Pop continues to perform and release new music, with his most recent albums including Post Pop Depression (2016) and Free (2019).

The legendary musician returns to Dublin after 17 years, bringing his dynamic stage presence to the festival. Additional Performers include The Scratch, Gilla Band, Sprints, Warmduscher, Lambrini Girls and Trupa Trupa