The prize, which has been running since 1992, when it was won by Primal Scream’s Screamadelica, aims to champion the album format as well as new music in Ireland and the UK across an eclectic range of genres.

This will not be Kneecap's first performance at Electric Picnic. The group played at the 2024 festival.

Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim and Kings of Leon have been announced as headliners for the festival, which takes place from August 29th-31st in Stradbally, Co Laois.

In a surprise announcement by the festival on Friday, the first five headline acts were announced. 

Inhaler will kick things off on February 7th with the release of their third album 'Open Wide'.

The seven-date UK and Ireland run commences in Dublin and finishes on December 20th at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle. He will also perform in Leeds, Manchester, London, Birmingham and Glasgow.