- Electric Picnic 2008 took place over the weekend of August 29–31. It was headlined by Sigur Rós, George Clinton and Sex Pistols. Other bands to perform included My Bloody Valentine, Faust, Tindersticks, Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Rós, The Breeders, Grinderman and Carbon/Silicon. Irish acts to appear included Kíla, The Stunning, Sinéad O'Connor, Christy Moore, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Boss Volenti, The Waterboys, The Flaws, Le Galaxie, Ham Sandwich, Fred, Super Extra Bonus Party, Jape, Lisa Hannigan, Cathy Davey, Gemma Hayes and Mark Geary.
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