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Electric Picnic Night One in tweets from Stradbally

It went well.

Tara Stanhope Tara Stanhope

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

Will Keane / Twitter

Of various kinds.

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

Jason Ryan / Twitter

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

Karen Bollard / Twitter

Someone shone the Bat Signal during Foals

Whoever was shining the Batsignal during Foals is a Champion. A Hero can be anyone. #EP2014
— Rob O'Connor (@TheGothamite) August 29, 2014

Rob Ó Conchúir / Twitter

The Strypes on stage Copyright Laura Horgan 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

Sean Morrissey / Twitter

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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

Theresa O' Regan / Twitter

James Murphy killed it.

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

dombrog / Twitter

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

Other Voices / Twitter

‘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

Kevin Jones / Twitter

Copyright Laura Horgan Copyright Laura Horgan

Blondie is still a legend

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

Amy / Twitter

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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

Robbie Meredith / Twitter

Lots of people were enjoying themselves

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

Deckie Watters / Twitter

And it’s a sunny start to Day Two!

Wakening up to the sun shinning! This is gonna be some days craic. #EP2014 #anniemac #sohn #hozier pic.twitter.com/WkYhEx3unm
— Nigel McGlynn (@NMG99) August 30, 2014

N Mc G / Twitter

More: Electric Picnic tickets for NEXT year going on sale on Monday>

In photos: Festivalgoers arrive at Electric Picnic in the rain and mud>

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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!

We couldn't find this Tweet

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

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

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

Lots of people were enjoying themselves

And it’s a sunny start to Day Two!

More: Electric Picnic tickets for NEXT year going on sale on Monday>

In photos: Festivalgoers arrive at Electric Picnic in the rain and mud>