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

gauralordon · 22-08-2018 10:08AM

gkhant wrote: »

LONG time stalker, first time poster, so be gentle peeps!

Personally very happy with Chic being added. I've seen them about 5-6 times at this stage but am never dissapointed by the legend Mr. Rodgers, even if they do keep the playlist pretty much the same. I'm hoping for a evening spot myself which would geta nice happy vibe going and a lot of dancing (and I do not dance in normal circumstances!!).

Question for posh bastidges in Festihuts: I've booked these guys for the first time but have not been able to get through to them via any of the contact options. All I want to know is do they do the early entry on Thursday??? Anyone know from last year perchance??

This year I will be spending most of my time at the Salty Dog and Jerry Fish, who have, in my opinion, been the salvation of EP2018 by massively improving the lineup.

You can only get in on Thursday with an early entry pass regardless of where you're staying I think, could be wrong but that's my understanding of Thursday camping anyway.

eplady2017 · 22-08-2018 10:14AM

gkhant wrote: »

LONG time stalker, first time poster, so be gentle peeps!

Personally very happy with Chic being added. I've seen them about 5-6 times at this stage but am never dissapointed by the legend Mr. Rodgers, even if they do keep the playlist pretty much the same. I'm hoping for a evening spot myself which would geta nice happy vibe going and a lot of dancing (and I do not dance in normal circumstances!!).

Question for posh bastidges in Festihuts: I've booked these guys for the first time but have not been able to get through to them via any of the contact options. All I want to know is do they do the early entry on Thursday??? Anyone know from last year perchance??

This year I will be spending most of my time at the Salty Dog and Jerry Fish, who have, in my opinion, been the salvation of EP2018 by massively improving the lineup.

Haven't stayed with them but with Pink Moon for Thurs you need the EP early entry ticket (€25) and a Pink Moon early entry pass (€10)..
I assume these would be similar.. I was able to add the Pink Moon pass to my booking online.

BadTurtle · 22-08-2018 10:17AM

mimimcmc wrote: »

I see Chic doing the Sunday like last time

They did Saturday last time

declanleo · 22-08-2018 10:18AM

eplady2017 wrote: »

Chic as the late night act on Sat would be class..

Massive attack will finish Saturday night.

Personally,I think chic is for the day trippers on Sunday.

showpony1 · 22-08-2018 10:19AM

Chic went on at 00:35am on the main stage last time they played in 2014 on the Saturday night and it was epic.

reading people above saying they played all sorts of slots above last time lol

gkhant · 22-08-2018 10:20AM

eplady2017 wrote: »

Haven't stayed with them but with Pink Moon for Thurs you need the EP early entry ticket (€25) and a Pink Moon early entry pass (€10)..
I assume these would be similar.. I was able to add the Pink Moon pass to my booking online.

Exactly, I know it was the same for the likes of PodPads last year too, but there's been nothing from the Festihut about this for this year.

My problem is, I got an general early entry ticket (I like the extra evening of not dealing with reality!), but it could be a waste of money if I can't get access to the Festihut too.

Much confusion in my simple brain.

BigMo1 · 22-08-2018 10:23AM

Chic are a great late addition, any guesses on further late additions?

Also, too early to talk weather?

d_levins · 22-08-2018 10:27AM

BigMo1 wrote: »

Chic are a great late addition, any guesses on further late additions?

Also, too early to talk weather?

its over a week away, so Yes.

anything close to reliable only comes in about 4 days before

Rigor Mortis · 22-08-2018 10:30AM

Chic will be playing Jerry Fish, obvs

nc6000 · 22-08-2018 10:31AM

Rigor Mortis wrote:

Chic will be playing Jerry Fish, obvs

The announcement says main stage.

BadTurtle · 22-08-2018 10:40AM

nc6000 wrote: »

The announcement says main stage.

Yeesh.

gauralordon · 22-08-2018 10:43AM

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

mistertrixy · 22-08-2018 10:44AM

Anyone on here done Harvest Moon/ Boutique camping before?
First time doing it since we recently had a kid and figured we'd actually need some sleep for the first year at a festival on the Sunday night.

How do you enter the arena from Harvest Moon?
Is it just through Hendrix and main entrance or is there also an entrance down by Mindfield?

