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I've never paid for EP and I don't plan on starting it now. Hopefully I'll be in Spain for all of September anyway and with better weather. After Jeff Mangum next week, I can't think of any band that would pull me in enough to bother. Not unless Talking Heads or The Smiths reformed.
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Townes Van Zandt resurrected.
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Hoping for the Afghan Whigs...Hot Snakes is a bit of a long shot but still fingers crossed!
Refused and/or ATDI would be good too...
Very long shot...FNM...?
Refused and/or ATDI would be good too...
Very long shot...FNM...?
lets not forget that there was no oxegen this year and those bands have to play somewhere. Headliners for one of the nights will probably be the Strokes
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FESTIVAL REPUBLIC & POD presents
ELECTRIC PICNIC MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
STRADBALLY HALL, CO. LAOIS
Friday 31[SUP]st[/SUP] August, Saturday 1[SUP]st[/SUP] September, Sunday 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] September 2012
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM FRIDAY 2[SUP]ND[/SUP] MARCH
Over the last eight years Electric Picnic has established itself as a melting pot of fine music, art, comedy, spoken word and so much more – a liquorice all sorts of festivals. This year won’t be any different...another infusion of colour, vibrancy, sparkle and mischief is on the way.
We wave our festival flags gaily in the face of current doom and gloom and blithely commence our countdown to Electric Picnic 2012 by revealing the first acts who will be bestowing the soundtrack in Stradbally over three days at the end of the summer.
Come, merge yourself with the Electric Picnic experience.
Just like Heaven…
THE CURE; SIGUR RÓS; ELBOW; GRIZZLY BEAR; ORBITAL; CHRISTY MOORE; THE ROOTS; HOT CHIP; GLEN HANSARD; THE XX; METRONOMY; THE HORRORS; AZEALIA BANKS; ROOTS MANUVA; BELL X1; STAFF BENDA BILILI;MILAGRES; ED SHEERAN; ALABAMA SHAKES; CRANES; LITTLE ROY; JOHN DIGWEED; LAND LOVERS; BAXTER DURY; JONATHAN WILSON; SOLAR BEARS; FATOUMATA DIAWARA; WILLIS EARL BEAL; LANTERNS ON THE LAKE
Following the rapturous acclaim that greeted their 2011 Bestival appearance and Royal Albert Hall 'Reflections' show, THE CURE – Robert Smith (Voice & Guitar), Simon Gallup (Bass), Jason Cooper (Drums) and Roger O'Donnell (Keyboards) - will play a 2 hours plus set of songs drawn from all 14 of their studio albums - including tracks from their epic 'Wish' album, celebrating it's 20th anniversary in 2012."While punk was still reverberating through popular culture, THE CURE’s unique blend of moody, atmospheric and unforgettable songs pioneered a new era in popular music and marked them for greatness from the start.Their strong sense of theatricality and unique styling gave birth to entirely new subcultures, and new generations continue to discover their signature sound and make it the soundtrack to their lives." This will be THE CURE’s first ever appearance at Electric Picnic and is definitely not to be missed.
Lets provide a warm picnic welcome back to SIGUR RÓS on their first Irish performance since EP 2008; the ethereal Icelandic band captivate the hearts of their listeners with their alluring and hypnotizing sound that promises to transport you to the beautiful landscape of their hometown. 2008 saw Sigur Rós headline the main stage of the Electric Picnic and do just that, four years on they are certain to be as enthralling as ever.
One Day Like This…
One weekend like this a year sees us right! Electric Picnic goers will revel in the powerful anthems of ELBOW this year as they head to Stradbally. Since forming in 1990 Elbow have worked hard to earn the success and critical acclaim they have today. The five piece have been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize three times, including last year for their current album, ‘Build a Rocket Boys!’ and have been awarded two Ivor Novello awards. Most recently the band have been given the honour of writing the BBC’s Olympic theme. Throw those curtains wide, Elbow have arrived!
Renowned for unleashing unbridled joy to any festival, one of the best loved dance acts of all time ORBITAL will be bringing along spanking new music from their first album in over 8 years, ‘Wonky’, to Stradbally. The pioneers of dance, Paul and Phil Hartnoll aka ORBITAL live show still resonate as gloriously as they ever did, and show no signs of abating twenty years on.
