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Bootsy.

Primal Scream have a new album and will be touring. An archetypal Picnic act, they are not exactly strangers to the country but would be welcome

Iggy Pop could be a real possibility.

I somehow have myself completely convinced that PJ Harvey is going to be announced.

I still have everything crossed for The Kills, at least for some Irish date.

Cassius would be good and they are playing in France the weekend before but seeing as they're from France and not doing a lot else it doesn't seem likely at this stage.

An outside bet that would be amazing would be Die Antwoord. Doing Reading and Leeds the week before. Not everyone's cup of tea obviously but would be mental fun.

Do Body & Soul's own festival acts ever do Picnic? I couldn't think of anyone more perfect for the Body Soul stage at Picnic than Floating Points.

lbj666

Bootsy. wrote: »

Do Body & Soul's own festival acts ever do Picnic? I couldn't think of anyone more perfect for the Body Soul stage at Picnic than Floating Points.

There is a bit but usually just any irish bands that do a number of festivals here each year they don't tend to have the same international acts.


I wouldnt get our hopes up on anyone massive being announced , someone the size of Blur getting added in May was unprecedented. Dunno why that happened most likely they were late committing to a tour or getting booked or else they were held back til tix went up full price, but that strategy was never gonna apply this year.

BadTurtle

Bootsy. wrote: »

Primal Scream have a new album and will be touring. An archetypal Picnic act, they are not exactly strangers to the country but would be welcome

Iggy Pop could be a real possibility.

I somehow have myself completely convinced that PJ Harvey is going to be announced.

I still have everything crossed for The Kills, at least for some Irish date.

Cassius would be good and they are playing in France the weekend before but seeing as they're from France and not doing a lot else it doesn't seem likely at this stage.

An outside bet that would be amazing would be Die Antwoord. Doing Reading and Leeds the week before. Not everyone's cup of tea obviously but would be mental fun.

Do Body & Soul's own festival acts ever do Picnic? I couldn't think of anyone more perfect for the Body Soul stage at Picnic than Floating Points.

Glad you changed the pronoun you were using for Cassius, that was bugging me.

bodhrandude

Bootsy. wrote: »

Primal Scream have a new album and will be touring. An archetypal Picnic act, they are not exactly strangers to the country but would be welcome

Iggy Pop could be a real possibility.

I somehow have myself completely convinced that PJ Harvey is going to be announced.

I still have everything crossed for The Kills, at least for some Irish date.

Cassius would be good and they are playing in France the weekend before but seeing as they're from France and not doing a lot else it doesn't seem likely at this stage.

An outside bet that would be amazing would be Die Antwoord. Doing Reading and Leeds the week before. Not everyone's cup of tea obviously but would be mental fun.

Do Body & Soul's own festival acts ever do Picnic? I couldn't think of anyone more perfect for the Body Soul stage at Picnic than Floating Points.

Primal Scream is playing Sea Sessions so they are out, would like Iggy Pop myself, PJ Harvey could be a possibility.

Canadel

scruff monkey wrote: »

Heh, heheheheehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

Cough....

Heheheheehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

Whether I'm right or wrong, your reaction is one of the reasons the closest I've ever come to electric picnic was posting in this thread thankfully.

Synode

Canadel wrote: »

Whether I'm right or wrong, your reaction is one of the reasons the closest I've ever come to electric picnic was posting in this thread thankfully.

:pac: Why do you post in here then

Canadel

Synode wrote: »

:pac: Why do you post in here then

To express myself.

scruff monkey

Canadel wrote: »

Whether I'm right or wrong, your reaction is one of the reasons the closest I've ever come to electric picnic was posting in this thread thankfully.

ah get over yerself



(weezer are an alright band but they're unlikely to be at this)

Canadel

scruff monkey wrote: »

ah get over yerself



(weezer are an alright band but they're unlikely to be at this)

I'm well over myself don't worry.

GhostMutt30

bodhrandude wrote: »

Primal Scream is playing Sea Sessions so they are out, would like Iggy Pop myself, PJ Harvey could be a possibility.

PJ Harvey seems like a safe bet surely. On tour and booked for a few festivals this summer

Synode

Canadel wrote: »

To express myself.

Then don't give out when others do the same

BOHtox

srm23 wrote: »

OPM or Weezer anyone?

I was actually thinking Weezer the other day when Island In The Sun came on in my Spotify. Would be a very good act and probably cheap enough to get

everlast75

BOHtox wrote: »

I was actually thinking Weezer the other day when Island In The Sun came on in my Spotify. Would be a very good act and probably cheap enough to get

Would love to hear Hash Pipe live!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9BGLtqqkVI

lbj666

BOHtox wrote: »

I was actually thinking Weezer the other day when Island In The Sun came on in my Spotify. Would be a very good act and probably cheap enough to get

I'd be over the moon if weezer were added, they would be perfect. But the are they sort of band that demand a decent fee in the US and Rivers can be a bit contrary about touring among other things.

