Author Topic: The Concerts and Festivals Thread! (Read 120355 times)

Alonso · « **Reply #280 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:18:57 pm »

Anybody getting Leeds tickets this Monday?

I've already bought mine for this year (in the Christmas batch). Can't wait though. The Strokes and Muse look almost a guarantee to headline. I've seen Muse before and they're absolutely class. As for The Strokes... they're only my favourite band of all time. Would kill to see them live and it's finally happening this year by the looks of it.

just Riggins? · « **Reply #281 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:28:20 pm »

i'm planning on getting Leeds ticket's, apparently Daft Punk, Green Day and My Chemical Romance are the leak headliners today. hope not.

Alonso · « **Reply #282 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:13:33 am »

Quote from: kelly34 on March 17, 2011, 10:28:20 pm

i'm planning on getting Leeds ticket's, apparently Daft Punk, Green Day and My Chemical Romance are the leak headliners today. hope not.

Green Day? Doubt it. Also, MCR are confirmed for T in the Park, so there's a chance they may not make the lineup.

Not heard any Daft Punk rumours myself.

quinny · « **Reply #283 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:40:10 am »

I've heard Muse on Friday, Strokes on Saturday and MCR on Sunday (for Reading). Lineup/tickets released on Monday so we'll find out soon enough anyway.

Joseph-Immanuel Queen · « **Reply #284 on:** March 18, 2011, 04:26:20 am »

Quote from: macco on March 16, 2011, 05:44:27 pm

Can anyone recommend me a good festival (preferably 3+ days) somewhere in Eastern Europe. Never really been over that way and fancy giving it a go. Something that's not too dance orientated and nothing too massive.

Cheers.

Doubt you'd want Exit festival in Serbia then? http://eng.exitfest.org/

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #285 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:31:32 am »

Fuck off your Leeds and Reading and all the over excited teenage scallywags and get to Green Man. Proper festival.

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #286 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:32:05 am »

In fact actually don't, you'd probably ruin it.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #287 on:** March 18, 2011, 03:23:06 pm »

Quote from: Sir Afghan on March 18, 2011, 07:32:05 am

In fact actually don't, you'd probably ruin it.

Correct answer. Don't go. It's shit and it always rains.

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #288 on:** March 21, 2011, 04:18:10 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on March 17, 2011, 04:38:25 pm

Exit is a bit dance heavy though innit.

There is a Balkan Brass Band festival which is supposed to be a good laugh

Yeah, yeah smart arse!

I'll have you know that I'm very down with what's hip and the young people and the peeps of today and whatnot that's going on. *throws gang sign in the air*.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #289 on:** March 22, 2011, 11:12:58 pm »

I was being serious Macco, Balkan bands are a fucking buzz. Imagine the Grimethorpe Colliery Band on Crystal Meth playing Dutch Gabba house. I've been to Balkan Traffic which is a three day rave in Brussels (with brass bands) and we have actively considered going to the big Serbian festival Guca

This year it is the 50th Guca Trumpet Festival so a great time to go.

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #290 on:** March 22, 2011, 11:39:58 pm »

I have to hand it to you VdeM, that looks quality! I'll probably get shreds torn off me by my mates, but I'll put it out there anyway. looks mental.

Just happened upon this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcVCzVByCBI

Can't find the full movie with English subs though...

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #291 on:** April 26, 2011, 01:14:46 am »

Bollocks. I've just realised that I forgot to go to The King Blues on Saturday night. I also realised a week too late, that I forgot to go to a rescheduled Gogol Bordello gig earlier in the year, having already had the tickets for it. What is wrong with my fucking memory?!?

firing squad · « **Reply #292 on:** April 26, 2011, 12:33:04 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on March 17, 2011, 04:38:25 pm

Exit is a bit dance heavy though innit.

There is a Balkan Brass Band festival which is supposed to be a good laugh

not really mate,Exit has it all. About 20 stages with all kinds of music and A LOT of happy people around. I went in 2008 and had a great time,planning to go again,maybe not this year but I'll definitely be going.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #293 on:** April 26, 2011, 03:38:35 pm »

Quote from: Sir Afghan on March 18, 2011, 07:31:32 am

Fuck off your Leeds and Reading and all the over excited teenage scallywags and get to Green Man. Proper festival.