HOT CHIP, return to Electric Picnic for picnickers’ pleasure with their energetic, exciting and unpredictable live set full of pop wonderment and dance floor mayhem. 2012 will see the band reunite after a year of working on various other projects and start work on new material, all ready to reveal at Electric Picnic this summer.
THE XX made their debut appearance at EP back in 2009 when their eponymous Mercury Music Prize winning album shot them to the forefront of the indie pop scene. Judging by the taster of the first demo they’ve released from their new album, ‘Open Eyes’ the three piece are set to continue on their path world domination.
THE ROOTS have become one of the best known and most respected hip-hop acts in the business, with both Spin and Rolling Stone naming them as one of the greatest live bands around. After incredible success at the 2011 Grammys, Philadelphia’s THE ROOTS latest release ‘Undun’ suggests the band that are returning to their own “roots”.
2011 was the year for lego loving ED SHEERAN as he exploded onto the music scene. With an eclectic mix of acoustic, rap and folk sounds, he has developed a niche for himself in the industry which he tests and pushes with every new release. Most recently Sheeran triumphed at the BRIT awards scooping the title of Best Male Artist and Best British Breakthrough Act
If it’s music you want you should go to…
Possibly the most recognisable and admired Irish folk artists CHRISTY MOORE has enjoyed a lengthy and accomplished career in music. Indulge in the Craic agus Ceol that will be on offer at The Picnic when Christy blasts out the old favourites – Lisdoonvarna, Joxer goes to Stuttgart, Ride On, Ordinary Man.....
Quirky and catchy electronic group METRONOMY will delight with their memorable signature live show. Last year was the biggest year to date for the band, releasing one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the year, and earning a nomination for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize, as well as selling out impressive venues such as Royal Albert Hall.
Revive your post punk passion as THE HORRORS bring their most recent collection of dark, original and beautifully captivating music to Stradbally. Their third studio album ‘Skying’ was met with glowing enthusiasm from critics and fans alike. Magnetic, enticing, hard to ignore - The Horrors will ignite a thrill inside you, whether you want them to or not.
One of the most eagerly anticipated albums of 2012, AZEALIA BANK’S ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ career has been set to meteoric since her track 212 went viral last year and she topped the NME Cool list. Having given a taster of her live show to Irish audiences earlier this year, the New York rapper will be proving that you can believe the hype.
‘Cause this is what you’ve waited for..
Revel in the charming resonance of Academy Award winner GLEN HANSARD’s solo show. The singer-songwriter has captivated picnickers in the past under the guise of The Swell Season and The Frames. 2012 will see his first foray to Stradbally as a solo artist. Hansard’s solo album is set for release later this year.
One of the most indellibable figures on the world hip hop stage over the last twelve years, ROOTS MANUVA, will be performing tracks from his brand new album ‘4everevolution’ as well as classics spanning his impressive career. Encompassing hip-hop, reggae, dub step and rap, distinct and original, Roots Manuva is not one to be missed.
Homegrown talent BELL X1 last performed at EP in 2009. Oft referred to as Ireland’s most likable band they have received an laudable 3 Choice Music Prize nominations and 5 Meteor Music nominations in a career that has spanned 13 years and 5 albums. One of the hardest gigging bands around, they make a welcome return to the Stradbally stage.
GRIZZLY BEAR are back to work for 2012. The Brooklyn quartet acclaimed 2009 album,’Veckatimest’ which found them diverse fans in form of lay-Z and Radiohead declaring them as their favourite band. Grizzly Bear have just announced that they are to head back to the studio and the road this year and picnickers at Stradbally are one of the few lucky ones in Europe that have been chosen as one of their destinations.
Watch ALABAMA SHAKES rock out on stage and prove why they have been hitting all the rights notes in the blogosphere and on critics’ lists. Last year they were named among 30 must see acts at CMJ and declared number 1 new act of 2011 by Paste Magazine. Now despite having only a four-track EP to their name the Athens group have appeared on Conan O’Brien and recently signed to ATO Records. We wait with bated breath for their debut album ‘Boys and Girls’ and their debut Picnic performance.
