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12-08-2017 09:25PM

Former Former wrote: »

Seathrun66 wrote: »

They've also arrested a few people for theft in the past. But given how much stuff disappears at EP they don't seem to have much prowess at this.

Maybe shift the drug squad onto something useful, say lifeguard work at the lake?

What are you proposing, no Gardai at the picnic??

Resources focused on theft & violence, not minor drug use.

Former Former · 12-08-2017 10:39PM

Fatfrog wrote: »

I dont understand your comment? It was right at entry, are you suggesting the Guards had prior intellegence on him. Funny enough the police helicopter was above watching him :P:P

No it was completely random! He had a couple of pre rolled doobs, the Guard just took them off him and sent him on his way. He didn't get a summons, I'm guessing the fact they were pre rolled rather than a clear bag of weed made it too much work for the guard + qty was low.

But yes a major waste of resources.

Let's recap.

The Gardai plucked your mate out as he's coming in, totally at random from 50,000 odd entrants, STRIP SEARCHED him with no probable cause and then lo and behold, he was carrying drugs.

I think we'll agree that's unlikely?

Tago Mago · 13-08-2017 08:03AM

D.Q wrote: »

They'd make you sick, in all honesty. There's much worse out there than a bit of indulgence at a festival.

In other news, have it on good authority one of my favourite bands, Ween, are going to be in the next announcement.

Source: dream I had last night.

And it was pure a matter of "you'll get your 200 yo-yo fine in the post enjoy the rest of your weekend". Massage the monthly figures job.

Ween sound promising!

Wooderson · 13-08-2017 08:58AM

D.Q wrote: »

In other news, have it on good authority one of my favourite bands, Ween, are going to be in the next announcement.

Source: dream I had last night.

Yep 4 hour B&S takeover on Friday night.

bodhrandude · 13-08-2017 12:08PM

So I'm just trying to narrow down what could be in the last main announcement, Electric fields in Scotland has Frightened Rabbit, Dizzee Rascal, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Band of Horses (Who I think is in the EP line up), Arab Strap and Peter Hook and the Light among others. EF happening on the same weekend.

Another festival in Scotland Midstock festival in Edinburgh has The Skids, Feeder, Hot Dub Time Machine, Judge Jules and The Time Frequency amongst others.

Manchester Psych Festival occurring on Saturday 2nd September have Teleman, Flamingods and The Telescopes among others (Don't know any of these acts.)

Wilkstoke Festival in Hertford, England 1st - 4th Sept has Razorlight, Black Waters, The Wholls, 485C, Carl Barat and the Jackals, The Sherlocks and Yak amongst others.

This is just a round up of some of the festivals on the same weekend as EP featured on the Skiddle page, no doubt there is some acts from FN6, Bestival and End of the Road too.

13-08-2017 12:19PM

bodhrandude wrote: »

So I'm just trying to narrow down what could be in the last main announcement, Electric fields in Scotland has Frightened Rabbit, Dizzee Rascal, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Band of Horses (Who I think is in the EP line up), Arab Strap and Peter Hook and the Light among others. EF happening on the same weekend.

Another festival in Scotland Midstock festival in Edinburgh has The Skids, Feeder, Hot Dub Time Machine, Judge Jules and The Time Frequency amongst others.

Manchester Psych Festival occurring on Saturday 2nd September have Teleman, Flamingods and The Telescopes among others (Don't know any of these acts.)

Wilkstoke Festival in Hertford, England 1st - 4th Sept has Razorlight, Black Waters, The Wholls, 485C, Carl Barat and the Jackals, The Sherlocks and Yak amongst others.

This is just a round up of some of the festivals on the same weekend as EP featured on the Skiddle page, no doubt there is some acts from FN6, Bestival and End of the Road too.

Yes please to the highlighted. Teleman used to be Pete & the Pirates, very catchy pop & very good live. A Marc Riley favourite. Telescopes are a late-80s English psychedelic crew, very noisy & very decent live. Caught them supporting Portishead 7/8 years ago, they'd go down very well at EP. Don't know Flamingods.

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

LowOdour · 13-08-2017 12:54PM

bodhrandude wrote: »

So I'm just trying to narrow down what could be in the last main announcement, Electric fields in Scotland has Frightened Rabbit, Dizzee Rascal, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Band of Horses (Who I think is in the EP line up), Arab Strap and Peter Hook and the Light among others. EF happening on the same weekend.
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Frightened Rabbit are one of my favourite bands, would be amazing if they were announced (probably would clash with one of the already large number of great acts on the line up )

13-08-2017 03:18PM

Must be the final main announcement 2m
La galaxie have put up that they have news 2m with a pic of them at electric picnic

Ferris_Bueller · 13-08-2017 03:21PM

Le Galaxie posted a picture of their gig at EP 2013 on their instagram just now, with the caption "we have news tomorrow". Could we have the final announcement tomorrow I wonder?

(beaten to it!)

