Electric Picnic 2017 Discussion Only // No Ticket Sales

bodhrandude · 15-03-2017 12:40AM

Another enduring memory for me at the Picnic was at the Body & Soul main stage for the closing act of the 2013 edition, Tourist, the perfect chill drum n bass act,ambient techno whatmayoucallit dance music thingy. Really nice stuff to close out the Sunday night.

And a terribly short clip as my battery ran out, but a lovely stage set up at Body and soul, treat it like a eight second still.

nocoverart · 15-03-2017 01:53AM

Anybody familiar with Mitski on here? definitely one of the stand out solo artists of 2016. She's playing Coachella this year and would be a lovely addition for EP.

GidCudi · 15-03-2017 11:03AM

Bonobo would be a nice addition

ghostdancer · 15-03-2017 11:27AM

really hope The XX are playing. they've been getting great reviews on their new tour, live show is much dancier with the new album and one or 2 of Jamie's songs, even some of the older ones getting re-worked.

BullBlackNova · 15-03-2017 12:37PM

nocoverart wrote: »

Anybody familiar with Mitski on here? definitely one of the stand out solo artists of 2016. She's playing Coachella this year and would be a lovely addition for EP.

She is doing shows in Dublin and Cork in early June if you wanted to catch her live. Meant to put on a great show!

Knex* · 15-03-2017 03:08PM

GidCudi wrote: »

Bonobo would be a nice addition

That would be fantastic, tbh.

Ferris_Bueller · 15-03-2017 06:08PM

Deadmau5 announced as a co-headliner for Bennicassim today, I'd say he is unlikely for EP but I would much rather him than Major Lazer!

bodhrandude · 15-03-2017 06:10PM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Deadmau5 announced as a co-headliner for Bennicassim today, I'd say he is unlikely for EP but I would much rather him than Major Lazer!

I got a feeling it could be Justice, touring the European circuit and playing festivals, would they not be considered a big dance act.

Ferris_Bueller · 15-03-2017 06:12PM

bodhrandude wrote: »

I got a feeling it could be Justice, touring the European circuit and playing festivals, would they not be considered a big dance act.

Yeah I hope you're right. Say it could be between them or Major Lazer.

bodhrandude · 15-03-2017 06:16PM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Yeah I hope you're right. Say it could be between them or Major Lazer.

I hope not, Major Lazer, thats a skanger magnet more than anything, thats like inviting the Cocktail, Cocktail crowd to the main stage.

kwat · 15-03-2017 08:30PM

Wonder could we see London Grammar on the line-up.
New album due soon and already announced for lots of European festivals this summer.

15-03-2017 08:39PM

kwat wrote: »

Wonder could we see London Grammar on the line-up.
New album due soon and already announced for lots of European festivals this summer.

Yeah I'd say the xx and London grammar are definates

Paddy2012 · 15-03-2017 09:19PM

The Magnetic Fields have announced London dates the week after EP, would love to see them but they'd probably need to given two sets like at Primavera in order to play their new album.

bodhrandude · 16-03-2017 12:06AM

Still no idea at all whats going to be on this line up announcement, we need a wee leak from some confidant in FR, hopefully over the next day or two.

davywalsh7 · 16-03-2017 11:20AM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Deadmau5 announced as a co-headliner for Bennicassim today, I'd say he is unlikely for EP but I would much rather him than Major Lazer!

He's playing two festivals in U.K. Week before picnic so could b a possibility

Furious-Red · 16-03-2017 11:22AM

Dont no which is worse Deadmau5 or Major Lazer tbh.

I can see The Vaccines popping up on the line up

davywalsh7 · 16-03-2017 11:23AM

Furious-Red wrote: »

Dont no which is worse Deadmau5 or Major Lazer tbh.

I can see The Vaccines popping up on the line up

Yea fan of neither tbh but major laser would def b worse.

Vaccines would b nice addition

bodhrandude · 16-03-2017 01:19PM

If I see any more decent announcements before the Picnic announcement I swear I will burn down each and every venue ha ha.

Peter File · 16-03-2017 01:41PM

Paddy2012 wrote: »

The Magnetic Fields have announced London dates the week after EP, would love to see them but they'd probably need to given two sets like at Primavera in order to play their new album.

They are playing the nch in August so no ep for them

Peesh89 · 16-03-2017 05:21PM

bodhrandude wrote: »

If I see any more decent announcements before the Picnic announcement I swear I will burn down each and every venue ha ha.

Just saw Air got announced for beatyard. Would've been a nice one for Picnic!

grudgehugger · 17-03-2017 06:53AM

Ruchie Hawtin has a new show touring festivals and playing U.K. weekend before... (Creamfields)

Has played EP before and they frequently have people back so must be considered a contender?

https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=38459

drunkmonkey · 17-03-2017 08:50AM

20th anniversary of Daftendirektour tour this year...maybe just maybe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6soAvxveA2U

Peesh89 · 17-03-2017 09:14AM

Kasabian announced for Olympia in April..

Rigor Mortis · 17-03-2017 09:33AM

Mcd accounts press release says 80% of tickets sold. Essentially there are enough tickets for a gig in the point left for the day they go back on sale. They won't last an hour post announcement.

The MCD PR team can send the cheque to me for driving a buying frenzy.

Rigor Mortis · 17-03-2017 09:35AM

Peesh89 wrote: »

Kasabian announced for Olympia in April..

One night in the Olympia sold out next week won't be enough to mean no EP. If anything it makes them more likely in my book.

Paddy2012 · 17-03-2017 09:40AM

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

Peesh89 wrote: »

Kasabian announced for Olympia in April..

One night in the Olympia sold out next week won't be enough to mean no EP. If anything it makes them more likely in my book.

Yeah, I can't see that being their only Irish date this year. I think they're very likely to play now.

Paleblood · 17-03-2017 09:47AM

grudgehugger wrote: »

Ruchie Hawtin has a new show touring festivals and playing U.K. weekend before

I hope 'Ruchie Hawtin' is an Irish tribute act based on Richie Hawtin MK1, complete with bald head and spectacles, and M_nus (;)) the asymmetrical haircut and tech house playlist.

Paleblood · 17-03-2017 09:54AM

I'm not a huge Kasabian fan but I'd like to see them headline one of the days. A no-nonsense rock band playing late at night on the main stage. Sounds good.

BullBlackNova · 17-03-2017 09:54AM

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

One night in the Olympia sold out next week won't be enough to mean no EP. If anything it makes them more likely in my book.

Paddy2012 wrote: »

Yeah, I can't see that being their only Irish date this year. I think they're very likely to play now.

They have a habit of doing small warm-up shows ahead of bigger ones.

They played Cork Opera House before a big show at Marley Park a few years ago, if I recall correctly.

Not saying they'll necessarily play EP because they're playing the Olympia, but I definitely wouldn't rule them on the basis that they are.

The only thing I'd say, though, is that the timing of the announcements would be a bit funny if their standalone gig and their festival slot were announced (and sold out) within a few days of eachother.

Furious-Red · 17-03-2017 09:55AM

Doubt they will be in the first announcement since the olympia date goes onsale the day after EP announce

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