Electric Picnic 2017 Discussion Only // No Ticket Sales

Gal44 · 31-07-2017 03:44PM

First timer here!, what time should people aim to get there at on Friday? i think campsite opens at 9am, would you need to be there in the morning for a good tent spot? whats the best campsite to aim for that's the less craziest (if possible!) ?

scruff monkey · 31-07-2017 03:46PM

Gal44 wrote: »

First timer here!, what time should people aim to get there at on Friday?

earlier the better but tbh, there's no need to kill yerself to get there too early, afternoon is grand, the traffic/parking is usually more of an issue than getting a good spot and the checkin desks tend to move at a brisk enough pace.

Stillill42 · 31-07-2017 04:57PM

Yep, lots of good stuff on both the Body and Soul and Other Voices rosters. I must say, and this from a guy who knows nothing about hip hop, there seems to be a shed load of young talent in Ireland at the moment. Hare Squead blew the little big tent (I think) away last year and Soule, Jafaris, Super Silly and Regii Snow all look brilliant on the bill this time round.

Rigor Mortis · 31-07-2017 05:04PM

So, left to come are

Main Stages Final Announcement
Comedy
Salty Dog
Other Voices Final Announcement
Gerry Fish
Electric Ireland
Heineken whatever your having yourself DJs

Ferris_Bueller · 31-07-2017 05:41PM

Red Bull area in the main arena also. Shaping up nicely so far.

eplady2017 · 31-07-2017 07:55PM

I asked about announcement on Jerry Fish FB page a few days back and they replied " Announcing line up Aug. 10th"..
Always has a few good acts added...

mgkelly · 31-07-2017 08:09PM

Agree that Jerry Fish always good for stuff. Have seen a few good acts in recent years, including Frank & Walters, Brian Deady & CrowBlackChicken. Any or all of these would be nice!!

31-07-2017 08:13PM

Loving bantum.

Literally not going to have a minute all weekend

Slobberdawn · 31-07-2017 08:14PM

Sweat mentioned in the Body and Soul announcement but no sign of them on the line-up page.

Rigor Mortis · 31-07-2017 10:55PM

mgkelly wrote: »

Agree that Jerry Fish always good for stuff. Have seen a few good acts in recent years, including Frank & Walters, Brian Deady & CrowBlackChicken. Any or all of these would be nice!!

Throw in Sultans two years back and Engine Alley last year, class nostalgia.

Seathrun66 · 31-07-2017 11:01PM

mgkelly wrote: »

Agree that Jerry Fish always good for stuff. Have seen a few good acts in recent years, including Frank & Walters, Brian Deady & CrowBlackChicken. Any or all of these would be nice!!

Engine Alley last year were very decent. Only downside is that his stage is right beside a corporate pitch (I think the E-Cigs one) and gets drowned out by their soundsystem. Same hassle with the main stage at Body & Soul but the organisers haven't seem bothered about restricting the decibels. And can't see that changing this year.

mgkelly · 31-07-2017 11:04PM

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

mgkelly wrote: »

Agree that Jerry Fish always good for stuff. Have seen a few good acts in recent years, including Frank & Walters, Brian Deady & CrowBlackChicken. Any or all of these would be nice!!

Throw in Sultans two years back and Engine Alley last year, class nostalgia.

Gosh, that would have been class. Never seen Sultans of Ping. Couldn't go last year.

everlast75 · 31-07-2017 11:13PM

mgkelly wrote: »

Gosh, that would have been class. Never seen Sultans of Ping. Couldn't go last year.

Sultans were ***king incredible

Former Former · 31-07-2017 11:24PM

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Engine Alley last year were very decent. Only downside is that his stage is right beside a corporate pitch (I think the E-Cigs one) and gets drowned out by their soundsystem. Same hassle with the main stage at Body & Soul but the organisers haven't seem bothered about restricting the decibels. And can't see that changing this year.

Yeah, it was the Heineken Sound Atlas and it absolutely obliterated the sound for Jerry Fish. Watched about ten mins of Frank & Walters but it was pointless.

Neames · 01-08-2017 12:30AM

Anyone got a link to what acts are playing on what day....

briandebum · 01-08-2017 12:31AM

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jul/31/a-tribe-called-quest-break-up-new-york-la-show

So according to this article, A Tribe Called Quest recently said at shows in LA and New York that those would be their last ever shows in those cities (due to the passing of Phife).

If they are calling it a day after this tour, then Picnic might end up being their second last show ever.

Synode · 01-08-2017 09:19AM

Neames wrote: »

Anyone got a link to what acts are playing on what day....

