Feel the Energy of The Riptide Movement at Forest Fest 2025!

The Riptide Movement are a Choice Nominated, Gold-selling, Number 1 rock band, from Dublin. They formed in 2006 and have gone on to release five studio albums ‘What About The Tip Jars?’, ‘Keep on Keepin’ on’ ‘Ghosts’ ‘Something Special’ and their Number 1, Gold-selling, Choice Nominated album ‘Getting Through’. Playing a blend of Indie, Folk, Rock and Blues, The Riptide Movement have captivated audiences across the world with their, genre-blurring, energetic and emotionally resonant sound which includes standout hits like ‘All Works Out’ ‘Elephant in the Room’ ‘Changeling’ and ‘Something Special’.

Having just released their new song ‘The Old Stomping Ground’ which has been hailed as a triumphant return and a song ‘which will be sung proudly across Ireland, from small-town pubs to grand stages for generations to come.’ The band are currently working on their 6th Studio album, which is expected to be released later this year.

Renowned for their phenomenal live shows and infectious energy, The Riptide Movement have cemented their place as one of Ireland’s premier live acts, from selling out iconic venues such as the Olympia Theatre and Vicar Street to playing major festivals like Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, Reading & Leeds, T in the Park and Benicàssim. The band has also shared stages with legends like The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison and Neil Young and have collaborated with the BBC Orchestra and the RTE Concert Orchestra, to name but a few.