Eoin Basic Member Posts:174  
| 5/26/2006 8:29 PM |
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right,
apologies if this has been covered here before, but I went to check out tickets for the Electric Picnic today, and I came accross this.....
There is just one type of ticket this year which is a weekend ticket that includes camping. (There are no day tickets.)
Tickets are €175 which is for three days plus camping.
I'd really like to have everyone thoughts on this, cause to me this is a f**king sham.
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Una Veteran Member Posts:1721
| 5/27/2006 3:07 PM |
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yeah, this came up a while ago. It's the same for Hi:Fi.
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| 5/27/2006 7:00 PM |
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its a hell of a lot better u dont get any head wreckin daytrippers there to see one band like james blunt last year
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EoinBasic Member Posts:174
| 5/27/2006 8:09 PM |
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Originally posted by emu
its a hell of a lot better u dont get any head wreckin daytrippers there to see one band like james blunt last year
well agreed, but at the same time for people who cant spend all 3 days at the festival for one reason or another its a bit unfair, its great that they are trying to create a festival vibe and that by having people stay on site for the 3 days, but anyway .  |
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nerrawBasic Member Posts:475
| 5/28/2006 11:16 AM |
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I'm all in favour of just having a weekend ticket. Better atmosphere, no day trippers etc. Works for Glastonbury
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BinokularVeteran Member Posts:1665
| 5/28/2006 3:13 PM |
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I'm kind of annoyed because 'leccy picnic started off as a one day event, so it didn't really take any planning whatsovever to go and you could recover the next day. The totally relaxed feel of a 1 day event was brilliant, I wish it had stayed that way. Quality over quantity.
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nerrawBasic Member Posts:475
| 5/28/2006 3:41 PM |
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Originally posted by Binokular
I'm kind of annoyed because 'leccy picnic started off as a one day event, so it didn't really take any planning whatsovever to go and you could recover the next day. The totally relaxed feel of a 1 day event was brilliant, I wish it had stayed that way. Quality over quantity.
REally? Wasn't at the first one but I heard it was a disaster due to massive queues for bars, tiolets, buses etc because it was just a one day thing?? |
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BinokularVeteran Member Posts:1665
| 5/28/2006 7:19 PM |
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Originally posted by nerraw
REally? Wasn't at the first one but I heard it was a disaster due to massive queues for bars, tiolets, buses etc because it was just a one day thing??
Yeah, I'll admit the first one was not entirely hassle free. Toilets were no worse than any other festivals. I heard stories that people taking the bus had a hard time but I took the car and parking was well organised. Also, since I was driving, I wasn't drinking so beer was non-issue for me. Food was pretty good for a festival too.
What I liked was since it was only a day trip, there was none of that packing a tent and making sure you have everything nonsense. Just buy tickets, completely forget about it for couple of weeks, then on the day, jump into the car with a mate and a map and thats it, no thinking or organisation neccesary on my part. Maybe I just oughta buy a camper van for these two day festivals? :D |
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stroller Advanced Member Posts:576
| 5/28/2006 8:24 PM |
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Originally posted by Binokular
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Originally posted by nerraw
REally? Wasn't at the first one but I heard it was a disaster due to massive queues for bars, tiolets, buses etc because it was just a one day thing??
Yeah, I'll admit the first one was not entirely hassle free. Toilets were no worse than any other festivals. I heard stories that people taking the bus had a hard time but I took the car and parking was well organised. Also, since I was driving, I wasn't drinking so beer was non-issue for me. Food was pretty good for a festival too.
What I liked was since it was only a day trip, there was none of that packing a tent and making sure you have everything nonsense. Just buy tickets, completely forget about it for couple of weeks, then on the day, jump into the car with a mate and a map and thats it, no thinking or organisation neccesary on my part. Maybe I just oughta buy a camper van for these two day festivals? :D
If you want a day trip can you not just go to Garden Party? Same organisers, same musical policy. |
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BinokularVeteran Member Posts:1665
| 5/28/2006 9:47 PM |
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Hadn't really thought of that Stroller to be honest, looking at the lineup however, now that Toots and The Maytalls have pulled out, theres a lot of good acts, but not a killer act (for me anyway)out of the main ones that makes me really, really want to go.
Got a full lineup of bands anyway?
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EoinBasic Member Posts:174
| 5/29/2006 2:27 AM |
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Originally posted by stroller
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Originally posted by Binokular
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Originally posted by nerraw
REally? Wasn't at the first one but I heard it was a disaster due to massive queues for bars, tiolets, buses etc because it was just a one day thing??
