Electric Picnic 2021 - Cancelled :( No Ticket Sales / Requests

Blackie_IRL · 16-06-2021 3:50pm

I'll believe it when I see the lineup

scruff monkey · 16-06-2021 3:51pm

love it, "premium parking", a ****ing field is still a ****ing field.

bodhrandude · 16-06-2021 3:52pm

Thundercats Ho wrote: »

It's great to look at the map and see all the changes.
Karavan-aoke and ceili (the haunt i hope), my lovely ranch, trailer park all making a return. Jerry fish moved into the woods should be good.

The excitement !!!!!!!

Wouldn't be surprised if The Haunt showed up in the Fish area, Jerry was in there half the time when not in his own tent.

fafy · 16-06-2021 3:54pm

traco wrote: »

and as if by magic Pink Moon email arrives...........

Ya, they are on the ball, got my one earlier, holidays already requested at work, all set

everlast75 · 16-06-2021 4:05pm

Stillill42 wrote: »

https://laois.ie/wp-content/uploads/EP-20-01-2021-EP-Site-Layout-@-A0.pdf

Can't see. Any chance of a screen grab?

tonto123 · 16-06-2021 4:07pm

so mostly irish line up then, is it small amount of money back if there's not international talent on show

tonto123 · 16-06-2021 4:08pm

tonto123 wrote: »

so mostly irish line up then, is it small amount of money back if there's not international talent on show

great news for all involved tho don't mean to be negative with comment just being nosey really

nc6000 · 16-06-2021 4:13pm

I guess they're hardly going to the trouble of announcing new dates if they don't expect it to go ahead?

BigMo1 · 16-06-2021 4:13pm

tonto123 wrote: »

so mostly irish line up then, is it small amount of money back if there's not international talent on show

Personally I wouldn't want or expect any money back I paid. Musicians (especially small ones) and staff have suffered disproportionately through this mess. I'd be happy for them to get an extra few quid that would normally fund international headliners.

everlast75 · 16-06-2021 4:15pm

Frankly, i may be more emotional than normal if this goes ahead.

This pandemic has me ****ed on a mental level and the idea of complaining about line ups, drinking warm flat cans and freezing my nuts of has me sounds like heaven.

Stillill42 · 16-06-2021 4:15pm

everlast75 wrote: »

Can't see. Any chance of a screen grab?

It should come up after a few seconds. As Kepler said, it's difficult enough to read as it is, I'd say screenshot are going to be feck all use to you but here goes....

traco · 16-06-2021 4:16pm

everlast75 wrote: »

Can't see. Any chance of a screen grab?

Here you go - not sure if it will be readable. I can try and post in a larger format but will probably mess up the page format here

rubick · 16-06-2021 4:24pm

What's this 'Premium Campsite' with it's 'Premium Parking' all about?
First time camping has crossed the Abbeyleix Road?
5 years until it's Wednesday opening, lads.

16-06-2021 4:25pm

everlast75 wrote: »

Frankly, i may be more emotional than normal if this goes ahead.

This pandemic has me ****ed on a mental level and the idea of complaining about line ups, drinking warm flat cans and freezing my nuts of has me sounds like heaven.

this a million times

sydthebeat · 16-06-2021 4:26pm

yes!! Jerry fish moved away from all the thump thump tents !!

Stillill42 · 16-06-2021 4:28pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

yes!! Jerry fish moved away from all the thump thump tents !!

Yeah, that had been flagged. That'll be a fun area.

Poorside · 16-06-2021 4:34pm

Pink moon looks to have been extended. Fishtown might take some of the pressure of SD for the late night shenanigans.

Peterd66 · 16-06-2021 4:49pm

scruff monkey wrote:

If it goes ahead, it will be f.ucking baltic at night.

Finally find a good use for the dryrobe, big pockets for cans and all!
(It's too big for the bike when I go swimming!)

