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“I don’t know why I keep believing that I could keep a secret in Ireland”: Fatboy Slim secret gig cancelled after too many people find out about it

Norman Cook played Electric Picnic festival over the weekend

MusicRadar · Sep 1, 2025

Kneecap performance a special moment, says Electric Picnic boss

Melvin Benn also highlighted the performances of Chappell Roan and Hozier at Ireland’s largest music festival as ‘insanely good’

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

Lewis Capaldi unlikely to perform at Electric Picnic as he announces break from touring

The Scottish star told fans he would be taking a break following his struggles at Glastonbury last weekend

Irish Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

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Lewis Capaldi cancels Electric Picnic show as he bows out of touring for 'forseeable future'

The Scottish singer was meant to perform at Electric Picnic this September

Dublin Live · Jun 27, 2023

Ireland's top music promoter already securing A-list acts for festivals next year

Melvin Benn, Festival Republic MD, was speaking ahead of Marlay Park's week-long concerts later this month

Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

Electric Picnic announce 'mystery headliner' and fans are baffled

Fans have been scratching their heads over the mystery performer

Irish Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

Electric Picnic 2023 tickets sell out in hours

Tickets for Electric Picnic 2023, which is set to be headlined by Niall Horan, Billie Eilish and more, have sold out

Dublin Live · Dec 9, 2022

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Electric Picnic 2023: Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi among first acts announced

Legend Rick Astley has also been announced, along with Billie Eilish

Dublin Live · Dec 5, 2022

Gardai charge teen in relation to serious assault at Electric Picnic that left man hospitalised

“He was charged last night and released on bail to appear before Portlaoise District Court on Thursday 27th October 2022 at 10.30am”

Irish Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Paul O'Connell had a dildo stuck to his head by random prankster at Electric Picnic

The Irish rugby giant was the victim of a brave passer-by

Irish Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

Early bird Electric Picnic tickets sell out in 24 hours as update given on next round tickets

All Early Bird General Camping, Family Camping and Campervan tickets are now sold out

Irish Mirror · Sep 11, 2022

Electric Picnic assault puts young man in hospital as gardai launch investigation

Gardai have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses to contact them

Irish Mirror · Sep 9, 2022

Man rushed to hospital after attack at Electric Picnic

He was taken to Tullamore Hospital before being transferred to St James’s Hospital in Dublin

Dublin Live · Sep 7, 2022

Electric Picnic site left in 'disgraceful' way as performer claims excrement smeared on portaloo walls

The campsites on Monday morning were filled with broken pieces of equipment, tents which hadn't been taken down and piles upon piles of rubbish

Irish Mirror · Sep 6, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Sep 5, 2022

How you can get cheaper tickets for Electric Picnic as boss confirms major change to system

The closing date to register for the Electric Picnic 2023 Loyalty Scheme is Wednesday

Irish Mirror · Sep 5, 2022

RTE's Miriam O'Callaghan poses with rarely seen twin daughters as trio stun at Electric Picnic

RTE presenter Miriam O'Callaghan donned a stylish denim jacket over a white blouse for her Electric Picnic festival appearance

Dublin Live · Sep 4, 2022

Met Eireann issue rain and thunderstorm warning with risk of 'lightning' for entire country

The warning is in place from 7pm until 3am tomorrow, with heavy rain in some places tonight

Dublin Live · Sep 3, 2022

Status Orange thunderstorm warning in place as Electric Picnic revellers in for 'rough night' with heavy rain

Festival-goers at Electric Picnic are being warned to prepare for heavy downpours overnight

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Dublin Live · Sep 2, 2022

Met Eireann weather warning for weekend as forecaster tells Electric Picnic goers to 'be prepared'

Unfortunate timing for the weather to take a bad turn

Irish Mirror · Sep 2, 2022

Electric Picnic 2022 weather forecast as people told to prepare for 'mudfest' amid warning

'It's really going to deteriorate later this evening and tonight'

Irish Mirror · Sep 2, 2022

Electric Picnic 2022: Line-up, stage times, directions, parking, tickets, what to bring, where to charge phone and more

After a three year hiatus due to covid, the wait is finally over and it is time to get packed up to hit the road to Stradbally.

Dublin Live · Sep 1, 2022

Electric Picnic warning as Met Eireann gives grim forecast

The music festival is making its grand return amid mixed weather conditions

Irish Mirror · Sep 1, 2022

Washout weather predicted for Electric Picnic in Stradbally as Met Éireann issue grim update

The general forecast this weekend nationwide is "wet and blustery at times as a very unsettled spell begins"

Irish Mirror · Sep 1, 2022

How to get to Electric Picnic - bike, trains, cars, parking, camping and more

If you’re still debating what the most efficient way to travel down over the weekend is, here are all of the options available

Dublin Live · Aug 31, 2022

Inside the Electric Picnic festival grounds ahead of its return this weekend

Electric Picnic returns this weekend for 70,000 music lovers

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