Electric Picnic 2017 **Discussion Only // No Ticket Sales**

Seathrun66

maximoose wrote: »

My training starts with Stendhal festival tonight, nice wee warm up for picnic

Envious. That looks like a great wee fest. Ash & Echobelly would have been most welcome at EP.

Bigbagofcans

It's not just the walking, gotta train those quads for all the stepping over those damned tent strings.

Lzmunky

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Aldi do a good 4 man for about 35 quid, they normally stock them coming up to the big festivals.

https://www.aldi.ie/adventuridge-dome-tent/p/094776145929900

I got that one this year, put it up to inspect for holes, but of practise etc. It's huge! Double skinned too which is a must.

Arne_Saknussem

Lzmunky wrote: »

I got that one this year, put it up to inspect for holes, but of practise etc. It's huge! Double skinned too which is a must.

Yeah a friend of mine picked one up in 2014 i think for Body & Soul and has been using it ever since, a steal at the price according to her.

duckdiggler

Only 21 sleeps :P  Having been at Castelpalooza last weekend I cant wait , (by the way there was an increased / heavy garda & K9  presence at it so be warned for EP those of you who REALLY like trenchtown or disco dust and like to BYO;) )

Also hoping James and Fangclub could be in last additions of lineup, Buffalo Sunn would be very good too if not already added.  Ride to return would be ideal but I am under no illusions.......Ash a great call also from Seathrun66

I put together my 2017 plan as I was bored
I'll be camping in ECO close to Red carpark based on last year map  so going to leave all my clothes, Brekkie beers ( orchards thieves), food, More Water, solpadeines, and a couple of naggins of vodka in the car, hopefully only a 10-15 minute walk if I get parking sorted in Red.

 "JUST" bringing a tent ( that aldi one at 35 was great last year even with all the rain it stayed totally dry), sleeping bag, inflatible pillow and inflatible mattress, 1 real pillow, beer x 24, 1L of vodka to split into small bottles to sneak into main area,  2L of water,solpadeines, rucksack and a cooler (so I have nice cold ones for salty dog, might manage a stout or 6 that way). 

Car keys bankcard phone and some cash will be kept on me at all times

Just the small matter of cramming all the work I would do on 1st September and 4th September into Aug 31st 5pm to midnight  AGAIN

Poorside

some good stuff announced for Mindfield
the Summer of Punk talk gives me hope we might see a heritage punk band announced.

D.Q

Poorside wrote: »

some good stuff announced for Mindfield
the Summer of Punk talk gives me hope we might see a heritage punk band announced.

Iggy

kg703

duckdiggler wrote: »

(by the way there was an increased / heavy garda & K9  presence at it so be warned for EP those of you who REALLY like trenchtown or disco dust and like to BYO;) )

Just out of curiousity, was this inside or on the way? My friend wants to know :P

Seathrun66

Mindfield announced. TBH not all that much that appeals this year.

https://www.electricpicnic.ie/news/mindfield-presents-creative-states

 It doesn't seem to be a popular area for posters here but there's much to recommend it. Have seen some decent sessions from Lisa Hannigan, Liam O'Maonlai, The Fat Lady Sings & others in there. Great chats from the likes of Leftfield, Stranglers & Blondie in the Hot Press tent. Interviews with writers such as Irvine Welsh, John Banville, Michael D Higgins, Colum McCann, etc. 

Nice little cafes in there and it's a very relaxing place to sit in the afternoon. Works for oldies.

It also has what I consider the best three food stalls right beside the entrance -Rathmullan House (expensive, nice seafood linguine though), Kinara Kitchen & Kanum (great green curry).

Give the area a try. Not for all, but it's a nice break from the main arena.

duckdiggler

kg703 wrote: »

duckdiggler wrote: »

(by the way there was an increased / heavy garda & K9  presence at it so be warned for EP those of you who REALLY like trenchtown or disco dust and like to BYO;) )

Just out of curiousity, was this inside or on the way? My friend wants to know :P

Inside , on laneway after main entrance on day1 and in general all around main walkways and camping area.
It just seemed OTT for a very small festival

D.Q

duckdiggler wrote: »

Inside , on laneway after main entrance on day1 and in general all around main walkways and camping area.
It just seemed OTT for a very small festival

I've had a few friends get into a bit of trouble at Castlepalooza. Never had any issues at EP though.

Poorside

D.Q wrote: »

Iggy

Stiff Little Fingers are knocking about:D

Seathrun66

Poorside wrote: »

D.Q wrote: »

Iggy

Stiff Little Fingers are knocking about:D

Long long overdue an EP slot.

Poorside

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Mindfield announced. TBH not all that much that appeals this year.

https://www.electricpicnic.ie/news/mindfield-presents-creative-states

 It doesn't seem to be a popular area for posters here but there's much to recommend it. Have seen some decent sessions from Lisa Hannigan, Liam O'Maonlai, The Fat Lady Sings & others in there. Great chats from the likes of Leftfield, Stranglers & Blondie in the Hot Press tent. Interviews with writers such as Irvine Welsh, John Banville, Michael D Higgins, Colum McCann, etc. 