Mucker46 · 16-06-2021 5:06pm

Hi all, unfortunately due to work commitments while i knew there was an announcement i couldnt look at it. Shocked by it but the excitement is drowning out the shock. While i still harbour some doubts about it going ahead the fact they have announced dates offered refunds etc. And only a day after getting funding makes me think they have some indication that barring a resurge in cases, new variants or vaccine rollout issues it will be allowed to happen. If i can get a few days of live music in a field with beer i dont care about the weather or even potentially the line up (says that now before giving out in announcement day). Please let it happen.

scruff monkey · 16-06-2021 5:46pm

Seathrun66 wrote: »

It's not like we don't have the clothing.

some of us no longer fit into our clothing and will need to go muumuu shopping homer style

taramurf · 16-06-2021 5:52pm

Highly doubtful this is going to go ahead, but I’m still getting excited anyway. I managed to get a campervan today with the new dates and I’m wondering does anybody out there know what is the best way to pick up the campervan ticket that isn’t being used? Do they ever appear on viagogo? Or am I just being completely crazy and will end up having a very expensive campervan to get rid of?!! Celebrating a very big, old zero birthday so thinking I can justify it especially after missing last year.

LowOdour · 16-06-2021 5:56pm

scruff monkey wrote: »

some of us no longer fit into our clothing and will need to go muumuu shopping homer style

True story brother!

But, no better time to start the new year's resolution to get fit!

bodhrandude · 16-06-2021 5:56pm

Found out I'm on the site build for Wild Roots, so happy to be making it to that and this with the Picnic, hopefully God willing this will be 2 festivals for 2021, maybe ATN can pull into EP's old time slot with a smaller capacity and work, then that would be 3 festivals, a lively August and September.

bodhrandude · 16-06-2021 5:58pm

taramurf wrote: »

Highly doubtful this is going to go ahead, but I’m still getting excited anyway. I managed to get a campervan today with the new dates and I’m wondering does anybody out there know what is the best way to pick up the campervan ticket that isn’t being used? Do they ever appear on viagogo? Or am I just being completely crazy and will end up having a very expensive campervan to get rid of?!! Celebrating a very big, old zero birthday so thinking I can justify it especially after missing last year.

Toutless.ie or Done Deal would be your best bet there.

Peterd66 · 16-06-2021 6:28pm

bodhrandude wrote:

Toutless.ie or Done Deal would be your best bet there.

They tend to call me out of the woodwork in the weeks just before on Toutless, as people fail to hire or get camper or caravans.

Peterd66 · 16-06-2021 6:30pm

bodhrandude wrote:

Found out I'm on the site build for Wild Roots, .

So Wild Roots still going ahead, didn't see any mention of grants and have tickets. Vantasival talking about event 10/11 Sept.

endainoz · 16-06-2021 6:37pm

Peterd66 wrote: »

So Wild Roots still going ahead, didn't see any mention of grants and have tickets. Vantasival talking about event 10/11 Sept.

They got something in the way of grants alright, but have been pretty quiet on social media lately aside from the sponsored ads telling us they'll "see us in August". Hopefully we will...

Dr. Bre · 16-06-2021 7:06pm

Will dancing be allowed ? No social distancing ?

Seathrun66 · 16-06-2021 7:10pm

In a year of unpredictabilities and variables there emerges at last a concrete certainty -

Boardsies will not be doing the t-shirt thing at the Salty Dog.

Seathrun66 · 16-06-2021 7:11pm

Dr. Bre wrote: »

Will dancing be allowed ? No social distancing ?

And hugging? If this goes ahead I'll even bearhug David fcuking Guetta.

scruff monkey · 16-06-2021 7:32pm

LowOdour wrote: »

True story brother!

But, no better time to start the new year's resolution to get fit!

The bike is being dropped in tomorrow for a full service, in dire need of it then I'll be back on that, the gym has re-opened but i'm staying away from it till i get jab #2 which should be the weekend after next or there abouts.

HarryTheSpider · 16-06-2021 7:41pm

Speaking of getting 'Match Fit'....

Just had Pizza and beer for dinner.

Might even sleep in the tent in the back garden tonight.

scruff monkey · 16-06-2021 8:31pm

HarryTheSpider wrote: »

beer for dinner.

Might even sleep in ... garden tonight.

that's more likely to happen if it was me

Seathrun66 · 16-06-2021 9:27pm

Seathrun66 wrote: »

In a year of unpredictabilities and variables there emerges at last a concrete certainty -

Boardsies will not be doing the t-shirt thing at the Salty Dog.

Fcuk it, let’s brave the elements. Here’s my crumpled apparel for the 2021 Salty Dog catwalk.

Kepler21 · 16-06-2021 9:58pm

My nephew managed to secure me a ticket for Pukkelpop today. a good day all round.
Although the line-up hasn't been announced, so could be a lot of local Belgian bands I've never heard of. I'll be happy to be in a Belgian field listening to music.

