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Electric Picnic is just around the corner, but if you haven't managed to secure a ticket yet, never fear. 

There is even more reason to head down to Stradbally this September if you are a fan of 90s tunes.

Electric Ireland, the official energy partner of Electric Picnic, has announced that it will be bringing 90s nostalgia to the masses in the form of our favourite cheesy pop tunes at the Throwback Stage.

S Club Party

If the thought of bopping to 5ive and S Club Party gets you going, then head to the Throwback Stage where both acts are headlining.  

If icons Don Conroy and Dustin the Turkey bring back major memories, then prepare for a trip down memory lane.

Free tickets to the three-day festival could also be on the horizon with the help of the artist and the UNICEF ambassador(yes really).

The pair are to star on a Facebook Live game show called the ‘Electric Ireland Throwback Show’ which will air on August 23 at 8pm on the Electric Ireland Facebook page. 

 

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The show will feature a number of 90s nostalgia related games with Electric Ireland inviting people to tune in to win tickets. 

So dust off your old bucket hats and rewind your Weezer tapes, because a few tickets to EP could be on the line.

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Electric Picnic attendees, listen up. 

As we're sure you're aware, the festival is just around the corner, and there is plenty more than music to be enjoyed at the three-day party. 

The comedy tent at the festival is famous, as it plays host to some of the finest comedians in the country. 

This year is no exception, with a stellar line-up organised. 

The likes of Al Porter, Foil, Arm and Hogs, Bill Bailey, Neil Delemere and The Rubberbandits will all be performing on the night. 

Dermot Whelan, Joanne McNally, Ryan Cullen, Jason Byrne and Phil Jupitus will also be performing. 

If you are a big comedy fan or simply want some respite from the festival madness, the comedy tent is the spot. 

We'll see you there. 

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Calling all festival-goers!

There's a little bit of Thailand coming to Stradbally this year.

With just weeks to go until Electric Picnic 2017, music lovers across the country are gearing up for one of the most highly anticipated weekends of the year.

Not only does the music festival boast a killer line-up of some of the best music and comedy acts in the business, but the art, culture and general chilled-out atmosphere is what really draws in the crowds year after year.

And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, festival organisers announce they are shipping over 200 tonnes of sand for an authentic Full Moon Party experience.

That's right. The Just Eat Retreat  are throwing a Thailand-inspired Full Moon Party complete with sand, deckchairs, neon body paint and tropical palm trees.

What's more, a 'bespoke Posh Spice Bag' has been specifically created for the party by SABA and Just Eat waiters will be on hand to deliver some exclusive cocktails.

All tips and donations received by the Just Eat waiters and porters will be donated to the Peter McVerry Trust.

See y'all under the full moon!

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The Electric Picnic line-up divided the nation after it was announced almost three months ago.

The XX will be headlining the massive festival alongside A Tribe Called Quest and Duran Duran. 

Now, Electric Picnic has announced that 20 new acts have been added to the line-up. 

 

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Elbow, Phoenix and Birdy are amongst the stellar acts who have been announced. 

Joining them is Musa Masa, Bicep Boys, Bear's Den, and Everything Everything. 

 

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Declan McKenna, electro-soul singer Alma, Donegal's Little Hours,Margaret Glaspy and Beoga will also be performing. 

New acts Lyra, Lewis Capaldi, Kweku Collins, Aaron Lee Tasjan and Brand New Friend will also make their Electric Picnic debut. 

EP is kicking off on September 1 in Stradbally, and we can't wait for the 3-day festival!

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Let's face it, festivals can be pricey affairs.

From the ticket price to the outfits to the camping equipment, we'd do anything to cut down on an expense or two.

Luckily, Electric Picnic is offering volunteers the opportunity to work at the festival in exchange for free entry and access to all of the acts. 

'We are looking for weekend volunteers to come and help out at Electric Picnic 2017,' reads the application page.

'Volunteers play an important part in the festival, and they also gain entry to the festival in exchange for 24 hours of voluntary work.'

'The volunteer shifts can be split in to four six-hour shifts or three eight-hour shifts.'

The role will include being the 'eyes and ears' of the festival, assisting festival-goers with general queries, assisting in the campsites, directing production vehicles throughout the site, and working at wristband checkpoints

You can find out all of the information regarding the role here.

24 hours of wristband checking to get in to a three-day festival for free sounds like a pretty good deal to us. 

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Festival season is fast approaching, but the Irish festivals have been a little slow in announcing the line ups for summer 2017.

Electric Picnic is notorious for remaining tight lipped on the subject, but tomorrow is the day when all will be revealed.

Final-tier tickets for the three-day festival go on sale at 9am tomorrow, and the line-up will be announced later in the day.

Last year saw acts such as The 1975, who are playing Malahide Castle later this summer, LCD Soundsystem and Lana Del Rey take the main stage. 

Fans are expecting a massive line-up from Ireland's biggest music festival, especially after the announcement of The Weeknd, Jack Garrett and Stormzy headlining at Longitude. 

Family Weekend Camping, Standard Campervan/Caravan and Family Campervan/Caravan tickets are completely sold out for the gig, but weekend camping tickets and day tickets will be on sale tomorrow. 

Set those alarms! 

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Festival season is fast approaching, but the Irish festivals have been a little slow in announcing the line ups for summer 2017.

Electric Picnic is notorious for remaining tight lipped on the subject, but the music haven has finally revealed when the line up will be launched.

"Are you ready to do all of this again in September? The first acts for Electric Picnic 2017 will be announced the week of 20th March," reads a caption on the festival's Facebook page. 

