Electric Picnic Night One in tweets from Stradbally

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ELECTRIC PICNIC 2014 kicked off last night, after a rainy, muddy and to be honest slightly frightening start.

Here’s how the first night went for everyone.

There was a bit of confusion as people found their way around

confusion at the air guitar section #EP2014 @EPfestival pic.twitter.com/tx1VxjnaiF
— Liam O' Caitháin (@cloneywill) August 30, 2014

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Of various kinds.

Anyone seen my bananas? #ep2014
— Jason Ryan (@allsorts) August 29, 2014

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There was warm beer

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And there were complaints

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But there were also the Pet Shop Boys

If you missed the Pet Shop Boys at #EP2014 .... it's a sin!
— Karen Bollard (@kb_per_second) August 29, 2014

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Someone shone the Bat Signal during Foals

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The Strypes on stage Source: Copyright Laura Horgan

There was fierce competition to get your tweets on The Big Screen

hello plz put me on the big screen xo #EP2014
— Seán Morrissey (@DracarNoire) August 29, 2014

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Like, really fierce.

#EP2014 first tweet I ever posted/sent? I'll shit myself if I see it on the screen!! Happy Electric Picnic! #onewayoranother
— Theresa O' Regan (@theresa_oregan) August 29, 2014

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James Murphy killed it.

This James Murphy DJ set @EPfestival is an absolute joy #EP2014
— dombrog (@dombrog) August 29, 2014

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Irish band Little Green Cars drew a big crowd

Crowds out the door for @Littlegreencars #EP2014 pic.twitter.com/H0gtMZHpWA
— Other Voices (@OtherVoicesLive) August 29, 2014

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‘Gimp Wellies Luchador Guy’ is apparently a thing

First sighting of gimp wellies luchador guy. Get it away! :S #EP2014
— Kevin Jones @zhugezhehao.bsky.social (@zhugezhehao) August 29, 2014

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Blondie is still a legend

Having the time of meeee life at #EP2014 Blondie just rocked my pants off
— Amy (@awkyamyawkawk) August 29, 2014

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I'm hearing that #Blondie have just covered the Beastie Boys 'Fight for your Right' at #EP2014 #ultimatecovers
— Robbie Meredith (@robbeorn) August 29, 2014

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Lots of people were enjoying themselves

Drinking #EP2014
— Deckie Watters (@DirttyWatters) August 29, 2014

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Electric Picnic Night One in tweets from Stradbally

There was a bit of confusion as people found their way around

Of various kinds.

There was warm beer

Whoops!

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And there were complaints

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

But there were also the Pet Shop Boys

Someone shone the Bat Signal during Foals

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We couldn't find this Tweet

There was fierce competition to get your tweets on The Big Screen

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

Like, really fierce.

James Murphy killed it.

Irish band Little Green Cars drew a big crowd

‘Gimp Wellies Luchador Guy’ is apparently a thing

Blondie is still a legend

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Lots of people were enjoying themselves

And it’s a sunny start to Day Two!

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