Electric Picnic 2022 - Here we go again! - No Ticket Sales / Requests

Seathrun66 · 15-03-2022 03:40PM

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A trad stage/area would be great, maybe in the place of the under used Trenchtown. Though where would all the undercover cops go were that to be closed?

Scullion and Stockton's Wing touring, either or both would be great additions.

Mucker46 · 15-03-2022 03:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118787899#Comment_118787899

So I can learn from the gods on here

melekalikimaka · 15-03-2022 03:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118779744#Comment_118779744

they've used print at home for years, barcode is a barcode regardless, with multiple copies it comes down to first come first serve

Mucker46 · 15-03-2022 03:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118788871#Comment_118788871

Thanks that makes sense just had something in my mind that they said to me previously only paper copies accepted

melekalikimaka · 15-03-2022 04:38PM

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I believe they didnt allow copies of print at home on phones

Fatfrog · 15-03-2022 07:50PM

BD, I would have expected Apex twin headlining your festival at the very least...😅

melekalikimaka · 16-03-2022 10:06AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118788676#Comment_118788676

I've been down to most of the indies and the line ups are pretty solid enough

rubick · 16-03-2022 10:38AM

Kamasi Washington in London this August 18th at South Facing Festival. What an addition he would be.

endainoz · 16-03-2022 10:42AM

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This isn't amazing unfortunately, though I do have tickets so will be making the best of it. Wild Roots seems to have a pretty good lineup in comparison.

ChannelNo5 · 16-03-2022 12:03PM

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In fairness to Mucker i only got 6. i'm putting it down to old age. anything before 2010 is a blur to me now!! 👵

bodhrandude · 16-03-2022 01:56PM

What do you guys think of Body&Soul Festivals decision to not announce their lineup and to prefer to surprise you on the actual weekend, do you reckon they are taking a big risk with that or do they trust that 5.500 people will snap up tickets all the same because of the festival's reputation.

Stillill42 · 16-03-2022 02:14PM

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Mother of God, BD, the anxiety!! Half the fun for me is working my way through the line up and finding new stuff. I'd be in flitters turning up at a festival with no idea who to expect. But of course Body and Soul is a completely different scene and I'm sure they'll shift their tickets no problem. I certainly know a few people who are looking to get away from the sort of corporate monster festival model and That size of a Body and Soul will be really appealing. The proof's in the pudding, of course. If they sell it as a 'surprise' this year and have a completely underwhelming set of acts, they'll bury themselves for next year but I'd be fully confident that it will be an interesting and diverse roster. Good luck to them.

Mucker46 · 16-03-2022 02:39PM

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Not knowing who is on and where until I got there would freak me out. I like to have a good sense of who I want to see, those I am happy to see if no clash those that might be worth toddling along to. Also one of the joys of a festival is discovering new bands and going to see them which is a lot harder to do when you don't know who is playing. Defo not for me (body and soul not really my scene but the concept is not for me)

rubick · 16-03-2022 03:01PM

Although I've never been to their standalone festival, I really like what the B&S squad have built Their space at EP was always first rate and had a lovely atmosphere about it. I'm also highly suspicious of Marketing so I don't like the approach and it actually put me off a bit. Doesn't mean it's wrong, it's just not for me. I'm sure everything will be grand and it'll sell out well in advance.

Seathrun66 · 16-03-2022 10:09PM

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I've liked the Indiependence line-ups I've seen before but that's just a Michelstown Longitude. Puking Leaving Certs ahoy.

Seathrun66 · 16-03-2022 10:26PM

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I like it and I'd chance it. Their lineups are reliably good and they'll likely have a few acts who'll be at Glasto the following weekend. They've had Nick Cave, Gary Numan, Fever Ray and John Grant in the past so they know what they're doing.They'll obviously announce a day or two beforehand so you'll get a good chance to work out what to see. And if you don't recognise many of the acts then consider it an opportunity to get musically educated.

Fatfrog · 17-03-2022 03:04PM

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I like the idea of mystery, but not sure how this would work for me!

Agree that "it's not all about the lineup" but this relates to not having the most popular/expensive acts. I'd still want to see the line up in advance, regardless.

As much as like no pressure, wandering, it's a long weekend to fill if I only knew a couple of the acts.

Possibly could work if they held back the headliners, and published the under card.

ep22 · 17-03-2022 03:37PM

Ticketmaster resolved the issue for me. Original 2020 tickets still stand no longer need to go to the box office.

Mucker46 · 17-03-2022 05:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118798266#Comment_118798266

Thanks ep22 that makes me feel better

Peterd66 · 18-03-2022 01:10AM

Body and Soul veteran, but not for me anymore, they have been scaling back year by year, but I'm there for music first and vibe second and for last few years it's been " never mind the volume feel the quality", too much vibe not enough music. So I think it will be few and far between on decent music acts, trading on rep. If you are going to skimp on acts, be up front like Vantasival, and as at least people know and enjoy what's there.

Peter

Mucker46 · 19-03-2022 01:32AM

Just heard the Fontaines cover of The Cure's Just Like Heaven. Like them even less now.

Seathrun66 · 19-03-2022 01:50AM

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😂😂 Yep, it's really flat. Cover something you can do justice to or greatly change. And I agree re the Fontaines being over-hyped (personally I much prefer Idles) but the best of their stuff is very good indeed and their EP set will be a huge celebration. Non-fans may even enjoy it. Just don't butcher Bob songs.

Stillill42 · 19-03-2022 10:22AM

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It's a shocker alright. I pretty sure they just did it to wind you up, Mucker.😉

Mucker46 · 19-03-2022 10:29AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118804753#Comment_118804753

It worked🤬

Mucker46 · 19-03-2022 10:38AM

With a bit of time on my hands with the extra long weekend I had a look to see how many acts from the first announcements I actually went to see (memory allowing). Since 2012 the highest has been 7 (year 1 when I didn't do enough research) with the other years between 3 and 5. As I always have to miss bands due to clashes (I generally only go to music at the Picnic) it shows that the first announcement is not really a big thing for my Picnic experience. As there are 10 on this year's that I would happily go along to it is statistically at least a decent first announcement.

NickMondo · 20-03-2022 01:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118804766#Comment_118804766

Fontaines make me think I'm in the Truman show, not even a pub level band but have been marketed fantastically and have all the industry backing

Mike Guide 69 · 20-03-2022 02:43PM

I always thought The Murder Capital should have got as much exposure and backing as Fontaines,I think they are far better band,imo….

endainoz · 20-03-2022 02:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118809107#Comment_118809107

They were definitely marketed properly, possibly over hyped a fair bit too and can be very divisive as a band. But to say they're not even a pub band level is just plain silly.

Navan Man01 · 20-03-2022 02:57PM

Will Buttler has left Arcade Fire!! 😔

They’ll miss his energy on the live stage for sure!

Navan Man01 · 20-03-2022 03:05PM

In fairness though,imagine being in a band with your brother…………….and his wife!

Everyday would be judgement day! 😂😱

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