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

MadYaker

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

I think our line up might look a little like this

arctic monkeys
prodigy
Hot Chip
Noel Gallagher
Snow Patrol
Franz Ferdinand
Beach House
churches
wolf alice
Django Django
Calexico
Ezra Furman
Simple Minds
La Galaxie
mew
The boy with the arab strap
Eden

That's far too good I fear.

Stillill42

MadYaker wrote: »

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

I think our line up might look a little like this

arctic monkeys
prodigy
Hot Chip
Noel Gallagher
Snow Patrol
Franz Ferdinand
Beach House
churches
wolf alice
Django Django
Calexico
Ezra Furman
Simple Minds
La Galaxie
mew
The boy with the arab strap
Eden

That's far too food I fear.

What if we take out Hot Chip(s)?

LowOdour

Just a thought...is there a chance they just announce something like the Other Voices stage or similar and not the main bill?

Ricosruffneck

LowOdour wrote: »

Just a thought...is there a chance they just announce something like the Other Voices stage or similar and not the main bill?

Nah

kg703

I wonder will they announce all the headliners like last year in the first go. I keep hearing things that say 'the first of the headline acts' will be announced

Rigor Mortis

LowOdour wrote: »

Just a thought...is there a chance they just announce something like the Other Voices stage or similar and not the main bill?

This would be hilarious. The explosion on Facebook would be worth the price of the ticket to watch.

"Who the hell are Saint Sister, I'm selling my ticket!!!"

BullBlackNova

Stillill42 wrote: »

What if we take out Hot Chip(s)?

It's not Electric Picnic without at least one member of Hot Chip floating around.

I would expect the Hot Chip Megamix that is doing the rounds in the UK to show up at EP, actually.

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I'm bad at predictions but, here we go for acts I reckon potentially on the list. Should be a lot of crossover with other lists/fest. This obviously doesn't cover the lot - there will be other headline acts with these, I just don't know who.

One of Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar
St Vincent
Vampire Weekend
MIA
Bjork
London Grammar
Chvrches
Snow Patrol

I wouldn't be surprised to see a poster with Arctic Monkeys or Kendrick Lamar on its own on the topline, with Bjork * Snow Patrol * Vampire Weekend on the second tier under it, indicating the top four acts. They could add another one of this size then in the second announcement.

Add to that your nostalgia act toward the top of the bill and a heap of decent Irish acts.

There will also be a smattering of more pop-leaning stuff, as has been the case in the last few years, but I wouldn't be best placed to guess who that is.

And, finally, I reckon it'll be a strong female presence on the initial announcement at least. Festivals everywhere have been hammered for being so male-dominated in the last few years and a few have made a bit of an effort in this sense this year. Maybe not on the very top line but certainly quite a few female-led acts and solo female acts and I would expect EP to do the same, especially after the announcement of the female-only comedy event on the Thursday night. Already an acknowledgement that they could do better in terms of placement so would expect that to carry over.

Leak around 6/7pm today, too, if we are taking bets on that. Media event is ~11.15am tomorrow, presumably a presser and chat before it all goes live just before the midday news cycle.

SoundOfSilence

Hot chip megamix are doing all together now aren't they?

mgkelly

I think if Vampire Weekend were listed, I might not care about anything else! I stumbled upon them a few years ago when Modern Vampires of the city (or whatever it's called!) came out. Heard their name around a lot, and had thought I should check them out. Their first album must be one of the best first albums ever!
Bizarrely/stupidly, thought they'd be either gothic or EMO! Think it was the name! For me, perhaps one of the single best discoveries in last few years! C'mon!

bodhrandude

BullBlackNova wrote: »

It's not Electric Picnic without at least one member of Hot Chip floating around.

I would expect the Hot Chip Megamix that is doing the rounds in the UK to show up at EP, actually.

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I'm bad at predictions but, here we go for acts I reckon potentially on the list. Should be a lot of crossover with other lists/fest. This obviously doesn't cover the lot - there will be other headline acts with these, I just don't know who.

One of Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar
St Vincent
Vampire Weekend
MIA
Bjork
London Grammar
Chvrches
Snow Patrol

I wouldn't be surprised to see a poster with Arctic Monkeys or Kendrick Lamar on its own on the topline, with Bjork * Snow Patrol * Vampire Weekend on the second tier under it, indicating the top four acts. They could add another one of this size then in the second announcement.

Add to that your nostalgia act toward the top of the bill and a heap of decent Irish acts.

There will also be a smattering of more pop-leaning stuff, as has been the case in the last few years, but I wouldn't be best placed to guess who that is.

And, finally, I reckon it'll be a strong female presence on the initial announcement at least. Festivals everywhere have been hammered for being so male-dominated in the last few years and a few have made a bit of an effort in this sense this year. Maybe not on the very top line but certainly quite a few female-led acts and solo female acts and I would expect EP to do the same, especially after the announcement of the female-only comedy event on the Thursday night. Already an acknowledgement that they could do better in terms of placement so would expect that to carry over.

Leak around 6/7pm today, too, if we are taking bets on that. Media event is ~11.15am tomorrow, presumably a presser and chat before it all goes live just before the midday news cycle.

Did London Grammar not play main stage last year.

Kepler21

BadTurtle wrote: »

Django Django were added to Beatyard so I'd say that rules them out.

St. Germain also announced for Beatyard. They would have been so awesome. I think I wore out my CD of Tourist listening to it so much.

everlast75

mgkelly wrote: »

I think if Vampire Weekend were listed, I might not care about anything else! I stumbled upon them a few years ago when Modern Vampires of the city (or whatever it's called!) came out. Heard their name around a lot, and had thought I should check them out. Their first album must be one of the best first albums ever!
Bizarrely/stupidly, thought they'd be either gothic or EMO! Think it was the name! For me, perhaps one of the single best discoveries in last few years! C'mon!

