Electric Picnic 2012

Bluefoam

Mulvee wrote: »

Never been before, went to Oxegen in '10 & '11 though.
Thinking about heading this year, worth a shot?
I'm 21 by the way, like the line up.

Its happening... The Oxygen crowd are migrating. Quick, get them to the Pheonix Park and keep them there or EP will be lost in a pool of cheap cider forever!

the warrens

Any rumours to going to ba added on the next anoucement

the warrens

Any rumours to who,s going to ba added on the next anoucement

SilverScreen

the warrens wrote: »

Any rumours to going to ba added on the next anoucement

I haven't heard much lately, but I'm hoping Bon Iver will be added as they're playing the major festivals in Europe.

the warrens wrote: »

Any rumours to who,s going to ba added on the next anoucement

I haven't heard much lately, but I'm hoping Bon Iver will be added as they're playing the major festivals in Europe.

mutley18

Any chance of Cher Lloyd in the next announcement?

sabrewulf

mutley18 wrote: »

Any chance of Cher Lloyd in the next announcement?

Considering that some of the Xfactor 2011 finalists were booked for Strawberry Fest, I wouldn't rule festival appearances of the 2010 ones at EP out. Yeah, Cher Lloyd would be great, a pity she didn't include Ireland in her current tour!

mutley18

mutley18 wrote: »

Any chance of Cher Lloyd in the next announcement?

Note to self: Do not leave laptop unattended and logged into Boards while your ****bag of a friend is around!

tr0llface

The lineup is better than most years this year, I'd say it's cos there's no Oxegen.

bodhrandude

Electric Picnic facebook got back to me, they will be giving a second announcement in mid April.

AdMMM

I see that Damien Rice is doing a UK festival (and being billed as a UK exclusive). If he's doing anything else, I'd expect him to be announced for EP!

sporina

what about Rufus Wainwright? He is playing Iveagh gardens, but what are the chances for EP?

O'Doodle

any chance of Bombay Bicycle Club?

frantic190

O'Doodle wrote: »

any chance of Bombay Bicycle Club?

I couldn't tell you about their chances for EP, but they are playing the Olympia on April 30th. They are in Mandela Hall on the 1st of May too.

SilverScreen

mutley18 wrote: »

Any chance of Cher Lloyd in the next announcement?

Any chance of Cher in the next announcement? Just for sh!ts and giggles.

sissorhands

Ideas of Two Door Cinema Club?? Justice?? Wild Beasts??

IHateMondays

I'm a first time camper to EP and was wondering if anyone can give some tips on what to bring etc to make the 3 day camping a bit less scary..:) Also, what to save on the food side (i.e. I want to spend to spend as possible on eating out there.) Thanks

Bluefoam

IHateMondays wrote: »

I'm a first time camper to EP and was wondering if anyone can give some tips on what to bring etc to make the 3 day camping a bit less scary..:) Also, what to save on the food side (i.e. I want to spend to spend as possible on eating out there.) Thanks

in no particular order:
tent
sleeping bag
torch
beer
crisp sandwiches

sissorhands

IHateMondays wrote: »

I'm a first time camper to EP and was wondering if anyone can give some tips on what to bring etc to make the 3 day camping a bit less scary..:) Also, what to save on the food side (i.e. I want to spend to spend as possible on eating out there.) Thanks

Well don't bring too many clothes, bring a double skin tent, slab of beer etc. Dont bring too much, you're not going to stay in your tent much. You prob won't bother showering there. No one does. Bring ear plugs, cheap work ones so you have loads.
In aldi right now you can buy a solid fuel stove for cheap and reheat pasta with it or whatever. Saved me a few meals. However the food vendors at picnic are so good... But if you can pay 15 euro a day at the bare minimum on all meals in total (breakfast dinner etc) and refuse to bring anything down with you, be my guest. And that's excluding buying beer/cocktails on site which range from 5.50 - 9 euro.
After 10.30pm though you can bring your own drink in to the arena.

maximoose

Nothing further on this mid april announcement then? Had myself convinced it would be today

IHateMondays

sissorhands wrote: »

Well don't bring too many clothes, bring a double skin tent, slab of beer etc. Dont bring too much, you're not going to stay in your tent much. You prob won't bother showering there. No one does. Bring ear plugs, cheap work ones so you have loads.
In aldi right now you can buy a solid fuel stove for cheap and reheat pasta with it or whatever. Saved me a few meals. However the food vendors at picnic are so good... But if you can pay 15 euro a day at the bare minimum on all meals in total (breakfast dinner etc) and refuse to bring anything down with you, be my guest. And that's excluding buying beer/cocktails on site which range from 5.50 - 9 euro.
After 10.30pm though you can bring your own drink in to the arena.

Great, thanks for that. Do you think that the booze would be safe in the tent? Also, what's the best way to transport all your booze and camping gear from the car park to the camp site? Like your idea of the second tent..

