Author Topic: The Concerts and Festivals Thread! (Read 122785 times)

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #400 on:** February 27, 2012, 12:44:31 pm »

Got tickets for Camp Bestival in July, just found out that Happy Mondays are booked......nice.

LiverpoolForever · « **Reply #401 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:29:46 pm »

New Order last night in Birmingham was brilliant.

All the classics and Ceremony from the Joy Division days.

586 , Round and Round and Love Vigilantes were personal favorites.Top gig.

Joseph-Immanuel Queen · « **Reply #402 on:** May 1, 2012, 04:07:55 pm »

Foster the People in Brixton the other night were great, better than I expected!

Got Watch the Throne up next at the O2, followed by M83 at Somerset House, Blur/Specials/New Order in Hyde Park, V Fest (shit lineup, free tickets), Bestival and Radiohead at the MEN in October. I think I just came.

Spongebob Redpants · « **Reply #403 on:** May 24, 2012, 02:43:58 pm »

Anyone going to the No Direction Home Festival in June ?

It's being run by the organisers of the End of The Road Festival , so if anyone has been to this would appreciate any opinions .

macca888 · « **Reply #404 on:** May 24, 2012, 03:29:25 pm »

Quote from: Spongebob Redpants on May 24, 2012, 02:43:58 pm

Anyone going to the No Direction Home Festival in June ?

It's being run by the organisers of the End of The Road Festival , so if anyone has been to this would appreciate any opinions .

Thought that said the One Direction festival then. I was about to take the piss

Spongebob Redpants · « **Reply #405 on:** May 24, 2012, 03:33:44 pm »

Quote from: macca888 on May 24, 2012, 03:29:25 pm

Thought that said the One Direction festival then. I was about to take the piss

and you would have been well entitled !

mart356 · « **Reply #406 on:** May 24, 2012, 04:45:32 pm »

Going to see Blink 182 on June 9th, 02 Arena. Anyone else going?

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #407 on:** May 24, 2012, 10:24:18 pm »

Can't decide whether to make the effort to go and see Admiral Fallow on Saturday night. I know they'd be cracking.... Just need to get off my arse.

Mad Max · « **Reply #408 on:** May 24, 2012, 11:14:59 pm »

The Rebellion festival in Blackpool the first weekend in August is worth a visit.

mart356 · « **Reply #409 on:** May 24, 2012, 11:42:43 pm »

Quote from: Mad Max on May 24, 2012, 11:14:59 pm

The Rebellion festival in Blackpool the first weekend in August is worth a visit.

some goods bands playing, proper punk!

Crouched · « **Reply #410 on:** June 8, 2012, 04:02:07 pm »

Seeing Roger Waters play The Wall tonight at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Will post some pics tomorrow when I get home. Saw the show two years ago at in indoor arena and it was incredible, should be even better outdoors.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #411 on:** June 18, 2012, 11:48:44 am »

Managed to catch Amon Tobin ISAM at the Sydney Opera House the other week. Can honestly say there has never been anything louder played in the main concert hall. Great seats 8 rows back. The bass was so loud it made my eye involuntary twitch. An amazing experience that Youtube does absolutely no justice in capturing.

JMM · « **Reply #412 on:** June 18, 2012, 12:30:22 pm »

Quote from: Mr Mojo Risin' on October 23, 2011, 03:48:18 pm

Like Global Gathering, but in Antwerp, is TOMORROWLAND.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7CdTAiaLes&feature=player_detailpage

Sold out in less than an hour, loads had booked flights etc aswell. They're going for stupid money on eBay. I'd love to go next year.

BarnsleyScouser · « **Reply #413 on:** June 18, 2012, 12:54:43 pm »

Quote from: mart356 on May 24, 2012, 04:45:32 pm

Going to see Blink 182 on June 9th, 02 Arena. Anyone else going?

You enjoy that mate? I had a ticket for yesterday at the sheffield arena but i had to sell because of money issues

Lent§ · « **Reply #414 on:** June 18, 2012, 07:02:16 pm »

Anyone off to isle of wight this weekend? Easily the best festival around.

John_P · « **Reply #415 on:** June 18, 2012, 07:04:10 pm »

Kate Nash on wednesday, then Springsteen on friday, hopefully go to Africa Oye on saturday as well

Adeemo · « **Reply #416 on:** June 19, 2012, 02:47:50 pm »

Just about that time of year again and seeing as I'm always looking for new and innovative booze-smuggling ideas

Quote from: Adeemo 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!!

? ? ?

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #417 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:45:32 pm »

Quote from: Adeemo on June 19, 2012, 02:47:50 pm

Just about that time of year again and seeing as I'm always looking for new and innovative booze-smuggling ideas

? ? ?

Smuggle it in in your stomach by drinking it all 2 minutes before you get to the entry gates. Job done.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #418 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:47:54 pm »

Quote from: Adeemo on June 19, 2012, 02:47:50 pm

Just about that time of year again and seeing as I'm always looking for new and innovative booze-smuggling ideas

? ? ?

Go to a decent festival. They don't have the 'arena areas' separate.

Glastonbury, Green Man for example.

Pistolero · « **Reply #419 on:** June 19, 2012, 04:18:49 pm »

http://www.festivalnumber6.com/

indian summer assured...

Demandred · « **Reply #420 on:** June 19, 2012, 06:38:58 pm »

Quote from: Adeemo on June 19, 2012, 02:47:50 pm

Just about that time of year again and seeing as I'm always looking for new and innovative booze-smuggling ideas

? ? ?

Box of wine, pull out the foil bag and stick it in the belly pocket of a hoodie. Tie that round your waist and walk normal as it hits the back of your knees.

