I’ve been to a few, was at it this year, and going next year, and i avoid the main stage generally, i made an exception for The Strokes in 2019. Its a personal thing, but the tents- big and small, and the various outdoor spaces, like Salty Dog, and Trailer Park, Mind & Body(was b&s) are where this festival happens, headliners are totally irrelevant to me, as most are on the main stage, which i avoid, its a total and utter shit show, at the main stage. EP still has something to offer, and has unrivalled variety , choice & diverse range of acts. but it has been definitely begin to lean more to a younger demographic for the last few. I also notice this is probably the 1st year the final batch of tickets went onsale in December, its normally around March /April, when they have a big lineup announcement normally, so this is likely to be in part, because of all the competition rising up like All Together Now & the new festival called “Forrest Fest” also on Laois in July, together with the fact that 2023 will have more gigs on than any year oreviously as everyone is touring
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