Ham Sandwich to play Glastonbury and Electric Picnic.

Ham Sandwich are set to conquer the festival world this summer with spots at Glastonbury and Electric Picnic

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 23 May 2008

Ham Sandwich have confirmed that they will be pitching tents in Ireland and England this summer. The band have announced their slots in Electric Picnic and Glastonbury.

The Meath group will share the bill with the Sex Pistols, Goldfrapp and My Bloody Valentine in Stradbally in August, will the Glastonbury line-up includes Leonard Cohen and Kings of Leon.

This summer will be a busy one for Ham Sandwich as they embark on a UK tour promoting their album, Carry the Meek which is released in England this fortnight.

Before Ham Sandwich hit the big festival stages, they will play in the Village tomorrow night, May 24.

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