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'''Electric Picnic''' (Irish:''An Fhleadhóg Leictreach <ref>www.rte.ie/rnag</ref>'') is an annual arts-and-[[music festival]]<ref name="Nutty boys set for Electric Picnic" /> which has been staged since 2004 in [[Stradbally Hall]], [[Stradbally]], [[County Laois]] in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. It is organised by [[Pod Concerts]] and [[Festival Republic]], who purchased the majority shareholding in 2009. It was voted 'Best Medium-Sized European Festival' in the 2010 European Festival Awards, and has been voted 'Best Big Festival' in each of the last four Irish Festival Awards since they began in 2007.
'''Electric Picnic''' (Irish:''An Phicnic Leictreach <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tpmt7</ref>, <ref>http://www.foinse.ie/eagarfhocal-a-litreacha/scealta-on-taobh-rua/1745-blas-na-feile-i-bpairc-an-chrocaigh-an-bhliain-seo</ref>, <ref>http://www.laois.ie/YourCouncil/Publications/CorporateAffairs/AnnualReports/FileDownload,2425,en.pdf</ref>'') is an annual arts-and-[[music festival]]<ref name="Nutty boys set for Electric Picnic" /> which has been staged since 2004 in [[Stradbally Hall]], [[Stradbally]], [[County Laois]] in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. It is organised by [[Pod Concerts]] and [[Festival Republic]], who purchased the majority shareholding in 2009. It was voted 'Best Medium-Sized European Festival' in the 2010 European Festival Awards, and has been voted 'Best Big Festival' in each of the last four Irish Festival Awards since they began in 2007.


The Picnic has received widespread international acclaim, being described as "Ireland's version of [[Glastonbury Festival|Glastonbury]]" and "a great inspiration to [[Latitude Festival|Latitude]]".<ref name="Electric Picnic signs new partnership deal + tickets on sale in April"/> US magazine Billboard describing it as "a magnificent rock n roll circus, a textbook example of everything a festival should be" and Rolling Stone stating it "one of the best festivals we've ever been to" . The 2008 event was described by The Irish Times as 'the best Electric Picnic yet'. Electric Picnic differs from other festivals in Ireland in that the music choice is more eclectic than the other mainstream events (its history includes international acts such as [[Kraftwerk]], [[Röyksopp]], [[Nick Cave]], [[Sonic Youth]], [[New Order]], [[Björk]], [[Arcade Fire]], [[Beastie Boys]], [[The Stooges]], [[The Chemical Brothers]], [[The Flaming Lips]], [[Sigur Rós]] and [[Sex Pistols]]), and there is more emphasis on quality festival services (such as food and sleeping arrangements) and a generally more positive and relaxed atmosphere. There is also an emphasis on eco-friendly initiatives.
The Picnic has received widespread international acclaim, being described as "Ireland's version of [[Glastonbury Festival|Glastonbury]]" and "a great inspiration to [[Latitude Festival|Latitude]]".<ref name="Electric Picnic signs new partnership deal + tickets on sale in April"/> US magazine Billboard describing it as "a magnificent rock n roll circus, a textbook example of everything a festival should be" and Rolling Stone stating it "one of the best festivals we've ever been to" . The 2008 event was described by The Irish Times as 'the best Electric Picnic yet'. Electric Picnic differs from other festivals in Ireland in that the music choice is more eclectic than the other mainstream events (its history includes international acts such as [[Kraftwerk]], [[Röyksopp]], [[Nick Cave]], [[Sonic Youth]], [[New Order]], [[Björk]], [[Arcade Fire]], [[Beastie Boys]], [[The Stooges]], [[The Chemical Brothers]], [[The Flaming Lips]], [[Sigur Rós]] and [[Sex Pistols]]), and there is more emphasis on quality festival services (such as food and sleeping arrangements) and a generally more positive and relaxed atmosphere. There is also an emphasis on eco-friendly initiatives.

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Electric Picnic
GenreIndie, alternative, dance
DatesLate August/early September
Location(s)Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Years active2004 – present
FoundersPod/Aiken
Websitewww.electricpicnic.ie

Electric Picnic (Irish:An Phicnic Leictreach [1], [2], [3]) is an annual arts-and-music festival[4] which has been staged since 2004 in Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, County Laois in Ireland. It is organised by Pod Concerts and Festival Republic, who purchased the majority shareholding in 2009. It was voted 'Best Medium-Sized European Festival' in the 2010 European Festival Awards, and has been voted 'Best Big Festival' in each of the last four Irish Festival Awards since they began in 2007.

The Picnic has received widespread international acclaim, being described as "Ireland's version of Glastonbury" and "a great inspiration to Latitude".[5] US magazine Billboard describing it as "a magnificent rock n roll circus, a textbook example of everything a festival should be" and Rolling Stone stating it "one of the best festivals we've ever been to" . The 2008 event was described by The Irish Times as 'the best Electric Picnic yet'. Electric Picnic differs from other festivals in Ireland in that the music choice is more eclectic than the other mainstream events (its history includes international acts such as Kraftwerk, Röyksopp, Nick Cave, Sonic Youth, New Order, Björk, Arcade Fire, Beastie Boys, The Stooges, The Chemical Brothers, The Flaming Lips, Sigur Rós and Sex Pistols), and there is more emphasis on quality festival services (such as food and sleeping arrangements) and a generally more positive and relaxed atmosphere. There is also an emphasis on eco-friendly initiatives.

