‘Great selections, can't wait', fans cry as Electric Picnic confirm full line-up with huge pop star added as headliner
ELECTRIC Picnic has finally revealed its full line-up for this summer's festival - and it has sent fans into a frenzy.
Chart-toppers, rising stars and home-grown talent are
all heading to Stradbally, Co
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Electric Picnic have revealed the full line-up for this summer's festival
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Becky Hill will be taking to the main stage on Sunday
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An additional 45 acts have been added to the line-up
Hozier and Chappell Roan are set to kick things off on Friday, with
Kings of Leon will bring the weekend to a close with their headline set on Sunday.
And organisers have now confirmed Becky Hill will be joining as the final headliner on Sunday.
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An extra 45 acts were added to the line-up today with a huge mix of global names and Irish favourites.
Festival-goers can expect big performances from international stars like Conan Gray, The Kooks, Lord Huron,
These artist will join a huge number of home-grown talent such as Kingfishr, Amble, The Academic, Khakikid, Mundy, Aaron Rowe and Orla Gartland.
Also hitting the stage across the weekend are Self Esteem, Pretty Girl, Barry Can't Swim, Alessi Rose and many more.
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Also joining him on the line-up is Dutch Eurovision favourite Joost.
Chappell Roan shocks fans by revealing she auditioned for The Voice before finding fame - and did NOT make it on show
Terminus will be bringing high-energy sets from the likes of AZYR, DJ Heartstring, Ewan McVicar, Girls Don't Sync, Holy Priest and much more.
Festival favourites such as Provedencia, Croi, Trailer Park, Fish Town, Salty Dog and Mindfield are all making a return.
Electric Picnic is set to take place from August 29 to 31 on the fields of the
Estate.
Fans couldn't believe what they were seeing when the line-up was announced, as they raced to the comments to share their excitement.
'AMAZING'
One fan said: "Amazing."
Orla wrote: "Great selections, I can't wait though."
Another added: "Yesss Tommy Cash and Joost."
Irish punters snapped up the
But fear not, the very last batch of tickets will be made available through the Three Last Chance offering.
The tickets will only be purchasable through the Three+ app once the final round of acts has been announced.
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Fans have said they 'can't wait'
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