Nice little cafes in there and it's a very relaxing place to sit in the afternoon. Works for oldies.

It also has what I consider the best three food stalls right beside the entrance -Rathmullan House (though expensive, nice seafood linguine though), Kinara Kitchen & Kanum (great green curry).

Give the area a try. Not for all, but it's a nice break from the main arena.

had a great chat with Julian Cope in there a few years back, the guy loves Limerick and could name mayors going back to the 1800's, ran away from Miriam o Callaghan at the prosseco bar there in case I got her pregnant by looking at her...

kg703

D.Q wrote: »

I've had a few friends get into a bit of trouble at Castlepalooza. Never had any issues at EP though.

Madness! Damn those crazy kids and their disco dust!

D.Q

kg703 wrote: »

Madness! Damn those crazy kids and their disco dust!

fish gotta swim

kg703

D.Q wrote: »

fish gotta swim

Unicorns have to fly

Seathrun66

Poorside wrote: »

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Mindfield announced. TBH not all that much that appeals this year.

https://www.electricpicnic.ie/news/mindfield-presents-creative-states

 It doesn't seem to be a popular area for posters here but there's much to recommend it. Have seen some decent sessions from Lisa Hannigan, Liam O'Maonlai, The Fat Lady Sings & others in there. Great chats from the likes of Leftfield, Stranglers & Blondie in the Hot Press tent. Interviews with writers such as Irvine Welsh, John Banville, Michael D Higgins, Colum McCann, etc. 

Nice little cafes in there and it's a very relaxing place to sit in the afternoon. Works for oldies.

It also has what I consider the best three food stalls right beside the entrance -Rathmullan House (though expensive, nice seafood linguine though), Kinara Kitchen & Kanum (great green curry).

Give the area a try. Not for all, but it's a nice break from the main arena.

had a great chat with Julian Cope in there a few years back, the guy loves Limerick and could name mayors going back to the 1800's, ran away from Miriam o Callaghan at the prosseco bar there in case I got her pregnant by looking at her...

My fave comment of the week.

Graham1978

Whats the deal on pumping up the Airbeds ?

Arne_Saknussem

Graham1978 wrote: »

Whats the deal on pumping up the Airbeds ?

There's usually a guy selling inflatable chairs & beds that'll inflate it for you for a couple of quid.


On a side note and at the risk of coming across as an Aldi fanboy but if you're looking for a good nights kip at a festival these can't be beaten:

https://www.aldi.ie/adventuridge-camping-bed/p/094812145930900

scruff monkey

Graham1978 wrote: »

Whats the deal on pumping up the Airbeds ?

kg703

Graham1978 wrote: »

Whats the deal on pumping up the Airbeds ?

Mine came with a footpump. Takes about 5/10 minutes of watching my husband do it. Tiring work.

kg703

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3406199/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports+and+leisure%7C14419152/c_2/3%7C19719011%7CCamping+and+caravanning%7C14419397/c_3/4%7Ccat_14419397%7CAir+pumps%7C14419422.htm

room_149

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Mindfield announced. TBH not all that much that appeals this year.

https://www.electricpicnic.ie/news/mindfield-presents-creative-states

 It doesn't seem to be a popular area for posters here but there's much to recommend it. ....
Nice little cafes in there and it's a very relaxing place to sit in the afternoon. Works for oldies.

It also has what I consider the best three food stalls right beside the entrance -Rathmullan House (expensive, nice seafood linguine though), Kinara Kitchen & Kanum (great green curry).

Give the area a try. Not for all, but it's a nice break from the main arena.

I second this but keep it on the down-low!! It's an oasis of calm on the Sunday in there.
Also the Newstalk tent has comfy seats to watch sport/ heckle George Hook & the Mk2 Off the Ball fellas from!!
Indeed you'll find lots of B List Irish Celebs to abuse/ appreciate floating about that area.

Wile E. Coyote

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

On a side note and at the risk of coming across as an Aldi fanboy but if you're looking for a good nights kip at a festival these can't be beaten:

https://www.aldi.ie/adventuridge-camping-bed/p/094812145930900

I see your Aldi bed and raise you... https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Home-Kitchen/Intex-Headboard-Raised-Airbed-Fiber-Technology-Built/B010MO7CBS/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1502462419&sr=8-26&keywords=Airbed

Then run a cable from the nearest generator into the tent and electricity all weekend...

bodhrandude

Got confirmed today for advance volunteering, yippee, looking forward to this final announcement now although there is plenty in there already.

Peter File

bodhrandude wrote: »

Got confirmed today for advance volunteering, yippee, looking forward to this final announcement now although there is plenty in there already.

Congrats Bodrandude:)

Seathrun66

Any chance of a boardsies meet up at These Charming Men, or the debacle of previous attempts still too fresh?

Seathrun66

bodhrandude wrote: »

Got confirmed today for advance volunteering, yippee, looking forward to this final announcement now although there is plenty in there already.

Great news man. Hope it's another special fest for you. And with a Galway hurling title on the Sunday to add to the buzz.

adam240610

My wine box I'm going to use as a cooler bag in my beer cooler has arrived. Had a taste, quite nice as well. Sure some needed to be drank to let it expand a bit haha.