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

Estelle Costanza wrote: »

Ah yeah of course, didn't even notice that.

I'm worried about anachronica too. But where we usually camp near the back of eco is ok noise wise, as long as you have ear plugs. Looking at this new map, if we aim for the bottom left (but not too close to the toilets) it's about the same distance away from the rave as our old eco spot.

Could probably afford to camp a bit closer to the loowatts than you would portaloos too, there was absolutely no smell from them last year.

Ya, the Eco site is probably the best when it comes to camping near toilets/fences. I'll be over that direction too, I like my 4/5 hours at a festival. Getting there nice and early Friday morning.

Estelle Costanza wrote: »

We'll be there for gates opening 4pm on Thursday. Gluttons for punishment. Be interesting to see how the saplings affect the spacing. Can see it being a lot more roomy between tents, but not so fun at night trying to avoid them.

Does Eco allow you in before Friday?

Just reading through the FAQs on page 1 and noticed this gem:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are a child.

Does the mod think in light of recent lineup announcements that it should be edited to:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are old.

?????!!!

Bought our early bird tickets to ATN yesterday and very excited about pastures new. This sadly is going to be our last EP. Going to make the most of it obvs but there’s deffo a bitter taste in our mouths. Rubbish line up, more sh*te sponsors and I feel they’re expanded too much in terms of capacity over the past couple of years without upping the quality of acts. EP just maximising profits and changing the vibe completely. Farewell my old friend.

taramurf wrote: »

Just reading through the FAQs on page 1 and noticed this gem:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are a child.

Does the mod think in light of recent lineup announcements that it should be edited to:

Q - Why is the line up crap?
A - Because you are old.

?????!!!

Bought our early bird tickets to ATN yesterday and very excited about pastures new. This sadly is going to be our last EP. Going to make the most of it obvs but there’s deffo a bitter taste in our mouths. Rubbish line up, more sh*te sponsors and I feel they’re expanded too much in terms of capacity over the past couple of years without upping the quality of acts. EP just maximising profits and changing the vibe completely. Farewell my old friend.

Can't please all the people all the time. Most diverse line up in years.

Davysulls86 wrote: »

Can't please all the people all the time. Most diverse line up in years.

Exactly, please don't go if ye are jus going to whine all weekend about days gone by, the early picnics I went too were pill fests so get over the whole how it was holyier than thú back in the day thing... As for sponsorships jesus I'd never leave the house if I was worried about sponsors ruining everything, sure why not stop watching the premiership because of the sponsorship everywhere

It’s usually about this time of the year when someone highlights how many acts have been on the line up the last few years and states we are 10 to 15 acts shy this year. Is this the case this year?

Are we expecting a third and final line-up announcement or are EP happy to let ATN early bird tickets be the chatter for the final 2 weeks lead up to the big day??? Hmmmmm 🀔

Spaceshanty wrote: »

It’s usually about this time of the year when someone highlights how many acts have been on the line up the last few years and states we are 10 to 15 acts shy this year. Is this the case this year?

Are we expecting a third and final line-up announcement or are EP happy to let ATN early bird tickets be the chatter for the final 2 weeks lead up to the big day??? Hmmmmm ��

The fact that the last announcement said final would suggest all we are getting from now on are special guests on Jerry Fish or Salty dog.

In terms of chatter around ATN, I wouldnt over play that. Us 0ver 40s are rethinking our plans for next year - but the vibe about the EP line up is very strong. The demand on adverts on toutless is really strong and the media coverage of the gig is stronger than ever.
When ATN launched they said they were aiming for the people that had outgrown other festivals (EP). Well they have aimed well. EP will not mourn our loss terribly, because there are plenty of youngsters coming along to take our place. They just arent all on Boards.ie

Somebody posted an image of a great checklist for what to bring to EP last year. But I can't find it on my phone now. Anybody else remember it or still have it?

MatchaPeekaboo wrote: »

Time to start stocking up on cans! Anyone seen some good deals, beer or cider?

Tesco have brewdog 4 for 10 quid. Good few craft offers along those lines around.

MatchaPeekaboo wrote: »

Time to start stocking up on cans! Anyone seen some good deals, beer or cider?

Best price for slab of Heini?

Anyone know if a slab of hop house is a thing?

I’ll be at dunnes later so will update if I see anything.