Went last year and going again this. Fucking great little festival.

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on March 18, 2011, 03:23:06 pm

Correct answer. Don't go. It's shit and it always rains.

On the other hand it is wetter than Atlantis on a rainy day and the bands are all tiny little ones only boring indie geeks have heard of. STAY AWAY!

DougLFC94 · « **Reply #294 on:** May 24, 2011, 06:31:08 pm »

Osfest this weekend anyone?

JURGENKLOPP · « **Reply #295 on:** May 24, 2011, 07:33:17 pm »

Anyone been to Bestival before? Going this year for the first time.

Adeemo · « **Reply #296 on:** May 25, 2011, 10:33:27 pm »

Quote from: BRENOBRIEN on May 24, 2011, 07:33:17 pm

Anyone been to Bestival before? Going this year for the first time.

Yeah, been twice, 1st time 3 years ago(i think) the rain was truly biblical, absolutely unbelievable, still had a good time though. Went again last year and it was much better, they've really started to pack the punters in though, not sure if they've increased the capacity again this year.

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #297 on:** May 25, 2011, 10:41:12 pm »

Going to this. http://www.knockanstockan.ie/

No idea what to expect to be honest. Happy to have a look though as got freebies for it.

Liver Bird · « **Reply #298 on:** June 11, 2011, 11:28:19 am »

Quote from: BRENOBRIEN on May 24, 2011, 07:33:17 pm

Anyone been to Bestival before? Going this year for the first time.

Went last year, loved it so much I'm going back this year, can't wait to see The Cure, even if you don't like the main acts you will have a great time in all the various dance tents at all hours of the night/morning or sitting under some magic tree on a tree stump, watching a theatre group having a pint (yes that really did happen) whatever takes your fancy. You won't regret it anyway its boss!

Just make sure you make an effort on your fancy dress costume, cos you will looke like a weirdo if you don't have one.

Liver Bird · « **Reply #299 on:** June 11, 2011, 11:28:57 am »

Quote from: Adeemo on May 25, 2011, 10:33:27 pm

Yeah, been twice, 1st time 3 years ago(i think) the rain was truly biblical, absolutely unbelievable, still had a good time though. Went again last year and it was much better, they've really started to pack the punters in though, not sure if they've increased the capacity again this year.

They haven't increased the capacity, think rob da bank had too many complaints that the festival was getting too big.

Victor · « **Reply #300 on:** June 11, 2011, 11:34:51 am »

Belfast Open Door festival looking good .. best night looks like Fleet Foxes, The Low Anthem and Villagers all on the one bill for a trifling £38 although Warpaint at the spring and airbrake looks good

Adeemo · « **Reply #301 on:** June 11, 2011, 01:39:52 pm »

Quote from: Liver Bird on June 11, 2011, 11:28:57 am

They haven't increased the capacity, think rob da bank had too many complaints that the festival was getting too big.

That's good to hear and not surprising, heard lots of people complaining about it. Finding somewhere to pitch up was an absolute nightmare last year even though we arrived at a decent time on the Thursday, the campsites were just too crowded, must've been wandering around for about 2 hours!

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #302 on:** June 11, 2011, 02:56:02 pm »

Quote from: Victor on June 11, 2011, 11:34:51 am

Belfast Open Door festival looking good .. best night looks like Fleet Foxes, The Low Anthem and Villagers all on the one bill for a trifling £38 although Warpaint at the spring and airbrake looks good

3 of the bands i'm most looking forward to at Green Man this year. Villagers especially are terrific.

Adeemo · « **Reply #303 on:** June 27, 2011, 12:29:26 pm »

Anyone got any tip/tricks for smuggling alcohol into the arena areas of festivals? My best are a couple of cans 'gooched' in the crotch of my jeans, calypso drink packets re-filled with whiskey and a hip-flask down the wellies. Looking for more ideas to save me paying £4 or whatever for a can of warm Carlsberg!!

