• Music
  • 29 Aug 17
Ash announced as last minute addition for Electric Picnic
Ash announced as last minute addition for Electric Picnic
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Newsdesk

Festival Republic CEO Melvin Benn made the announcement at Stradbally this afternoon.

The Northern Irish alternative rock band will play at the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow during the weekend.

According to Ben Connolly of Laois' Midlands 103 FM, Melvin also indicated that Electric Picnic would continue to be located in Stradbally "for the next ten years" minimum. Great news for festival-goers then!

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