The festival announced Gorillaz for the top slot and Ireland's very own Fontaines D.C will take the Sunday night headline slot. And the iconic lineup continues with Irish star CMAT joining the headliners, along with the following acts: Sombr, Zara Larsson, Skepta, Wunderhorse, Role Model and Geese. Electric Picnic will take place from August 28 to August next year and tickets sold out within 90 minutes of going on sale.
A queer, nu-folk, singer-songwriter with a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt is a standout among Ireland's most compelling vocalists and songwriters - blending raw emotion with a quiet, commanding power. "The Irish Joni." Michael Londra Her two original records and new live EP, draw from deeply personal experiences, weaving stories of pain, longing and joy, earning her comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant. "...an astounding voice that will melt your heart. No crowd can resist." Declan O'Rourke
Cathy Jordan reflects on her upbringing with limited money, working hard on the family farm, and eventually finding ways to earn from odd jobs, including singing.
In a remarkable transformation from schoolmates to rock stars, The Academic's success epitomizes the journey of young musicians achieving greatness against the odds.