The full schedule won't come out until the week before EP

kg703 · 01-08-2017 09:34AM

Hey guys, quick Q

A friend is considering coming down for just a day but are they able to get into a campsite afterwards? I stay in Pink Moon so I know they wont get in there but can you walk freely into the other campsites if they wanted to stay and then head in the morning instead? Ive walked into the other campsites with friends but I would have had a full wristband just can't recall whether they are checked or what going in....? Damn patchy memories!

BullBlackNova · 01-08-2017 09:50AM

kg703 wrote: »

Hey guys, quick Q

A friend is considering coming down for just a day but are they able to get into a campsite afterwards? I stay in Pink Moon so I know they wont get in there but can you walk freely into the other campsites if they wanted to stay and then head in the morning instead? Ive walked into the other campsites with friends but I would have had a full wristband just can't recall whether they are checked or what going in....? Damn patchy memories!

No. Access to the campsite is restricted to camping tickets only.

Officially.

On the last night (which is the only single day ticket available anyway), my understanding is that it's a little less strict but I've never done it myself - have only ever had a full pass.

TBH, it's not something I'd want to recommend to someone just in case they did get turned away and were left stuck for the night.

kg703 · 01-08-2017 11:27AM

Ahhhh, why did I think you could get a day pass for other days. That's prob why its Sunday only because it would prob be too easy to get in otherwise. Always the option of sleeping in a car I guess :pac:

They only really want to see Interpol anyway

Korvanica · 01-08-2017 11:30AM

Gal44 wrote: »

whats the best campsite to aim for that's the less craziest (if possible!) ?

Janis Joplin Campsite, in front of the campervans is usually quiet enough. Less dodgy too.

runingman92 · 01-08-2017 12:05PM

Have we any predictions for the next main stage announcement? Excitement is bubbling away, and some vicious rumors are always appreciated to get me through a working day

Poorside · 01-08-2017 12:53PM

runingman92 wrote: »

Have we any predictions for the next main stage announcement? Excitement is bubbling away, and some vicious rumors are always appreciated to get me through a working day

Stone Roses are certain, Friday night in EA.

Bigbagofcans · 01-08-2017 01:28PM

I wonder will it be worth paying the extra 25 quid to go down on the Thursday. Many other doing it?

PabloAndRoy · 01-08-2017 01:33PM

kg703 wrote: »

Hey guys, quick Q

A friend is considering coming down for just a day but are they able to get into a campsite afterwards? I stay in Pink Moon so I know they wont get in there but can you walk freely into the other campsites if they wanted to stay and then head in the morning instead? Ive walked into the other campsites with friends but I would have had a full wristband just can't recall whether they are checked or what going in....? Damn patchy memories!

A friend of ours has done this several times .. came down for the Sunday and stayed in our campervan that night. I do not remember his wristband ever being checked going out of the arena into the campsites.

scruff monkey · 01-08-2017 01:34PM

Bigbagofcans wrote: »

I wonder will it be worth paying the extra 25 quid to go down on the Thursday. Many other doing it?

There's not going to be any entertainment other than what you make yourself.

You'll need to add in another days supplies and foods (though your username suggests that's not an issue).

01-08-2017 01:37PM

Bigbagofcans wrote: »

I wonder will it be worth paying the extra 25 quid to go down on the Thursday. Many other doing it?

Personally it's not for me. I'm too old

Easy Rod · 01-08-2017 01:40PM

kg703 wrote: »

Ahhhh, why did I think you could get a day pass for other days. That's prob why its Sunday only because it would prob be too easy to get in otherwise. Always the option of sleeping in a car I guess :pac:

They only really want to see Interpol anyway

There are actually a number of Day Passes that are given to residents. These are valid for any one day entry. A number of years ago I bought one from someone and went down on the Friday, got into the campsite easy enough on the Friday night and then after a herculean effort managed to get into the main arena on the Saturday. Again it was easy enough to get into the campsite on the Saturday night. I'd had my fun and didn't risk it again on the Sunday and just went home.

I'm not advocating any of the above but it is a possibility.

dmm82 · 01-08-2017 01:48PM

Bigbagofcans wrote: »

I wonder will it be worth paying the extra 25 quid to go down on the Thursday. Many other doing it?

A few of us are. Its my birthday the friday so gonna ring it in from Stradbally

MJohnston · 01-08-2017 01:55PM

Bigbagofcans wrote: »

I wonder will it be worth paying the extra 25 quid to go down on the Thursday. Many other doing it?

Unless they start offering Thursday food services, I don't see the point. It makes sense if you're in a campervan, but for a tent, there's too much you'd need that's on the banned items list.

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