Dance music supremo JOHN DIGWEED first came to promenence in the early 90s championing progressive house in the era of the superstar DJs. The fact that he is still around is proof that his popularity has transcended the invasion of bubblegum pop into the clubs around Ireland and the UK. His efforts transcend DJing alone and he is as much a producer and a promoter, and is sure the get collective feet moving at Stradbally.
LAND LOVERS have notions on being a clever, nuanced pop band with immediate attractions to thrill and details to discover. Their second album, ‘Confidants’, topped numerous best album lists for 2011 and they were hailed as one of the Breakthrough Acts of 2011 by Irish Times. Jim Carroll called Confidants "a rare gem of a record" where you'll find "meaty, magnificent, haunting worlds of domestic wonder". Mark Land Lovers down on your must-see picnic list now.
One of the great global success stories of the past two years,STAFF BENDA BILILI have become an unstoppable force. A group of street musicians from Kinshasa, Congo, they make music of astonishing power and beauty. The band’s mesmerising rumba-rooted grooves, overlaid with vibrant vocals and extraordinary tin-can guitar solos, have been dazzling audiences and media the world over, on record, on stage and on the big screen with the award winning with the critically acclaimed documentary.
ELECTRIC PICNIC MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
STRADBALLY HALL, CO. LAOIS
Friday 31[SUP]st[/SUP] August, Saturday 1[SUP]st[/SUP] September, Sunday 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] September 2012
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM FRIDAY 2[SUP]ND[/SUP] MARCH
Over the last eight years Electric Picnic has established itself as a melting pot of fine music, art, comedy, spoken word and so much more – a liquorice all sorts of festivals. This year won’t be any different...another infusion of colour, vibrancy, sparkle and mischief is on the way.
We wave our festival flags gaily in the face of current doom and gloom and blithely commence our countdown to Electric Picnic 2012 by revealing the first acts who will be bestowing the soundtrack in Stradbally over three days at the end of the summer.
Come, merge yourself with the Electric Picnic experience.
Just like Heaven…
THE CURE; SIGUR RÓS; ELBOW; GRIZZLY BEAR; ORBITAL; CHRISTY MOORE; THE ROOTS; HOT CHIP; GLEN HANSARD; THE XX; METRONOMY; THE HORRORS; AZEALIA BANKS; ROOTS MANUVA; BELL X1; STAFF BENDA BILILI;MILAGRES; ED SHEERAN; ALABAMA SHAKES; CRANES; LITTLE ROY; JOHN DIGWEED; LAND LOVERS; BAXTER DURY; JONATHAN WILSON; SOLAR BEARS; FATOUMATA DIAWARA; WILLIS EARL BEAL; LANTERNS ON THE LAKE
Following the rapturous acclaim that greeted their 2011 Bestival appearance and Royal Albert Hall 'Reflections' show, THE CURE – Robert Smith (Voice & Guitar), Simon Gallup (Bass), Jason Cooper (Drums) and Roger O'Donnell (Keyboards) - will play a 2 hours plus set of songs drawn from all 14 of their studio albums - including tracks from their epic 'Wish' album, celebrating it's 20th anniversary in 2012."While punk was still reverberating through popular culture, THE CURE’s unique blend of moody, atmospheric and unforgettable songs pioneered a new era in popular music and marked them for greatness from the start.Their strong sense of theatricality and unique styling gave birth to entirely new subcultures, and new generations continue to discover their signature sound and make it the soundtrack to their lives." This will be THE CURE’s first ever appearance at Electric Picnic and is definitely not to be missed.
Lets provide a warm picnic welcome back to SIGUR RÓS on their first Irish performance since EP 2008; the ethereal Icelandic band captivate the hearts of their listeners with their alluring and hypnotizing sound that promises to transport you to the beautiful landscape of their hometown. 2008 saw Sigur Rós headline the main stage of the Electric Picnic and do just that, four years on they are certain to be as enthralling as ever.
One Day Like This…
One weekend like this a year sees us right! Electric Picnic goers will revel in the powerful anthems of ELBOW this year as they head to Stradbally. Since forming in 1990 Elbow have worked hard to earn the success and critical acclaim they have today. The five piece have been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize three times, including last year for their current album, ‘Build a Rocket Boys!’ and have been awarded two Ivor Novello awards. Most recently the band have been given the honour of writing the BBC’s Olympic theme. Throw those curtains wide, Elbow have arrived!
Renowned for unleashing unbridled joy to any festival, one of the best loved dance acts of all time ORBITAL will be bringing along spanking new music from their first album in over 8 years, ‘Wonky’, to Stradbally. The pioneers of dance, Paul and Phil Hartnoll aka ORBITAL live show still resonate as gloriously as they ever did, and show no signs of abating twenty years on.
HOT CHIP, return to Electric Picnic for picnickers’ pleasure with their energetic, exciting and unpredictable live set full of pop wonderment and dance floor mayhem. 2012 will see the band reunite after a year of working on various other projects and start work on new material, all ready to reveal at Electric Picnic this summer.
THE XX made their debut appearance at EP back in 2009 when their eponymous Mercury Music Prize winning album shot them to the forefront of the indie pop scene. Judging by the taster of the first demo they’ve released from their new album, ‘Open Eyes’ the three piece are set to continue on their path world domination.
THE ROOTS have become one of the best known and most respected hip-hop acts in the business, with both Spin and Rolling Stone naming them as one of the greatest live bands around. After incredible success at the 2011 Grammys, Philadelphia’s THE ROOTS latest release ‘Undun’ suggests the band that are returning to their own “roots”.
2011 was the year for lego loving ED SHEERAN as he exploded onto the music scene. With an eclectic mix of acoustic, rap and folk sounds, he has developed a niche for himself in the industry which he tests and pushes with every new release. Most recently Sheeran triumphed at the BRIT awards scooping the title of Best Male Artist and Best British Breakthrough Act
If it’s music you want you should go to…
Possibly the most recognisable and admired Irish folk artists CHRISTY MOORE has enjoyed a lengthy and accomplished career in music. Indulge in the Craic agus Ceol that will be on offer at The Picnic when Christy blasts out the old favourites – Lisdoonvarna, Joxer goes to Stuttgart, Ride On, Ordinary Man.....
Quirky and catchy electronic group METRONOMY will delight with their memorable signature live show. Last year was the biggest year to date for the band, releasing one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the year, and earning a nomination for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize, as well as selling out impressive venues such as Royal Albert Hall.
Revive your post punk passion as THE HORRORS bring their most recent collection of dark, original and beautifully captivating music to Stradbally. Their third studio album ‘Skying’ was met with glowing enthusiasm from critics and fans alike. Magnetic, enticing, hard to ignore - The Horrors will ignite a thrill inside you, whether you want them to or not.
One of the most eagerly anticipated albums of 2012, AZEALIA BANK’S ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ career has been set to meteoric since her track 212 went viral last year and she topped the NME Cool list. Having given a taster of her live show to Irish audiences earlier this year, the New York rapper will be proving that you can believe the hype.
‘Cause this is what you’ve waited for..
Revel in the charming resonance of Academy Award winner GLEN HANSARD’s solo show. The singer-songwriter has captivated picnickers in the past under the guise of The Swell Season and The Frames. 2012 will see his first foray to Stradbally as a solo artist. Hansard’s solo album is set for release later this year.
One of the most indellibable figures on the world hip hop stage over the last twelve years, ROOTS MANUVA, will be performing tracks from his brand new album ‘4everevolution’ as well as classics spanning his impressive career. Encompassing hip-hop, reggae, dub step and rap, distinct and original, Roots Manuva is not one to be missed.
Homegrown talent BELL X1 last performed at EP in 2009. Oft referred to as Ireland’s most likable band they have received an laudable 3 Choice Music Prize nominations and 5 Meteor Music nominations in a career that has spanned 13 years and 5 albums. One of the hardest gigging bands around, they make a welcome return to the Stradbally stage.
GRIZZLY BEAR are back to work for 2012. The Brooklyn quartet acclaimed 2009 album,’Veckatimest’ which found them diverse fans in form of lay-Z and Radiohead declaring them as their favourite band. Grizzly Bear have just announced that they are to head back to the studio and the road this year and picnickers at Stradbally are one of the few lucky ones in Europe that have been chosen as one of their destinations.
