This is why Electric Picnic organisers are yet to announce the line-up

Electric Picnic organisers have confirmed this year’s festival is “100%” going ahead, and the line-up will be announced in “a few weeks”.

Fans feared EP wouldn’t be going ahead this year, due to the delay in announcing the lineup.

Given the event is taking place two weeks earlier than usual this year, and the lineup is typically out by now, ticket holders were worried the festival had been scrapped. 

According to reports, Head of Festival Republic Melvin Benn has said he is awaiting confirmation on a major act for the event before a full announcement is made.

The Electric Picnic Residents Committee have also issued an update on this year’s festival.

In a statement to Laois Live, they said: “We have met with representatives of Festival Republic, plans are well advanced for the festival and we are waiting on their final plan before communicating it to the community, we will keep you updated.”

“The committee are busy working behind the scenes organising for this year’s festival. Letters will be distributed to eligible residents in the coming weeks regarding ticket signing for your area.”

Electric Picnic is set to take place between Friday, August 16th, to Sunday, August 18th 2024 – two weeks earlier than usual.

The three-day festival is celebrating its 20th year in business this summer, making it an extra special affair.

Tickets for the 2024 festival are sold out.