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

heebusjeebus

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

He says u can do it before the campsites get packed but I said even if it was quiet there would be an issue with private cars driving around pedestrian areas

The reason he wants to do this is he has a load of camping equipment and wants to drive in to drop off before. Also I Think he won’t be allowed use the camping stove etc but I havnt mentioned that to him yet

Ah here! Everyone will have camping equipment. Just load it on your back or a trolley like the rest of us.

Korvanica

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

He says u can do it before the campsites get packed but I said even if it was quiet there would be an issue with private cars driving around pedestrian areas

The reason he wants to do this is he has a load of camping equipment and wants to drive in to drop off before. Also I Think he won’t be allowed use the camping stove etc but I havnt mentioned that to him yet

Friends first festival ? No gas allowed on site.

When you arrive into the car park you are directed straight to a parking space. No wandering around like its a tesco car park.

Tell your friend to only bring what he can carry, or get a trolley.

If your friend brings too much - don't help carry it, they'll learn their lesson for next time.

GhostMutt30

Nugget89 wrote: »

Is there a silent disco somewhere each night?
I remember being at one years ago, but it's a bit of a blur.

Yep Cosby stage every night

Poorside

Jaysus Id love that, a drive through campsite would be some laugh.

Beechwoodspark

Korvanica wrote: »

Friends first festival ? No gas allowed on site.

When you arrive into the car park you are directed straight to a parking space. No wandering around like its a tesco car park.

Tell your friend to only bring what he can carry, or get a trolley.

If your friend brings too much - don't help carry it, they'll learn their lesson for next time.

I agree. I wont be with them, they are coming from donegal on Friday morning - whereas I’m arriving on site from Dublin on sat around noon hopefully. Dunno if some festivals allow cars on site to load off camping equipment etc but can’t see EP allowing it.

The only cars I’ve ever seen on site have been official festival vehicles.

Korvanica

Poorside wrote: »

Jaysus Id love that, a drive through campsite would be some laugh.

Would you drive through Hendrix? Be no windows left.:pac:

Nugget89

GhostMutt30 wrote: »

Yep Cosby stage every night

Good stuff. Any idea on times for that?

Beechwoodspark

Korvanica wrote: »

Would you drive through Hendrix? Be no windows left.:pac:

Doubt the hubcaps would last long either lol

Poorside

Korvanica wrote: »

Would you drive through Hendrix? Be no windows left.:pac:

I’m from Limerick, I’ll accept that challenge, kiiddd

Poorside

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

I agree. I wont be with them, they are coming from donegal on Friday morning - whereas I’m arriving on site from Dublin on sat around noon hopefully. Dunno if some festivals allow cars on site to load off camping equipment etc but can’t see EP allowing it.

The only cars I’ve ever seen on site have been official festival vehicles.

It would be like driving up to your seat in Croke Park to drop your jacket off, not happening.

GhostMutt30

Nugget89 wrote: »

Good stuff. Any idea on times for that?

12.30 I think

ghostdancer

the more I read about this friend of Beechwoodspark, the more I want them to believe and keep insisting they can do this, so they learn a life lesson when they get down there.

Beechwoodspark

ghostdancer wrote: »

the more I read about this friend of Beechwoodspark, the more I want them to believe and keep insisting they can do this, so they learn a life lesson when they get down there.

The thing is, he’s like a lot of donegal ppl great personality very funny persuasive type - so i actually wouldn’t put it past him to try convince security to let him drive in! I was doubting myself when he was telling me last night about the plan to drive in -ehhh are you sure you can do that??!

Poorside

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

The thing is, he’s like a lot of donegal ppl and very funny persuasive type - so i actually wouldn’t put it past him to try convince security to let him drive in! I was doubting myself when he was telling me last night about the plan to drive in -ehhh are you sure you can do that??!

Let us know when he gets there so we can watch.

