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Electric Picnic 2019 **Discussion Only // No Ticket Sales / Requests **

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  • #92
    ghostdancer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭ghostdancer


    Fatfrog wrote: »
    Loowatts were also sold out! That was rather inconvenient as there wasn't other toilets in the camp. Sure I could pay per use, but €2 To take a piss is just taking the piss!! (I'LL GET MY COAT)
    kg703 wrote: »
    First time in Eco moving from Pink Moon and I’d never move back. We pre paid for toilets but our friends were not so lucky. Not sure why the toilets ‘sold out’.... was a bit strange.

    I believe the issue was that they sold out of wristbands early because of people paying on the day to get them, hence the "€2 a go" later.
    They got more wristbands delivered at some point, as we bought them late on Friday night (after being told earlier in the day that it was pay-as-you-go).


  • #93
    Ferris_Bueller
    Registered Users Posts: 5,462 ✭✭✭Ferris_Bueller


    My view on the whole camping/glamping thing. I've done Pink Moon the last 3 years now and have gone with the most basic 2 man tent each time and it is exactly what I want, I think it has cost €90/€100 each on top of the loyalty ticket for €160 which works out as €250/€260 for the weekend which is well worth it IMO. If it was to get more expensive than this each year maybe then I would consider eco as a second choice because I would not fancy shelling out anything extra on pink moon or a pod pad etc. Only negatives with eco from what I can see is the long walk from the arena and I would be worried about a) not getting a spot and b) not signing up in time, although this year it seemed as if registration was open for a long time.

    The reason I (and I presume many others) do it is just for the peace and quiet at night time. The cleanliness of the toilets and how near it is to the arena are nice pluses as well and justify the €100 for me.


  • #94
    everlast75
    Registered Users Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭everlast75


    Ferris_Bueller wrote: »
    My view on the whole camping/glamping thing. I've done Pink Moon the last 3 years now and have gone with the most basic 2 man tent each time and it is exactly what I want, I think it has cost €90/€100 each on top of the loyalty ticket for €160 which works out as €250/€260 for the weekend which is well worth it IMO. If it was to get more expensive than this each year maybe then I would consider eco as a second choice because I would not fancy shelling out anything extra on pink moon or a pod pad etc. Only negatives with eco from what I can see is the long walk from the arena and I would be worried about a) not getting a spot and b) not signing up in time, although this year it seemed as if registration was open for a long time.

    The reason I (and I presume many others) do it is just for the peace and quiet at night time. The cleanliness of the toilets and how near it is to the arena are nice pluses as well and justify the €100 for me.

    I get the ticket for 160e, and pay 215e for a two man for myself. No snoring, plenty of room, easy access to the toilets, showers, main arena. Worth it for me.

    I would try Eco if my friends might give it a go, but we are all settled with PM anyway for now


  • #95
    Alkers
    Registered Users Posts: 6,810 ✭✭✭Alkers


    PabloAndRoy wrote:
    You would be better off with a 4,000 caravan, you will get a good specced 2004 caravan in good condition for that. Yeah I am a big fan of caravans.

    Yeah that's all very valid, I'm a fan of caravans too, we have a folding one to tow behind our camper and get in on the one ticket! Caravan has a whole other layer of hassle with storage unless you have space.


  • #96
    Captain Flaps
    Registered Users Posts: 1,834 ✭✭✭Captain Flaps


    Fatfrog wrote: »
    My only issue was lack of space at 12-1 ish. Found a spot that left tent sticking out 6" from a post, had to move :confused: not what anyone wants at that point on a Friday, but got sorted.

    Loowatts were also sold out! That was rather inconvenient as there wasn't other toilets in the camp. Sure I could pay per use, but €2 To take a piss is just taking the piss!! (I'LL GET MY COAT)

    It was secure I liked that, it created a safe zone away from the madness, quite comforting, ECO really filtered the crowd, a 'soundness' factor that reminded me of the first EP's. I'd be fairly sure I could have left my beer and chair out with a tenner sitting on top, it would have been there when I came back!

    My girlfriend bought a band ahead of time and thought it was a ripoff for what she got, she used it a few times and didn't make use of the beauty area. I had one nice 2 quid poo and used the arena jacks the rest of the weekend. For a girl who'll make proper use of the facilities it's probably worth it but no point if you're a bloke, the woods were plenty close.

    Edit: also, I asked how much it was to buy a wristband on the Sat morning and was told 20 quid, so the loowatts defo weren't 'sold out'.

    Edit 2: I'm a regular Eco-er at EP and B&S and would have a hard time moving elsewhere. Pink moon etc are just too expensive. I'd live the camper site and would gladly get a van but I'd miss out on the campsite craic with mates who'd be too settled to move at this point.


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  • #97
    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    Went to last few EP but all last minute plans so didn't get tickets through TM. Would a picture of the bands suffice for Early Bird tickets?


  • #98
    Ricosruffneck
    Registered Users Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭Ricosruffneck


    OffalyMedic wrote: »
    Went to last few EP but all last minute plans so didn't get tickets through TM. Would a picture of the bands suffice for Early Bird tickets?

    yep,


  • #99
    dendof
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭dendof


    Poor_old_gill wrote: »
    Have people has any correspondence on codes yet?

