James Vincent McMorrow and Bouts are just two of many great acts set to feature on September 26 including The Script, Bobby Womack, Emeli Sande, Janelle Monae, Manic Street Preachers, Daley, The Original Rudeboys, Girl Band and more expected to be announced soon.

McMorrow and Bouts were on hand to launch this year's festitivies in Hogans. You can see what they had to say below. Arthur's Day 2013 is set to feature 500 free music events and creative showcases in pubs across the island of Ireland. Check out [link]guinness.com[/link] for further details.

Stay tuned to hotpress.com for extended interviews with McMorrow, Bouts and Girl Band.