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

BadTurtle

haitens wrote: »

They have promised "regular Tesco prices" on Twitter.

Hoping for those 26 cent crackers

Davysulls86

Estelle Costanza wrote: »

Size of the eco camp! Is there any chance there'll be more than one entrance to it? I'm thinking I'll want to camp near the back, but would be a pain having to loop out round the top and down to Joplin for water etc.

Also it says the Tesco in joplin is click and collect, anyone know how to go about ordering?

One of the promises of ECO is it's security, if you increase the number of entrances, you lose some measure of security.
I'm surprised at the size of the site too, but I'm more worried about the noise bleed from Anachronica.

Also, there's water in Chaplin.

Estelle Costanza

Ah yeah of course, didn't even notice that.

I'm worried about anachronica too. But where we usually camp near the back of eco is ok noise wise, as long as you have ear plugs. Looking at this new map, if we aim for the bottom left (but not too close to the toilets) it's about the same distance away from the rave as our old eco spot.

Could probably afford to camp a bit closer to the loowatts than you would portaloos too, there was absolutely no smell from them last year.

Davysulls86

Estelle Costanza wrote: »

Ah yeah of course, didn't even notice that.

I'm worried about anachronica too. But where we usually camp near the back of eco is ok noise wise, as long as you have ear plugs. Looking at this new map, if we aim for the bottom left (but not too close to the toilets) it's about the same distance away from the rave as our old eco spot.

Could probably afford to camp a bit closer to the loowatts than you would portaloos too, there was absolutely no smell from them last year.

Ya, the Eco site is probably the best when it comes to camping near toilets/fences. I'll be over that direction too, I like my 4/5 hours at a festival. Getting there nice and early Friday morning.

Estelle Costanza

We'll be there for gates opening 4pm on Thursday. Gluttons for punishment. Be interesting to see how the saplings affect the spacing. Can see it being a lot more roomy between tents, but not so fun at night trying to avoid them.

Davysulls86

Estelle Costanza wrote: »

We'll be there for gates opening 4pm on Thursday. Gluttons for punishment. Be interesting to see how the saplings affect the spacing. Can see it being a lot more roomy between tents, but not so fun at night trying to avoid them.

Does Eco allow you in before Friday?

scruff monkey

13 sleeps Ladies & Germs & Music Snobs

Almost on the home stretch.

Rfrip

scruff monkey wrote: »

13 sleeps Ladies & Germs & Music Snobs

Almost on the home stretch.

Looking at the map there has gotten me so excited even though it’s the same flippen thing every year

Gonna spend the weekend now investigating the line up properly. Cheers to everyone for the recommendations

Fun fact for today..Nina kravitz used to be a dentist

BadTurtle

That Neptunes melody NERD are playing looks savage.

taramurf

Just reading through the FAQs on page 1 and noticed this gem:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are a child.

Does the mod think in light of recent lineup announcements that it should be edited to:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are old.

?????!!!

Bought our early bird tickets to ATN yesterday and very excited about pastures new. This sadly is going to be our last EP. Going to make the most of it obvs but there’s deffo a bitter taste in our mouths. Rubbish line up, more sh*te sponsors and I feel they’re expanded too much in terms of capacity over the past couple of years without upping the quality of acts. EP just maximising profits and changing the vibe completely. Farewell my old friend.

eplady2017

taramurf wrote: »

Just reading through the FAQs on page 1 and noticed this gem:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are a child.

Does the mod think in light of recent lineup announcements that it should be edited to:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are old.

?????!!!

Bought our early bird tickets to ATN yesterday and very excited about pastures new. This sadly is going to be our last EP. Going to make the most of it obvs but there’s deffo a bitter taste in our mouths. Rubbish line up, more sh*te sponsors and I feel they’re expanded too much in terms of capacity over the past couple of years without upping the quality of acts. EP just maximising profits and changing the vibe completely. Farewell my old friend.

Snap.. Tickets for ATN bought (really enjoyed it this year).. Last EP so I'm looking forward to bidding farewell in style..

Davysulls86

taramurf wrote: »

Just reading through the FAQs on page 1 and noticed this gem:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are a child.

Does the mod think in light of recent lineup announcements that it should be edited to:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are old.

?????!!!

Bought our early bird tickets to ATN yesterday and very excited about pastures new. This sadly is going to be our last EP. Going to make the most of it obvs but there’s deffo a bitter taste in our mouths. Rubbish line up, more sh*te sponsors and I feel they’re expanded too much in terms of capacity over the past couple of years without upping the quality of acts. EP just maximising profits and changing the vibe completely. Farewell my old friend.

