Electric Picnic director says there is ‘absolutely no amnesty’ for drug users

'We’ve waited three years, we’ll just make it more special,' says Electric Picnic managing director Melvin Benn. Photograph: CollinsDrugs are not any less illegal at Electric Picnic than during everyday life, the festival’s director has said, after the Government announced there would be a pilot drug testing system in place.

“I had some hopes that we would get away with it in 2021, we didn’t. Nobody else did in Ireland, and we’re the back end of the season,” he said. On the Health Service Executive plan to pilot drug testing, Mr Benn said he was “delighted” to support the initiative. “If the chief super catches you with drugs, he will wheel you to prison. He won’t hesitate to do that. Ultimately, the best way to stay safe is not to take prohibited drugs. It’s not that complicated.

Danny O’Reilly, lead singer of the Coronas, said it is an 'amazing feeling' to be able to return to the festival this year. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA “It’s been a really difficult couple of years for everyone in the industry, but it always could be worse; you could be the band that shares its name with the virus as well. No, it’s been tough but we’re delighted to be back, and we’re excited to be getting back out on the road as well.”

Melvin Benn needs to think about the location of the disability camp and access so people with disabilities have some ease..and all the people with disabilities!I've done pinkmoon camping previous years and it was shocking how far away the disabled area is compared!!helpthem

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