Electric picnic 2010 - All discussion no ticket sales/swaps

super_furry

Anyone know how ticket sales are doing? Most likely not gonna have the cash to get a ticket until the last minute.

H8GHOTI

super_furry wrote: »

Anyone know how ticket sales are doing? Most likely not gonna have the cash to get a ticket until the last minute.

I posted this a few days back.

super_furry

Wow that sounds both encouraging and worrying. Although a less crowded EP would definately be a good thing going on the last few years.

I suppose the lack of major names on the line-up and the fact that so many people are out of work is to blame.

honru

While I don't have much interest in the headliners bar one or two acts, there's enough smallerish bands to check out that would warrant me going. Problem is I most likely won't have the cash for this; I'm sure a lot of other people are in the same boat. €240 is just far too much, I'm not surprised at all that this won't sell out in the presales.

recyclops

I was offered a family ticket for 150 would I be able to go alone and camp wherever with that tkt

Hackysack

Mr.S wrote: »

Woo got my ticket and transport sorted,

Can't wait!

What time on Friday would be a decent time to arrive? I know as early as possible, but what time does the music on the Friday usually start?

The music starts at around 4 o clock on Fridays usually. A good time to get there and set up camp would be around 11am or so. There'd be a good chunk of the areas taken but there'd be enough space for you and a group to set up around then!

honru

I don't think it sold out last year (if it did it was on the week of the festival). 2006, 2007 and 2008 were all advance sell outs if I recall correctly.

AdMMM

With Festival Republic behind EP this year, I was really expecting more of the big names from the Reading and Leeds festivals to be in attendance. In that way I'm kind of disappointed but in the end I know that I'll have a great weekend and come back thinking I got great value for money.

honru

AdMMM wrote: »

With Festival Republic behind EP this year, I was really expecting more of the big names from the Reading and Leeds festivals to be in attendance. In that way I'm kind of disappointed but in the end I know that I'll have a great weekend and come back thinking I got great value for money.

It'd perhaps be an idea to move the festival to the same weekend as Reading and Leeds. Only problem is it will clash with Rock in Seine in Paris and bands would have to choose between that and EP.

SoulRock

Yep Arcadia are Back For The Picnic 2010..
Will have lineup Ready for posting over next day or two..
It's looking sweet and sure to Rock over the 3 days!!
Stay tuned!
Peace

df1985 wrote: »

Arcadia Spectacular sent me this video on facebook today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut_NL_aUMCw

the message afterwards said see you at electric picnic 2010........GREAT NEWS!!!! was one of the highlights of the entire festival for me last year.

H8GHOTI

AdMMM wrote: »

With Festival Republic behind EP this year, I was really expecting more of the big names from the Reading and Leeds festivals to be in attendance. In that way I'm kind of disappointed but in the end I know that I'll have a great weekend and come back thinking I got great value for money.

Ya, I'm kinda the same but I was hoping for more of the lesser known acts to play. Acts like Delphic, Yeasayer & Wild Beasts. A bit surprised that none of those 3 are playing EP. Especially as two of em are playing Bestival as well. Hopefully there will be one more announcement with them in it but doubtful I suppose. But like you said it'll still be a great weekend & there is loads I'm looking forward to.

f®eak s©enery wrote: »

It'd perhaps be an idea to move the festival to the same weekend as Reading and Leeds. Only problem is it will clash with Rock in Seine in Paris and bands would have to choose between that and EP.

Just had a look there, Massive Attack & Roxy Music are playing that, as are LCD Soundsystem, Two Door Cinema Club, Jonsi, Foals, Crystal Castles, Eels & a few others. So ya it could be a problem alright.

H8GHOTI

Arcadia is cool. The following were announced via Facebook earlier.

Fernado Tomas
Lektrosoul
Mcmash
Clan Arvenne
Soul Of Man
Noise Control
Wonka
Mixhell (Live)
The Japanese Popstars
Spitloop

SoulRock

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Arcadia is cool. The following were announced via Facebook earlier.

Fernado Tomas
Lectrosoul (Warren k and Rocky)
Mcmash Clan
Arvenne
Soul Of Man
Noise Control
Wonka
Mixhell (Live)
The Japanese Popstars
Spitloop

Also skuzzi Port.. & Noise Control
Times to follow..

http://forum.electricpicnic.ie/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14989

bodhrandude

Ok dudes have posted before, but I need to know if there is any transport from Galway to the fest. Have been in touch with the lads at Zhivago and they are undecided as yet so here is their number so that if they see enough people interested they WILL put one on. 091509950.

longshanks

any of the long range weather forecasters promising sun this year?

littleman

longshanks wrote: »

any of the long range weather forecasters promising sun this year?

From what i was reading in yesterdays irish indo that were supposed to get good weather for d first week of september which is due to the same weather front that gave us the good weather over last week and the weekend

madmoe

Say a prayer we get weather like last weekend guys!!