Watch ALABAMA SHAKES rock out on stage and prove why they have been hitting all the rights notes in the blogosphere and on critics’ lists. Last year they were named among 30 must see acts at CMJ and declared number 1 new act of 2011 by Paste Magazine. Now despite having only a four-track EP to their name the Athens group have appeared on Conan O’Brien and recently signed to ATO Records. We wait with bated breath for their debut album ‘Boys and Girls’ and their debut Picnic performance.
Dance music supremo JOHN DIGWEED first came to promenence in the early 90s championing progressive house in the era of the superstar DJs. The fact that he is still around is proof that his popularity has transcended the invasion of bubblegum pop into the clubs around Ireland and the UK. His efforts transcend DJing alone and he is as much a producer and a promoter, and is sure the get collective feet moving at Stradbally.
LAND LOVERS have notions on being a clever, nuanced pop band with immediate attractions to thrill and details to discover. Their second album, ‘Confidants’, topped numerous best album lists for 2011 and they were hailed as one of the Breakthrough Acts of 2011 by Irish Times. Jim Carroll called Confidants "a rare gem of a record" where you'll find "meaty, magnificent, haunting worlds of domestic wonder". Mark Land Lovers down on your must-see picnic list now.
One of the great global success stories of the past two years,STAFF BENDA BILILI have become an unstoppable force. A group of street musicians from Kinshasa, Congo, they make music of astonishing power and beauty. The band’s mesmerising rumba-rooted grooves, overlaid with vibrant vocals and extraordinary tin-can guitar solos, have been dazzling audiences and media the world over, on record, on stage and on the big screen with the award winning with the critically acclaimed documentary.
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Chill out with Jamaican Reggae artist LITTLE ROY; Chicago singer-songwriter WILLIS EARL BEAL unleashes his booming, soulful voice discover BAXTER DURY’s captivating indie sound; revel in the glow of Brooklyn band MILAGRES;Experience the dadophonic sounds of Portsmouth finest CRANES; LANTERNS ON THE LAKE will bring their folk melodics fused with a touch of electronica; hailed as the African newcomer of the year, FATOUMATA DIAWARA; bask in the electronic bliss of Irish duo SOLAR BEARS JONATHAN WILSON will provide his mesmerizing slice of dreamy pop with splashes of country and rock ‘n’ roll.
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BODY&SOUL will be joining us again this year with its trademark fantasy trimmings, bespoke stages and hideaway corners – with the usual careful selection of Irish and international acts, quirky installations and exciting surprises around every twist and turn of it’s all-encompassing realm.
The MINDFIELD AREA returns to the Picnic with a huge feast of food for thought. Leviathan political and economic debate, hosted by David McWilliams; History Ireland Hedge School; Irish and international writers on the Arts Council Literary Stage, curated by Dermot Bolger; cutting edge theatre; mind-blowing experiments and talks in the Science Gallery's inflatable tent; cúpla focail leis An Puball Gaeilge; big uplifting words and beats on the Word Stage, hosted by Marty Mulligan; and much much more to be announced.
The colourful and enchanting GLOBAL GREEN brings together a wide community of cultural creatives, activists, artists, social entrepreneurs and civil society organisations. Blending the themes of creativity and collaboration, the Global Green 2012 will illuminate and showcase good ideas for the future.
Meanwhile, in the murky shadows of the woods in Stradbally, an old friend peels a few leaves off his forehead and flicks a caterpillar from behind his ear, and recalls some distant promise to try harder... its the captain of the SALTY DOG STAGE,stumbling into the lengthening Spring days with his flies undone and wondering how the winter was so effortlessly squandered. The proud shipwreck -- French in origin, French in odour -- stands tall among the giants at Electric Picnic, promising to round up the fringes of society and give them stage to play on. Sea shanties from pub-tanned codgers, bluegrass at the whim of corn-nibblers down from the hills, blues solos from tinny-swilling double bassists with bockety eyes, and the occasional cracking set from a confused rock-star kidnapped from the main stage and spirited into the forest... these titans will walk upon the timber deck of the boat, to the roars of the Salty Dog's devoted followers, get swallowed into the over-eager fog of dry ice, and have the time of their lives.
