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Total eclipse of the gig: Bonnie Tyler suffers power outage at Electric Picnic

She was playing in the Electric Ireland Power House tent. Morto.

Aug 31st 2014, 9:51 AM 20,080 Views 20 Comments

The scene in the Electric Ireland Power House tent during the outage Source: Amy McGrath

HUNDREDS OF FESTIVALGOERS were left in the dark at Electric Picnic last night after the power went out during Bonnie Tyler.

The headline show – which took place at the Electric Ireland Power House tent – suffered a power outage for several minutes after the 1980s hitmaker took to the stage.

The Electric Ireland tent just had a power cut two songs into Bonnie Tyler...publicity stunt or horrific irony!?
— Emily Brew (@EmilyBrew) August 30, 2014

Source: Emily Brew/Twitter

Power out at electric Ireland power ballad stage for Bonnie Tyler Somewhere a brand manager is having a total eclipse of their heart #ep2014
— Michael McDermott (@miguelmyriad) August 30, 2014

Source: Michael McDermott/Twitter

One eyewitness told DailyEdge.ie there were chants of “ESB! ESB!” from the crowd during the outage.

However, it was resolved after a few minutes. Electric Picnic’s promoters said in a statement:

We have fully investigated the situation and there was a temporary cut to supply at the event. Our engineers were on site and resolved the situation within minutes, allowing the performance to continue.

Here’s Bonnie back in action:

Source: Amy McGrath

Bonnie Tyler was so good at the electric picnic despite her been late and the power cut lol #ElectricPicnic2014 😂
— Lynsey (@Lynsey91x) August 30, 2014

Source: Lynsey/Twitter

Bonnie Tyler literally blew the electrics @ #EP2014, reminded us what a rock chick is & stirred all generations into dance action.Class act.
— Aine Kerr (@AineKerr) August 30, 2014

Source: Aine Kerr/Twitter

When her appearance was announced, Tyler said in a statement:

I’m thrilled that Electric Ireland invited me to perform at their Electric Ireland Power House. I know that there is great energy at Electric Picnic.

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Total eclipse of the gig: Bonnie Tyler suffers power outage at Electric Picnic

She was playing in the Electric Ireland Power House tent. Morto.