Fatfrog

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

He says u can do it before the campsites get packed but I said even if it was quiet there would be an issue with private cars driving around pedestrian areas

The reason he wants to do this is he has a load of camping equipment and wants to drive in to drop off before. Also I Think he won’t be allowed use the camping stove etc but I havnt mentioned that to him yet!

Ha ha so untrue it's got to be trolling!!
Can you imagine!! congested enough with people and tents.... add in tens of thousands of cars.
Maybe they've camped in a crew site in the week before the ep.

Beechwoodspark

Poorside wrote: »

Let us know when he gets there so we can watch.

Tomorro around lunchtime I believe the plan is!

Poorside

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Tomorro around lunchtime I believe the plan is!

Grand, watch that and off to The Salty dog, great start.

Peterd66

Forecast not looking great for Sunday PM. And all different ones starting to agree.

Poorside

Peterd66 wrote: »

Forecast not looking great for Sunday PM. And all different ones starting to agree.

If it does rain, it looks very minimal, raincoat and a hat, be grand.

gebbel

Yr shows some rain Sunday. Accuweather says no. MT on boards says some rain in the northwest only. Friday evening and Sunday there are likely to be small showers but nothing to worry about.

Fatfrog

Lads I have a great new way to smuggle drink into the arena, what ya do is.... fill the car full of booze and drive in... works every time. Key is, if stopped put on a Donegal accent.
Can't believe you fools actually pay for drink and walk everywhere. Last year I flashed my head lights at Hannah Reid from London Grammar during their gig, took her for a spin after she heard my Donegal accent. All true.

bergipau

Peterd66 wrote: »

No Donal Dineen? First time ever?
And Kerry not even playing in All Ireland!

It surely must be the first year. He was always one of my favourites

Poorside

Fatfrog wrote: »

Lads I have a great new way to smuggle drink into the arena, what ya do is.... fill the car full of booze and drive in... works every time. Key is, if stopped put on a Donegal accent.
Can't believe you fools actually pay for drink and walk everywhere. Last year I flashed my head lights at Hannah Reid from London Grammar during their gig, took her for a spin after she heard my Donegal accent. All true.

Feck that, I’ve a horse outside.

paulieeye

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Friend coming from glenties is insisting that you can drive into the campsites, drop off your stuff then drive to the carpark.

Is this true?

That is very untrue

ghostdancer

Peterd66 wrote: »

Forecast not looking great for Sunday PM. And all different ones starting to agree.

yeah, possibly the odd shower on Friday, Saturday is looking dry at the moment, but rain likely on Sunday night. at least it'll be clear by Monday morning for packing up.


(day/time in the top right corner)

















from: https://www.netweather.tv/charts-and-data/gfs
choose "UK Precipitation" on the first drop-down menu

paulieeye

gebbel wrote: »

Yr shows some rain Sunday. Accuweather says no. MT on boards says some rain in the northwest only. Friday evening and Sunday there are likely to be small showers but nothing to worry about.

Met.ie says lashings of rain sunday night

Whos this MT chap u speak of?

paulieeye

ghostdancer wrote: »

yeah, possibly the odd shower on Friday, Saturday is looking dry at the moment, but rain likely on Sunday night. at least it'll be clear by Monday morning for packing up.

from: https://www.netweather.tv/charts-and-data/gfs
choose "UK Precipitation" on the first drop-down menu

This could be a wash out sunday night...like that one a few years back with le galaxie on the sunday night in B&S

ghostdancer

Knex. wrote: »

Impressed with Mount Kimbie's live set as well.

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

Saturday is just mental for me. 19 acts I want to see. 19, in one day! Nuts. Obviously not practical but we're spoiled.

Will finalise my to-see list tomorrow as best I can, I think.

nice! I'm expecting King Krule to join them for Blue Train Lines, as he's on the same stage after them...

eplady2017

bergipau wrote: »

It surely must be the first year. He was always one of my favourites

He could turn up of B&S Earth Stage maybe. Think he did that a few years back... Still waiting on B&S stages..

BadTurtle

Looks like I'll be sleeping in the car Sunday night so