S! TV: How to create tribal make-up look for heading to Electric Picnic

Sep 4, 2015

We had Creative Director at BUFF Make-Up, Jessica Moulds in studio to show us how to achieve all the festival make-up looks you’ll need this year.

We asked our readers a series of questions about what they are interested in or what they find difficult and five main hurdles came up; which we will answer on S! TV.

The next question we answered was how to create tribal make up for everyone heading to Electric Picnic this weekend.

Watch the video tutorial now to find out how to achieve the super sassy look.

If you want to check out more of our BUFF Make-Up tutorials, check them out here.

Meet the Limerick woman who’s already won Electric Picnic 2015

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Sep 1, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Every year there are obstacles to navigate before you can officially declare yourself 'going' to Electric Picnic.

Money is usually the first hurdle. Then even when you do have the cash to hand (thank you conveniently-timed birthday), you have to make sure that tickets are actually still available.

And that's not all: securing the weekend (not to mention the Monday afterwards) off work is another mountain to climb – especially when the rest of your office is scrambling for the same privilege.

It's a struggle that Limerick woman and recent UL business graduate Emily Culhane knows only too well.

In a recent contribution to the Electric Picnic Facebook page, she reports that she was told by her boss: "If you cared about your job, you'd sell your Electric Picnic ticket."

She refused, however, and now – as detailed in a screen-grab Emily included in her post – she has been issued her P45.

"EP better be worth it," she declares in response.

RTE 2fm also this afternoon picked up on the incident – with the radio station sharing Emily's email and message on its own Facebook page. There, it received hundreds of likes – as well as plenty messages of support.

"That's dedication, right there, upgrade that woman to VIP," said one user.

Another reckoned she'd made the right decision: "Shes a legend," they said. "Electric Picnic is the best 3days u could hav answer on the planet. Defo worth it. Enjoy." And a third user generously offered: "Sure we'll all chip in & get her a few beers."

Ms Culhane recently graduated from the University Of Limerick with a degree in Business Studies. On her LinkedIn profile, she describes herself as "an ambitious individual with the ability to think on my feet and build long-term relationships".

She adds: "I am motivated, honest and easy to talk with… Through years of sport I have developed a great ability to engage in teamwork."

Heading to Electric Picnic? Met Éireann have some GREAT news

Lifestyle

Sep 1, 2015

by Amber Saunders

At the first mutterings of an "Indian Summer," Irish people tend to go into overdrive with dreams of what could be.

So of course as soon as we heard that some sun might be headed our way come September, we began getting VERY excited for the possibility of a sun-drenched festival weekend at Electric Picnic.

And with Day 1 of the Stradbally musical festival just three days away, Met Éireann have finally confirmed the good news. We will have sun… Loads of it!

Speaking on Spin 1038 this morning, forecaster Joan Blackburn said that revellers could expect temperatures of around "17 or 18 degrees [Celsius] in the afternoons" over this weekend.

Okay, it's not quite "sun drenched," but 17-18 degrees is the perfect festival temperature… warm enough to channel Vanessa Hudgens in some skimpy festival wear, but mild enough to stay sweat-free.

Don't forget a hoody or two though, as Joan says that mornings and late evenings will still be relatively chilly.

But her overall prediction for the weekend? "Dry and pleasant generally."

That'll do for us, Joan. That'll do for us.

Great news for anyone heading to Electric Picnic

Lifestyle

Aug 20, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Great news festival goers! Electric Picnic have shared the good news that this year they are going to have an on-site launderette in the Jimi Hendrix campsite for all campers to avail of.

Love that white drop you wore on Friday that goes with everything but now it's covered in muc and spilled drink? Well worry no more!

You can now head to the Surf Laundry Club and have them looking as good as new for another wear.

The launderette will be open for the entire weekend and is free of charge and is all thanks to Surf who want to keep all the picnic-ers squeaky clean.

The even better news is, while your clothes are being cleared of an array of unknown substances, you can have a bop top the Surf DJs while wearing one of the jumpsuits provided.

