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Sleaford Mods play The Prodigy remix, cover Pet Shop Boys at Electric Castle 2026
Sleaford Mods kicked off the opening night of Electric Castle 2026 in Romania with a set that included their recent Prodigy remix of "Elitist G.O.A.T." and a now-regular cover of Pet Shop Boys' "West End Girls". The Nottingham duo's appearance formed part of a lively first day at the festival, which also featured a headliner-calibre set from Kneecap, underlining the strength of this year's line-up beyond its bigger-name headliners.
The Prodigy's Acid Thunder remix closed out the hour-long show, leading into "Jobseeker", "Tied Up In Nottz" and "Tweet Tweet Tweet". Much of the set drew on this year's album "The Demise of Planet X", with "Megaton" and "No Touch" among the early highlights, while "Bad Santa" offered a more reflective moment referencing doomscrolling and the Tate Modern. Electric Castle 2026 runs from 16 to 20 July, with The Cure, Twenty One Pilots, Wet Leg, Teddy Swims and Chase & Status among the acts still to perform.
In short
- Sleaford Mods opened Electric Castle 2026 with a Prodigy remix and Pet Shop Boys cover
- Set leaned heavily on new album "The Demise of Planet X"
- Kneecap followed with a headliner-worthy performance on day one
Explained simply
Electric Castle is an annual music festival in Romania that attracts audiences from across Europe. The 2026 edition runs from 16 to 20 July, with multiple stages hosting a range of musical genres and artists.
Sleaford Mods are a British duo from Nottingham who have gained a reputation for politically engaged music and distinctive live performances. They are known for incorporating cover versions into their sets and have become increasingly prominent on the European festival circuit.
The festival's line-up this year includes major artists such as The Cure, Twenty One Pilots and Wet Leg. Electric Castle has developed into a significant event on the European summer festival calendar.
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