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

haitens

Around this time next week I will be cracking open my 1st can after setting up camp and looking at my print out schedule. Can't wait.

bodhrandude

There might still be an announcement at 2PM, I've seen stuff announced at that time so you'll never know.

optogirl

haitens wrote: »

Around this time next week I will be cracking open my 1st can after setting up camp and looking at my print out schedule. Can't wait.

I'll be clock watching for school finishing time - drive to school, go go go, drive to Granny's house, go go go, head for Stradbally! YAY

Borderhopper

Been going to EP since there were two 0s in the year but first time posting here.

Took a year out last year (for a baby!) and can honestly say this is the most excited I've ever been for a festival. Maybe headliners aren't great but there's enough there to see, and the less well known is very promising. I reckon festivals are for 2 things- sing along to bands you know and find bands you don't.

This time next week will have enfolded us back into her grassy, beer stained arms and forgiven us all our doubts

Bring it on!

gkhant

haitens wrote: »

Around this time next week I will be cracking open my 1st can after setting up camp and looking at my print out schedule. Can't wait.

I'll have enjoyed that moment already on Thursday evening... (engage smug mode)!

optogirl

Borderhopper wrote: »

Been going to EP since there were two 0s in the year but first time posting here.

Took a year out last year (for a baby!) and can honestly say this is the most excited I've ever been for a festival. Maybe headliners aren't great but there's enough there to see, and the less well known is very promising. I reckon festivals are for 2 things- sing along to bands you know and find bands you don't.

This time next week will have enfolded us back into her grassy, beer stained arms and forgiven us all our doubts

Bring it on!

that weekend of freedom after having a baby - you cannot beat it!

thebusher

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

Beware of middle aged men kicking teenagers!

Winner.

chevra13i

GhostMutt30 wrote: »

Saw Jungle when they played a few years ago I thought they were great. I only knew maybe two of their songs but the whole set was brilliant from start to finish

Jungle are class but they've basically been touring the same one album for the last four or five years.

They've released 3 or 4 new songs in the last couple months so hopefully that means the set will have changed a bit

Borderhopper

optogirl wrote: »

Borderhopper wrote: »

Been going to EP since there were two 0s in the year but first time posting here.

Took a year out last year (for a baby!) and can honestly say this is the most excited I've ever been for a festival. Maybe headliners aren't great but there's enough there to see, and the less well known is very promising. I reckon festivals are for 2 things- sing along to bands you know and find bands you don't.

This time next week will have enfolded us back into her grassy, beer stained arms and forgiven us all our doubts

Bring it on!

that weekend of freedom after having a baby - you cannot beat it!

Yeah it's like, "what about the ba- oh right!" Then cue manic laughter

kerrywho

Re: reeusable water bottles, can you bring them into the main arena?

Was thinking of one of those cheap plastic ones with a straw and bringing it (empty) into the main arena so I can just refill it. Will security take it off me?

kg703

kerrywho wrote: »

Re: reeusable water bottles, can you bring them into the main arena?

Was thinking of one of those cheap plastic ones with a straw and bringing it (empty) into the main arena so I can just refill it. Will security take it off me?

I always bring an empty plastic bottle in with me as long as you show them it’s empty you should be fine

d_levins

PinkCamper wrote: »

What tips can I give my 17 yr old nephew? He and his mates are first timers. Obviously he’s not going to give a toss about footwear or anything remotely sensible. Very basic tips needed.
I’m die hard Pink Moon so no experience of Hendrix

An Imodium a day keeps the poo's at bay
A travel bottle in the crotch saves dosh

Ethereal Cereal

Its worth looking out the window there if your in Dublin and note the rain storm we're after getting :?

No matter what the weather going in, its always worth having a pack up poncho with you..

d_levins

kerrywho wrote: »

Re: reeusable water bottles, can you bring them into the main arena?

Was thinking of one of those cheap plastic ones with a straw and bringing it (empty) into the main arena so I can just refill it. Will security take it off me?

I Think you can't have a lid on it, cause it could be filled up and thrown and hurt someone, better not have the lid . . .

donal666

Is it too early to start asking about where you can get the capri sun pouches??

jeditokingyoda

d_levins wrote: »

I Think you can't have a lid on it, cause it could be filled up and thrown and hurt someone, better not have the lid . . .

I've had no issue with security with my empty bottle of 750ml, even with the lid. They usually check to see if it's empty and then it's fine.

dirkmeister

There’s a well known pub in Kilkenny running a Facebook competition where the prize is two “Saturday tickets” to Electric Picnic.

Am I missing something there?!?

Ethereal Cereal

donal666 wrote: »

Is it too early to start asking about where you can get the capri sun pouches??