Electric Picnic is taking place in Stradbally from the 4th to the 6th of September which huge headline acts including Florence And The Machine, Sam Smith and Blur.

Electric Picnic add more acts to the line-up

Lifestyle

May 5, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Excitement is now seriously building for Electric Picnic 2015 as more acts are added to the bill. The music festival will take place from September 4-6 in Stradbally, Co. Laois, and in the absence of Oxegen, is the major music festival of the year.

Blur will headline one of the three days as they mark the release of their first album in 16 years, The Magic Whip. Since their arrival in 1991 they have had five No.1 albums in their native UK, so their Electric Picnic debut is certainly highly-anticipated.

Already confirmed to-date include Sam Smith, The Riptide Movement, FKA Twigs, and Gavin James. And several music acts, including Canadian band Viet Cong and Danish Zambian singer Kwamie Liv, are making their Irish debut at the festival.

The festival is often described as "Ireland's version of Glastonbury" and was voted Best Medium-Sized European Festival at the 2010 European Festival Awards, and the Best Big Festival at the last four Irish Festival Awards since 2007. Last year 41,000 people attended from 29-31 August.

Tickets are on sale now from €229.50 from www.ticketmaster.ie and Sunday tickets are €90.

Hidden gems! 6 EPIC Irish festivals on our Road Trip list this summer

Apr 8, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Don't have a holiday abroad planned this year? No need to fall into a bad-weather related depression and start firing evils at anyone who so much as mentions the word "airport."

If there's one thing our little country does well, its summer festivals, and this year you'll be spoilt for choice.

Grab your tent and wellies, hop in the car, and before you know it you'll be having the time of your life – without the need for a boarding pass and a Bureau de Change.

Body & Soul
June 19 – 21
Ballinlough Castle, Westmeath

Body & Soul originally started off as an arts and music area within the grounds of Electric Picnic, and its since branched out into its own – completely wonderful – weekend. Think of B&S as Electric Picnic's smaller, artsier younger sister. Get your tickets fast though as we reckon it'll be a sell-out this year.

Castlepalooza
July 31- Aug 2
Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

The very definition of a boutique festival, Castlepalooza takes place in a wooded wonderland on the grounds of Charleville Castle. And when we say 'on the grounds,' we mean it – you're a slip in the mud away from landing wellies-up in the beautifully tended gardens.

Indiependence
July 31 – Aug 2
Deer Farm, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

Head south for INDIE, Munster's answer to Electric Picnic, with a stellar line-up of bands each year. Everyone from Kodaline to Basement Jaxx are playing this year.

Sea Sessions
June 19 – 21
Bundoran, Co. Donegal

Despite Ireland's vast coastline, there are few festivals that make use of our beach areas – except for Sea Sessions, which takes place right on the strand in Bundoran. Wrap up warm, kids, this is an Irish beach we're talking about.

Vantastival
May 1 – 3
Bellurgan Park, Co. Louth

This family-friendly festival takes place every May Bank Holiday. As the name suggests, campervans are a big focus at this festival – you can park on site at no extra charge – but there's also a separate campsite for those using tents. Another teeny tiny festival that's gained huge popularity in recent years, since it started in 2010.

Another Love Story
Aug 21 – 23
Killyon Manor, Co. Meath

This tiny festival is only in its second year, but we're already in love. Expect to see some amazing new music, meet a gorgeous crowd of people and generally have a weekend of all-round magical antics.

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8 things that’ll definitely happen in the run-up to Electric Picnic

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Mar 4, 2015

by Amber Saunders

The Electric Picnic line-up was announced today, and even though the festival itself is still a whole six months away, the buzz is already beginning.

Here are a few of the things you can expect to happen over the coming days, weeks and months.