IHateMondays

sissorhands wrote: »

Well don't bring too many clothes, bring a double skin tent, slab of beer etc. Dont bring too much, you're not going to stay in your tent much. You prob won't bother showering there. No one does. Bring ear plugs, cheap work ones so you have loads.
In aldi right now you can buy a solid fuel stove for cheap and reheat pasta with it or whatever. Saved me a few meals. However the food vendors at picnic are so good... But if you can pay 15 euro a day at the bare minimum on all meals in total (breakfast dinner etc) and refuse to bring anything down with you, be my guest. And that's excluding buying beer/cocktails on site which range from 5.50 - 9 euro.
After 10.30pm though you can bring your own drink in to the arena.

Aranza Thundering Ash wrote: »

Baby wipes, forget bog roll, its not good in the wet!
Nuts, fruit, water.
Try not to bring loads of sugary crap as you can and will have sugar crashes! Its not easy to session for 3 days!
Toothpaste mouthwash and brush
and plenty of party supplies!

All added to my list... Thanks for that. Are you going yourself?

AdMMM

My checklist:

Tent (I'd recommend a double skinned one as very cheap tents can't withstand a deluge of rain but are usually shower proof to a certain degree)
Sleeping Bag
Pillow (or a scrunched up jumper will do)
Mini Torch €2 from Pound Shop
Duct Tape (fixes tents, chairs... everything - magic stuff)
Black Sacks (I put all my clean clothes in a black sack so if the tent leaks, they stay dry. Also put dirty/wet clothes in another so tent doesn't get wet. They also come in handy for sitting down on wet grass when theres no chairs about)
Enough Clothes (you really don't need to overdo it, spare underwear, socks and t-shirts for each day and one spare pair of jeans and one extra hoodie. Of course if the weather forecast is good, you can get away with less)
Cereal Bars (Keep me ticking over so that I don't spend too much on food there but with that in mind the food is amazing - I'd recommend Pieminister!)
Alcohol (Whatever you fancy! To save time, transfer any drink in glass bottles into plastic bottles before you arrive as there can be a bit of a queue in the decanting area at peak times.)
Baby Wipes
Toothpaste, Toothbrush
Towel
Bog Roll

If you haven't pitched a tent before, make sure you don't get drunk before you do it. They're all pretty easy to put up but alcohol might complicate matters somewhat.

As for the best way to get stuff from the car park to the campsite, people rent out Wheelbarrows there which are perfect because the terrain is pretty rocky and bumpy. If you don't want to fork out for one then just carry what you can comfortably manage and take as many trips back to the car as you need.

LostinKildare

That reminds me -- bring paracetamol!

IHateMondays

LostinKildare wrote: »

That reminds me -- bring paracetamol!

that will be the first thing I'll pack

IHateMondays

AdMMM wrote: »

My checklist:

Tent (I'd recommend a double skinned one as very cheap tents can't withstand a deluge of rain but are usually shower proof to a certain degree)
Sleeping Bag
Pillow (or a scrunched up jumper will do)
Mini Torch €2 from Pound Shop
Duct Tape (fixes tents, chairs... everything - magic stuff)
Black Sacks (I put all my clean clothes in a black sack so if the tent leaks, they stay dry. Also put dirty/wet clothes in another so tent doesn't get wet. They also come in handy for sitting down on wet grass when theres no chairs about)
Enough Clothes (you really don't need to overdo it, spare underwear, socks and t-shirts for each day and one spare pair of jeans and one extra hoodie. Of course if the weather forecast is good, you can get away with less)
Cereal Bars (Keep me ticking over so that I don't spend too much on food there but with that in mind the food is amazing - I'd recommend Pieminister!)
Alcohol (Whatever you fancy! To save time, transfer any drink in glass bottles into plastic bottles before you arrive as there can be a bit of a queue in the decanting area at peak times.)
Baby Wipes
Toothpaste, Toothbrush
Towel
Bog Roll

If you haven't pitched a tent before, make sure you don't get drunk before you do it. They're all pretty easy to put up but alcohol might complicate matters somewhat.

As for the best way to get stuff from the car park to the campsite, people rent out Wheelbarrows there which are perfect because the terrain is pretty rocky and bumpy. If you don't want to fork out for one then just carry what you can comfortably manage and take as many trips back to the car as you need.

Well fair play..thats some comprehensive list....Thanks for putting that together, I wonder how much it is to rent the wheelbarrow..

IHateMondays

Aranza Thundering Ash wrote: »

Im living for it! As for getting to and from the campsite you learn to pack light, such as replacing cans with spirits Them wheel barrows are a must. YOur back will be in bits.

I hadn't a clue you could rent them, are they available at all carparks? Do you return them once your at the campsite or do you have to go back to the car park with them?

hibsman

Hi there. Been reading through the posts on this thread. Just returned home to Ireland and looking forward to my first EP. Anyone think there is a chance The Shins will be added? Big fan of their new album.

red face dave

For all the SBTRKT fans. This will rock the little big tent.

Jello

red face dave wrote: »

For all the SBTRKT fans. This will rock the little big tent.

Wish they didn't always play the version with Drake rapping over it, such a bad rapper.. The way he chops up the vocals around the 2:50 mark is amazing though

red face dave

Showing my age here. But I never heard of Drake bar this song.