    I have pictures of me at 4 EP's so can send them in but not sure what the process is- any help would be greatly appreciated
    I don't think the loyalty codes have been sent out from TM yet. People still waiting, but these are people that have purchased previously from their account so TM have a record of their attendance.
    There doesn't seem to be any information for anyone else who has been to EP numerous times (but not purchased through TM) and have proof. I would imagine if you went to a TM outlet with your proof you probably would get a loyalty ticket (but no installment plan). I would think there is no chance of having a loyalty code by tomorrow for purchasing online (for people trying to prove attendance, I would say anyone with TM purchase history should be OK)


  • #100
    PabloAndRoy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭PabloAndRoy


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    Yeah that's all very valid, I'm a fan of caravans too, we have a folding one to tow behind our camper and get in on the one ticket! Caravan has a whole other layer of hassle with storage unless you have space.

    I do have access to a large dry shed, which is a great help. The same issue exists for campervans though. Dry winter storage is important for both in terms of keeping them in good condition. Personally, I would not buy a caravan or a campervan that hadn't been dry winter stored.

    Would love one of those folding caravans. Am a bit jealous.


  • #101
    Poor_old_gill
    Registered Users Posts: 2,893 ✭✭✭Poor_old_gill


    dendof wrote: »
    I don't think the loyalty codes have been sent out from TM yet. People still waiting, but these are people that have purchased previously from their account so TM have a record of their attendance.
    There doesn't seem to be any information for anyone else who has been to EP numerous times (but not purchased through TM) and have proof. I would imagine if you went to a TM outlet with your proof you probably would get a loyalty ticket (but no installment plan). I would think there is no chance of having a loyalty code by tomorrow for purchasing online (for people trying to prove attendance, I would say anyone with TM purchase history should be OK)

    Thanks for that- clears everything up for me!


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  • #102
    Bruce2008
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭Bruce2008


    Was on to ticketmaster. Loyalty codes being emailed after 6pm today!

    Does anyone know can you book electric picnic weekend tickets and camper van access ticket at the same time on the ticketmaster site or do you do one transaction then go back and do the other?

    Want both but not sure what to go for first if separate bookings. Help !:'(


  • #103
    sadie9
    Registered Users Posts: 365 ✭✭sadie9


    Anyone know is the Instalment Plan generally the same price or dearer than the regular ticket? Thanks.


  • #104
    BaZmO*
    Registered Users Posts: 18,625 ✭✭✭✭BaZmO*


    sadie9 wrote: »
    Anyone know is the Instalment Plan generally the same price or dearer than the regular ticket? Thanks.

    Pretty much same price from memory


  • #105
    Peterd66
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Peterd66


    Poor_old_gill wrote:
    I have pictures of me at 4 EP's so can send them in but not sure what the process is- any help would be greatly appreciated

    Poor_old_gill wrote:
    Have people has any correspondence on codes yet?


    TM replied to question I sent say they would be send loyalty codes out after 18:00 today. That is usually subject to having purchased online through your TM account and having subsrcibed to TM updates.


  • #106
    PabloAndRoy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭PabloAndRoy


    Bruce2008 wrote: »
    Was on to ticketmaster. Loyalty codes being emailed after 6pm today!

    Does anyone know can you book electric picnic weekend tickets and camper van access ticket at the same time on the ticketmaster site or do you do one transaction then go back and do the other?

    Want both but not sure what to go for first if separate bookings. Help !:'(

    They are separate bookings ... get the campervan first or use 2 browsers


  • #107
    johnjohn3423
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭johnjohn3423


    For next year I hope to go in the family camping area. I should get a loyalty code due to getting standard 3 day camping tickets, so how to I go about getting a family ticket. Do I purchase ordinary tickets first with the loyalty code and then get family ones after that. Just want to know what to do before tomorrow.


  • #108
    BaZmO*
    Registered Users Posts: 18,625 ✭✭✭✭BaZmO*


    johnjohn3423 wrote: »
    For next year I hope to go in the family camping area. I should get a loyalty code due to getting standard 3 day camping tickets, so how to I go about getting a family ticket. Do I purchase ordinary tickets first with the loyalty code and then get family ones after that. Just want to know what to do before tomorrow.

    It’ll just be listed as a family camping ticket option. 2 options, instalment plan or pay up front.


  • #109
    johnjohn3423
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭johnjohn3423


    BaZmO* wrote: »
    It’ll just be listed as a family camping ticket option. 2 options, instalment plan or pay up front.


    From reading up if you don't have kids with you, one cant camp in the family campsite which is the way it should but if I decide to not bring the kids and have a family camping ticket I presume you camp in the ordinary camping areas then rather than be denied entry altogether.


  • #110
    Stillill42
    Registered Users Posts: 3,444 ✭✭✭Stillill42


    johnjohn3423 wrote: »
    From reading up if you don't have kids with you, one cant camp in the family campsite which is the way it should but if I decide to not bring the kids and have a family camping ticket I presume you camp in the ordinary camping areas then rather than be denied entry altogether.

