More Leccy Picnic acts announced

A day after the event sold out, Aiken have announced the latest additions to the line-up

ERASURE / MIA / MANIC STREET PREACHERS / SPIRITUALIZED-ACOUSTIC MAINLINES / UNKLE / EASY STAR ALL-STARS / FIONN REGAN / SONS AND DAUGHTERS

An exciting mix of new acts have just been announced. From Reggae to Rock, Electronica to Indie, there is something to suit all tastes.

First addition to line up announcement is worldwide synth-pop duo ERASURE, one of the most successful bands of the late 80s and early 90s with over 25million album sales under their belt. Still as popular as ever, their eagerly awaited dance-orientated album 'Light at the End of the World' is due for release in May.

Finally, MIA will make her long and eagerly awaited Irish debut at this year's Electric Picnic. Fresh from the recent success of her 'Bird Flu' single the Sri Lankan-English rapper will perform tracks from her brand new album 'KALA'.

A first time at the Picnic for the MANIC STREET PREACHERS, as they enter another musical era, with their 8th album 'Send Away the Tigers' already receiving rave reviews. Off the road for the last two years, this date will be the start of Manic Street Preachers new tour, and Nicky Wire promises, "Springsteenesque long sets, working class rage, make-up and dumb punk fun".

Following the huge success of their UK tour last autumn, the newly-billed SPIRITUALIZED-ACOUSTIC MAINLINES show will grace the lawns of Stradbally Hall and showcae some of the songs from the forthcoming Spiritualized album as well as tracks from Spacemen 3 and Spiritualized back catalogues. The soulful voice of Jason Pierce AKA Spaceman will make for an out of this world show.

UNKLE will perform their full live band show for the first time EVER in Ireland. Having amassed some of the best production credits in the music industry, UNKLE has worked with a wealth of artists, and Picnikcers will be indulged with a high octane performance featuring tracks from their new album 'War Stories' due out in autumn.

Modern Reggae at its best, the 10 piece New York based EASY STAR ALL-STARS are a collective family of some of the best reggae artists around. The quirky crew are responsible for last year's 'Radiodread' album, a complete reggae version of Radiohead's 'OK Computer'. With a rotating cast of talented members, each gig is guaranteed to have its own personality, and they are certain to give a memorable performance at this years' picnic.

Singer songwriters always a hit at the Electric Picnic, this year sees 'Irish troubadour' FIONN REGAN on the bill.The popular singer-songwriter hailing from Bray is sure to delight with one of his awesome but intimate live shows showcasing the many tracks from his recent critically album 'The End of History' .

Conceived while on tour with Arab Strap in 2001 by Aedele Bethel, SONS AND DAUGHTERS went on to massive worldwide success. Known for their energy and sassy onstage personality, Glasgow Folk-Rock outfit Sons and Daughters new material will be a much anticipated treat.

Electric Picnic line-up already includes The Beastie Boys doing their first Irish show in over a decade; the recently reformed Iggy And The Stooges, a rare live outing by the wonderful Bjork with new material to shock & awe us; ex-Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker; a hark back to 1980s punk-pop with The Jesus And Mary Chain; cutting edge dance-rock from LCD Soundsystem (who have just released one of the Albums of the Year); the newly resurgent Primal Scream; the first ever Irish show by the Damon Albarn-led The Good, The Bad and The Queen; Modest Mouse, the dramatic Polyphonic Spree and the eminently adaptable Craig Armstrong; Soul II Soul - who are arriving over with a 12 piece band and string section in tow! Plus Paul Hartnoll's The Ideal Condition and the return of the Dublin Gospel Choir who will be there to redeem your souls on Sunday morning.

The Electric Picnic Ireland's only Boutique Music Festival returns on 31st, August 1st and 2nd September 2007 at Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois - and if you haven't already heard, is now SOLD OUT!