In case you've been living under a rock since some time in the middle of the week, you may have noticed that Electric Picnic is on in Stradbally this weekend.
If you weren't able to get a ticket to join your friends or couldn't get down to experience it first hand, fear not, as there was plenty of content on social media to keep you in the loop on what you were missing out on during the first day of the festival.
There was plenty for the crowds to enjoy on Friday night as The Chemical Brothers took to the stage to kick the whole event off in style, while Irish act All Tvvins were also a huge draw, having released their album IIVV in June.
Chemical Brothers were LIT too 🔥 #electricpicnic
A video posted by Amber Leaf 🃠(@ambiismiley) on
Can we do that again?! ⤠these guys Unbelievable ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ @alltvvins @BodyandSoulIrl @EPfestival #ElectricPicnic #ep2016 pic.twitter.com/cxPijMuv44
— Christine (@christiiine91) September 3, 2016
One of the highlights of the night was the RTÉ Concert Orchestra performing some classic dance tunes with Jenny Greene, truly a unique combination that already has many claiming that it will be the highlight of the festival.
A video posted by Shane Taylor (@shanet154) on
This is absolutely incredible!@rte_co @djjennygreene @RTE2fm @EPfestival pic.twitter.com/UjetVD99dR
— Carl Mullan (@CarlMullan) September 2, 2016
@djjennygreene Here's what it was like outside your tent @EPfestival - jammed! ✌✌ congrats pic.twitter.com/47PKTwCMl7
— CROSSY (@CrossyTweets) September 3, 2016
One of the greatest nights of radio I've ever been involved in. So proud of the team at @RTE2fm #ElectricPicnic pic.twitter.com/CWsRamexNI
— Alan Swan (@alanswan) September 2, 2016
Of course, this wouldn't be the first time that there was a concert orchestra at a music festival...
Fans young and old were enjoying the tunes across all the tents and gigs yesterday.
My greatest moment Djing... EVER! #ElectricPicnic pic.twitter.com/4XQmIYHuna
— Ed Smith (@edsongsofpraise) September 2, 2016
Unfortunately, the weather has taken a bit of a turn on Saturday, and all the people who were expressing their sever FOMO at not making it to the festival have changed their minds rather quickly...as well as a few who are there.
#ElectricPicnic Mwahahaha pic.twitter.com/g4ecNPHOw6
— Iseult (@Dogbowl31Medb) September 3, 2016
Anyone got a Hoover? Wipes? @EPfestival pic.twitter.com/MUz5wotxEi
— Oliver McCabe (@FuelFoodOliver) September 3, 2016
Electric picnic this morning #ElectricPicnic pic.twitter.com/IVlzc9B7EW
— Michael Kennedy (@mickkennedy1960) September 3, 2016
Me in the coffee queue #ElectricPicnic pic.twitter.com/O4OcUZp3A2
— Vicky (@unablancanieves) September 3, 2016
Don't worry though, if you are in Laois and trying your best to avoid getting your feet wet, then head along to the Newstalk Lounge in the Mindfield Arena where there's plenty happening both on air and online. It's warm, dry, and there's plenty of fun and great chat to keep you entertained.
.@markpollock talks to @jonathan_mccrea about the power of hope in his quest to find a cure for spinal cord injury. pic.twitter.com/HqI3lQUlyb
— Newstalk (@NewstalkFM) September 3, 2016
