Filmed on nine hand-held cameras, using a small crew directed by Nick Ryan and produced by Image Now Films, this documentary captures the essence of last year’s eclectic line-up, eccentric activities and colourful festival goers at last year’s phenomenally successful Electric Picnic.
A ‘fly on the wall’ film unfolding chronologically – showing the initial set up of the stage and grounds in Stradbally, Co Laois, the three days of the Festival, and the aftermath – intercut by interviews with the artists and their performances. Featuring the first live recording of Kraftwerk in 12 years and performances by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Arcade Fire, The Human League and Royksopp alongside interviews with the Stereo MC’s, The Flaming Lips, Fatboy Slim and James Blunt guided by the unlikely roving boho’s musician Nick Seymour (ex-Crowded House) and Ireland’s celebrity economist David McWilliams.
More than just documenting the music, however, the film sets out to capture the unique atmosphere of the festival; teepees and Mongolian yurts, meadows of giant coloured flags, burlesque cabaret girls rubbing shoulders with Ibiza fall-out, Moroccan mint tea and organic food, old black and white flicks in a giant cinema marquee and a smattering of bongo enthusiasts.