Electric Picnic in for bright 2016 as 50% of tickets sold

Promoter Denis Desmond has confirmed that around 20,000 or 50% of tickets have already been sold for next year’s Electric Picnic festival, before music fans know any of the acts.

Mr Desmond confirmed the sales surge for Electric Picnic 2016 yesterday when commenting on new accounts that show the company behind Electric Picnic, Electric Republic Ltd enjoyed profits of €653,444 in 2014.

Last year, performing acts included Lily Allen, Chic featuring Nile Rogers, Portishead and Hozier.