The first batch of acts has been confirmed for the Electric Picnic, which returns to Stradbally Hall in Laois from September 2-4.
All we can say is, "Wow!" It really is a strong and musically diverse opening salvo.
You'll be able to feast on LCD Soundsystem, Lana Del Rey, The Chemical Brothers, New Order, HAIM, Super Furry Animals, Years & Years, Todd Terje, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Animal Collective, Gavin James, Wolf Alice, The Avett Brothers, Wild Beasts, Glass Animals, Jack Garratt, Savages, Pantha Du Prince presents The Triad, Phosphorescent, Broken Social Scene, Ezra Furman, Mount Kimbie DJ Set, Daniel Avery, Blossoms, Aurora, NAO, Girls Names and Meilyr Jones.
As we say every year, that's just for starters with dozens more to be added over the coming months.
Sunday tickets are now officially sold-out but Weekend ones remain available.
Stay tuned to hotpress.com for more Electric Picnic reaction and video previews!