Electrifying line-up for the Picnic

Electric Picnic 2010 will have “something for everyone”, according to head booker Declan Forde

Electric Picnic 2010 will have “something for everyone”, according to head booker Declan Forde. He told The Ticket that he was delighted with the line-up so far, adding that the organisers have managed to maintain the festival’s policy of blending top-quality, in-demand acts with a “very eclectic steer”.

“Last year, we had awful weather for the first time. This, and some of the knock-on effects it had, certainly meant that some people didn’t enjoy it as much as previous years, but I think it was countered by the music and production,” he said. “Inevitably, we lose a few acts to Oxegen every year, but they lose a few to us too – and there’s plenty of good acts to replace those we don’t manage to get.”

Wednesday’s line-up announcement – which also included Roxy Music, LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack, Modest Mouse, Jónsi, Fever Ray and Beach House – was greeted with a largely positive response from fans. Tickets go on sale today.