Video: It wasn’t just an Electric Picnic. It was a Theatre of Food
Kevin Thornton and Catherine Fulvio bring a touch of the gourmet to proceedings
Franz Ferdinand: Archdukes of art rock conquer Stradbally
The Scots make music for girls to dance to. And more
David Byrne & St Vincent a sublime, boundless joy
For anyone who asks, this is the moment of the festival - the pinnacle of Electric Picnic 2013
Life is a Picnic
On its 10th anniversary, Electric Picnic turned on, tuned in, and sold out. ‘The Irish Times’ went down to the woods to get a big surprise. Here are the best bits …
Jagwar Ma: The in sound from way out
Lush melodies and colourful walls of sound lift the moods higher and higher
Johnny Marr: Marr than a feeling
Smiths guitarist doesn’t trade on old glories but eventually gives crowd a taste of his past
The Strypes: what a difference a year makes
Cavan buzzers handle the step-up from the small stage to the big leagues
Tieranniesaur: a beautiful way to start the day
Effortless musicianship helps drag weary picnickers to their feet
Ryan Sheridan: Monaghan man off the mark
Moody backdrop and overbearing strobe lighting fail to cut the mustard
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