Gallery: Electric Picnic Day 2
Lola Young made a surprise appearance on the Main Stage as Electric Picnic moved into its second day at Stradbally, while CMAT returned for of Saturday's most anticipated sets.
Electric Picnic, an annual music festival in Stradbally, County Laois, kicked off its second day under the challenging conditions of rain and muddy fields. Despite the weather, festival-goers turned out in large numbers, drawn to the diverse lineup of artists performing throughout the site. A notable surprise came from Lola Young, who made a surprise appearance on the Main Stage, captivating the rain-soaked crowd with her hit song "Messy".
CMAT also returned to the festival after cancelling a performance in France due to illness, delivering a high-energy set that paid tribute to Dolly Parton with her rendition of "Jolene". Other artists who performed on Day 2 included Damien Dempsey, The Undertones, Jessie Murph, The Stunning, Kyla Cobbler, Audrey Hobert, Oklou, The Scratch, Eleanor McEvoy, and FeliSpeaks. As the festival headed into its final day, Gorillaz closed out the Main Stage programme.
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