Reded · 16-06-2021 11:07pm

Seathrun66 wrote: »

And hugging? If this goes ahead I'll even bearhug David fcuking Guetta.

There will be hugging - 100%

scruff monkey · 16-06-2021 11:26pm

Joffrey · 17-06-2021 8:03am

If Strangers With Guns aren't playing,I'm not going.

Beechwoodspark · 17-06-2021 8:09am

Folks I couldn’t care less it if it is lashing rain and freezing cold for it

As my old uncle often said No such thing as bad weather just bad preparation

In other words have appropriate clothing!!

Also am I right In saying there’s been plenty of days over the years at EP when the weather was bad but good fun was had .....

Joffrey · 17-06-2021 8:34am

Is your uncle paraphrasing Billy Connolly, who said there is no bad weather, only wrong clothes.

endainoz · 17-06-2021 8:35am

Joffrey wrote: »

Is your uncle paraphrasing Billy Connolly, who said there is no bad weather, only wrong clothes.

I despise that phrase, constantly showing up on the weather forum.

rubick · 17-06-2021 9:41am

LOGISTICS

How do they sell this to Laois County Council?
Will there be testing as we go in at the wristband exchange? Vaccine Passports/Proof of Vaccination?
Honestly, I'd be happy with a test on the way in. We've already bought some home testing kits too.

Kepler21 · 17-06-2021 9:58am

rubick wrote: »

LOGISTICS

How do they sell this to Laois County Council?
Will there be testing as we go in at the wristband exchange? Vaccine Passports/Proof of Vaccination?
Honestly, I'd be happy with a test on the way in. We've already bought some home testing kits too.

I think they would have to require proof of recent test or vaccination. That's the only way you can know if the people around you are relatively safe. I would be very happy to need a test or a vaccination vert.

Fatfrog · 17-06-2021 10:09am

rubick wrote: »

LOGISTICS

How do they sell this to Laois County Council?
Will there be testing as we go in at the wristband exchange? Vaccine Passports/Proof of Vaccination?
Honestly, I'd be happy with a test on the way in. We've already bought some home testing kits too.

Worst case: People who have made their way down and are queuing could potentially cause a spread. If you socially distance a queue by the 2M per group, queue length would be upwards of 20km, that just not practical.

I think a test in your local pharmacy a couple of days beforehand would be the most practical, but you must question what the "proof" will be and how easily it can be forged? More security = higher cost.

Fatfrog · 17-06-2021 10:13am

How ****in nerdy am I!, Read most of the long pdf planning permission doc!! And actually enjoyed reading it!!

Really interesting to see tent capacities!

Poorside · 17-06-2021 10:33am

Fatfrog wrote: »

Worst case: People who have made their way down and are queuing could potentially cause a spread. If you socially distance a queue by the 2M per group, queue length would be upwards of 20km, that just not practical.

I think a test in your local pharmacy a couple of days beforehand would be the most practical, but you must question what the "proof" will be and how easily it can be forged? More security = higher cost.

Would have to show proof of a negative test within 24 hours of entry, a few days would leave too much time.
Think I saw one event that had a QR you could access once you had a negative test on the morning of entry that had to shown for entry, the system is there, it's just a case of seeing if it can take 70,000 people using it in a short time period.

The Davestator · 17-06-2021 10:40am

Fatfrog wrote: »

Worst case: People who have made their way down and are queuing could potentially cause a spread. If you socially distance a queue by the 2M per group, queue length would be upwards of 20km, that just not practical.

I think a test in your local pharmacy a couple of days beforehand would be the most practical, but you must question what the "proof" will be and how easily it can be forged? More security = higher cost.

A huge % of attendees will be fully vaccinated so they shouldn't have to do any test so the Q will just be for unvaccinated people so won't be as long.

There have been thousands of big events all over the world so we just copy best practice.

melekalikimaka · 17-06-2021 10:40am

Download Pilot is this weekend, they will most likely mirror their process, so should know by tomorrow how its done

endainoz · 17-06-2021 10:44am

Fatfrog wrote: »

How ****in nerdy am I!, Read most of the long pdf planning permission doc!! And actually enjoyed reading it!!

Really interesting to see tent capacities!

I loved reading through it, but I'm mad for that type of planning and event organizing stuff anyway.

melekalikimaka · 17-06-2021 11:00am

https://downloadfestival.co.uk/download-pilot/

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Electric Picnic 2021 - Cancelled :( No Ticket Sales / Requests