SummerSound is the latest indie music festival on the Irish summer gig calendar. The inaugural event will take place in the grounds of East Point Business Park, Clontarf, Dublin on August 22nd, and will feature music and visual installations from local artists.

Disconnect 4, The Funeral Suits, Heritage Centre and The Red Labels will be amongst the performers. More info is available from www.myspace.com/summer soundfest.

Also taking place is the Oscillations Festival (September 3rd to 13th) in Belfast. The line-up includes David Holmes, Silver Apples and Dan Sartain. www. oscillationsfestival.com