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The Irish Sun
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Now I have to go', say Electric Picnic fans as 11 NEW acts added to line-up three weeks before gates open
Read more to find out who's taking to the stage in Stradbally HUGE NEWS 'Now I have to go', say Electric Picnic fans as 11 NEW acts added to line-up three weeks before gates open ELECTRIC Picnic bosses have sent fans into a frenzy after they announced 11 NEW acts just three weeks before the festival. Pop legends, chart-toppers and home-grown talent have all been added to the line-up - and it's going to be one to remember. 3 Electric Picnic have announced 11 new acts for their festival this August Credit: DMC Event Promotions 3 Dublin lads Inhaler will take to the stage in Stradbally 3 Nile Rodgers & Chic have also been added to the star-studded line-up Credit: Getty Electric Picnic already announced some of the main acts set to appear at the festival this year. Hozier and Chappell Roan are set to kick things off on Friday, with Sam Fender and Fatboy Slim taking over on Saturday and Kings Of Leon rocking out on Sunday. Alongside an exciting list of pop acts, festival bosses have now revealed 11 more acts that will join punters at the festival in Stradbally. Festival-goers can now expect big performances from bands like Inhaler, The Saw Doctors and The Coronas. Pop icon Nile Rodgers & Chic will also bring their groovy tunes to the fields of Laois. British hitmaker, David Gray and Irish dance queen, Jazzy will join the rest of the line-up too. Of course, Electric Picnic is renowned for its incredible variety, including comedy, art and food. So, it's no surprise that festival organisers have announced podcast gurus, The Two Johnnies and I'm Grand Mam as part of the new line-up. Fans were quick to react to news of the brand-new acts as they took to social media. Elizabeth wrote: "Inhaler woooooo and the coronas and Nile Rodgers and chic and jazzy?! Omg!!!" Ed Sheeran plays secret set in Wexford pub Rachel said: "Okay EP is complete now." Erin added: "Now I have to go." While Angela remarked: "I'm so happy ahhhh." As well as the 11 new acts, those with tickets can look forward to stand-out sets from the likes of Conan Gray, The Kooks, Lord Huron, Suki Waterhouse and Montell Fish. BIG NAMES These artists will join a huge number of homegrown 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. The iconic festival, which takes place from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31. Tickets for the festival are currently sold out everywhere, but fans can keep an eye out for resale tickets on Ticketmaster.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘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 4 Electric Picnic have revealed the full line-up for this summer's festival Credit: PA:Press Association 4 Becky Hill will be taking to the main stage on Sunday Credit: Getty Images - Getty 4 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. READ MORE ON ELECTRIC PICNIC 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. MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN 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. 4 Fans have said they 'can't wait' Credit: Getty Images - Getty