No matter what you do walk up with a can in your hand and as you get there make a little show of downing it and putting it in the bin then walking through, usually prevents any questions

Roady · « **Reply #421 on:** June 19, 2012, 07:15:47 pm »

Quote from: Sharado on June 8, 2012, 04:25:01 pm

I'm going secret garden party in july. Anyone been? Any tips? Heard it's more about the 'weirdness' and such like, which suits me to be honest, than the music.

been once.it was awesome mate.youll have a belting time.Its like the best of glastonbury (or the bits i think are best anyways) just hanging around strange areas/tents/odd bands.bongos,solo guitarists etc,really nice festival.

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #422 on:** June 19, 2012, 07:18:19 pm »

Quote from: Adeemo on June 19, 2012, 02:47:50 pm

Just about that time of year again and seeing as I'm always looking for new and innovative booze-smuggling ideas

? ? ?

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.

mart356 · « **Reply #423 on:** June 19, 2012, 07:55:59 pm »

Quote from: BarnsleyScouser on June 18, 2012, 12:54:43 pm

You enjoy that mate? I had a ticket for yesterday at the sheffield arena but i had to sell because of money issues

Dont want to rub it in, but they were great! Really good, when they first reformed their live performances were very dodgy, but theyve improved immensely.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #424 on:** June 20, 2012, 08:41:00 am »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on June 19, 2012, 03:47:54 pm

Go to a decent festival. They don't have the 'arena areas' separate.

Glastonbury, Green Man for example.

Is the correct answer.

John_P · « **Reply #425 on:** June 20, 2012, 02:07:55 pm »

the gates of Glastonbury should be opening today, at least they've announced 7th october for the ticket sale.

370 days to go!

BarnsleyScouser · « **Reply #426 on:** June 20, 2012, 02:12:58 pm »

Quote from: Adeemo on June 19, 2012, 02:47:50 pm

Just about that time of year again and seeing as I'm always looking for new and innovative booze-smuggling ideas

? ? ?

Been to Leeds and V fest twice each and for both i've either just stuffed them down my jeans (Humor jeans are the best for this if you've got a pair before of the low crotch and the pockets at the back can fit a can in each easily) Or hidden them up my sleeves. Although from other stories i've heard it seems i've got lucky when it comes to sneaking booze through!

I had a load of booze in my gym bag when we first got to Leeds last year and it got searched, the bloke who looked clearly saw the booze but chose to ignore it!! Instead he took all my deodorant

Lent§ · « **Reply #427 on:** June 20, 2012, 03:25:30 pm »

Stone Roses tickets turned up today, the day after I was horrible to the woman from ticket line on the phone. They've been with the concierge for 2 months.

Made up we're going but annoyed about all this and to make it worse I'm going to have
To ring and apologise to her!

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #428 on:** July 26, 2012, 11:22:33 pm »

Off to Camp Bestival in Dorset tomorrow, looking forward to Happy Mondays, Hot Chip, Chic and Jimmy Cliff.

youll never walk alone it · « **Reply #429 on:** July 28, 2012, 01:27:14 pm »

morrisey in manc tonight for me..

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #430 on:** July 30, 2012, 12:15:39 pm »

Quote from: LanceLink on July 26, 2012, 11:22:33 pm

Off to Camp Bestival in Dorset tomorrow, looking forward to Happy Mondays, Hot Chip, Chic and Jimmy Cliff.

Pleased to report that the Happy Mondays, with the original line up, were fucking brilliant last night.

Phil M · « **Reply #431 on:** July 30, 2012, 12:31:51 pm »

Anyone else going to Bestival this year? Isle of Wight in September, I've never been before, Stevie Wonder etc, can't wait.

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #432 on:** December 23, 2012, 01:54:21 am »

After separating the wheat from the chaff.

LIVE, 2012:
Sigur Ros
The Dirty Three
Baaba Maal
Groundation
Master Drummers of Burundi
The Black Angels

ShatnersBassoon · « **Reply #433 on:** January 23, 2013, 08:32:51 pm »

primavera sound lineup announced in barcelona. looks ridiculously good

just Riggins? · « **Reply #434 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:44:15 am »

If I wasn't already doing Glasto I'd be so tempted by that.

Got 45 gigs booked this year already. I'm excited but not looking forward to the endless depletion of my energy and bank balance.

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #435 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:40:26 pm »

Just got tickets for Sigur Ros at The Eden Project in June.

Living down in the arse end of the country (Cornwall) we get very little choice of live music and usually have to travel a long way to see anything decent.

The Eden Sessions have around 4 half decent gigs every summer, over the years I've seen Pulp, Primal Scream, PJ Harvey, Basement Jaxx, Goldfrapp, Amy Winehouse, The Raconteurs and last year, The Flaming Lips.

It's a brilliant setting to see a band, and Sigur Ros should be just perfect.

just Riggins? · « **Reply #436 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:42:35 pm »

Off to see them myself at Jodrell Bank. Should be incredible.

andym41 · « **Reply #437 on:** April 2, 2013, 09:10:56 pm »

Going to Toronto on Thursday for a week and looking forward to seeing Muse supported by Biffy Clyro at the Air Canada Centre

Azi · « **Reply #438 on:** April 2, 2013, 09:18:16 pm »

Quote from: andym41 on April 2, 2013, 09:10:56 pm

Going to Toronto on Thursday for a week and looking forward to seeing Muse supported by Biffy Clyro at the Air Canada Centre

went to see biffy clyro at the secc in glasgow last night must admit their were fantastic am not a biffy fanatic by any means but i loved it

Walshy7 · « **Reply #439 on:** April 4, 2013, 10:36:08 am »

Saw Biffy last night at the 02, they were fantastic, up there with the best gigs I have ever been to.