Electric Picnic 2018 **Discussion Only // No Ticket Sales** [Part 1]

Judes

There's been a few mentions of "Young Fathers", saw them at It Takes a Village back in April - they were incredible - feedback from those at gig was this is one we're going to be talking about for years i.e. "I was there the night at...…………"

Wondering will "Oh Pep" appear at EP - two young Aussies - who bowled us over.

Anyway - back to reality - into the second week of July and still no big announcements - not even Comedy Line Up or Hot Press - nothing at all (that I can find).

Apart from Massive Attack will Garbage be the only other bit of 90's Nostalgia -although some are also mentioning Suede - never saw them but did see Bernard Butler in the late 90s in London and he was just amazing. Not even a Gallagher Brother......…. No sign of any 80's bands - seriously - what are they waiting for.

I

The Davestator

Judes wrote: »

There's been a few mentions of "Young Fathers", saw them at It Takes a Village back in April - they were incredible - feedback from those at gig was this is one we're going to be talking about for years i.e. "I was there the night at...…………"

Wondering will "Oh Pep" appear at EP - two young Aussies - who bowled us over.

Anyway - back to reality - into the second week of July and still no big announcements - not even Comedy Line Up or Hot Press - nothing at all (that I can find).

Apart from Massive Attack will Garbage be the only other bit of 90's Nostalgia -although some are also mentioning Suede - never saw them but did see Bernard Butler in the late 90s in London and he was just amazing. Not even a Gallagher Brother......…. No sign of any 80's bands - seriously - what are they waiting for.

I

I'm ashamed to say, but Five in the electric Ireland tent were one of the highlights for me last year!
Cant beat a bit of nostalgia

Judes

The Davestator wrote: »

I'm ashamed to say, but Five in the electric Ireland tent were one of the highlights for me last year!
Cant beat a bit of nostalgia

Don't be ashamed - well maybe a little nah - it's supposed to be a festival of a bit of everything for everyone - but this year...…………….. I was gutted when 2 years ago I turned up late for Bananarama - I was so excited to finally be seeing my 80's heroines - and I missed the whole thing - I still want to cry at that thought. I remember last year there seemed to be a few rumours about Jimmy Sommerville and that didn't happen.

But Davestator we'll let you have your moment with Five :):)

ewj1978

2 unlimited a few years back were epic. only played for 30 minutes but the tent was hopping.

Captain Flaps

Davysulls86 wrote: »

Likewise. Was there last year, and honestly will camp nowhere else in future. It's a brilliant service for the small price of not being a slob.

Likewise, though they did come around last year with a 'how much would you pay to stay here, pay for showers, pay for toilets etc' so every time I get the mail from them I'm expecting the price announcement

Seathrun66

Judes wrote: »

Don't be ashamed - well maybe a little nah - it's supposed to be a festival of a bit of everything for everyone - but this year...…………….. I was gutted when 2 years ago I turned up late for Bananarama - I was so excited to finally be seeing my 80's heroines - and I missed the whole thing - I still want to cry at that thought. I remember last year there seemed to be a few rumours about Jimmy Sommerville and that didn't happen.

But Davestator we'll let you have your moment with Five :):)

To make you feel a little better Bananarama were pretty poor. I was really looking forward to them but they had a thumping Ibiza-ish party backing track to all the songs. Cheap & nasty. And spoiled some of the best pop songs from the greatest decade for pop tunes.

Since Siobhan returned I think they’ve toured with a proper band so should be far more enjoyable now and I’d welcome them back. As other posters have said this line up is badly missing some eighties stuff.

kg703

The Davestator wrote: »

I'm ashamed to say, but Five in the electric Ireland tent were one of the highlights for me last year!
Cant beat a bit of nostalgia

At the amusement of my friends who left me I stood there shouting every word to every song and died when the crowd kept singing a Backstreet Boys song by mistake.

They were the 2nd act I ever saw live at 11 and it was some craic. Nothing wrong with some silly cheesy pop over the weekend that’s what that tent is for

Seathrun66

kg703 wrote: »

At the amusement of my friends who left me I stood there shouting every word to every song and died when the crowd kept singing a Backstreet Boys song by mistake.

They were the 2nd act I ever saw live at 11 and it was some craic. Nothing wrong with some silly cheesy pop over the weekend that’s what that tent is for

Fully agree. I just wish they’d shove George Ezra & The Kooks in there.

ghostdancer

Captain Flaps wrote: »

Likewise, though they did come around last year with a 'how much would you pay to stay here, pay for showers, pay for toilets etc' so every time I get the mail from them I'm expecting the price announcement

can't imagine there'll be any charge for camping this year, but I'd definitely pay for showers in there.

Davysulls86

ghostdancer wrote: »

can't imagine there'll be any charge for camping this year, but I'd definitely pay for showers in there.

I'd stretch to €50 to include showers and clean toilets and a couple of food stalls other than the small coffee place.

kg703

Davysulls86 wrote: »

I'd stretch to €50 to include showers and clean toilets and a couple of food stalls other than the small coffee place.

Don’t say those things or they might see it!

bodhrandude

Seathrun66 wrote: »

To make you feel a little better Bananarama were pretty poor. I was really looking forward to them but they had a thumping Ibiza-ish party backing track to all the songs. Cheap & nasty. And spoiled some of the best pop songs from the greatest decade for pop tunes.

