10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Wolfe Tones drop Electric Picnic bombshell with verdict on surprise appearance
The Wolfe Tones singer Brian Warfield has said the band won't be making a surprise appearance to Electric Picnic.
Earlier this month, organisers announced they had added Kneecap to the lineup for this year's festival, which takes place in Stradbally, Co Laois.
But Mr Warfield ruled out that The Wolfe Tones won't be a last minute addition to the festival, which kicks off on August 29 until August 31.
He told us: 'No. We weren't asked."
But he said the band, who play Limerick's Thomond Park this Friday and Sunday night, have great memories from when they last played the summer festival in 2024.
Last year, The Wolfe Tones' performance at Electric Picnic 2024 drew a crowd of 55,000 people to the main stage - A record attendance for the band's set at the festival.
Mr Warfield said: "I think we have a great memory in our mind, and we'll hold that for the rest of our lives. I think that it was one of those special times over the 61 years. It'll never be forgotten. It was the biggest crowd ever at Electric Picnic.
"It never happened before, and it hasn't happened since. Tommy was adamant he was going to retire. He's 81, pushing 82 so he had to make an end date.'
Speaking about his own future projects, the Dubliner said he is reworking his play, Celtic Exodus for next year.
'I'm reworking my play next February. It was a great success. Everybody loved it. We'll try and get the same people back. Because I ran short of money last February, I had to cut some of the parts out."
He jokingly added: 'I'm not poor, but everybody thinks of a millionaire.'