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #304 on:** June 27, 2011, 07:41:37 pm »

Take the bag out of a box of wine and shove it down the arse of your trousers. You'll need to take a bit out so it isn't too full but it you get it right your belt should hold it up and a remotely loose top will cover it. Box of wine and you're sorted.

mattsant · « **Reply #305 on:** June 27, 2011, 07:45:13 pm »

Quote from: Sir Afghan on June 27, 2011, 07:41:37 pm

Take the bag out of a box of wine and shove it down the arse of your trousers. You'll need to take a bit out so it isn't too full but it you get it right your belt should hold it up and a remotely loose top will cover it. Box of wine and you're sorted.

clever

Adeemo · « **Reply #306 on:** June 27, 2011, 07:55:44 pm »

Quote from: Sir Afghan on June 27, 2011, 07:41:37 pm

Take the bag out of a box of wine and shove it down the arse of your trousers. You'll need to take a bit out so it isn't too full but it you get it right your belt should hold it up and a remotely loose top will cover it. Box of wine and you're sorted.

How could I forget the classic wine/cider bag out of the box then down the trousers.

This is the way to go:

"The Beer Belly “Flask” Hides 80 ounces of liquid under your shirt-looks like a “belly”. You can use the Beer Belly to hold either cold or hot beverages. When worn under your clothes you just look like a dude sporting a nice beer gut."

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #307 on:** June 27, 2011, 11:46:45 pm »

Iron Maiden @ Roskilde on Thursday! I can't wait!!!

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #308 on:** June 28, 2011, 08:59:38 am »

Flaming Lips at The Eden Project on Thursday......please let the sun shine!

mattsant · « **Reply #309 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:07:54 am »

Quote from: Adeemo on June 27, 2011, 07:55:44 pm

How could I forget the classic wine/cider bag out of the box then down the trousers.

This is the way to go:

"The Beer Belly “Flask” Hides 80 ounces of liquid under your shirt-looks like a “belly”. You can use the Beer Belly to hold either cold or hot beverages. When worn under your clothes you just look like a dude sporting a nice beer gut."

Haha insane, where do i buy this

se9R.F.L · « **Reply #310 on:** June 28, 2011, 10:25:39 pm »

Going to hideout festival in croatia this weekend. Finally starting to get excited. Should be cool.
Anyone else going?

Mr Mojo Risin' · « **Reply #311 on:** June 29, 2011, 01:49:03 pm »

Going the Hop Farm fest tomorrow.
Lou Reed, Iggy and the Stooges,Bryan Ferry,Human League,The Eagles, Prince, and many more.
Forecast HOT!

gazzathered · « **Reply #312 on:** June 29, 2011, 09:15:34 pm »

Saw Killers and Kaiser chiefs on friday in Hyde park. Quality

Salty Dog · « **Reply #313 on:** June 29, 2011, 09:29:11 pm »

Heading up to Watkins Glen International (a Nascar racetrack) tomorrow after work for Phish's Superball IX festie. I'm so pumped for this. They will play 7 sets over 3 days! Plus they basically build an entire town area for their festivals (this is their 9th festival). Incidentally, Phish are the originators of the one-band festival.

This week at work has been so unproductive, because all I can do is think about how much fun this weekend is going to be. Tonight I basically finish up my packing/preperations for the weekend. I'm gonna need some chemical assistance with sleeping tonight

Red-Dread · « **Reply #314 on:** June 29, 2011, 09:48:31 pm »

Saw Roger Waters perform 'The Wall' at the NIA in Birmingham last night.

Was a tad apprehensive that it was gonna be crap, but it was fookin' immense

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #315 on:** June 29, 2011, 11:43:10 pm »

Maiden tomorrow night @ Roskilde! Heaven can't wait!!

ldsn · « **Reply #316 on:** June 30, 2011, 08:56:26 am »

Arcade Fire at Hyde Park today. Absolutely buzzing!!

mattsant · « **Reply #317 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:10:16 am »

A week today T.

The Sky I Scrape · « **Reply #318 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:48:22 am »

Saw fleet foxes t'other night at manchester apollo. Amazing gig,that band are something else live.......

Got two gallants and bon iver to come,as well as bestival in september! cant wait!!

Salty Dog · « **Reply #319 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:33:04 pm »

Quote from: Bennekov on June 29, 2011, 11:43:10 pm

Maiden tomorrow night @ Roskilde! Heaven can't wait!!

What a great show they put on. Saw them last year with Dream Theater as the opener at PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ.