Electric Picnic 2015

BullBlackNova

sadie06 wrote: »

They are going to have to switch on EP on the Friday night (instead of the half-arses version of the last few years) to cater for the extra crowds. I thought Friday night last year was mental and blamed the lack of choice for it.

THIS!!

I really hope we get a decent choice on the Friday this year. In all fairness, it's not too much to ask with this big a line-up and this many people to have a few options for things to do.

Even if it's just a case of the main stage, the electric arena (Belle & Sebastian headlining - is this still the case I wonder?) and that James Murphy/2manydjs thing, as well as the rave and Body & Soul. I think that's only what, one more tent open? But that would be enough to spread the crowd out a bit!

Sunday is sure to be jammers this year. I wonder how many day tickets were available?

Last year was my first in a few years and while it was busy, I don't recall thinking it was much busier than other years, aside from the Sunday afternoon. But, even then, it depended on what you wanted to go to. Last year, I couldn't get into Glass Animals and London Grammar was mobbed, but I remember LCD Soundsystem being the same a few years ago so..? But, maybe it was just that I hadn't been in a few years so I didn't remember how busy/quiet it should have been.

scruff monkey

Thought Friday last year was much better than 2013, they had Blondie/Pet Shop Boys and a bunch of others on.

Furious-Red

scruff monkey wrote: »

Thought Friday last year was much better than 2013, they had Blondie/Pet Shop Boys and a bunch of others on.

And Foals

Was watching IOW coverage and came across Jessie Ware , Now i know she may not be everyones cup of tea but think she could go down well on an early Main Stage slot or mid way on the EA or Rankins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAMM8JVbr8g

scruff monkey

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

yes, there's a massive difference on Sunday, a lot busier but sometimes the fresh enthusiasm that pours into the arena from Sunday morning injects some life into a tired weekend crowd

B&S was where I thought the biggest difference was on the Sunday with the larger crowd, will skip it this year on the Sunday night in favour on what will likely be much needed kip

run_Forrest_run

scruff monkey wrote: »

B&S was where I thought the biggest difference was on the Sunday with the larger crowd, will skip it this year on the Sunday night in favour on what will likely be much needed kip

oh how I wish I could adopt your wise approach to the Sunday night

sadie06

Furious-Red wrote: »

And Foals

Was watching IOW coverage and came across Jessie Ware , Now i know she may not be everyones cup of tea but think she could go down well on an early Main Stage slot or mid way on the EA or Rankins

I was the same…pretty much dismissed her from a listen on the EP playlist, but I enjoyed her on the IOW programme.

Bowlardo

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Queen-Mise

scruff monkey wrote:

B&S was where I thought the biggest difference was on the Sunday with the larger crowd, will skip it this year on the Sunday night in favour on what will likely be much needed kip

Oh the Sunday day trippers - I hate them, all fresh faced with their enthusiastic enthusiasm By that stage a shambling zombie has more life than me.

You really notice the crowds on the Sunday night. I find a spot on the stands at main stage and watch the various madnesses. Friday and Saturday I run around to see everything, Sunday is relax.

Queen-Mise

frozenfrozen wrote:

i bought my ticket on the 3rd of september last year for €160.60!

It cost me 313 for two family camping. How was yours more expensive (cos that 7 euro matters).
I bought mine the Friday the week they went on sale. Note to self, find EP tickets.

Queen-Mise

bullvine wrote:

Oh and plus the weather, that makes a huge difference!

Oh I get to use sanctimonious voice

There is no such thing as a bad weather only incorrect clothes.

total former

Queen-Mise wrote: »

It cost me 313 for two family camping. How was yours more expensive (cos that 7 euro matters).
I bought mine the Friday the week they went on sale. Note to self, find EP tickets.

Tickets for people who had been to 3+ Picnics were €154 + €6 booking fee = €160.

I then got 25% discount via my Ulster Bank account = €120 net cost. Jesus but it's savage value.

Right Turn Clyde

Queen-Mise wrote: »

There is no such thing as a bad weather only incorrect clothes.

It reminds me what the German's say about the Irish. "They always complain about the weather but they never dress for it."

parabol

For anyone hoping they will release more tickets, EP have confirmed on their Instaram that they won't be.

heebusjeebus

Important question;
What's the best beer to get for the campsite?

The last few years, I've been bringing Bavaria as it's more drinkable than Heineken or Carlsberg at room temperature.
I wouldnt mind a change this year though.

Has anyone any thoughts?

frozenfrozen

Queen-Mise wrote: »

It cost me 313 for two family camping. How was yours more expensive (cos that 7 euro matters).
I bought mine the Friday the week they went on sale. Note to self, find EP tickets.

Below has the answer to how I paid 160! Also in regards to the bolded text, I haven't seen my ticket since it arrived, I hope it's still where I left it!

total former wrote: »

Tickets for people who had been to 3+ Picnics were €154 + €6 booking fee = €160.

I then got 25% discount via my Ulster Bank account = €120 net cost. Jesus but it's savage value.