Electric Picnic began as a one-day event in 2004, before growing to a weekend-long festival within a year. It is rapidly gaining ground on Oxegen as the most popular Irish music festival with the 2008 festival selling out faster than any other year. Oxegen, which sold out in record time for the 2007 festival, was slow to sell tickets for its 2008 festival, while Electric Picnic sold out its 32,500 tickets over 4 months in advance in 2008. The festival also incorporates other attractions such as the 24-hour cinema tent, the Body and Soul arena (offering an ambient lounge with beanbags, massages and tarot card readings) and the International Comedy Tent[6] (curated by Des Bishop) and a silent disco. In 2008, Amnesty International attended the festival to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, whilst renowned American Burning Man artist, David Best constructed a Temple of Truth on site.[7] Electric Picnic has been described as an "enormously successful, award-winning, established brand" which "attempts to bring to life a microcosmic cultural experience where music is just the tip of the iceberg".[8]

2004 festival

The 2004 festival was a one day event, which was headlined by Groove Armada. Other acts include Arrested Development, Jurassic5, Grand Master Flash, Super Furry Animals, Plump DJ's and David Kitt.

2005 festival

Electric Picnic
GenreRock
Dates3–4 September 2005
Location(s)Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Websitewww.electricpicnic.ie

The 2005 festival took place on Saturday 3 September and Sunday 4 September. It is best remembered for Arcade Fire's performance which came before their subsequent mainstream success. Headlining acts included Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Kraftwerk, The Flaming Lips, Röyksopp, Mercury Rev and The Human League.

The premiere of "Electric Picnic: The Documentary" took place at the Irish Film Institute on Tuesday 4 July 2006 at 19:00. The critically acclaimed documentary directed by Nick Ryan, was filmed by a small camera crew who recorded the events of Electric Picnic 2005. Narrated by musician Nick Seymour and economist David McWilliams, the documentary includes footage from Kraftwerk's first recorded live performance in twelve years plus interviews with the performing bands and comedians, with a few festival-goers and with the locals of Stradbally Village, who claimed: "We get more trouble at the Vintage Steam Rally".[9]

2006 festival

Electric Picnic
GenreRock
Dates1–3 September 2006
Location(s)Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Websitewww.electricpicnic.ie

In 2006 the festival gained momentum, with all 30,000 tickets (each costing €175 including camping) selling out more than seven weeks in advance. Presale tickets went on sale on Monday 28 November 2005.[10] The event took place on the weekend of 1–3 September 2006, with the line-up being revealed on Friday 24 March. Artists who performed across the seven stages included Sparks, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Basement Jaxx, Rufus Wainwright, Bloc Party, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gary Numan, François Kevorkian, Groove Armada, Damien Rice and The Frames. The Blue Nile's appearance was their only live performance of the year.[11] The festival's biggest casualty was Gnarls Barkley who had to cancel their appearance after rapper/singer Cee-Lo strained his vocal cords.[12] David McWilliams made an appearance as a celebrity.[13] RTÉ Two televised the festival, with a special RTÉ Two Green Room being set up at Stradbally Hall Estate for presenters Tom Dunne and Jenny Huston.[14]

Journalist and television presenter Joe O'Shea was arrested for driving in an intoxicated state on his way home from the event.[15]

The Comedy Tent in 2006 featured PJ Gallagher, Des Bishop, Neil Delamere, and Eric Lalor.

2007 festival

Electric Picnic
File:Electricpicnicmap2007.jpg
Map of 2007 Electric Picnic
GenreRock
DatesAugust 31 - September 2, 2007
Location(s)Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Websitewww.electricpicnic.ie

Electric Picnic 2007 was once again a three day event and ran from 31 August until 2 September. The festival maintained its current size of 32,500 festival goers and kept all the same elements plus some new additions. "Early-bird" tickets for the 2007 festival went on sale between Monday 11 December 2006, and Saturday 24 February 2007, costing €199, taking into account the VAT that must now be paid on all outdoor events. Full price tickets went on sale on Tuesday 3 April at a price of €220.[19] The first acts were officially announced on Monday 2 April.

Besides the music other attractions included an inflatable church offering mock weddings, luxury tents, massage chambers, a fairground and silent disco. Acii Disco DJs began the festival on the Friday at 12 p.m. in the Bodytonic Tent. Amongst others to take to the stage on Friday were Björk, Hot Chip, Scott Matthews, Manic Street Preachers and Oppenheimer whilst the unnamed band responsible for The Good, the Bad and the Queen headlined the Electric Arena tent.[20] The Sunday night was brought to a close by Primal Scream.

