the Spike Island Stage

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Electric Picnic

Spike Island is a stage built by artists, for artists — a home away from home in the heart of the festival. There's a feeling here you won't find anywhere else: the warmth of a room full of people who love the craft, the hush before a song lands, the roar after it does. Every act is chosen with care, every set given space to breathe.

Come for the music, stay for the magic, and you'll understand why people call it the best vibe on the field.

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A chairde, We've been busy in the swamp curating a ✨STUNNER✨ of a weekend for you at Spike Island. We've got a sexy mix of established rockers who need no introduction, the freshest up-and-coming acts you'll be bragging you saw first, and FOUR dead
A massive thank you to @dinglegin for keeping the good vibes flowing at the Spike Island stage this year at Electric Picnic! 🌿🍸 Your generosity in sponsoring the backstage drinks made a huge difference for all the musicians, artists, and crew who w
Huge thanks to Legacy Brewery for keeping us refreshed backstage with some Legacy Cider at Electric Picnic! 🍏 Those crisp pints were exactly what we needed after the madness on stage! Big appreciation for supporting the artists, crew & chaos be
Big love to the legends at @brehon_brewhouse in Monaghan for keeping the backstage crew stocked up with their amazing beer all weekend! 🍻 Musicians, artists, and staff were all buzzing thanks to your brews — the perfect fuel after long days (
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Sunday Schedule at Spike Island
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Madra Salach are a six piece folk band from Dublin. Taking inspiration from the growing experimental folk scene in Ireland, Madra Salach began focusing on original writing and composition, utilising electronic equipment.

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