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Electric Youth at Electric Picnic 26

Regional talent search and youth music initiative deciding winning acts for Electric Picnic.

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Dates
Fri 14 Aug 2026
Where
Church Street, Portlaoise, R32 W93P, Laois (Indoors)Directions
Cost
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Ages
Best for ages 13-18
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What to expect

A regional talent search and youth music initiative run by Youth Work Laois in partnership with Electric Picnic, Creative Ireland Laois, and the LOETB. It gives aspiring performers aged 14 to 24 a chance to win a spot to perform live on the Hazel Wood Stage at the Electric Picnic festival.

The winning acts will be decided on Friday August 14th at Dunamaise Arts Centre.

More information

Official information
Official website
Time to allow
2-3 hours
Listed by
Creative Ireland Events

Categories

  • Creative Ireland
  • Event
  • Performance
  • Ages 13-15
  • Ages 16-18

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly
  • Step-free access
  • Café on site (likely)
  • Toilets

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Location

Church Street, Portlaoise, R32 W93P, Laois

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