The festival was marred by the death of a 23-year-old fan.[21] The incident occurred as The Chemical Brothers came to a climax at 2 a.m. early on the Sunday morning. Organiser John Reynolds extended his sympathies and said: "A young man took ill at the festival, was treated at the medical centre, removed to Port Laoise Hospital and was later pronounced dead." Gardaí said they were not treating the death as suspicious.[22][23]

2008 festival

Electric Picnic
GenreRock
Dates29–31 August 2008
Location(s)Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Websitewww.electricpicnic.ie
Main article: Electric Picnic 2008

Electric Picnic 2008 took place at Stradbally from 29 - 31 August, attended by 35,000 people. Presale tickets went on sale on 9 November 2007 and full price tickets went on sale on Friday 28 March at 9 p.m., costing €240 including camping, with the various sites opening at 9 a.m. on Friday 29 August. Tickets had sold out by 17 June.[28]

Sigur Rós, George Clinton and Sex Pistols[29] headlined. Other musicians appearing included Franz Ferdinand, My Bloody Valentine, German rockers Faust,[30] Tindersticks, The Breeders,[31] Grinderman, Goldfrapp, Gossip, CSS, Duffy, Foals, Hadouken!, Wilco, The Roots, Turin Brakes, Carbon/Silicon,[32] Conor Oberst and New Young Pony Club. Irish acts to appear included Kíla, The Stunning, Sinéad O'Connor, Christy Moore, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Boss Volenti, The Waterboys, The Flaws, Ham Sandwich, Fred, Super Extra Bonus Party, Jape, Lisa Hannigan, Le Galaxie, Cathy Davey, Gemma Hayes and Mark Geary. Also attending were Amnesty International, which celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a singalong of "Happy Birthday" on the Sunday night.[33][34]

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2009 festival

Electric Picnic
GenreIndie
DatesSeptember 4–6 2009
Location(s)Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland
Websitewww.electricpicnic.ie
Main article: Electric Picnic 2009

Electric Picnic 2009 took place at Stradbally from September 4-6. The British promoter Festival Republic bought out the share of Aiken Promotions as well as a further majority shareholding in Electric Picnic in March 2009.[5][35] The festival was launched on 15 April 2009, with tickets going on sale two days later.[5][36] The launch saw the announcement of forty-seven acts.[4] Orbital, The Flaming Lips, Imelda May, Brian Wilson, Basement Jaxx, Madness, Klaxons, Bell X1, Fleet Foxes and MGMT were some of the musical acts which appeared, whilst Tommy Tiernan headlined the comedy tent.

2010 festival

Main article: Electric Picnic 2010

Early bird tickets for Electric Picnic 2010 went on sale on 4 December 2009.[37] The festival was launched on 24 March 2010, with Leftfield, Roxy Music, Public Image Ltd., LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack, Modest Mouse, Mumford & Sons, Jón Þór Birgisson, Paul Brady, Imelda May and The Frames among the first acts to be confirmed.[38][39]

2011 Festival

Artists who played in 2011 included Arcade Fire, Pulp, The Chemical Brothers, Interpol, PJ Harvey, Beirut, Blonde Redhead, Zola Jesus, The Drums, Santigold, The Family Stone, Joan As Policewoman, Best Coast, 3epkano, Power Of Dreams, Yuck (band), Foster The People, Alexandra Stan, The Undertones, Public Enemy, Jimmy Cliff, DJ Shadow, Flying Lotus, The Charlatans,[disambiguation needed] Mogwai, Sinéad O'Connor, White Lies, OMD, Toots & the Maytals though Toots didn't last long the work shy charlatan, Lykke Li, Midlake, The Rubberbandits, Death in Vegas, The Go! Team, Big Audio Dynamite, Boys Noize, Paul Kalkbrenner, Dave Clarke, Twin Shadow, Willy Mason, Trentemøller, Killing Joke, Health, Mundy, Gavin Friday, The Walkmen, Adam Beyer, Sharon Shannon, British India, Ivan St. John, The Cast of Cheers, Micah P. Hinson, Caitlin Rose, The Potbelleez, Adebisi Shank, The Danger Is, Codes, And So I Watch You From Afar, and O Emperor.

The festival triumphed at the Irish Festival Awards, winning seven gongs, including Best Large Festival, Best Line up and Best Toilets.[40]

2012 Festival

Artists who will perform at the 2012 festival include The Cure, The Killers, Elbow, Sigur Rós, Christy Moore, Orbital, Hot Chip, The xx, Wild Beasts, Patti Smith, The Roots, Crystal Castles, Grandaddy, SBTRTK, Mmoths, Metronomy, Bat for Lashes, The Maccabees, The Horrors, Richard Hawley, Azealia Banks, Ed Sheeran, The Jezabels, Michael Kiwanuka, Gavin Friday, Van Dyke Parks, Roots Manuva, Bell X1, Dublin Gospel Choir, Glen Hansard, Grizzly Bear, Willis Earl Beal, Alabama Shakes, Tindersticks, Fatoumata Diawara, Land Lovers, Eagle and the Worm, Solar Bears, Staff Benda Bilili, Little Roy, Lanterns on the Lake, Jonathan Wilson, Baxter Dury, Cranes, Milagres, In Tua Nua, Conor Linnie and more to be announced.

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