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Electric Picnic 2015

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    #2162
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    total former wrote: »
    It's never had competition (unless you count Oxegen, which I wouldn't) and it failed to sell out for a few years at a lower capacity, so yeah, I think a sell-out would be impressive.

    Oxegen was its competitor??


    Its sold out last few years, since Oxegen closed its doors anyway


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    #2163
    Ruxjit
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭Ruxjit


    cruhoortwunk wrote: »
    If Ed Sheeran can sell 3 nights in Croker at 80,000 each, then this lineup can sell 47,000

    I think if its a wet summer it wont sell out, if its wet and miserable all the time people wont want to go camping. Last year was I fine summer that's why it sold out quickly


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    #2164
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    Not sure it's anything to go by but MT posted his weather prediction for this summer and said it would be wet with a nicer august and september.. sounds perfect for picnic!
    M.T. Cranium wrote: »
    This summer, I would expect temperatures to average near or just slightly below normal values overall in Ireland, with rainfall varying from below normal in the northwest to slightly above normal in the southeast. I have published elsewhere that I expect it to be quite a wet summer in southern England but with the storm track likely to be a bit to the east of Ireland much of the time, I expect the rainfall regime as stated above.

    Sunshine is likely to be close to normal or maybe a bit below normal. As summer is defined to be June, July and August in weather circles, this says nothing about May which is apparently going to be quite a wet, cloudy month with near normal temperatures. I would go with late August or early September as being the best part of this year's summer in Ireland.


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    #2165
    total former
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    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    Oxegen was its competitor??

    As per my post; no, no it wasn't.


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    #2166
    byrneg28
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    Do people think it'll be sold out by the end of may?

    No money for a ticket atm, really dying to get one!


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    #2167
    melekalikimaka
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    total former wrote: »
    As per my post; no, no it wasn't.

    ok :rolleyes:


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    #2168
    sadie06
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    byrneg28 wrote: »
    Do people think it'll be sold out by the end of may?

    No money for a ticket atm, really dying to get one!

    I'm going to go out on a limb and say it very possibly could. The family tickets sold out in scarily quick time this year (I nearly missed the boat) and campervan tickets and Sunday tickets all sold out on the strength of the first announcement.

    If general tickets follow suit ( and the addition of Sam Smith is a big draw for a certain demographic) I could see it selling out 6 or 8 weeks earlier than last year, which would be the end of May - mid June.

    Just my opinion though, and I do agree that looking at the current weather wouldn't inspire those in two minds to buy a ticket.


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    #2169
    melekalikimaka
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    sadie06 wrote: »
    I'm going to go out on a limb and say it very possibly could. The family tickets sold out in scarily quick time this year (I nearly missed the boat) and campervan tickets and Sunday tickets all sold out on the strength of the first announcement.

    If general tickets follow suit ( and the addition of Sam Smith is a big draw for a certain demographic) I could see it selling out 6 or 8 weeks earlier than last year, which would be the end of May - mid June.

    Just my opinion though, and I do agree that looking at the current weather wouldn't inspire those in two minds to buy a ticket.

    Worst case they usually release a few day tickets close to date if people are stuck...usually


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    #2170
    Adamocovic
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    Once I saw Interpol and Blur announced I bought my ticket within 30 minutes. Didn't think it through but doubt I'll regret it! First time going.

    Stuck in work and the site for Electric Picnic is blocked, can anyone help me out with camping rules?
    How much cans of beer can you bring? Can you bring foldable chairs? Disposible bbq?

    Just a brief outline of what you can and cant bring. Even a screenshot or copy the list would be perfect. Thanks.

    Also will more acts be announced?


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    #2171
    Rough Sleeper
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    P4DDY2K11 wrote: »
    So you go to electric picnic to get away from "braindead " people as opposed to for the music and festival itself? :pac:
    You do realise the people who go to a festival have a massive impact on the festival itself? Electric Picnic developed a good reputation originally in no small part due to the fact that it didn't appeal to people who like Sam Smith. It was sort of its raison d'etre.


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    #2172
    total former
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    Adamocovic wrote: »
    Once I saw Interpol and Blur announced I bought my ticket within 30 minutes. Didn't think it through but doubt I'll regret it! First time going.

    Stuck in work and the site for Electric Picnic is blocked, can anyone help me out with camping rules?
    How much cans of beer can you bring? Can you bring foldable chairs? Disposible bbq?

    Just a brief outline of what you can and cant bring. Even a screenshot or copy the list would be perfect. Thanks.

    Also will more acts be announced?

    http://www.electricpicnic.ie/information/camping
    48 cans per person, BBQs allowed, folding chair is a must.

    The only thing you can't really bring in (that you would legitimately want) is glass bottles


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    #2173
    melekalikimaka
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    Adamocovic wrote: »
    Once I saw Interpol and Blur announced I bought my ticket within 30 minutes. Didn't think it through but doubt I'll regret it! First time going.

    Stuck in work and the site for Electric Picnic is blocked, can anyone help me out with camping rules?
    How much cans of beer can you bring? Can you bring foldable chairs? Disposible bbq?

