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so what festivals are people going to this summer?
i'm going to leeds festival in august - should be good as it's like 99% on that metallica and rage against the machine are two of the headliners 
(cue inevitable replies of "they're shit" etc etc etc 
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the other headliner is supposed to be the killers so i hope something good is on in one of the tents at the same time 
really wish i could go to pinkpop festival in holland but it's taking place during my exams 
looks like GLASTONBUDGET in leicestershire will be all can afford this year.
good line up so far.oasish,the jamm,bad manners and one step behind !
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Hopefully T and Rock Ness for me.
No idea who's playing at either. Doesn't really matter to me to be honest.
Summercase. Barca in July with the usual crew.
Sex Pistols. The Verve. James. Ian Brown. Saint Etienne.
I'm registered for Glastonbury, hope I can get a ticket ( I ain't missed one from 1987 ). Trouble is I am in GOA when they go on sale. Good job the hotel has the internet
Summercase myabe Rock Werchter maybe Rock En Seine V (probably) Leeds for a day to watch Editors.
Hands up who hates twats like Liam who only go to festivals to see bands without staying all weekend!
Rev Big wrote: Hands up who hates twats like Liam who only go to festivals to see bands without staying all weekend!
I hate people who are 'maybe' gonna do something.
I'm maybe gonna fly to the Moon this year.
Big chance that I won't, but I'm still mulling it over.
I'd much prefer not to have to consider other people.
But I just couldn't keep it in my pants, could I?
And now look what's happened 
Rev Big wrote: Hopefully T and Rock Ness for me.
No idea who's playing at either. Doesn't really matter to me to be honest.
rockness = fatboy slim, razorlight, the view, underworld, editors, 2 many dj's, css, the cribs and more http://www.rockness.co.uk/
T in the park = REM, rage against the machine, the verve, stereophonics, feeder, chemical brothers, primal scream, ian brown, kings of leon, counting crows and more http://www.tinthepark.com/
Uncle Liam wrote: Summercase myabe Rock Werchter
V (probably)
Leeds for a day to watch Editors.
i'd go to rock werchter just to see neil young.
the V line up is shocking!
and you know you'll watch more than editors at leeds
[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote: so what festivals are people going to this summer?
Would much prefer to hear that you were PLAYING festivals (as in Monaco, or in case Freebass need another basist!) rather than just going - that'd get some of us up of our arses & off gigging
Miami Ultra Music Festival (in a fortnight, yass!!)Rock Ness (Cribs and Editors back to back...double yasss!), The Wicker Man, Groove Armada's Lovebox, Belladrum, Bazaar (Porto), Indian Summer, Bestival and a few more TBC.
Anybody in Glasgow on the Fair Weekend should check out Indian Summer. 3000 capacity, only two stages and a Heineken Bar area with big picnic tables, parasols and...table service!!!! Line up not announced yet, last year featured Flaming Lips, Maps, Wilco and I'm From Barcelona so summat a wee bit different.
CuanaD - D-plus wrote:
[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote: so what festivals are people going to this summer?
Would much prefer to hear that you were PLAYING festivals (as in Monaco, or in case Freebass need another basist!) rather than just going - that'd get some of us up of our arses & off gigging
Or, alternatively, you could go to a festival and watch some of the THOUSANDS of bands that are currently active.
[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote:
Uncle Liam wrote: Summercase myabe Rock Werchter
V (probably)
Leeds for a day to watch Editors.
i'd go to rock werchter just to see neil young.
the V line up is shocking!
and you know you'll watch more than editors at leeds
I probably will watch more tahn Editors. I usually settlw down in the new bands tent for the afternoon.
The V line up isnt great, but it does have its advantages....
Okey dokey:
Gatecrasher Summer Sound System Primavera Festival, Barcelona Summercase Festival, Barcelona The Big Chill (although maybe just for Bomb The Bass and Bill Bailey)! Bestival
Thus far... :)
Nah, but friends have. All say its excellent. Very much in the old festival vibe kind a thingy.
Thing that appeals to me is that you camp on site, take your own refreshments, ahem, have fires, kid friendly...thats if I can persude mrs alf to come along with the little alfs......and all that malarky.......
Bad side, hookys djing......... 
I think Solfest is run on similar lines.......non-profit making......trying to establish an original festi vibe....oh and Supergrass are headling saturday.....
I'm sure I'll do Austin City Limits...
I swore I wouldn't do it again after last year...just like I did the year before...
but it hasn't stopped me yet...
Rev Big wrote:
Alf wrote:
Bad side, hookys djing.........
See you there then
Looks like we're just gonna be meeting at festivals then. Passing like ships in the night in various fields....Where did it all go wrong? I remember when you used to hold me!!!
I can sort a guestie for it if you really are going.
Cambridge Folk Festival.
I'll take my banjo, bodhran and whistles and keep my finger in my ear at all times
Am I the only one here who genuinely fcuking hates festivals?!
They're a good excuse to get away from your parents when you're in VIth Form College, smoking loads of blow and drinking Red Stripe, thinking you're dead cool.
But beyond that they're just shit, aren't they?! Surely?
I don't mind the odd outdoor gig - if the weather's nice and sunny - but fcuk sleeping in a tent and all that nonsense. Leave that shite to the kids who don't know any better yet.
Festivals should all be like that one we did in Athens a couple of years back: lunch spent by the beach in 30 degree heat, England game on telly in the afternoon, free VIP bar for the support slots, then pile down the front for New Order. Bit of a boogie to Miss Kitten afters surrounded by proper fit (not crusty) birds then back into town for a late-night snifter and a clean and comfy bed. Job's a good 'un.
Aside from Summercase (which I haven't booked yet, lazy bastard) I'm pretty keen on doing Rock Ness again; Editors, Underworld, Simian Mobile Disco etc all look very tempting plus any excuse to get out of the sweltering London June heat for a bit.
I fucking hate camping but I'll try and make a proper effort this year. After last year's toliets at Rock Ness I think scaling the fence and disappearing into the forest bog roll in hand is preferable.
Either that or a five star hotel in Inverness - if such a thing exists there.
El Jarvo wrote: Am I the only one here who genuinely fcuking hates festivals?!
They're a good excuse to get away from your parents when you're in VIth Form College, smoking loads of blow and drinking Red Stripe, thinking you're dead cool.
But beyond that they're just shit, aren't they?! Surely?
I don't mind the odd outdoor gig - if the weather's nice and sunny - but fcuk sleeping in a tent and all that nonsense. Leave that shite to the kids who don't know any better yet.
Festivals should all be like that one we did in Athens a couple of years back: lunch spent by the beach in 30 degree heat, England game on telly in the afternoon, free VIP bar for the support slots, then pile down the front for New Order. Bit of a boogie to Miss Kitten afters surrounded by proper fit (not crusty) birds then back into town for a late-night snifter and a clean and comfy bed. Job's a good 'un.
I hate them too, with a passion. Can't think of many redeeming features. Even if it's a great line-up your gonna be watching it in a muddy field, from miles away and with shit sound. I have slept in a tent once in my life, when I was 14, and I will NEVER do it again. I'm doing these ones in a working capacity. In and out, no fucking about.
Primavera was very civilised I thought, and I loved that amphitheatre where Mercury Rev played. Knowing I was only a 15 minute cab ride from my apartment made it more bearable also.
