Governors Ball 2016: Kanye West and Eagles of Death Metal all set for NY festival

Ready for its annual takeover of New York City, The Governors Ball 2016 arrives this weekend for another year of live music and delicious food. Festival heavy-hitters such as Kanye West, Beck, The Strokes and The Killers will perform for the lucky throng from 3-6 June.

Two of music's outspoken figures – West and Jesse Hughes, from Eagles of Death Metal, play on Sunday. IBTimes UK runs through the important info so, whether you're attending the site or tuning in from home, you won't miss the 'winner' of the most #Nofilter hashtags.

Dates

Governors Ball 2016 kicks off on Friday 3 June and carries on until Sunday 5 June 2016.

Location

New York's Randall's Island Park play's host to the Governors Ball 2016. Situated just off Manhattan island, the park is slap bang between the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Travel

Randall's Island Park is accessible via the subway, bus, Brooklyn Shuttle and Manhattan Ferry. There is no parking onsite but guests can be dropped off by others. More information on how to get to the festival can be found in the 'getting there' section of the festival website (below).

Line-up

Key performances you will not want to miss:

FRIDAY

THE STROKES – GovBallNYC Stage

ROBYN – Honda stage

JAMIE XX – Bacardi House stage

BECK – GovBallNYC Stage

YEARS & YEARS – Honda stage

ACTION BRONSON – Big Apple stage

SATURDAY

THE KILLERS – GovBallNYC Stage

HAIM – GovBallNYC Stage

DE LA SOUL – Big Apple Stage

M83 - Honda Stage

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN – GovBallNYC Stage

MIGUEL – Honda Stage

SUNDAY

KANYE WEST – GovBallNYC Stage

COURTNEY BARNETT – Big Apple Stage

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL – Big Apple Stage

VIC MENSA – Bacardi House Stage

JOEY BADA$$ - Honda Stage

BAT FOR LASHES – Bacardi House Stage

Where to watch

For those unable to physically attend the Governors Ball 2016 (governorsballmusicfestival.com), all the fun and live performances can be viewed via Live Nation TV