13-08-2017 03:25PM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Le Galaxie posted a picture of their gig at EP 2013 on their instagram just now, with the caption "we have news tomorrow". Could we have the final announcement tomorrow I wonder?

(beaten to it!)

Top class detective work by both of us!!!

Dtp1979 · 13-08-2017 03:41PM

What a fantastic lineup this year. NOT

Madam Oblong · 13-08-2017 03:53PM

It's a great lineup. If you're the kind of person with no interest in listening to new music, why are you even going to EP?

everlast75 · 13-08-2017 03:54PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

What a fantastic lineup this year. NOT

What an inspired post. NOT

Dtp1979 · 13-08-2017 03:56PM

Madam Oblong wrote: »

It's a great lineup. If you're the kind of person with no interest in listening to new music, why are you even going to EP?

Each to their own I suppose. I like to hear music I know. I'd consider this year absolutely tripe. At least we've five and s club 7 to save the show

Arne_Saknussem · 13-08-2017 04:11PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Each to their own I suppose. I like to hear music I know. I'd consider this year absolutely tripe. At least we've five and s club 7 to save the show

Don't stop
Never give up
Hold your head high and reach the top!

Madam Oblong · 13-08-2017 04:14PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Each to their own I suppose. I like to hear music I know. I'd consider this year absolutely tripe. At least we've five and s club 7 to save the show

Jesus

ghostdancer · 13-08-2017 04:27PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Each to their own I suppose. I like to hear music I know. I'd consider this year absolutely tripe. At least we've five and s club 7 to save the show

do you not know loads of acts on the lineup this year? who did you like on the lineup last year?

Poorside · 13-08-2017 04:31PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Each to their own I suppose. I like to hear music I know. I'd consider this year absolutely tripe. At least we've five and s club 7 to save the show

You do know you don't actually have to go?

What kind of music do you like? I'll bet we could dig out some acts you'll like.

Dtp1979 · 13-08-2017 04:49PM

Poorside wrote: »

You do know you don't actually have to go?

What kind of music do you like? I'll bet we could dig out some acts you'll like.

This year I'll probably listen to elbow and duranduran. Other than that is generally be In to metal or heavy rock which doesn't get a look in usually. And I'm not complaining that it doesn't. It's still a good weekend. As least this year they don't have shjt like Lana del Rey as s main act

Poorside · 13-08-2017 05:05PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

This year I'll probably listen to elbow and duranduran. Other than that is generally be In to metal or heavy rock which doesn't get a look in usually. And I'm not complaining that it doesn't. It's still a good weekend. As least this year they don't have shjt like Lana del Rey as s main act

Otherkin at the Salty Dog and Bitch Falcon in OV will be worth a look so.

D.Q · 13-08-2017 05:33PM

Poorside wrote: »

Otherkin at the Salty Dog and Bitch Falcon in OV will be worth a look so.

Are bitch falcon playing anywhere else over the weekend?

mgkelly · 13-08-2017 05:57PM

J Hus on Channel 4 news! Interesting.

Poorside · 13-08-2017 06:04PM

D.Q wrote: »

Are bitch falcon playing anywhere else over the weekend?

Not that I can see.

Madam Oblong · 13-08-2017 06:43PM

Poorside wrote: »

Otherkin at the Salty Dog and Bitch Falcon in OV will be worth a look so.

But he only listens to music he already knows :rolleyes:

Dtp1979 · 13-08-2017 06:47PM

Madam Oblong wrote: »

But he only listens to music he already knows :rolleyes:

Who said I don't know them? Maybe I just missed the names amongst the sea of shjte surround them

MadYaker · 13-08-2017 07:07PM

How do you know they're sh!te if you've no idea who they are? You're not making any sense.

13-08-2017 07:25PM

Poorside wrote: »

Dtp1979 wrote: »

This year I'll probably listen to elbow and duranduran. Other than that is generally be In to metal or heavy rock which doesn't get a look in usually. And I'm not complaining that it doesn't. It's still a good weekend. As least this year they don't have shjt like Lana del Rey as s main act

Otherkin at the Salty Dog and Bitch Falcon in OV will be worth a look so.

New Valley Wolves are also pretty heavy. Caught them doing an afternoon slot at the B&S main stage a couple of years ago and very decent. Back there again this year.

The Pretenders will also rock out as per...

bodhrandude · 13-08-2017 07:31PM

And if we're lucky Iggy Pop and the Stooges could get added maybe, good heavy mad stuff, here's hoping.

adam240610 · 13-08-2017 07:33PM

Bought a McCabe pharmacy festival pack, used the 3plus code to get a tenner off. Here's what's in it. The lady said we could build our own if we wanted or swap anything in it. Charged us 15 flat.

larrymiller · 13-08-2017 07:49PM

adam240610 wrote: »

Bought a McCabe pharmacy festival pack, used the 3plus code to get a tenner off. Here's what's in it. The lady said we could build our own if we wanted or swap anything in it. Charged us 15 flat.

Could you swap the johnnies for some tissue?

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