Sex Pistols, Sigur Ros, Franz Ferdinand for Electric Picnic

Electric Picnic now in its fifth year has announced a large number of acts to play the festival hich is held on Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August at Stradbally Hall Estate, Co Laois, Ireland.

The acts which have been confirmed are Sex Pistols, Sigur Ros, Franz Ferdinand, George Clinton & The P-Funk Allstars, My Bloody Valentine, Goldfrapp, Christy Moore, Wilco, Grinderman, The Gossip, Underworld, Tinariwen, CSS, Tindersticks, New Young Pony Club, Josh Ritter, Lisa Hannigan, Cathy Davey, That Petrol Emotion, The Breeders, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Sinead O'Connor, The Roots, Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes), Duffy, The Waterboys, Kila, Micah P Hinson, Hayseed Dixie, Juana Molina, Turin Brakes, Faust, Midnight Juggernauts, Mark Geary, Teitur, Blitzen Trapper, Absentee, Tobias Froberg, Boss Volenti, Constantines, Yacht, Lionheart Brothers, Noisettes, Dublin Gospel Choir, Tartit, The Yard Dogs, Dawn Landes, Candi Staton, Large Mound, Emmy the Great, Kormac & BSQ Band, Jape, One Day International, Foals, Silver Apples, and Adrian Crowley.

Electric Picnic have also announced a new stage the Jazz & World Music Stage with Irish independent jazz and world music promoters presenting jazz and contemporary classical groups, along with traditional music from around the world. There'll be everything from chamber music to desert blues, from funky organ trios to grooving Balkan brass.

All the same areas as previous years make a return including areas such as International Comedy Club Stage, Hot Press Chat Room and Fossetts Circus. The Body & Soul Village will also be back offering art, performance, cutting edge theatre, holistic therapies, yoga, green workshops, gardens, tipis & log fires, ambient bean bag lounging, acoustic vibes, night time installations, and the Chill Stage featuring a mix of folk, world, classical, electonic, reggae, roots and hip wiggling funk.

There will be many more colourful art installations around the festival site, including one by David Best who will be building and burning his exquisite Temple of Truth, as seen at Burning Man.

Electric Picnic is expanding the Spoken Word area this year with more world poets as well as theatre from Little John Nee and Vendetta Theatre Co. hosted by Marty Mulligan. This area will also present major debates, hosted by broadcaster David McWilliams, readings from top Irish and international authors, comedy news, quizshows, and a series of special one-on-one interviews, including one with Henry Rollins.

There will also be more theatre including a new space 'thisispopbaby' where debauched glamour, fairy tale excess and fun is the name of the game. Each day the glittery lounge will mix a kitsch Never Never Land and a raunchy Pop Art Palace. Featuring very special guest star Panti, Queen of the Picnic, it will culminate every night with a Frock 'n' Roll drag show and a down 'n' dirty PopClub.

This year the Electric Picnic introduce a Family Ticket which will permit access for two adults and up to four children and a new specially designated Family Campsite. Families can also download a small booklet outlining children's activities and programmes as well as useful information on family camping, baby changing facilities, showers, toilets, etc. The "Children's Festival" will have its own area and reception for babies, toddlers and children up to 12. It will be programmed with all sorts of creative workshops, kids yoga, chill out space for parents, and games.

There will be no single day tickets on sale. Weekend Tickets are priced at €240. A Family Camping Ticket is €480 for 2 adults and up to 4 kids under 12 which includes access to designated Family Campsite. Campervan Tickets for access to Campervan Park are €60.

Tickets go on sale 9am tomorrow (Friday 28th March) and eFestivals will have links for you to be able to buy them then.

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