Serving as a homage to all things gastronomic, THEATRE OF FOOD will be incorporating several elements including the food demos in the NEFF kitchen, wine tastings, gastro-competitions, panel discussions, pop up dining, as well asBridgestone Guide Awards and the Farmers Market which features a host of local producers, fresh local produce, cakes and treats, crafts and much more.
The COMEDY TENT promises to be the most exciting line up ever. Meander down round midday stake your spot and drink in the heavenly banter and witty badinage in the coolest joint on the site.
Discover the spirit of Jamaica tucked away in the deepest forest’s of Stradbally at TRENCHTOWN. Enjoy some candyfloss and cartwheels at FOSSETS CIRCUS.
Now embracing all of the Walled Gardens, SOUL KIDS provides a magical space with an abundance of creativity, fun, imagination and a fabulously flabbergasting assortment of workshops & entertainment for our smaller picnickers. Parents as always can enjoy the calm and safe surroundings of the immensely popular FAMILY CAMPING AREA. Glamping options abound in the luxurious BOUTIQUE CAMPSITE for those of whom a simple 4 man tent just won’t do or you can always bring your campervan to the extended CAMPERVAN site.
Established in 2009 2Wheels Tour de Picnic has raised over €550,000 in the past three years for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Registration is now open to all whether you are an expert or a complete beginner www.give2go.ie will help you get cycle ready for the 80km cycle to Stradbally with advice and online facilities for training and fund raising, making it as easy as possible for people to take part. All enquiries to [email protected] or call us on 01 218 7972
We are very excited about Tour de Picnic 2012. There are more and more people cycling every day in Dublin and this great initiative led by Electric Picnic is a true reflection that people are turning to more sustainable means of transport. We are fully committed to helping participants raise as much funds as possible for Dublin's Children's Hospitals. 2Wheels Events Ireland Ltd.
“I always look forward to the weekend in Stradbally. We had great feedback last year which we will build on for 2012. Roll on aug 31st" Melvin Benn, Festival Republic
“I’m really looking forward to this year’s festival, particularly having The Cure on the lineup, a band we’ve been trying to get on the bill for 7 years.” John Reynolds, POD
TICKETS:
Weekend Ticket €230 / Family Camping Ticket EU230 per adult (2 kids U12 permitted per adult)
Payable in easy instalments
Sunday Day Tickets: EU99.50 (No camping permitted)
Campervan Tickets for access to Regular & Family Campervan Parks are €60
***************************************************************
BODY&SOUL will be joining us again this year with its trademark fantasy trimmings, bespoke stages and hideaway corners – with the usual careful selection of Irish and international acts, quirky installations and exciting surprises around every twist and turn of it’s all-encompassing realm.
The MINDFIELD AREA returns to the Picnic with a huge feast of food for thought. Leviathan political and economic debate, hosted by David McWilliams; History Ireland Hedge School; Irish and international writers on the Arts Council Literary Stage, curated by Dermot Bolger; cutting edge theatre; mind-blowing experiments and talks in the Science Gallery's inflatable tent; cúpla focail leis An Puball Gaeilge; big uplifting words and beats on the Word Stage, hosted by Marty Mulligan; and much much more to be announced.
The colourful and enchanting GLOBAL GREEN brings together a wide community of cultural creatives, activists, artists, social entrepreneurs and civil society organisations. Blending the themes of creativity and collaboration, the Global Green 2012 will illuminate and showcase good ideas for the future.
Meanwhile, in the murky shadows of the woods in Stradbally, an old friend peels a few leaves off his forehead and flicks a caterpillar from behind his ear, and recalls some distant promise to try harder... its the captain of the SALTY DOG STAGE,stumbling into the lengthening Spring days with his flies undone and wondering how the winter was so effortlessly squandered. The proud shipwreck -- French in origin, French in odour -- stands tall among the giants at Electric Picnic, promising to round up the fringes of society and give them stage to play on. Sea shanties from pub-tanned codgers, bluegrass at the whim of corn-nibblers down from the hills, blues solos from tinny-swilling double bassists with bockety eyes, and the occasional cracking set from a confused rock-star kidnapped from the main stage and spirited into the forest... these titans will walk upon the timber deck of the boat, to the roars of the Salty Dog's devoted followers, get swallowed into the over-eager fog of dry ice, and have the time of their lives.
