Shenanigans at this year's Electric Picnic are well and truly underway in Stradbally, but if you aren't one of the lucky 55,000 people to have bagged a ticket, then you can live vicariously through our round-up of Friday's events.
RTÉ News's Sinead Crowley headed to EP to chat to some of the punters and bands, including the very talented Tullamore band Chasing Abbey, who can't wait to blast out a few tunes.
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2fm presenter and DJ Tara Stewart is giving a masterclass in festival dressing.
Just a subtle sequin💅 #EP2017 pic.twitter.com/vUDe813Z8j
— 🌈 TARA STEWART (@tarastewartdj) September 1, 2017
The view from the RTÉ2 balcony is pretty sweet. Let's hope those blue skies stick around all weekend!
The view from the @RTE2 balcony at @EPfestival - I was going to do a #selfie but decided no to spoil the view! #EP17 pic.twitter.com/NOjGIdve9n
— 🎤 Dan Hegarty 🎧 (@talldanhegarty) September 1, 2017
The Divine Comedy play to an enthusiastic crowd.
At the indie disco #divinecomedy #EP2017 pic.twitter.com/K80XQHOwKk
— Ailbhe Forde (@AilbheForde) September 1, 2017
They played a cover of New Order's Blue Monday which went down a treat. The FOMO has well and truly set in.
The Divine Comedy just absolutely rocked #BlueMonday #NewOrder at #EP2017 💜🙌😍
— Marlene Fernane (@marlenefernane) September 1, 2017
Ok so it looks like they have gone down in EP history after they closed their set with My Lovely Horse. LEGENDS.
#ep2017 #lovelyhorse #ted pic.twitter.com/hstPRaZg6S
— Leinster Express (@LaoisNews) September 1, 2017
Rejjie Snow delighted a packed out Electric Arena.
. @rejjiesnow smashed his set over at the Electric Arena. 👊💯 #EP2017 pic.twitter.com/MFNxPtlrex
— Electric Picnic (@EPfestival) September 1, 2017
Little Hours were on a high after their whopper EP set.
ELECTRIC PICNIC. That was unreal!! One of the highlights so far! Thank you all so much 😁 See you all again soon. @EPfestival pic.twitter.com/PSQzZmDhZZ
— Little Hours (@LittleHoursBand) September 1, 2017
The epitome of festival cool?
We're ready! 💗🙌🏼 #electricpicnic2017 #EP2017 #ElectricPicnic pic.twitter.com/WpquI3U4Iy
— C I T I Ξ S (@CITIESIreland) September 1, 2017
The Strypes are getting settled in nicely.
There we are now, @EPfestival pic.twitter.com/PYTh4oYCat
— The Strypes (@The_Strypes) September 1, 2017
What a pic! Hudson Taylor are loving life at EP.
We've reached peak jealousy levels after seeing this video from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Looks like some buzz!
This is what Rankin's Wood looks like now... pic.twitter.com/t56g2fOLHo
— RTÉConcertOrchestra (@rte_co) September 1, 2017
Incredible stuff from @djmokay, @rte_co & guest MCs @MangoDassle, @JessNoelleSoul & @JafarisMusic at @EPfestival #EP17 pic.twitter.com/tnbtfh21oW
— 🎤 Dan Hegarty 🎧 (@talldanhegarty) September 1, 2017
Looks like it was a magical performance. Bravo!
No I'm sorry @RTE2fm and the @rte_co are now playing Blackstreet and I dont know I can handle this. Unbelievable!!!@EPfestival pic.twitter.com/nOwp8hI6v7
— Carl Mullan (@CarlMullan) September 1, 2017
Young Fathers also put on a gig to remember.
All the love in the world for @Youngfathers #EP2017 pic.twitter.com/RKwUaBOmmf
— Glenn Fitzpatrick (@glennthefitz) September 1, 2017
London Grammer sounded sublime.
London Grammar #EP2017 pic.twitter.com/lzKbQ9PPMo
— Gareth Penrose (@garethpenrose) September 1, 2017
Red sky at night? Here's hoping for a repeat performance of today's weather for Saturday.
Ace of Base bringing it, nostalgia level through the ROOF!
Jenny Berggren from Ace of Base salutes the crowd at the #ThrowbackStage. All that we want is another...encore! #EP2017 pic.twitter.com/57lEldUsL2
— Electric Ireland (@ElectricIreland) September 1, 2017