Can't please all the people all the time. Most diverse line up in years.

MsMojave

Got a powerbank in Penneys (4000 mAh) which does two full charges. Probably won’t use it since I don’t camp but it has a flashlight on it. Didn’t realise until I took it out of the box!

tonto123

Davysulls86 wrote: »

Can't please all the people all the time. Most diverse line up in years.

Exactly, please don't go if ye are jus going to whine all weekend about days gone by, the early picnics I went too were pill fests so get over the whole how it was holyier than thú back in the day thing... As for sponsorships jesus I'd never leave the house if I was worried about sponsors ruining everything, sure why not stop watching the premiership because of the sponsorship everywhere

thebusher

Neil Young tribute, Harvest plaing Trailer Park Friday evening 5.55.

Lovely.

Mucker46

thebusher wrote: »

Neil Young tribute, Harvest plaing Trailer Park Friday evening 5.55.

Lovely.

Missed them last time are they good?

thebusher

Mucker46 wrote: »

Missed them last time are they good?

Excellent start to the weekend

Spaceshanty

It’s usually about this time of the year when someone highlights how many acts have been on the line up the last few years and states we are 10 to 15 acts shy this year. Is this the case this year?

Are we expecting a third and final line-up announcement or are EP happy to let ATN early bird tickets be the chatter for the final 2 weeks lead up to the big day??? Hmmmmm 🀔

davywalsh7

eplady2017 wrote: »

Snap.. Tickets for ATN bought (really enjoyed it this year).. Last EP so I'm looking forward to bidding farewell in style..

Yea same, reports from atn seem v promising. Gonna aim for that next year instead

Rigor Mortis

Spaceshanty wrote: »

It’s usually about this time of the year when someone highlights how many acts have been on the line up the last few years and states we are 10 to 15 acts shy this year. Is this the case this year?

Are we expecting a third and final line-up announcement or are EP happy to let ATN early bird tickets be the chatter for the final 2 weeks lead up to the big day??? Hmmmmm ��

The fact that the last announcement said final would suggest all we are getting from now on are special guests on Jerry Fish or Salty dog.

In terms of chatter around ATN, I wouldnt over play that. Us 0ver 40s are rethinking our plans for next year - but the vibe about the EP line up is very strong. The demand on adverts on toutless is really strong and the media coverage of the gig is stronger than ever.
When ATN launched they said they were aiming for the people that had outgrown other festivals (EP). Well they have aimed well. EP will not mourn our loss terribly, because there are plenty of youngsters coming along to take our place. They just arent all on Boards.ie

Seathrun66

thebusher wrote: »

Neil Young tribute, Harvest plaing Trailer Park Friday evening 5.55.

Lovely.

They were superb last year. A perfect start to my Picnic. Will be there again.

Mucker46

Roadhouse doors followed by harvest sounds like the start of my ep then

dmm82

Mucker46 wrote: »

Roadhouse doors followed by harvest sounds like the start of my ep then

Yep mine too

Stillill42

thebusher wrote: »

Neil Young tribute, Harvest plaing Trailer Park Friday evening 5.55.

Lovely.

Ah great. Loved them last year. Trailer Park in the sun full of oul lads beaming at each other. Didn't see them on the Trailer Park announcement and was very disappointed.

Stillill42

thebusher wrote: »

Neil Young tribute, Harvest plaing Trailer Park Friday evening 5.55.

Lovely.

Ah great. Loved them last year. Trailer Park in the sun full of oul lads beaming at each other. Didn't see them on the Trailer Park announcement and was very disappointed.

Beekay

Somebody posted an image of a great checklist for what to bring to EP last year. But I can't find it on my phone now. Anybody else remember it or still have it?

kg703

Beekay wrote: »

Somebody posted an image of a great checklist for what to bring to EP last year. But I can't find it on my phone now. Anybody else remember it or still have it?

Have a visit to page 1!

scruff monkey

kg703 wrote: »

Have a visit to page 1!

Indeed. The first post contains two lists

MatchaPeekaboo

Time to start stocking up on cans! Anyone seen some good deals, beer or cider?

Davysulls86

MatchaPeekaboo wrote: »

Time to start stocking up on cans! Anyone seen some good deals, beer or cider?

Tesco have brewdog 4 for 10 quid. Good few craft offers along those lines around.