Serving as a homage to all things gastronomic, THEATRE OF FOOD will be incorporating several elements including the food demos in the NEFF kitchen, wine tastings, gastro-competitions, panel discussions, pop up dining, as well asBridgestone Guide Awards and the Farmers Market which features a host of local producers, fresh local produce, cakes and treats, crafts and much more.
The COMEDY TENT promises to be the most exciting line up ever. Meander down round midday stake your spot and drink in the heavenly banter and witty badinage in the coolest joint on the site.
Discover the spirit of Jamaica tucked away in the deepest forest’s of Stradbally at TRENCHTOWN. Enjoy some candyfloss and cartwheels at FOSSETS CIRCUS.
Now embracing all of the Walled Gardens, SOUL KIDS provides a magical space with an abundance of creativity, fun, imagination and a fabulously flabbergasting assortment of workshops & entertainment for our smaller picnickers. Parents as always can enjoy the calm and safe surroundings of the immensely popular FAMILY CAMPING AREA. Glamping options abound in the luxurious BOUTIQUE CAMPSITE for those of whom a simple 4 man tent just won’t do or you can always bring your campervan to the extended CAMPERVAN site.
Established in 2009 2Wheels Tour de Picnic has raised over €550,000 in the past three years for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Registration is now open to all whether you are an expert or a complete beginner www.give2go.ie will help you get cycle ready for the 80km cycle to Stradbally with advice and online facilities for training and fund raising, making it as easy as possible for people to take part. All enquiries to [email protected] or call us on 01 218 7972
We are very excited about Tour de Picnic 2012. There are more and more people cycling every day in Dublin and this great initiative led by Electric Picnic is a true reflection that people are turning to more sustainable means of transport. We are fully committed to helping participants raise as much funds as possible for Dublin's Children's Hospitals. 2Wheels Events Ireland Ltd.
“I always look forward to the weekend in Stradbally. We had great feedback last year which we will build on for 2012. Roll on aug 31st" Melvin Benn, Festival Republic
“I’m really looking forward to this year’s festival, particularly having The Cure on the lineup, a band we’ve been trying to get on the bill for 7 years.” John Reynolds, POD
TICKETS:
Weekend Ticket €230 / Family Camping Ticket EU230 per adult (2 kids U12 permitted per adult)
Payable in easy instalments
Sunday Day Tickets: EU99.50 (No camping permitted)
Campervan Tickets for access to Regular & Family Campervan Parks are €60
nEiLo
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Forbidden Fruit got all the good stuff.
hermie
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Wow, that's pretty weak!
bren_at_xfm
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Recon you can count on Thje Cure, Sigur Ros, Tindersticks, Dirty Three, Bon Ivor. in fact plenty of stuff on end of the Road lineup I'd say...
http://www.endoftheroadfestival.com/content/news/
http://www.endoftheroadfestival.com/content/news/
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actually there ya go!!
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0301/breaking26.html
Pretty good for starters
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0301/breaking26.html
Pretty good for starters
hahaha. Boy am I out of touch.
conhick
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Was just starting to think maybe I could afford to go this year and the line up is shite.....
thats awful. Jesus. Surely they can better than that. congrats to LL though. Not only on getting the gig but also on being in the initial announcements and solar bears too
that is so disappointing
Glad I have other plans so.
Theseus Mock
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Went one year (2006 maybe?), never again. I'm not a camping person. And yep, the line-up is pretty shite & Irish people get way too drunk at festivals.
EP should get rid of all the MINDFIELD/BODY&SOUL/COMEDY TENT/TRENCHTOWN/HIPPY bullshit & stick up some big-ass tents for INDOOR drinking & eating. More jaxes would be a nicety too.
EP should get rid of all the MINDFIELD/BODY&SOUL/COMEDY TENT/TRENCHTOWN/HIPPY bullshit & stick up some big-ass tents for INDOOR drinking & eating. More jaxes would be a nicety too.
RayRay
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Trenchtown woooooooh...Try get on the bill for that again and nab myself a free ticket
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