    Just a brief outline of what you can and cant bring. Even a screenshot or copy the list would be perfect. Thanks.

    Also will more acts be announced?

    as much booze as you wish...as long as its not glass.

    no bbq

    but its all down to luck, can get most things in


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    #2174
    Adamocovic
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    total former wrote: »
    http://www.electricpicnic.ie/information/camping
    48 cans per person, BBQs allowed, folding chair is a must.

    Thanks a million, cant open the link in work as its blocked and my laptop is out of action, but that summary sorts out main concerns ha! Cheers


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    #2175
    melekalikimaka
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    total former wrote: »
    http://www.electricpicnic.ie/information/camping
    48 cans per person, BBQs allowed, folding chair is a must.

    The only thing you can't really bring in (that you would legitimately want) is glass bottles

    never knew bbq were allowed... 10 years and never noticed.


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    #2176
    Arne_Saknussem
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    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    never knew bbq were allowed... 10 years and never noticed.

    i think there's a specified barbecuing area no? Lighting up in the campsite is probably frowned upon


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    #2177
    total former
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    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    never knew bbq were allowed... 10 years and never noticed.

    Did it a couple of years ago, more hassle than it's worth tbh. Keeping the meat cold just takes up precious cooler space that should be filled with cans.


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    #2178
    melekalikimaka
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    total former wrote: »
    Did it a couple of years ago, more hassle than it's worth tbh. Keeping the meat cold just takes up precious cooler space that should be filled with cans.

    do Heineken still do the cooler facility?


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    #2179
    Arne_Saknussem
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    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    do Heineken still do the cooler facility?

    Yeah as far i know they still do


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    #2180
    chronickebab
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    I am a total festival virgin. Are they strict on letting under 18s in (I'm 17)


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    #2181
    Arne_Saknussem
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    chronickebab wrote: »
    I am a total festival virgin. Are they strict on letting under 18s in (I'm 17)

    If you don't look(or act!) like you're 14 you should be grand


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    #2182
    fleet_admiral
    Registered Users Posts: 3,750 ✭✭✭fleet_admiral


    I have only been to Slane once so Im rusty when it comes to these things. I just want to go see Blur and leave afterwards.
    Can someone tell me if I can do that and how much it will cost?

    Thanks


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    #2183
    heebusjeebus
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    You're free to go in and out of EP all weekend but it will cost you €229 for the privilage of seeing Blur.


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    #2184
    Effects
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    fleet_admiral wrote: »
    I just want to go see Blur and leave afterwards.

    Sounds like great fun!


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    #2185
    Ruxjit
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    chronickebab wrote: »
    I am a total festival virgin. Are they strict on letting under 18s in (I'm 17)


    It's not over 18s at all, there will be lots of children at it. You might want to be accompanied by an adult tho, which could be one of your friends that is over 18.


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    #2186
    Arne_Saknussem
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    Ruxjit wrote: »
    It's not over 18s at all, there will be lots of children at it. You might want to be accompanied by an adult tho, which could be one of your friends that is over 18.

    As far as i know children under 12 are permitted with an adult, but not those in the 12-18 range.


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    #2187
    andreac
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    Does anyone remember if they sell cider on site? I was there a few years ago and i don't think they had it. I don't drink beer or wine but did drink the Bacardi which was quite tasty.
    I know Heineken have the contract but wondering if they might sell Cider too somewhere. Thanks


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    #2188
    total former
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    andreac wrote: »
    Does anyone remember if they sell cider on site? I was there a few years ago and i don't think they had it. I don't drink beer or wine but did drink the Bacardi which was quite tasty.
    I know Heineken have the contract but wondering if they might sell Cider too somewhere. Thanks

    Generally, no, but Heineken have just launched their own cider brand ("Orchard Thieves") so that might be available this year.

    Otherwise, it's cans of lukewarm Bulmers. Huzzah!


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    #2189
    lbj666
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    andreac wrote: »
    Does anyone remember if they sell cider on site? I was there a few years ago and i don't think they had it. I don't drink beer or wine but did drink the Bacardi which was quite tasty.
    I know Heineken have the contract but wondering if they might sell Cider too somewhere. Thanks


    Heineken have their new rediculously sweet orchard thieves stuff out so they will surely be selling that.


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    #2190
    andreac
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    total former wrote: »
    Generally, no, but Heineken have just launched their own cider brand ("Orchard Thieves") so that might be available this year.

    Otherwise, it's cans of lukewarm Bulmers. Huzzah!

    Oooh interesting about the Orchard Thieves. Wonder could i try and find out.

    Yeah the lukewarm thing might have to do lol. Thanks


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    #2191
    Arne_Saknussem
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    andreac wrote: »
    Oooh interesting about the Orchard Thieves. Wonder could i try and find out.

    Yeah the lukewarm thing might have to do lol. Thanks

    The Heineken stall will normally throw any cans of their product into the cooler for you at their stall so possibly bring cans of Orchard Thieves along?


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