Azealia Banks pulls out of Electric Picnic

American rapper Azealia Banks who cancelled a string of summer appearance earlier in the year, (here), has now pulled out of this weekend's Electric Picnic at Stradbally Hall Estate, Co Laois.

Festival organisers have released a statement saying that the singer who packed the tents at least weekend's Reading and Leeds festivals, "is no longer on Friday's line-up having cancelled her performance in Ibiza Rocks. Promoters have confirmed she has also pulled out of Electric Picnic due to exhaustion."

Organisers are also advising Picnickers packing their bags to include sunscreen as temperatures are set to soar this weekend, Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September. While temperatures are set to have picnickers sweltering, festival goers are also advised to pack for all weather conditions.

Organisers recommend that where possible people use public transport or car pool to help reduce road congestions and carbon emissions. Gates open at 9am on Friday. Bus Eireann's special coach services from Dublin, Cork and Galway can be booked online here.

Inspector Harrington of Portlaoise Gardai advises drivers "Turn off your sat-nav and follow the Gardai signage and directions of the Gardai on Point duty , this will ensure easy and safe access to the site. Give yourself plenty of time for the journey as there will be a certain amount of traffic delay."

The festival's line-up includes The Cure, The Killers, Tindersticks, Sigur Ros, Elbow, Grizzly Bear, Orbital, The Killers, Bat For Lashes, Christy Moore, The Roots, Hot Chip, Glen Hansard, The xx, Metronomy, The Horrors, Roots Manuva, Bell X1, Staff Benda Bilili, Milagres, Ed Sheeran, Alabama Shakes, Cranes, Little Roy, John Digweed, Land Lovers, Baxter Dury, Jonathan Wilson, Solar Bears, Fatoumata Diawara, Willis Earl Beal, Lanterns on the Lake, Patti Smith & her band, Richard Hawley, Crystal Castles, SBTRKT, Grandaddy, Squarepusher, The Maccabees, Gavin Friday, Van Dyke Parks, Michael Kiwanuka, The Jezabels, The Dublin Gospel Choir, Eagle and the Worm, and In Tua Nua.

As well as loads of comedy, spoken world, a range of stages, lots of site art and many areas to explore with plenty of catering options and all the normal facilities you'd expect at a festival, and an an emphasis on eco-friendly initiatives.

Tickets are priced at 230 euros for an adult weekend or family weekend ticket. Sunday tickets are priced at 99.50 euros and Campervan tickets are priced at 60 euros.

To buy tickets, click here.

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