Festival fans have been eagerly anticipating the line up for months, and most of the tickets have already been sold, with the final tier of tickets being released later this year. 

Last year saw acts such as The 1975, who are playing Malahide Castle later this summer, LCD Soundsystem and Lana Del Rey take the main stage. 

Another Irish festival which has yet to be announced is Longitude.

No dates or acts have been confirmed for Longitude 2017, nor have any tickets gone on sale.

Tickets for last year's festival went on sale in January.

Last year, major US rapper Kendrick Lamar, as well as Major Lazer and The National, smashed it on the main stage at the no-camping weekend of festivities. 

A fake Longitude 2017 Facebook page sprung up last week, claiming to be raffling off tickets to the festival through like and share competitions.

The page gained almost 30,000 followers before being disbanded. 

We seriously hope that Longitude releases the dates ASAP, and in the meantime we will be marking March 20 into our calendars to keep up to date with all the Electric Picnic announcements.  

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If you've been reminiscing on festival season during the gloomy weather we've been having, you're in luck, because most Irish festivals are already gearing up for summer 2017.

Tickets for the top gigs next summer are in the early bird stages, so now is the time to snap them up before they all sell out.

1. Electric Picnic

Ireland's biggest festival is already getting ready for next year, after massive acts The 1975, Lana Del Ray and LCD Soundsystem smashed the main stage last year.

Tickets are currently only €230.00, so we advise getting in there ASAP because EP sells out every single year. 

2. Beatyard

 

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Winter rages outside but plans for Beatyard 2017 are well underway with early bird tickets going on sale this week.

The festival is offering two for one on weekend tickets for €90 a pair until Dec 23rd, so grab a mate and get booking. 

3. Forbidden Fruit

Forbidden Fruit just announced the first of their 2017 line up and the early bird tickets are flying out the door. 

Bon Iver, Flying Lotus and Lisa Hannigan are all set to star on the main stage.  

4. Body & Soul

 

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Body and Soul is one of Ireland's more laid back festivals, with a reputation for a stellar line up. 

While no official acts have been announced, this festival is always worth the trip, and tickets are already on sale!

5. Vantastival

 

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One of Ireland's smaller festivals, Vantastival has a reputation for being one of the most authentic. 

The affordable tickets for the chilled out gathering are only €75.00, so they really wont break the bank. 

6. Castlepalooza

 

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The annual festival at Charleville Caste draws festival revellers the country over.

Last year the festival played host to Caribou, Villagers, Jurassic 5 and Cat Power, and tickets for this year's festival go on sale this Friday.

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If there's anything more heartwarming than seeing a couple of Gardaí let their hair down for a moment while on duty, we've yet to witness it.

While paroling Electric Picnic on Saturday afternoon, these two Gardaí decided to stall up and make the most of their surroundings.

And after spotting the two officers throwing a few tentative shapes to ABC's The Look of Love, one EP reveller decided to share the magic moment on social media.

And frankly, we plan to watch it any time life gets hard.

"Fair play to the two Ban Gardai! Policing as it should be! Real movers & shakers!" wrote Sean Paul O'Hare on an upload which has been doing the rounds since the weekend.

Would you look at that adorable shuffling?!

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Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 19-year-old Caelob O'Neill. Caelob went missing from Stradbally, County Laois on Monday 5th September 2016.

He was last seen at the Charlie Chaplin Campsite, at Electric Picnic on Monday morning shortly after 9am.

Caelob is described as being 5’10” in height, of medium build with short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, dark navy bottoms, a multi coloured t shirt, Dunlop wellingtons and light coloured waterproofs.

Caelob’s family and Gardaí are concerned for his welfare and anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 8674122, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.

A photograph of Caelob is available on request to pressoffice@garda.ie

If you have any information, the reference to this case is: Ref. No. 878/16.

UPDATE: Caelob O'Neill 19 years who was missing from Stradbally, County Laois has been located safe and well. Gardaí wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this matter, and want to advise the public that no further action is required.

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There are some things you're guaranteed to leave Electric Picnic with; a raging hangover, a serious dose of the fear, and many, many wonderful memories.

And then there are some things you just can't be sure you'll return home with; phones, purses and other personal essentials, to name a few.

Thankfully, for anyone who is currently lamenting the loss of their favourite bag or inflatable chair, the good folk behind the super-popular Stradbally music festival have created a lost property page for revellers who want to be reunited with their personal possessions.

"We will look into all lost property requests, however due to the volume of requests we will only be able to respond to those whose items have been found," they explained on their website.

While highlighting the feature on their own Twitter page, the Gardaí reminded the public that they will be holding a lost property day on Saturday September 10th from 9am to 9pm.

Don't panic ladies, not all is officially lost.

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Whether you spent the weekend in a tent, at the office or watching the All Ireland Hurling Final, it’s likely you’ll be heading to work today with some major Monday blues.

But as the remains of the weekend’s Snapchat stories fade away for another week, we’ve learned that tickets for next year’s Electric Picnic festival are about to go on sale.

Okay so it might seem a little early to be making plans for next year – like most of us don’t know what we’re doing next week, never mind in 365 days time – but given the pre-EP ticket scramble that revellers have experienced in recent times, having Picnic tickets in advance mightn’t be the worst idea.

According to RTE.ie, passes for Electric Picnic 2017 will go on sale this Friday (September 9) at 9am.

Festival organisers say the event’s capacity will remain at 55,000 people as they don’t want it getting any bigger, but unfortunately for dedicated festival goers the price of loyalty tickets is set to increase by a fiver.

While there is still loads of time to prep for EP '17, we're sure there will be plenty of people looking forward to Friday.

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