On site, campers were enjoying boutique surroundings, with luxury tepees and beach huts for those who were prepared to fork out for the luxury. Meanwhile, Stradbally village was swarming with festival-goers, with the village's only cash machine the main attraction.

As yesterday went on, high winds and spurting rain cancelled the free hot air balloon rides. The weather was changeable but could have been a lot worse. All the talk was of the music, of the bands who had played, and the bands yet to play. Sets from Mercury music prizewinner Antony and the Johnsons, along with local hero Damien Rice, had delighted the crowds on Friday night. Rice managed his own big tree stage, a nonprofit eco-friendly area selling fair trade food.

For every act who played the big tree, 20 trees will be planted by the Native Woodland Trust, with remaining profits going to the West Cork Animal Welfare group.

Yesterday afternoon, one couple took the festival experience to another level by tying the knot at Electric Picnic's inflatable church. Last night, New Order, Irish band the Frames and 2 Many DJs delighted the crowds.

If music wasn't your thing, the 24hour cinema tent provided extra entertainment, especially during the Ireland versus Germany soccer match. Catriona, two Niamhs and Grace travelled from Dunboyne, Co Meath, to camp for the weekend. "Massive Attack were brilliant, " they chimed. But they were mostly looking forward to seeing the Frames. Not to be dispirited by the rain, they did a sundance in the campsite and it worked.

Tonight, Basement Jaxx and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are said to be the biggest draws, while eclectic theatre in the Lost Vagueness tent, along with a silent disco, will provide more fun than you could possibly ask for. The weather forecast is for rain.