Heightened security at Electric Picnic

Campsites at Electric Picnic open this morning for festival fans.

All roads lead to Stradbally today, as tens of thousands of music fans descend on the Laois village.

One week to go until we're home! #EP2017 Click the link in our biog for a larger version of the map.

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The advice from gardai is to ditch the Sat Nav and follow sign posted routes from AA Roadwatch to avoid any delays.

Big name headliners include the XX who play tonight, A Tribe called quest, Duran Duran, Interol and Chaka Khan.

Download the official #EP2017 app now and start planning your weekend at the touch of a button! https://t.co/UBRO4V8fKK pic.twitter.com/v2KlbsTPmx

— Electric Picnic (@EPfestival) August 30, 2017

After his surprise appearance at Reading, many fans are querying whether Drake will turn up at the Picnic.