Electric Picnic announce first wave of acts

Image: The Chemical Brothers 

Irish-based festival Electric Picnic has announced a strong line up of names with The Chemical Brothers (watch them perform 'Hey Boy Hey Girl' at Glastonbury below), New Order, Lana Del Rey and LCD Soundsystem all heading to Stradbally Hall Estate from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th September. 

Also confirmed are Animal Collective, Super Furry Animals, HAIM, Years and Years, Wild Beasts, Savages, Blossoms and Jack Garrett. 

The festival will also feature comedy, arts  and circus areas at the site which is less than an hour from Dublin.