It usually takes three months, but this year is exceptional.
It's not too late to get infrastructure and acts ready for Electric Picnic, according to one of its producers.
Pressure is mounting on Laois County Council to review its decision not to grant a licence for the festival last month.
Marty Mulligan, who's Assistant Director of the MindField area at EP, says construction on the 600 acre site in Stradbally usually starts three months in advance.
But the Mullingar man says people are desperate to get back to live events and this year's festival is still possible:
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