Sports Direct is your only man, they have hydration bottles that even when full they are fairly flat. Fill them with gin or whateven then line your jocks with them. Thats the least likely area to get patted down



https://www.sportsdirect.com/sportsdirect-folding-water-bottle-898108

everlast75

Ethereal Cereal wrote: »

Sports Direct is your only man, they have hydration bottles that even when full they are fairly flat. Fill them with gin or whateven then line your jocks with them. Thats the least likely area to get patted down

story of my life :(:(

mimimcmc

Ethereal Cereal wrote: »

Sports Direct is your only man, they have hydration bottles that even when full they are fairly flat. Fill them with gin or whateven then line your jocks with them. Thats the least likely area to get patted down



https://www.sportsdirect.com/sportsdirect-folding-water-bottle-898108

These are also in dealz €1.50 for two of them

eplady2017

Ethereal Cereal wrote: »

Sports Direct is your only man, they have hydration bottles that even when full they are fairly flat. Fill them with gin or whateven then line your jocks with them. Thats the least likely area to get patted down



https://www.sportsdirect.com/sportsdirect-folding-water-bottle-898108

Dealz have 2 in a packet for €1.50 also..

mimimcmc

dirkmeister wrote: »

There’s a well known pub in Kilkenny running a Facebook competition where the prize is two “Saturday tickets” to Electric Picnic.

Am I missing something there?!?

THOSE ARE FAKE HANDS TICKETS

sydthebeat

donal666 wrote: »

Is it too early to start asking about where you can get the capri sun pouches??

homestore and more have cheap "bladder" types for €1.99

gift !

barry181091

sydthebeat wrote: »

homestore and more have cheap "bladder" types for €1.99

gift !

These?

https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/cookware-accessories/sealapack-resealable-food-pouches-8pk/056156.html

PabloAndRoy

chevra13i wrote: »

Jungle are class but they've basically been touring the same one album for the last four or five years.

They've released 3 or 4 new songs in the last couple months so hopefully that means the set will have changed a bit

They have a new album coming on Sept 14th.

eplady2017

Spaceshanty wrote: »

Soooooo....... with the stage times being announced Monday do we suspect that Chic was the last addition to this years line up? 
I half expected something this morning to send the excitement levels into overdrive over the weekend and then you are into the last week when the stages times are announced and everyone is looking at the weather app. 
After some homework I am happy enough with the lineup, I think there is enough to keep the gang of 20 busy for 3 full days. 
Looking forward to : Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Chic, King Krule, Nina Kraviz, Cigarettes after sex, Gomez, Ash, D Sulta, Erol Alkan, Ejeca, Mount Kimbie, Dj Koze, Friendly fires, The Blaze, Fontaines DC, Wolf Alice, Hak Baker, Columbia Mills, Field Music, King Kong company, Wyvern Lingo, and the wife likes Sorcha Richardson and Chvrches. Trinity Orchestra and The Gospel Choir are also on the list, as are Roadhouse Doors and These Charming Men :-)  
PS not much work being done this week, never mind next week.

I think we're done... Was sort of expecting / hoping for a few surprises today but I think the line up is complete...
I have about 15 acts I really want to see (so I a wait the dreaded clashes) and another 8ish I might wander a long to depending on times etc... So all in all not a bad return for the price of the ticket...

Nothing to do now but keep fingers crossed for no clashes and pray for sunshine (or at least no rain )

Rigor Mortis

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Last year's had just under 9,000 posts. This year's will pass that soon. I might be wrong but there seems to be a lot more contributors, and a welcome lot of new ones.

Very true, hear hear. But, just to be clear, the existing contributors are still the best.

sydthebeat

barry181091 wrote: »

These?

https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/cookware-accessories/sealapack-resealable-food-pouches-8pk/056156.html

nope.... i cant find them on their website, but theyre basically the same as the sports direct ones in the pic above

room_149

dirkmeister wrote: »

There’s a well known pub in Kilkenny running a Facebook competition where the prize is two “Saturday tickets” to Electric Picnic.

Am I missing something there?!?

They could be One day Performer/ Artist passes. Not a bad little prize- they'll entitle you to access to a few places, depending on which part of the event they are linked to

(I got my Weekend Artists pass there today. Woop!)

ricerocket

eplady2017 wrote: »

Spaceshanty wrote: »

Soooooo....... with the stage times being announced Monday do we suspect that Chic was the last addition to this years line up? 
I half expected something this morning to send the excitement levels into overdrive over the weekend and then you are into the last week when the stages times are announced and everyone is looking at the weather app. 
After some homework I am happy enough with the lineup, I think there is enough to keep the gang of 20 busy for 3 full days. 
Looking forward to : Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Chic, King Krule, Nina Kraviz, Cigarettes after sex, Gomez, Ash, D Sulta, Erol Alkan, Ejeca, Mount Kimbie, Dj Koze, Friendly fires, The Blaze, Fontaines DC, Wolf Alice, Hak Baker, Columbia Mills, Field Music, King Kong company, Wyvern Lingo, and the wife likes Sorcha Richardson and Chvrches. Trinity Orchestra and The Gospel Choir are also on the list, as are Roadhouse Doors and These Charming Men :-)  
PS not much work being done this week, never mind next week.

I think we're done... Was sort of expecting / hoping for a few surprises today but I think the line up is complete...
I have about 15 acts I really want to see (so I a wait the dreaded clashes) and another 8ish I might wander a long to depending on times etc... So all in all not a bad return for the price of the ticket...

Nothing to do now but keep fingers crossed for no clashes and pray for sunshine (or al least no rain )

It's not over until its over - I'm still expecting one final announcement.