Also, someone in work told me you get some sort of a VIP pass which is meant to be handy for a bar/viewing area for Main Stage - is there any truth to this? (might be handy for Kendrick if its rammed)

DanielSwords · 22-08-2018 10:45AM

gauralordon wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

Home Fries and Cheesy Bread are my two favorites. Simple and reliable

BigMo1 · 22-08-2018 10:45AM

gauralordon wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

Saba noodles. Box of noodles, spring rolls & a soft drink for €10. My EP reliable.

maximoose · 22-08-2018 10:45AM

gauralordon wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

Kinara Kitchen - Indian
Barracuda (in the campsite) - Pork and Potatoes
Corn dogs are fantastic
Pieminister
Saba Noodles

mistertrixy · 22-08-2018 10:47AM

gauralordon wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

Kinara kitchen is very good but the que can be massive depending on timing.
There is a place in Trenchtown that does really good Jerk chicken also if you're into that.

scruff monkey · 22-08-2018 10:48AM

I live on the big burritos over the weekend, messy as **** but load them with Jalapeños and I'm in heaven

BadTurtle · 22-08-2018 10:49AM

gauralordon wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

Went for the wings twice in 2016. Really good. Nice crispy chips with them too. You'll hate yourself afterwards.

Ferris_Bueller · 22-08-2018 10:49AM

gauralordon wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

This is something I've been wondering too.. What are the best food suggestions??

I can barely remember what I have eaten the past few years so it must not have been anything spectacular. Had a really nice pizza just past the comedy tent, there is like a sit down area where you can eat it, think the place began with a P.. Also had the cheesy bread which is unreal! Other than that I think it is just the average stuff.

Wok N Roll made me sick the last time I had it and I will never ever eat from the Charcoal Grill again, the driest burger I have ever tasted.

stucat94 · 22-08-2018 10:49AM

Anyone got any recommendations for vegan food stalls?

Need to go eat properly this year, last year just ended up getting hammered and stuffing my face with chips most days.

PabloAndRoy · 22-08-2018 10:49AM

Despite my occasional moaning about the sub-par lineup and the sloppy map, I am really looking forward to this now. All we need is some decent weather.

Speaking of the map, does anyone know what "LA FURA DELS BAUS" is?

scruff monkey · 22-08-2018 10:51AM

LA FURA DELS BAUS

This is where Dr Evil had his testicles ritually shown by a Zoroastrian named Velma.*

*May not be true.

jeditokingyoda · 22-08-2018 10:51AM

stucat94 wrote: »

Anyone got any recommendations for vegan food stalls?

Need to go eat properly this year, last year just ended up getting hammered and stuffing my face with chips most days.

There's some great vegan food inside of body and soul. Don't remember the name, but it's near the tiny tea tent if I recall correctly. I remember getting a good few falafel wraps last year as well. And chips...

scruff monkey · 22-08-2018 10:53AM

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

Speaking of the map, does anyone know what "LA FURA DELS BAUS" is?

googling shows it actually as being the big acrobatic show thingy.

PabloAndRoy · 22-08-2018 10:55AM

scruff monkey wrote: »

googling shows it actually as being the big acrobatic show thingy.

I feel stupid now. Google first, ask questions later ...

bodhrandude · 22-08-2018 10:56AM

gauralordon wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

Pancake Palace done some nice eats, worth checking out.

This German stall for mouthwatering sandwiches.
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Got lovely tacos from here at the 2016 edition.
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The Lebanese Kitchen and Kinara Kitchen are worth a visit too.

And finally Wokn'Roll always do a great meal, which I can never finish so can't do a better recommendation than that.

Also Charcoal Grill for my burger tastes, an amazing steak burger.

gauralordon · 22-08-2018 10:58AM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

This is something I've been wondering too.. What are the best food suggestions??

I can barely remember what I have eaten the past few years so it must not have been anything spectacular. Had a really nice pizza just past the comedy tent, there is like a sit down area where you can eat it, think the place began with a P.. Also had the cheesy bread which is unreal! Other than that I think it is just the average stuff.

Wok N Roll made me sick the last time I had it and I will never ever eat from the Charcoal Grill again, the driest burger I have ever tasted.

I won't lie, half the time I come home wondering what the hell I ate all weekend cos I was p***ed when I was getting food. Apart from the occasional bagel from the Bagel Factory in Wilde, can't remember much of what else is there. Will defo check out the cheesy bread! I'm a fiend for noodles as well so that's another one I'll try.

Cheers everyone for the suggestions

Davysulls86 · 22-08-2018 11:01AM

gauralordon wrote: »

Has anyone got any suggestions for good food that's always at EP? Always end up eating Eddie Rockets or dry ass burgers etc. Although the corn dogs from the little van outside Trailer Park are unreal.

Kinara Kitchen, adare farm, wok n roll, bad boys BBQ, couple of burrito places, piemeister.

kg703 · 22-08-2018 11:02AM

Kinara is my Friday welcome! So so much good food down there just avoid the burger vans!

Surely they won’t miss the trick and have nerd and Nile on the same day for get lucky?! That would be great.

This latest possibility of announcements has given me that tiny tiny hope that young fathers still might make an appearance. That would make my weekend.

I’m so excited about the line up overall. Lots of bands I know I like lots I want to see, plenty of crap ones to pull the younger crowd away. All i need is something reasonably clash free - I’m looking at you prodigy and st Vincent

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

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