Not heading to EP? RTÉ will provide live coverage across the weekend

Earlier this year, many music fans were left disappointed after tickets for this year's Electric Picnic festival sold out in record time.

The music and arts festivals draws huge crowds to Stradbally Hall year after year, and while nothing could ever recreate the its unique and creative atmosphere, RTÉ want to bring the action to living rooms across the country.

The national broadcaster, in association with Three Ireland, have today announced details of its coverage of Ireland's largest festival.

Over the weekend (September 1 – 3), RTÉ will become your go-to destination for festival highlights, exclusive interviews and live coverage from the main stage.

On Thursday, August 31 at 11pm, Bláthnaid Treacy will look back on some of last year's stand-out performances including, Gavin James, Bell X1, NAS and The 1975.

From 8pm on Saturday, September 2, Bláthnaid and co-host, Eoghan McDermott, will be on-hand to provide dedicated Electric Picnic coverage throughout the night, with exclusive performances from mani stage headliners.

Soraiya Ryan and Emman Idama will be reporting from the 'Picnic' arena, bringing the latest news, exclusive artist interviews and festival gossip.

Brian Geraghty, RTÉ Media Sales says: “This is RTÉ's fourth year covering Electric Picnic across television, radio, digital, online and mobile, and each year we've gone from strength to strength.”

“Our audiences who can't make it to Stradbally get to experience the best of the festival from the comfort of their couch.”

Sounds good to us!