Electric Picnic announces huge lineup for beloved Trenchtown
Sounds of the Carribean in the Laois woodlands this August
A firm favourite at Electric Picnic in Laois is Trenchtown, and this year it returns with a huge line-up, hopefully bringing some tropical sunshine with it.
Explore the sounds and tastes of the Caribbean that await in this tropical little corner in the Stradbally woodlands.
Picnic’s Island oasis Trenchtown welcomes a selection of the best reggae bands the nation has to offer.
The organisers invite picnickers to "skank to the sounds of The Skazz, Bajjna, The Bionic Rats, Royal Inity and many more. When night falls, a different vibe comes out in Trenchtown. Worries Outernational and very special guest YT control the Yard.
"Daryl Bengo and his posse clear the decks on Saturday, and 'The Rebels hold the fort on Sunday night' with Revelation SoundSystem, Cian Finn and Rise Up Sound System finishing the weekend with style.
"If you find us early, dance workshops with SK Vibz, Babylon Inferno Poi lessons and Rasta art exhibitions can start your day or find our Kingston 12 Kafe where you can rest your feet or just meet up with pals for a cocktail and listen to soulful reggae tunes, hosted by Tony Oi Oi and guests.
"Head to Treasure Beach – white sand, palms trees and tropical cocktails. Jam out to Will Softly’s One World Sound with over 30 DJs creating the island ambiance of this oasis in the Woods," invite Festival Republic.
The full line-up is as follows:
YT – CIAN FINN – BAJJNA REVELATION SOUND SYSTEM – WORRIES OUTERNATIONAL RISEUP SOUND SYSTEM – JONEZY – WILL SOFTLY – THE SKAZZ – THE BIONIC RATS – DJ SWILL DARYL BENGO – KEVON DUPRI – OLIVE HATAKE – OI OI SOUND SYSTEM – ROYAL INITY – DMAC BURNS – BVN SLUMP – SEAN ROOTS AND THE ROCK STEADY FOLK – BRENDAN HICKEY AND BAND – TEGGY – IAN HART – JESTER BLACK – LOR-KEY AND THE LOCK PICKERS – PUFFIN MAN FERDILICIOUS – KSFM – BONGANI – ONE WORLD SOUND SYSTEM ROCKSTEADY SOCIAL CLUB – BASEMENT PROJECT KDX – SULLI – ENZO – LST – CLIFF MASHETI – ABBIELEE AND BAND – DA FLYTING IRISH – ED G – TOEKNEE DESTITUTE – LUV SCXRZ – CLINTHANG – SIBH C – WALLY – 3 NEW BIRDS – DJ DEFENSIVE – KULTURE DODGY – KELSEY – DJ BEANSIDHE – DJ PXY RAY MCSHAKE – DJ MARV AND TB CREW – MINNIE MARLEY SK VYBZ – BABYLONS INFERNO
“Something a gwan all day mi seh in Trenchtown. Follow the beat and find a slice of paradise!” promise the festival organisers.
Electric Picnic takes place a fortnight earlier for this year, it's 20th anniversary event. It kicks off on Thursday August 15 for early entry arrivals, and lasts until Monday, August 19.