Agreed. A very special, unique band!

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Campervan tickets sold out?

BullBlackNova

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

Hot chip megamix are doing all together now aren't they?

bodhrandude wrote: »

Did London Grammar not play main stage last year.

Scratch both from my list, then! I wasn't aware.

The big, breakout Irish act of this year's line-up will be Dermot Kennedy, too, I reckon. He may not be included in the first tranche of acts but he's building quite the profile on the back of his live shows and has "massive crowd at 5.30pm on Sunday afternoon" written all over him!

showpony1

any line-up leaks yet?

kg703

showpony1 wrote: »

any line-up leaks yet?

:rolleyes:

BullBlackNova

showpony1 wrote: »

any line-up leaks yet?

Daft Punk, David Bowie hologram, Radiohead and Prince.

Bunch of nobodies. Selling my ticket.

endainoz

If there going for the female heavy announcement, from doing minimal research.... I could see

St Vincent
Chvrches (maybe)
Joan Jett (unlikely but who knows?)
Wolf Alice
The Breeders
And Florence as an outside bet

Of course this will be along with AM, Kendrick etc

The Davestator

Once Pete Pamf plays I'll be happy!

Would love a decent kicking band on the friday night - like Chemical Bros in 2016.

ghostdancer

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Scratch both from my list, then! I wasn't aware.

The big, breakout Irish act of this year's line-up will be Dermot Kennedy, too, I reckon. He may not be included in the first tranche of acts but he's building quite the profile on the back of his live shows and has "massive crowd at 5.30pm on Sunday afternoon" written all over him!

not a fan of him, but he sold out the Olympia no bother, and is on the bill for several european/international festivals that I've noticed.

Paddy2012

I'm not sure the Arctic Monkeys are as likely as some of the rumors are making out, I wouldn't mind them but surely they'd be headlining Reading Leeds if they were about at that time.

Mike Guide 69

The Davestator wrote: »

Once Pete Pamf plays I'll be happy!

Would love a decent kicking band on the friday night - like Chemical Bros in 2016.

Good shout even throw in the likes of MBV or Ride on a Friday, to kickstart the festival that would be class....

mgkelly

"...likes of MBV or Ride on a Friday...."
.....begins to drool.....!!! 8-):woot:
Could we have both, please?

scruff monkey

Brian Substantial Cafeteria wrote: »

Campervan tickets sold out?

They would have sold out waaay back last September within a few hours of being on sale as they always do.

Effects

Kepler21 wrote: »

St. Germain also announced for Beatyard. They would have been so awesome. I think I wore out my CD of Tourist listening to it so much.

They played Body & Soul last year or year before. They were alright.

showpony1

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Daft Punk, David Bowie hologram, Radiohead and Prince.

Bunch of nobodies. Selling my ticket.

you do know prince is also dead?

BullBlackNova

showpony1 wrote: »

you do know prince is also dead?

With the right lights and makeup, you won't be able to tell, don't worry.

MadYaker

Paddy2012 wrote: »

I'm not sure the Arctic Monkeys are as likely as some of the rumors are making out, I wouldn't mind them but surely they'd be headlining Reading Leeds if they were about at that time.

Have you looked at their tour dates? I think they're very likely. Ireland is one of the few places left in europe where they haven't announced a gig.

davywalsh7

MadYaker wrote: »

Paddy2012 wrote: »

I'm not sure the Arctic Monkeys are as likely as some of the rumors are making out, I wouldn't mind them but surely they'd be headlining Reading Leeds if they were about at that time.

Have you looked at their tour dates? I think they're very likely. Ireland is one of the few places left in europe where they haven't announced a gig.

Last date is 14th Aug so not too far away but I’d be a little surprised if they were announced. I think they fact they headlined a few years ago would count against them, ep don’t seem to bring back too many repeat headliners apart from the bigger dance acts.

Also on simple minds website they are down to play elsewhere the 3nights of ep so that rules them out, similar with Noel g he’s playing 2of the nights elsewhere.
Really hard to predict this year but gonna take a little guess at some of these showing up

Kendrick Lamar
St Vincent
Kasabian
Chvrches
Wolf Alice
Alt-J
Paul weller
Snow patrol/hozier maybe but I’m doubtful
Chemical bros / prodigy
Vampire weekend
Lorde
Stereophonics
Ezra furman
Gruff rhys
Friendly fires
Bonobo
Lykke li
Carl cox
The kooks
Annie Mac
Shame
Basement jazz dj set
Young fathers
James
Happy Monday’s
Feeder
Razorlight
Garbage.

Not particularly acts I want to see but just who’s playing nearby around those dates.

BullBlackNova

davywalsh7 wrote: »

Last date is 14th Aug so not too far away but I’d be a little surprised if they were announced. I think they fact they headlined a few years ago would count against them, ep don’t seem to bring back too many repeat headliners apart from the bigger dance acts.

Also on simple minds website they are down to play elsewhere the 3nights of ep so that rules them out, similar with Noel g he’s playing 2of the nights elsewhere.
Really hard to predict this year but gonna take a little guess at some of these showing up

Kendrick Lamar
St Vincent
Kasabian
Chvrches
Wolf Alice
Alt-J
Paul weller
Snow patrol/hozier maybe but I’m doubtful
Chemical bros / prodigy
Vampire weekend
Lorde
Stereophonics
Ezra furman
Gruff rhys
Friendly fires
Bonobo
Lykke li
Carl cox
The kooks
Annie Mac
Shame
Basement jazz dj set
Young fathers
James
Happy Monday’s
Feeder
Razorlight
Garbage.

Not particularly acts I want to see but just who’s playing nearby around those dates.

Razorlight is still a thing?