POD & EP Republic presents LEFTFIELD

June 02 Belfast, Ulster Hall, Belfast
June 03 Dublin, Tripod
September 04 Stradbally, Electric Picnic

You have your ticket to Electric Picnic, but no matter how many times you click your heels together and get Toto ready for lift off, it's still a little way down the road... To get you festival fit and in training POD and EP Republic are happy to bring a little taste of Picnic to Belfast and Dublin on June 2nd and 3rd before the most hotly anticipated musical hat trick to hit Irish shores this summer concludes with an Electric Picnic climax that promises to be nothing short of incendiary.

Ladies and gentlemen, after an almost ten year hiatus from the emerald isle, let us present masters of the musical universe and 21st Century Poets, LEFTFIELD. Playing two intimate and exclusive Pre-Picnic tasters in Dublin's Tripod and Belfast's Ulster Hall before their explosive Saturday night closing slot at Electric Picnic, Neil Barnes says:

"The opportunity to perform the songs to a whole new audience with the original sound system and vocalists is an opportunity that I simply couldn't turn down, The good will surrounding the live show has overwhelmed me, the expectation is tremendous. I simply can't wait to blow everybody away, literally."

Original vocalists Djum Djum, Earl 16 and Cheshire Cat, all of whom played key roles in Leftfield's classic albums 'Leftism' and 'Rhythm & Stealth', will be joining Neil for the shows. Completing the live line up will be Adam Wren (keyboards), Jess Mills (vocals) and Sebastian Beresford on drums, replacing Paul Daley who is working on other recording projects.

Leading the dance music charge of the early '90s, Leftfield carved a path for a raft of great artists including Underworld, The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy. Their pioneering debut album 'Leftism' often tops 'Best Dance Album' polls, whilst their live shows are the stuff of legend. Leftfield's live return is an opportunity for everyone to experience one of the world's most influential dance artists.

Electric Picnic Launch First Ever Festival Loyalty Scheme

Electric Picnic 2010 Ticket Holders will be able to avail of a 24 hour priority booking pre-sale for the Dublin & Belfast Leftfield shows. Anyone who has purchased a Picnic ticket online or via phone will receive an email shortly from Ticketmaster advising them of details.

Picnic Ticket Holders Pre-Sale 9am Thursday May 13th
General on sale date 9am Friday May 14th

More information at www.pod.ie