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

BullBlackNova

Tago Mago wrote: »

Number from the below would suffice:

War on Drugs
Chrvches
Mount Kembie
Marcel Dettmann
Mano Le Tough
The National
Tyler, the Creator
Migos
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Cigarettes After Sex
Thundercat
The Black Madonna
Arctic Monkeys
Lorde
A$AP Rocky
Jon Hopkins
John Talabot

You'd have to presume TWOD and the National are off the table given their big festival slots in Ireland this summer. TWOD at Forbidden Fruit and the National's two dates at Donnybrook Stadium.

Not aware if any of the others have already announced gigs but is there usually a big crossover with Primavera? I wouldn't have thought so given that they are at the opposite ends of the summer so for some touring bands, scheduling just wouldn't work.

I know the xx did both last year but you've got some acts like Father John Misty and Car Seat Headrest who did EP last year and are back for Primavera this year. Would almost read it that way - who on the EP 2018 bill will return next summer for PS!

That said, given the big names that we can definitely rule out for EP based on other appearances here, people like Lorde, Bjork and Arctic Monkeys would surely be among the most likely headline acts now?

optogirl

Would be very happy with Bjork & Arctic Monkeys

Mike Guide 69

Garbage are playing a few gigs in London in mid September performing the full album "Version 2.0" which was released 20 years ago :eek::eek::eek:. God i feel old......:p:p, they would definitely be a great addition to the festival......

rubick

BullBlackNova wrote: »

I know the xx did both last year but you've got some acts like Father John Misty and Car Seat Headrest who did EP last year and are back for Primavera this year. Would almost read it that way - who on the EP 2018 bill will return next summer for PS!

That said, given the big names that we can definitely rule out for EP based on other appearances here, people like Lorde, Bjork and Arctic Monkeys would surely be among the most likely headline acts now?

Would be extremely happy with Bjork back again, and Car Seat Headrest were outstanding last year. Would be great to see them again - although aren't they in The Olympia this May?

I think King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are overdue a slot at EP, although they are in the Olympia next month too.

guinness1986

Snow Patrol are releasing another album in May and are playing festivals. Most likely they'll be at EP this year?:ermm:

billybonkers

guinness1986 wrote: »

Snow Patrol are releasing another album in May and are playing festivals. Most likely they'll be at EP this year?:ermm:

I'd expect to see them at the Belfast Vital gig too

MattD

I'll put together a bit of a prediction:

Arctic Monkeys
Fever Ray
Mogwai
Fleet foxes
Chvrches
Skepta
Young Fathers
First aid kit
Kelela
Brockhampton

I have a feeling one of Mumfords or Jack White might be one of the headliners.

Furious-Red

Mr.S wrote: »

It’s possible, Longitude is probably harder for MCD to sell out so AM on the bill would help. Ep is nearly guaranteed to sell out regardless

I just say that because they are doing TRNSMT festival which is the same sized capacity as Longitude.

I see NERD are doing Parklife so it say that will rule them out of EP since i cant see them doing doing 2 trips over

Ferris_Bueller

Wonder will we get any from that or is it too early in the summer? I would take Chrvches, Jon Hopkins, Sampha & Sigrid..

Arne_Saknussem

Beck, Manic Street Preachers & Public Service Broadcasting announced for The Biggest Weekend in Belfast in May.

SoundOfSilence

Great to see friendly fires are back touring. They'd be a great addition.

neddynono

Not necessarily. If I recall correctly a tribe called quest did the euro festivals then came back after American dates to do EP and bestival

Furious-Red wrote: »

I just say that because they are doing TRNSMT festival which is the same sized capacity as Longitude.

I see NERD are doing Parklife so it say that will rule them out of EP since i cant see them doing doing 2 trips over

Furious-Red

neddynono wrote: »

Not necessarily. If I recall correctly a tribe called quest did the euro festivals then came back after American dates to do EP and bestival

Oh didnt know that , Ignore me so :P

bodhrandude

End of the Road's lineup is out tomorrow, so will post the poster if I see it, usually on the same weekend as the Picnic, it should be interesting to see what they get.

glencurtis252

Lionel richie doing a UK tour in the summer could he be a contender for the Sunday night??

Tago Mago

BullBlackNova wrote: »

You'd have to presume TWOD and the National are off the table given their big festival slots in Ireland this summer. TWOD at Forbidden Fruit and the National's two dates at Donnybrook Stadium.

Not aware if any of the others have already announced gigs but is there usually a big crossover with Primavera? I wouldn't have thought so given that they are at the opposite ends of the summer so for some touring bands, scheduling just wouldn't work.

I know the xx did both last year but you've got some acts like Father John Misty and Car Seat Headrest who did EP last year and are back for Primavera this year. Would almost read it that way - who on the EP 2018 bill will return next summer for PS!

That said, given the big names that we can definitely rule out for EP based on other appearances here, people like Lorde, Bjork and Arctic Monkeys would surely be among the most likely headline acts now?

Wasn't aware TWOD & the National were playing elsewhere

Would Lorde be main stage headline material over here? (I'm a fan - just wondering)

scruff monkey

glencurtis252 wrote: »

Lionel richie doing a UK tour in the summer could he be a contender for the Sunday night??

Hopefully





In the point




The same night

glencurtis252

scruff monkey wrote:

In the point

The point?? That's gone as far as I know

BullBlackNova

Tago Mago wrote: »

Wasn't aware TWOD & the National were playing elsewhere

Would Lorde be main stage headline material over here? (I'm a fan - just wondering)

If she wasn't, there'd have to be a seriously strong line up I'd say. She's among the 4/5 biggest acts at most of the festivals she has been announced for elsewhere internationally so would expect the same really. You could see her being one of about 4 or 5 headliners with, say, Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Bjork, Liam Gallagher, Tame Impala, etc.

And, not that it matters, I can't understand the appeal myself but she has a big audience!

Ricosruffneck

Great lineup for End of the Road fest.

http://endoftheroadfestival.com/

bodhrandude

End of the Road 2018

maximoose

Looks great.

I'll have one Vampire Weekend and one Shame please.

ghostdancer

Feist please.

another festival towards the end of summer:

Paddy2012

bodhrandude wrote: »

End of the Road 2018

I'm not sure if the EP organisers read this forum but please please please book the Oh Sees (St Vincent and Julien Baker too)

Charlie

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Wonder will we get any from that or is it too early in the summer? I would take Chrvches, Jon Hopkins, Sampha & Sigrid..

Helluva lineup. Love the mid tier acts they’ve nabbed.

Give me that for EP and I’d be over the moon.

Rfrip

Would love tama impala, black Madonna, bicep and Sigrid

Biceps playing forbidden fruit but I’m still hopefull

The Floyd p

Give me Dave, J Hus, Bugzy Malone and Jamie xx solo and I'm buzzing!

LFC CONNAUGHTON

I'd love J Brekky and Snail Mail from that lineup

Arne_Saknussem

Tickets arrived this morning

Stillill42

Didn't realise Jeff Tweedy was hitting the festival circuit. I'd love to see him in one of the smaller tents.