Canadel

Synode wrote: »

Then don't give out when others do the same

I don't. And I didn't give out to anybody.

Back to school for you.

Synode

Canadel wrote: »

I don't. And I didn't give out to anybody.

Back to school for you.

Sure you didn't

Anyhooo, back on topic.

Canadel

Synode wrote: »

Sure you didn't

Anyhooo, back on topic.

I'm absolutely sure I didn't.

everlast75

Leave it lads.

Anyhoo, I would literally pass by Primal Scream playing. Haven't done anything good since Screamadelica.

There has to be some 80's acts, and hopefully some indie 90 acts. Belly are touring again, as are The Wonderstuff. Would be fairly happy with those

mrk75

Ben Watt must be a good bet too. Last album was really good and the new one gets 9 out of 10 in the current Uncut.

With Bernard Butler in his band, that would be a really good addition.

Synode

everlast75 wrote: »

Anyhoo, I would literally pass by Primal Scream playing. Haven't done anything good since Screamadelica.

But it's such a good album though. I'd welcome them

everlast75

Synode wrote: »

But it's such a good album though. I'd welcome them

If that's their playlist, I will see you there

BadTurtle

everlast75 wrote: »

Leave it lads.

Anyhoo, I would literally pass by Primal Scream playing. Haven't done anything good since Screamadelica.

There has to be some 80's acts, and hopefully some indie 90 acts. Belly are touring again, as are The Wonderstuff. Would be fairly happy with those

XTRMNTR is a brilliant album. I prefer it to Screamadelica, and its about time they gave that ****er a rest at festivals at this stage.

sally cinnamon89

Could The Charlatans be finally booked again. Seem like a good EA headliner

roll

BadTurtle wrote: »

XTRMNTR is a brilliant album. I prefer it to Screamadelica, and its about time they gave that ****er a rest at festivals at this stage.

don't think XTRMNTR is as good as Screamadelica but goddamn its good...

DavidLyons_

Canadel wrote: »

Whether I'm right or wrong, your reaction is one of the reasons the closest I've ever come to electric picnic was posting in this thread thankfully.

I go every year. Its a fantastic festival with great variety yet it is very true there is sadly a lack of heavier music at the festival. In my experience rock and metal fans tend to be far gentler souls than given credit for and their presence would enhance the EP experience.


...and you're quite right, Weezer are a far superior band both live and musically Tha most of this year's lineup.

bodhrandude

To Canadel: It is only the first announcement, there will be five or six more during the summer, normally by the time the festival comes around there is at least 15 to 20 acts you wouldn't mind seeing and possibly 3 or 4 new discoveries along with the general festival shebang. Have you been before, have you been left extremely disappointed. Wait it out it will be worth your while.

bodhrandude

DavidLyons_ wrote: »

I go every year. Its a fantastic festival with great variety yet it is very true there is sadly a lack of heavier music at the festival. In my experience rock and metal fans tend to be far gentler souls than given credit for and their presence would enhance the EP experience.


...and you're quite right, Weezer are a far superior band both live and musically Tha most of this year's lineup.

Some of the smaller tents used to have a lot of metal bands like the Oxjam tent, Body & Soul Village at EP had metal acts last year, the band on in the Body & Soul main stage on Saturday afternoon, Bitch Falcon (who are playing B&S festival this year) played a molten blitzkrieg metal.

bodhrandude

If you are still looking for a chance to go to EP, volunteer applications have opened for weekend volunteers for this years edition, the link live on EP's website. Normally involves either 3 eight hour shifts over the weekend or 4 six hour shifts for a festival wristband. http://www.electricpicnic.ie/news/volunteer-applications-now-open?utm_source=Festival+Republic+Audience&utm_campaign=6eeb6afbc5-EP_230316_Non_Ticket_Holder3_16_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_317cda3fe5-6eeb6afbc5-55882477&ct=t%28EP_230316_Non_Ticket_Holder3_16_2016%29&mc_cid=6eeb6afbc5&mc_eid=a1ccc53e52

scruff monkey

DavidLyons_ wrote: »

I go every year. Its a fantastic festival with great variety yet it is very true there is sadly a lack of heavier music at the festival. In my experience rock and metal fans tend to be far gentler souls than given credit for and their presence would enhance the EP experience.

They may well be but the image presents a problem (undeserved or not), there's always room for heavy bands with an "indie" bent but I wouldn't be holding my breath for any "rock/metal" bands with the exception of the likes of Iggy (who is a legend and a god amongst men) and has a wide palate of material.

Slobberdawn

scruff monkey wrote: »

They may well be but the image presents a problem (undeserved or not), there's always room for heavy bands with an "indie" bent but I wouldn't be holding my breath for any "rock/metal" bands with the exception of the likes of Iggy (who is a legend and a god amongst men) and has a wide palate of material.

This performance is particularly legendary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wzc05H3kPg

Bitch Falcon did push the metal agenda slightly last year as did another Irish band in Body and Soul whose name escapes but most of the heavy bands fall into the hardcore/post-hardcore genre.