The LaoisToday QuizCast will return to Electric Picnic this year once again after packing out the Ah Hear! tent in the Mindfield area at last year’s festival.
Including a wide-ranging list of topics and guests, Electric Picnic organisers have today confirmed who’ll be on stage in the Mindfield this year.
The LaoisToday QuizCast, which pits contestants against each other in a highly competitive quiz format, will take to the stage again on the Friday of the festival.
Though all the dates and times haven’t yet been finalised, among the high-profile names that will feature are Dara Ó Brian, Rosie O’Donnell, Miriam O’Callaghan, Blindboy, Brian Kerr and Nicola Tallant.
“In an era obsessed with artificial intelligence, Mindfield at Electric Picnic 2025 stands as a celebration of something far more powerful – Real Intelligence,” said a statement released today.
“This year, the festival’s arena of ideas showcases the creativity, emotional intelligence and human connection that no machine can imitate.
“Across six vibrant stages – Leviathan: Political Cabaret, Manifesto, Ah Hear Podcast, The Theatre, The Word and An Puball Gaeilge – audiences will experience debate, music, poetry, protest, theatre, podcasts, comedy and culture in its purest, most human form.
“Highlights include Science Week presents: Dara Ó Briain and Blindboy talking Then. Today. Tomorrow. with Research Ireland’s Ruth Freeman; The David McWilliams Podcast; and Miriam O’Callaghan’s Picnic Brunch; as well as Ballet Ireland and Irish National Opera.
“In Leviathan there’s legendary music producer William Orbit in conversation with musician, author and BBC broadcaster Cerys Matthews; and at the Manifesto Stage Róisín Ingle’s guest for The Women’s Podcast is Donald Trump’s nemesis, newly-minted Irish citizen and comedian Rosie O’Donnell.
“Podcasts in the Ah, Hear stage include true crime from Nicola Tallant’s Cocaine Cowboys; current affairs with The Group Chat from Virgin Media News; comedy from Deirdre O’Kane and Emma Doran’s Keep it Tight; and sexual health with Jenny Keane’s Orgasm. Across MindField there’s a collaboration with An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s Electoral Commission which has integrated into the programme a drive to register voters for upcoming elections.
“There’s a brand-new strand from the hugely popular Seed Talks series on The History of Witchcraft with Lora O’Brien; the Science of Psychedelics with Dr David Luke; and the Science of Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Jane Mulcahy.”
A wide selection of other shows, podcast and theatre performances will also be on stage – you can check out the full listings here.
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