1. Everyone disses the line-up as being "so boring compared to last year."
"Florence? WHAT ABOUT HOZIER?" etc.

2. You then promptly forget about the festival for at least three months
It's only March, y'all.

3. Until whispers start that it's about to sell out
TAKE MY MONEY. TAKE EVERYTHING.

4. You start bargaining with colleagues for days off on the Friday before and Monday after
"I'll give you half my paycheck if you'll work the Monday morning for me. Deal?"

5. You finally get everything sorted… and realise you've no tent. Or wellies
*cue frantic rush to get the very last pop-up tent in Dunnes*

6. You insist on stocking up on six times more alcohol than you'll ever drink in one weekend
God forbid you'd run out, though

7. You hop in the car for the drive down to Stradbally, full of the joys of life
This will be you:

8. And return home four days later with the worst. Hangover. Ever.
So worth it, though…

This year’s epic Electric Picnic line-up has been revealed!

Lifestyle

Mar 4, 2015

by Amber Saunders

The line-up for this year's Electric Picnic has been revealed… and we are SO excited!

This year's festival will take place from September 4th – 6th in Stradbally, Co. Laois.

With early bird tickets on sale this week, buzz for this year's EP is already underway and the line-up's first 36 acts were officially announced this morning!

Florence and the Machine, Underworld Hot Chip, Manic Street Preachers, Chvrches… the list goes on!

See you there!

Irish rugby star slams report of EP fling with Laura Whitmore

Celebrity

Sep 1, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Rob Kearney has slammed reports he had a cheeky kiss with TV presenter, Laura Whitmore at this weekend’s Electric Picnic festival.

An article in the Irish Mirror had said that the two were seen getting close at the festival with much flirting and kissing going on, hmm!

According to Rob, however, the report is “totally untrue” as he took to his Twitter account to voice his annoyance: “@Demelzadeburca inaccurate and totally untrue article you’ve written. As a result I’ll never do another sports interview with your paper!”

Eek, you know that old Irish saying, right? Whatever happens at Electric Picnic stays at Electric Picnic!

Electric Picnic festival-goers rushed to hospital

Lifestyle

Aug 30, 2014

by Amber Saunders

There has been some bad news from Stradbally after a man and woman’s tent caught fire at Electric Picnic in the early hours of the morning.

The fire started around 5am in the Pink Moon campsite where the pair was staying.

The couple are believed to have fallen asleep after lighting candles in their tent.

They were both taken to Portlaoise General Hospital for treatment before the woman was transferred to St James’ Hospital in Dublin.

Their injuries are believed not to be life-threatening.

We hope they both recover very soon!

Six performances you NEED to see at Electric Picnic!

Lifestyle

Aug 29, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Have you got your wellies and tent packed, your baby wipes, sunnies and rain gear all in the bag for Electric Picnic? Well, you’re NEARLY ready to go – all you need now is your plan on what bands you’re going to see. So, to help you out, we have picked our top five performers at this years’ EP. See you there!

Blondie
You cannot go to Electric Picnic and neglect to dance the night away to Blondie! With hits like ‘Heart of Glass’, ‘Maria’ and ‘One Way or Another’, you’re guaranteed a good boogie. They’re playing the main stage tonight from 7.15 – 8.15pm –write that down!

Pet Shop Boys
They’re listed as the most successful duo in UK music history, and they’re the headlining band so they must be doing something right! Pet Shop Boys are on the main stage tonight from 10.45-12am.

Bombay Bicycle Club
This indie rock band is brilliant – head over to the main stage on Saturday at 7pm to catch them perform some of their hits such as Carry Me and Luna!

Paolo Nutini
Sure why bother going to EP at all if you’re not going to go see Paolo?! Well, that’s our opinion anyway! Catch him on the main stage Saturday night at 8.45pm.

Sinead O'Connor
She's bound to do something controversial, and her new music isn't actually bad either! She's on the main stage on Sunday from 3.50pm-4.50pm.

Lily Allen
Finally a chance to see if all the uproar over Lily’s on-stage antics during her tour were unfounded or not! Catch her on the main stage from 7pm till 8pm on Sunday.