I must look into the discount that's so good, you're getting your food and drink for the weekend with the savings over the full price!

iamanengine

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Important question;
What's the best beer to get for the campsite?

The last few years, I've been bringing Bavaria as it's more drinkable than Heineken or Carlsberg at room temperature.
I wouldnt mind a change this year though.

Has anyone any thoughts?

I brought Heineken last year and thought it was grand. Plus, can't you bring cans of Heineken somewhere and they'll put them in a fridge for you? I can't quite recall if that was a thing last year or not.

frozenfrozen

iamanengine wrote: »

I brought Heineken last year and thought it was grand. Plus, can't you bring cans of Heineken somewhere and they'll put them in a fridge for you? I can't quite recall if that was a thing last year or not.

cant remember if it was there last year but a couple of years ago I did it and one time I was waiting over an hour in the queue for it.. ended up having to take out 7-8 at a time and then they'd be roasting in the tent by the time I was on the last few.

if anyones planning on doing the heineken thing bring a cooler bag/box as well and take out loads at a time

Slobberdawn

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Important question;
What's the best beer to get for the campsite?

The last few years, I've been bringing Bavaria as it's more drinkable than Heineken or Carlsberg at room temperature.
I wouldnt mind a change this year though.

Has anyone any thoughts?

It's really not an important question.

Bring Bavaria. You'll guzzle it down while it's still reasonably cold on the Friday.

Come Saturday you'll not be fit for many cans so it'll be straight on the hard stuff.

Sunday you'll have a few more cans than Saturday but still hit the spirits hard.

You'll wonder why you asked the question and why you brought so much beer.;)

iamanengine

Slobberdawn wrote: »

It's really not an important question.

Bring Bavaria. You'll guzzle it down while it's still reasonably cold on the Friday.

Come Saturday you'll not be fit for many cans so it'll be straight on the hard stuff.

Sunday you'll have a few more cans than Saturday but still hit the spirits hard.

You'll wonder why you asked the question and why you brought so much beer.;)

I brought 48 cans last year and had almost all of them :P

run_Forrest_run

Slobberdawn wrote: »

It's really not an important question.

can you remind me of a question that holds greater importance?

I am planning booze for Friday and Saturday and then switch over to spirits with mixer (or just sip whiskey neat) on the Sunday.

I remember a few years ago waking up on the Sunday morning and seeing the girls in the tent beside preparing some wine and crackers...they were kind enough to include us. It was a really nice start to the final day.

Slobberdawn

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

can you remind me of a question that holds greater importance?

I am planning booze for Friday and Saturday and then switch over to spirits with mixer (or just sip whiskey neat) on the Sunday.

I remember a few years ago waking up on the Sunday morning and seeing the girls in the tent beside preparing some wine and crackers...they were kind enough to include us. It was a really nice start to the final day.

I mean it's one of those things that people fret over and then wonder why.

Logistics and how to get booze into the arena are much more important issues that are deserving of your time.

heebusjeebus

Slobberdawn wrote: »

I mean it's one of those things that people fret over and then wonder why.

I'm just looking at other options really. I'm never bothered with warm beer and dont see the point in using chillboxes as they only make a difference on the Friday afternoon.

Had notions ideas to get some craft beer cans but a slab of 33cl cans would set me back €90. Madness.

total former

Lukewarm cider goes down easier than lukewarm beer. Something to think about.

heebusjeebus

total former wrote: »

Lukewarm cider goes down easier than lukewarm beer. Something to think about.

Comes back up a lot easier too :pac:

Mike Guide 69

parabol wrote: »

For anyone hoping they will release more tickets, EP have confirmed on their Instaram that they won't be.

Similar situation last year, where it was sold out before it went ahead, but a limited and I mean "limited" number of full price weekend tickets went back on sale 10 days before at the end of August, couple of hundred, but I managed to snap up one of them, it can happen folks, I can vouch for it, keep the faith

total former

http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2015/06/23/electric-picnic-lodge-event-licence-application/

Capacity is 48,500 this year, plus 2,500 "guests and children".

Mike Guide 69

total former wrote: »

http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2015/06/23/electric-picnic-lodge-event-licence-application/

Capacity is 48,500 this year, plus 2,500 "guests and children".

Ah here, wannabee VIP'S and little people, whatever next???!!!

fits

That number is pushing it I think. Way too many

parabol

fits wrote: »

That number is pushing it I think. Way too many

I agree. How many does the Pink Moon site facilitate? Their site says they are merging with the rest of the boutique camping with the bar in the middle. I wonder if they're doing a complete redesign of the layout?


Here is the link http://www.pinkmooncamping.co.uk/festivalfacilitiesdetails.asp?festivalid=46
Then click on the 'Festival Facilities' tab.

Fatfrog

total former wrote: »

Tickets for people who had been to 3+ Picnics were €154 + €6 booking fee = €160.

I then got 25% discount via my Ulster Bank account = €120 net cost. Jesus but it's savage value.

What's the 25% discount??