    Correct.


  • #111
    BaZmO*
    Registered Users Posts: 18,625 ✭✭✭✭BaZmO*


    Yeah you have to bring kids, and you have to register them before you go.


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  • #112
    nc6000
    Registered Users Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭nc6000


    Peterd66 wrote:
    TM replied to question I sent say they would be send loyalty codes out after 18:00 today. That is usually subject to having purchased online through your TM account and having subsrcibed to TM updates.

    Any idea exactly what needs to be checked in TM alerts?

    I've just checked the box beside 'Email updates such as, presales, offers and news' which wasn't selected before.


  • #113
    splashthecash
    Registered Users Posts: 2,305 ✭✭✭splashthecash


    Hey all - I've never been to EP, but would like to go maybe next year and bring my two kids (both under 12) but only for a single day. My understanding is that if I have a full price single day adult ticket, I can bring them along for free, is that correct?


  • #114
    PabloAndRoy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭PabloAndRoy


    splashthecash wrote: »
    Hey all - I've never been to EP, but would like to go maybe next year and bring my two kids (both under 12) but only for a single day. My understanding is that if I have a full price single day adult ticket, I can bring them along for free, is that correct?

    Correct. But Sunday is the only day that day tickets are issued for. This happens in about May 2019 IIRC, definitely not tomorrow.


  • #115
    scruff monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 4,887 ✭✭✭scruff monkey
    Snarky Snark Snark


    PabloAndRoy wrote: »
    Correct. But Sunday is the only day that day tickets are issued for. This happens in about May 2019 IIRC, definitely not tomorrow.

    Pretty sure Sunday tickets are released around the time of the announcement.


  • #116
    Bruce2008
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭Bruce2008


    PabloAndRoy wrote: »
    Bruce2008 wrote: »
    Was on to ticketmaster. Loyalty codes being emailed after 6pm today!

    Does anyone know can you book electric picnic weekend tickets and camper van access ticket at the same time on the ticketmaster site or do you do one transaction then go back and do the other?

    Want both but not sure what to go for first if separate bookings. Help !:'(

    They are separate bookings ... get the campervan first or use 2 browsers
    PabloAndRoy wrote: »
    Bruce2008 wrote: »
    Was on to ticketmaster. Loyalty codes being emailed after 6pm today!

    Does anyone know can you book electric picnic weekend tickets and camper van access ticket at the same time on the ticketmaster site or do you do one transaction then go back and do the other?

    Want both but not sure what to go for first if separate bookings. Help !:'(

    They are separate bookings ... get the campervan first or use 2 browsers

    Thanks will try that.
    Any idea how quick the electric picnic admission tickets will sell out in the morning. Are we talking minutes?
    Got mine quick enough last year but never checked back to see when they sold out.


  • #117
    sadie9
    Registered Users Posts: 365 ✭✭sadie9


    Think there is a 2nd round of tickets... found this report from March this year. More camping tickets went on sale March 10 and then the line was announced a week or so later, then the tickets sold out very quickly.

    https://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/electric-picnic-massive-attack-kendrick-12158933


  • #118
    BurtMacklin
    Registered Users Posts: 402 ✭✭BurtMacklin


    Yeah checked my ticketmaster account. I have two purchases on the ticketmaster account I use. I must have two others on my girlfriends account or from toutless. I would appreciate a code if going spare for the morning please. Thanks.


  • #119
    Burkie94
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭Burkie94


    Hey all, I've been four times now but only one of those purchases is on my ticketmaster, rest have been toutless and gifts. If anyone's not planning on using their code I'd be very grateful for it. Thanks in advance!


  • #120
    Captain Flaps
    Registered Users Posts: 1,834 ✭✭✭Captain Flaps


    sadie9 wrote: »
    Think there is a 2nd round of tickets... found this report from March this year. More camping tickets went on sale March 10 and then the line was announced a week or so later, then the tickets sold out very quickly.

    https://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/electric-picnic-massive-attack-kendrick-12158933

    I've NEVER bought tickets the year before the festival. THey release more in March once the lineup goes out, then again in July. Then random bursts again. There were people buying off TM in the days leading up tot he festival, if you don't get them in this batch you literally have zero cause for concern.


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  • #121
    Judes
    Registered Users Posts: 776 ✭✭✭Judes


    Hi All,

    Having had the best EP yet - my third year going - I'm definitely going back and therefore will be buying my 2019 tickets asap.

    My query is "how" do you prove that you've been there for 3 years. The first 2 years an old friend now gone away, bought the tickets in her name from Ticketmaster at the end of last year I went to Ticketmaster Booth in Cork City to buy the tickets.

    I have my wrist band from last weekend - but don't have wrist bands for 2016 and 2017 only the Lanyards with Programmes.

    So "how" can I show that I am a loyal customer going for my 4th Festival?

    I am clueless - was trying to figure it out on Ticketmaster site earlier and it said you had to be signed up for offers but every time I typed in my postal card it rejected me - I was on a UK site and couldn't get into an Irish one for this.

    HELP would be much appreciated by those that know "all". Thanks, JUDES X


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