A hopeful camper arrives at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois. Photograph: Alan Betson Campers arrive at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois. Photograph: Alan Betson Campers arrive at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois. Photograph: Alan Betson Campers arrive at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois. Photograph: Alan Betson Denise Chaila performs on the main stage at Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Festivalgoers enjoy Glass Animals' set on the main stage at Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Festivalgoers enjoy Glass Animals' set on the main stage at Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Festivalgoers enjoy Glass Animals' set on the main stage at Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Michelle Hart and Jessica Dore from Clondalkin celebrate after ‘getting married’ in the inflatable church during the second day of Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Keith Rankin from Kildare on day two of Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Festivalgoers celebrate day two of Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Philip and Dee Keogh with their grandchildren, Luna and Willow, during day two of the festival. Photograph: Alan Betson Anne-Marie performs on the main stage on day two of Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Fans enjoy Anne-Marie's set at Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Festivalgoers shelter from the rain on day two of Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Fans enjoy Picture This' set at Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Lead singer of Picture This, Ryan Hennessy, performs on the main stage at Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Festivalgoers on day three with their collapsed tent at the Jimmy Hendrix campsite following a night of heavy rain. Photograph: Alan Betson The Horan family from Mountmellick, Co Laois, enjoy ice cream during Wild Youth's set on the final day of the festival. Photograph: Alan Betson Craig Fitzgerald of The Academic performs on the main stage. Photograph: Alan Betson Fans enjoy The Academic's set on day three of Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Crowds and sunshine on day three of Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Fans enjoy The Coronas on day three of the festival. Photograph: Alan Betson Alex Turner. Festival headliners Arctic Monkeys perform on the main stage at Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson Fans enjoy Arctic Monkeys on the final day of Electric Picnic. Photograph: Alan Betson
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