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

scruff monkey wrote: »

fourmations wrote: »

often wondered, are all facilities within PM open to all within PM
or are there certain ones that are Pod pad only?

thanks

was about to comment on that, if there's a big kettle thing at the extrance, that could be staff or podpads only and non communal

i'd suspect staff cos ... something something.. drunken fcukwits... ouchey thing etc...

It's meant to be only for the podpads but don't think it's policed too strictly.

Paddy2012 wrote: »

scruff monkey wrote: »

bodhrandude wrote: »

Nope, too big they would want to be on the same line as Kendrick, Prodigy and Massive Attack.

they're not good enough to lick the arses of any of those on the monday morning after a festival.

Maybe they're an unpopular band on here although it's funny how Fountaines DC are getting praised for basically imitating their shtick

Wasnt a big fan of Libertines but I was won over when i saw them in 2015 in the Point so I'd welcome them anytime
Saw Fontaines D.C. at castlepalooza and I'd recommend them to anyone, they are class, but as always each to their own.
In general I am much happier with the undercard again this year versus the main acts. I think I was at the main stage for 3 acts last year and 4 to 5 acts each of the previous 3 years so if you are unhappy with the main headliners it really is about looking through all the stages, doing some spotify / youtube research to find new acts you want to see live as well as some you have seen before.
really looking forward to it all now.

duckdiggler wrote: »

Wasnt a big fan of Libertines but I was won over when i saw them in 2015 in the Point so I'd welcome them anytime
Saw Fontaines D.C. at castlepalooza and I'd recommend them to anyone, they are class, but as always each to their own.
In general I am much happier with the undercard again this year versus the main acts. I think I was at the main stage for 3 acts last year and 4 to 5 acts each of the previous 3 years so if you are unhappy with the main headliners it really is about looking through all the stages, doing some spotify / youtube research to find new acts you want to see live as well as some you have seen before.
really looking forward to it all now.

I find I'm spending less and less time at the main stage every year - my playlist looking pretty healthy at the minute and very few headliners to be found.

Last year I was at Festihut in Boutique area and they had complimentary Teas/Coffees for those in Festihuts - was lovely gesture upon arrival - also our own toilets (slightly separate) to other toilets i.e. just for Festihutters - hoping we have the same this year now that we'll be in the Pink Moon area. Otherwise queues will be even longer for PM loos/showers if Festihutters also using them...…………………..

Just wondering.

STILL WAITING FOR AN 80'S BAND ANNOUNCEMENT :mad:

Mindfield is out.

https://www.electricpicnic.ie/news/mindfield-electric-picnic-2018

Interesting elements include, a podcast stage, john lloyd - creator of blackadder, a decent theatre line up and yes, Blindboy is there

Ships announced for minefield they must be doing a set down there. I'm hopeful for another announcement for main area.

The Davestator wrote: »

Ibrahim Halawa in Mindfield?!

That could be interesting if a few After Hours folks head into it!

Thing is, embittered bigots tend to not leave the security of their bedroom much.

alastair wrote: »

Thing is, embittered bigots tend to not leave the security of their bedroom much.

I think he made it as far as Egypt, though!

/bitta politics

Re: the burco, it belongs to Podpads. Those lucky bastards are furnished with podpads mugs inside their dog kennels and it’s a perk for them. Fill up on Tae all weekend. You could bring your own mug and chance it, but if you’re up at the bar end of Pink Moon, it’s a fair trek down to the burco.

I have to say, it’s the one thing I would love to be able to do... fire up a stove to make tea in the mornings.

PinkCamper wrote: »

Re: the burco, it belongs to Podpads. Those lucky bastards are furnished with podpads mugs inside their dog kennels and it’s a perk for them. Fill up on Tae all weekend. You could bring your own mug and chance it, but if you’re up at the bar end of Pink Moon, it’s a fair trek down to the burco.

I have to say, it’s the one thing I would love to be able to do... fire up a stove to make tea in the mornings.

I know.. And we don't ask for much.. :D

you could probably easily get something like this in, given how poor the bag searches are:
https://www.omearacamping.com/camping-gaz-bleuet-micro-plus-gas-cooker-stove-5902-p.asp


we bring our gas cooker to Glastonbury and it's great to be able to get up and boil water, cook a fry etc outside the tent.

scruff monkey wrote: »

this is a topic of debate, I don't think they allow them

I was wondering about this so asked, this is the answer

to see what is and isn't allow to Electric Picnic please head to the Festival website as we follow the guidelines they set.


It does state:

Disposable Barbeques (to be used in designated BBQ areas only) + Permitted Cooking Stoves – NO GAS is allowed.


And Podpads said, disposable BBQ’s are allowed, a safe distance from the tent.

ghostdancer wrote: »

you could probably easily get something like this in, given how poor the bag searches are:
https://www.omearacamping.com/camping-gaz-bleuet-micro-plus-gas-cooker-stove-5902-p.asp


we bring our gas cooker to Glastonbury and it's great to be able to get up and boil water, cook a fry etc outside the tent.

Anarchy. It's Anarchy!

Aisling(",) wrote: »

I just found out I'm able to get a weekend ticket through work for EP but I'm not sure if its camping or not.Has anyone ever driven up and back? I'm just wondering how bad traffic will be around the area.

All weekend tickets are camping