Since Siobhan returned I think they’ve toured with a proper band so should be far more enjoyable now and I’d welcome them back. As other posters have said this line up is badly missing some eighties stuff.

Yeah the Electric Ireland tent was absolutely rammed for Bananarama anyway and like Seath says they were using a backing track, I caught a bit of them last year at Beatyard and they were with a live band, I have to say it was a much better gig than the EP one.

Tago Mago

Judes wrote: »

There's been a few mentions of "Young Fathers", saw them at It Takes a Village back in April - they were incredible - feedback from those at gig was this is one we're going to be talking about for years i.e. "I was there the night at...…………"

Wondering will "Oh Pep" appear at EP - two young Aussies - who bowled us over.

Anyway - back to reality - into the second week of July and still no big announcements - not even Comedy Line Up or Hot Press - nothing at all (that I can find).

Apart from Massive Attack will Garbage be the only other bit of 90's Nostalgia -although some are also mentioning Suede - never saw them but did see Bernard Butler in the late 90s in London and he was just amazing. Not even a Gallagher Brother......…. No sign of any 80's bands - seriously - what are they waiting for.

I

Wouldn't be surprised to end up with the likes of Johnny Marr, Paul Weller and/or The The; all touring anyway.

Davysulls86

Tago Mago wrote: »

Wouldn't be surprised to end up with the likes of Johnny Marr, Paul Weller and/or The The; all touring anyway.

They couldn't afford them with the smashing pumpkins

endainoz

Smashing Pumpkins not in Europe till October unfortunately, or was that a joke?

BadTurtle

What's Johnny Marr like solo? All I've heard outside of the Smiths is the stuff he did with Hans Zimmer.

declanleo

Tago Mago wrote: »

Wouldn't be surprised to end up with the likes of Johnny Marr, Paul Weller and/or The The; all touring anyway.

Was hoping for marr but he is playing his own gig in nov in dublin so he's off the the line up

bodhrandude

BadTurtle wrote: »

What's Johnny Marr like solo? All I've heard outside of the Smiths is the stuff he did with Hans Zimmer.

He was excellent in 2013, he played the Electric Arena in an evening set, a mixture of some of his solo stuff and some Smiths classics.

Seathrun66

BadTurtle wrote: »

What's Johnny Marr like solo? All I've heard outside of the Smiths is the stuff he did with Hans Zimmer.

Was great in 2013 as BD said but caught him supporting The Who in 2015 and he was very poor. He'd just released a pretty awful album and the set was drab. But hey, again I'd be happy to give him a look. Always does 4/5 Smiths tracks.

Easy Rod

Rather Johnny Marr than poxy Morrissey anyway.

everlast75

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Was great in 2013 as BD said but caught him supporting The Who in 2015 and he was very poor. He'd just released a pretty awful album and the set was drab. But hey, again I'd be happy to give him a look. Always does 4/5 Smiths tracks.

His latest song is so very similar to "there is a light"

Stillill42

Easy Rod wrote: »

Rather Johnny Marr than poxy Morrissey anyway.

Yes, even I have to bow to the inevitable and admit that his brainless comments have made him persona non grata. A sad state of affairs. Johnny is altogether a more affable chap. And we'd still have a pint with These Charming Men, wouldn't we?

Tago Mago

declanleo wrote: »

Was hoping for marr but he is playing his own gig in nov in dublin so he's off the the line up

Plenty do a festival & a smaller date later on in the year, different genre entirely but ala Jon Hopkins, or would it be the announcing of the later Dublin date prior to his hypothetical naming on the EP bill?

Davysulls86

endainoz wrote: »

Smashing Pumpkins not in Europe till October unfortunately, or was that a joke?

Most of what I say is a joke. There's no point in taking life too seriously... I'd love to see the smashing pumpkins announced, but I'm also realistic, we'll end up with the blizzards and wild youth.

BadTurtle

Easy Rod wrote: »

Rather Johnny Marr than poxy Morrissey anyway.

Definitely. Morrissey handily keeps the title of biggest **** in music this year despite strong competition from Kanye West.

Davysulls86

Stillill42 wrote: »

Yes, even I have to bow to the inevitable and admit that his brainless comments have made him persona non grata. A sad state of affairs. Johnny is altogether a more affable chap. And we'd still have a pint with These Charming Men, wouldn't we?

All whilst kicking teenagers the length and breadth of Stradbally estate. I'm bring out the retro Puma Kings this year. Most comfortable kicking boots I ever had

Seathrun66

Davysulls86 wrote: »

Most of what I say is a joke. There's no point in taking life too seriously... I'd love to see the smashing pumpkins announced, but I'm also realistic, we'll end up with the blizzards and wild youth.

Pumpkins definitely out. US dates on all three nights of EP. A shame we’ve never had them as they’re ideal Picnic fodder.

PinkCamper

Friendly Fires have an EP sized gap in their schedule. Saw them this past weekend and they bored me

Davysulls86

PinkCamper wrote: »

Friendly Fires have an EP sized gap in their schedule. Saw them this past weekend and they bored me

Haven't they been announced already?

ghostdancer

yes