Electric Picnic 2017 Discussion Only // No Ticket Sales

Thundercats Ho · 16-08-2017 01:09PM

thebusher wrote: »

For anyone looking for straight up guitar attitude make sure to get to the Trouble Pilgrims in the Jerry Fish tent. Always play a blinder.

Founded by Pete Holidai and Steve Rapid of The Radiators. Seen them loads at the Kilkenny Roots Festival.

"The best new old band in town" ��

I saw them a few years ago at the roots festival.
They're pretty good, and the lead has a proper rock n roll attitude (ie he was a complete bellend the day i saw them).

MadYaker · 16-08-2017 01:09PM

Not that I remember but it could have been there.

maximoose · 16-08-2017 01:09PM

Yeah think that was introduced last year or the year before

Libadour · 16-08-2017 01:12PM

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Much shorter. From the coach set-down point it's only 1/2 mins to the entry gate (Quarry Entrance) and then you're immediately into the Warhol/Hendrix campsites. If you weren't queueing to get onsite then the walk would be 7/8 minutes from coach to Hendrix.

Phew! That's a relief. Thanks very much for the reply.

GidCudi · 16-08-2017 01:13PM

D.Q wrote: »

Joplin was where I was a few years ago too. Perfect spot.

PM this year though.

Missed out on Pink Moon this year so back to th campsites for me...first time in Joplin (other half is with me after years with the lads in Hendrix)

ghostdancer · 16-08-2017 01:14PM

there's been an Orchard Thieves thing there for the last 2 years. in 2015 I think it was just a bar with a DJ booth opposite it and seating in the middle.
last year they had this bigger Motel yoke which is back again this year.

leroythelegend · 16-08-2017 01:46PM

I haven't been since 2009 and I may not get there until around 5pm. Any idea where my best option for setting up tent is? It's just myself and herself so not too fussy.

everlast75 · 16-08-2017 01:58PM

just a head's up folks. If you have a balance to pay on Pink Moon, you need to pay it today or you will lose your place.

thebusher · 16-08-2017 01:59PM

Just seen that the JAMC are free on the Friday. Playing a festival in Scotland on the Saturday and Dorset on Sunday. Happy days!

Gone through my list of bands and this year its up to 42 acts I want to see !!

Crap line up alright ;-)

iFreeley · 16-08-2017 02:04PM

Just a quick query - it's my first picnic and I'm meeting someone to buy hard copy tickets, however they just say weekend on them and not weekend camping? Just want to make sure I don't buy fakes! Anything else I should be weary of?

Spreece · 16-08-2017 02:10PM

iFreeley wrote: »

Just a quick query - it's my first picnic and I'm meeting someone to buy hard copy tickets, however they just say weekend on them and not weekend camping? Just want to make sure I don't buy fakes! Anything else I should be weary of?

I bought mine from ticket master and it says "Weekend", it also says "includes camping" near the bottom.

fourmations · 16-08-2017 02:27PM

iFreeley wrote: »

Just a quick query - it's my first picnic and I'm meeting someone to buy hard copy tickets, however they just say weekend on them and not weekend camping? Just want to make sure I don't buy fakes! Anything else I should be weary of?

watch out for the codes, make sure they are different
some girl was stung for 700 a couple of years ago
she never copped that the codes on the tickets were the exact same
and they should be one number different of course
apart from that they looked spot on so they are well forge-able

cheers

PabloAndRoy · 16-08-2017 02:34PM

iFreeley wrote: »

Just a quick query - it's my first picnic and I'm meeting someone to buy hard copy tickets, however they just say weekend on them and not weekend camping? Just want to make sure I don't buy fakes! Anything else I should be weary of?

When I did this in the past, I asked the seller to bring some ID (driver licence etc) and a recent bill with an address on it. If they are genuine, they will understand why you ask this. If they are not genuine, they will almost certainly refuse. Then take a photo of the address part of the bill ...

caveat emptor.

LimboSlice · 16-08-2017 02:49PM

Are many people going for the early entrance on the Thursday?

Limerick91 · 16-08-2017 02:54PM

If the set up is similar to last year would the yellow car park be the best for Boutique Camping
First timers in 40s so want to make sure we do a little walking to from the car as possible

Poorside · 16-08-2017 03:31PM

Limerick91 wrote: »

If the set up is similar to last year would the yellow car park be the best for Boutique Camping
First timers in 40s so want to make sure we do a little walking to from the car as possible

yup, otherwise you've a fair trek.

HairyCabbage · 16-08-2017 03:33PM

which campsite is closest to the most/best amenities?

Wile E. Coyote · 16-08-2017 03:40PM

LimboSlice wrote: »

Are many people going for the early entrance on the Thursday?

Yeah I'll be there bright and early on the Thursday.

D.Q · 16-08-2017 03:47PM

Wile E. Coyote wrote: »

Yeah I'll be there bright and early on the Thursday.

what time does this open at on thursday

Wile E. Coyote · 16-08-2017 03:50PM

D.Q wrote: »

what time does this open at on thursday

I think about 4 but I'll be there earlier.

ghostdancer · 16-08-2017 03:55PM

HairyCabbage wrote: »

which campsite is closest to the most/best amenities?

Jimi Hendrix is closest to the main arena.

D.Q · 16-08-2017 03:57PM

what time does the main arena open in the mornings actually?

BigMo1 · 16-08-2017 03:58PM

I've only ever stayed in Hendrix but feel like I'm probably getting a bit on for it now. Staying in Joplin a noticeably different vibe?

TimeToShine · 16-08-2017 04:00PM

Anyone know if Heineken cans will be sold on site again?

Peesh89 · 16-08-2017 04:02PM

Ended up in Hendrix the first year I went in 2015. We went down fairly late on the Friday, a group of us camped just behind the big spinny funfair ride things very close to the entrance in to main arena, campsite was completely fine, no drama or idiots around where we were but heard awful stories of friends tents being ruined in ehhh ~several different ways~ elsewhere in Hendrix.
Hoping for similar spot this year.. although most of the crowd going have artist bands so dunnnnno if I'll be able to convince them

everlast75 · 16-08-2017 04:02PM

I am dealing with an awful lot of shít lately and cannot ****ing wait to hit the road to Stradbally come 1pm Friday 2 weeks!

D.Q · 16-08-2017 04:02PM

BigMo1 wrote: »

I've only ever stayed in Hendrix but feel like I'm probably getting a bit on for it now. Staying in Joplin a noticeably different vibe?

Hugely I found. Very quiet, not too far. Practically had a whole set of toilets to ourselves up the back.

The walk to the arena goes through trenchtown/saltydog as well which is a nice stroll.

glencurtis252 · 16-08-2017 04:03PM

Anyone hear head down from portlaoise.. I usually come from dublin early Friday morning but will be heading from portlaoise this year around the half 4 mark.. any ideas how long it will take driving from portlaoise that time of evening??

BigMo1 · 16-08-2017 04:07PM

D.Q wrote: »

Hugely I found. Very quiet, not too far. Practically had a whole set of toilets to ourselves up the back.

The walk to the arena goes through trenchtown/saltydog as well which is a nice stroll.

Nice one for the heads up. Joplin it is. That'd be closer to the forest rave right?

D.Q · 16-08-2017 04:12PM

BigMo1 wrote: »

Nice one for the heads up. Joplin it is. That'd be closer to the forest rave right?

yeah quite close alright!

cant remember specific walking times to or from the rave though

anywhere between 10 mins and eternity.

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