Hail 2 Da Chimp

Hey there,
Just a few questions, are you allowed to bring bottles of shorts into the campsite? I have a bottle of vodka (in a plastic bottle, not glass) I was thinking of bringing, as well as a crate of beer, would this be allowed onto the campsite?
Does anyone know of a good "to do" list in order to get ready for this?
Getting excited now!

Here are my bands to look out for:

• Dan le Sac Vs Scroobious Pip - flippen awesome live!
• Modest Mouse.
• Fight Like Apes.
• UNKLE.
• Fever Ray - Not sure about this, I like the Knife but F.R. could be a bit too slow for a festival atmosphere.
• LCD Soundsystem.
• Hot Chip.

run_Forrest_run

Hail 2 Da Chimp wrote: »

Hey there,
Just a few questions, are you allowed to bring bottles of shorts into the campsite? I have a bottle of vodka (in a plastic bottle, not glass) I was thinking of bringing, as well as a crate of beer, would this be allowed onto the campsite?

yeah, just put the vodka into a 2 litre bottle of coke and mix in some coke with it to colour it, that's what I did with my Southern Comfort. They will hardly go through all those checks in great detail, they will be busy on the opening day.

Van Occupanther

Shorts are fine on campsite, it's only the glass that is banned.

Was hoping for one more announcement myself but it's looking unlikely at this stage. Still, can't complain, there's more than enough to keep me happy. Haven't bought my ticket yet as I believe there's no way it will sell out at that price and will try to pick up a cheap one closer to the day. They really should look at the pricing again next year, I know loads of people who want to go but cannot or will not pay 240e. How they thought they'd get away with that is beyond me. Here's hoping for some sun this year, we're due a sunny EP, last year was so depressing!

Leftfield
National
LCD Soundsystem
Eels
Modest Mouse
Low Anthem
Steve Earle
Jonsi
Stars
Donal Dineen
Massive Attack
Antlers
Bonobo
Foals
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Rubberbandits


Now for the inevitable clashes!

foxy_19-89

bodhrandude wrote: »

Ok dudes have posted before, but I need to know if there is any transport from Galway to the fest. Have been in touch with the lads at Zhivago and they are undecided as yet so here is their number so that if they see enough people interested they WILL put one on. 091509950.

I rang Zhivago and the guy said that they are undecided as of yet. There is however a Bus Eireann bus going.......


quote from

http://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=218#Services_from/to_Galway



Electric Picnic - Stradbally
Services Depart Bus Éireann, Ceannt Station, Eyre Square
Friday, 3 September 2010 - 12.00
Return Services Departing Stradbally
Monday, 6 September 2010 - 0900
Tickets must be bought in advance from Ceannt Station Travel Centre - €35

littleman

foxy_19-89 wrote: »

I rang Zhivago and the guy said that they are undecided as of yet. There is however a Bus Eireann bus going.......


quote from

http://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=218#Services_from/to_Galway



Electric Picnic - Stradbally
Services Depart Bus Éireann, Ceannt Station, Eyre Square
Friday, 3 September 2010 - 12.00
Return Services Departing Stradbally
Monday, 6 September 2010 - 0900
Tickets must be bought in advance from Ceannt Station Travel Centre - €35

There will be a ticket bus were the buses pick you up from at the custom house,its like that every year

bodhrandude

foxy_19-89 wrote: »

I rang Zhivago and the guy said that they are undecided as of yet. There is however a Bus Eireann bus going.......


quote from

http://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=218#Services_from/to_Galway



Electric Picnic - Stradbally
Services Depart Bus Éireann, Ceannt Station, Eyre Square
Friday, 3 September 2010 - 12.00
Return Services Departing Stradbally
Monday, 6 September 2010 - 0900
Tickets must be bought in advance from Ceannt Station Travel Centre - €35

Thats awful late tho to be heading from Galway to EP on Friday.

littleman

Im just wondering are single stove gas cookers alowed cause its not in the faq's but its prob been asked here before but i wanna double check

longshanks

i dont think they want people cooking in the campsites, if i remember correctly those disposable bbq's arent allowed either. in saying that the carparks often have people with camping cookers, handy for the fry-up in the morning.

recyclops

i had three disposables last year and not a word was said a number of people around me also had them too

herny

anyone got any suggestions where to go to swop a regular camping ticket for a family camping one ...will ticketmaster facilitate??

H8GHOTI

herny wrote: »

anyone got any suggestions where to go to swop a regular camping ticket for a family camping one ...will ticketmaster facilitate??

Family tickets are sold out AFAIK, so doubt TM will be able to swap it. Even if they had some left I'm not sure they would.
You could try the EP forum or Toutless:

http://forum.electricpicnic.ie/viewforum.php?f=24

http://www.toutless.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8632

Tenth Planet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4yU0UrbQgc

SoulRock

Arcadia Spectacular Electric Picnic 2010 :P




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