Electric Picnic Announces Line-Up: Arctic Monkeys, Björk & My Bloody Valentine

They might not even currently be doing the rounds, but Arctic Monkeys are looking to have a busy summer this year.

The Sheffield band have now been announced as one of the headliners for this years’ Electric Picnic, along with the likes of Björk and Fatboy Slim.

Also joining the line-up for this year’s Stradbally event are My Bloody Valentine, The Knife, Wu-Tang Clan, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Franz Ferdinand, Johnny Marr, The Walkmen, Disclosure, Warpaint, Eels, CHVRCHES, Peace, Hudson Mohawke, Savages, Poliça, Parquet Courts, Palma Violets, Mount Kimbie, Clinic, Hurts, Merchandise, Noah and the Whale, Deap Vally and The 1975.

This year’s event takes place from 30th August to 1st September, at the Stradbally Estate in County Laois.

For more information, and to buy tickets, head to their website. Both weekend passes and single day tickets go on sale tomorrow (27th April).