It could be the second year running EP might not happen.
Organisers of Electric Picnic have been voicing their frustration at not being granted a licence this year.
The music festival have been refused by Laois County Council for the annual event.
Those involved with EP say everyone attending the event would have been fully vaccinated.
NEW: Statement from Electric Picnic organisers.
They're "extremely disappointed" and described Laois County Council's decision as a "huge blow and set back" for the sector pic.twitter.com/s4SAQ745HP— Ben Finnegan (@_BenFinnegan) August 5, 2021
It's a huge blow for lots of music fans, most of whom have had tickets from last years festival.
EP organisers are now calling on the Government to issue guidelines for the music and events sector.
It's not understood yet if the event will be outright cancelled, or if another licence application will be submitted.