Yeah, I'll admit the first one was not entirely hassle free. Toilets were no worse than any other festivals. I heard stories that people taking the bus had a hard time but I took the car and parking was well organised. Also, since I was driving, I wasn't drinking so beer was non-issue for me. Food was pretty good for a festival too.
What I liked was since it was only a day trip, there was none of that packing a tent and making sure you have everything nonsense. Just buy tickets, completely forget about it for couple of weeks, then on the day, jump into the car with a mate and a map and thats it, no thinking or organisation neccesary on my part. Maybe I just oughta buy a camper van for these two day festivals? :D
If you want a day trip can you not just go to Garden Party? Same organisers, same musical policy.
different lineup for a start, you are missing the point with all due respect. |
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ilovehoovering New Member Posts:65
| 5/29/2006 12:57 PM |
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no day tickets is cool with me but as for reasons why they're only selling weekend tickets - perhaps the increase in capacity has something to do with it. not sure how much it's gone up by but less people coming for a day or not camping = lots more space for people who want to camp seeing as it sold out last year. or at least i think it did.
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mr pharmacistNew Member Posts:8
| 5/30/2006 2:53 PM |
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does anyone know when the next batch of bands are being added to the lineup?
so far its pretty good but theres no one there thats made me wee my pants with excitement (unless they get kraftwerk back again)
i doubt it'll sell out until the last minute as people will probably think twice about splashing out €180 for a camping ticket.
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strollerAdvanced Member Posts:576
| 5/30/2006 3:36 PM |
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Originally posted by mr pharmacist
does anyone know when the next batch of bands are being added to the lineup?
so far its pretty good but theres no one there thats made me wee my pants with excitement (unless they get kraftwerk back again)
i doubt it'll sell out until the last minute as people will probably think twice about splashing out €180 for a camping ticket.
According to my mate who works at the Ticket Master desk in a record shop there are about 2000 tickets left. Assuming that all the tickets were released in one go that means that 93% of the tickets are already sold. I reckon it'll sell out before the end of June. |
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AntistarAdvanced Member Posts:544
| 5/30/2006 5:52 PM |
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Originally posted by mr pharmacist
does anyone know when the next batch of bands are being added to the lineup?
so far its pretty good but theres no one there thats made me wee my pants with excitement (unless they get kraftwerk back again)
i doubt it'll sell out until the last minute as people will probably think twice about splashing out €180 for a camping ticket.
Yes, seeing Kraftwerk on the bill last year made EP absolutely unmissable for me. This year there is not much on the bill that makes it absolutely essential to go. A handful of great bands (Massive, YYYs, Blue Nile, Gang Of Four) but nothing special. |
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EoinBasic Member Posts:174
| 5/30/2006 10:17 PM |
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Originally posted by Antistar
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Originally posted by mr pharmacist
does anyone know when the next batch of bands are being added to the lineup?
so far its pretty good but theres no one there thats made me wee my pants with excitement (unless they get kraftwerk back again)
i doubt it'll sell out until the last minute as people will probably think twice about splashing out €180 for a camping ticket.
Yes, seeing Kraftwerk on the bill last year made EP absolutely unmissable for me. This year there is not much on the bill that makes it absolutely essential to go. A handful of great bands (Massive, YYYs, Blue Nile, Gang Of Four) but nothing special.
I had to miss last year unfortunately, but everyone I sopke to who did go said it was awesome. Thing is I don't think the lineup is as strong this year like some of you are saying. So that coupled with the ticket price, sorry I might becoming accross as a moany old toss here, but anyway.. |
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mr pharmacistNew Member Posts:8
| 5/30/2006 10:49 PM |
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Originally posted by stroller
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Originally posted by mr pharmacist
does anyone know when the next batch of bands are being added to the lineup?
so far its pretty good but theres no one there thats made me wee my pants with excitement (unless they get kraftwerk back again)
i doubt it'll sell out until the last minute as people will probably think twice about splashing out €180 for a camping ticket.
According to my mate who works at the Ticket Master desk in a record shop there are about 2000 tickets left. Assuming that all the tickets were released in one go that means that 93% of the tickets are already sold. I reckon it'll sell out before the end of June.
GREAT ZOIKS! 
i better get on the case so...
didnt think they'd sell out so fast.
i doubt they'd release them all in one go but then again im not gonna wait around and find out.
thanks for the heads up |
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