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[thedreadpersephone]

I'm quite keen but currently experiencing a cash flow problem (i.e. spending all my money booking summer holidays).  What's the latest safe time to wait to buy tickets?  Do they sell out quickly?

Also trying to persuade a couple of festival veterans that it might be suitable for them.  What's the age range like?

[Poleski]

thedreadpersephone, on Feb 6 2010, 06:35 PM, said:

I'm quite keen but currently experiencing a cash flow problem (i.e. spending all my money booking summer holidays).  What's the latest safe time to wait to buy tickets?  Do they sell out quickly?

Also trying to persuade a couple of festival veterans that it might be suitable for them.  What's the age range like?

tried to get a ticket several months before 2009 and it was sold out so buy the earlier the better id say.

[zeppelin]

really interested in going to this festival as have heard it's amazing, not too bothered by headliners in general but just curious

but also, would you recommend this festival to a group of chilled out 19 year olds?

Edited by zeppelin, 12 February 2010 - 03:14 PM.

[glastofun]

A pretty disappointing line-up really.  I know Bestival never gets the massive acts, and that's not particularly what I want, but compared to last year this is pretty poor.  Will wait to see who else is added before I get a ticket...

[5co77ie]

three more announced:

http://www.efestival...0/100215e.shtml

[mcbain55]

Fever Ray will be awesome. Can't wait to see what craziness she dreams up for the Bestival show. Check out any clips of her on youtube for a glimpse of what she's like.

[mcbain55]

Fever Ray Video

Edited by mcbain55, 15 February 2010 - 07:43 PM.

[rosierosie]

zeppelin, on Feb 12 2010, 12:22 PM, said:

really interested in going to this festival as have heard it's amazing, not too bothered by headliners in general but just curious

but also, would you recommend this festival to a group of chilled out 19 year olds?

Yes I would, that is myself and my friends! Bestival really is a brilliant weekend, I look forward to it all year and it never fails to disapoint, regardless of the music. I quite like not being too fussed about the music as there is no pressure to rush and see bands, you can just chill out and see random bands as you wander round, as well as ones you want to see.

Plus it's in a beautiful location!

:-)

Edited by rosierosie, 17 February 2010 - 08:01 PM.

[Joe-]

I really want to go, I love the whole vibe of the festival and the acts are just a bonus!
Flaming Lips, Hot chip, delphic, fever ray, C&S, The xx, SBD and LCD soundsystem... woah

Thats enough for me but I'll wait til the sunday headliner is announced first, cheap too!

[rossmac1987]

seriously considering this, but slightly concerned about travel.

What is the easiest way to get there from glasgow and how much does it cost?
(Paul???)

any help much appreciated thanks chappos

[Paul ™]

rossmac1987, on Feb 19 2010, 11:46 PM, said:

seriously considering this, but slightly concerned about travel.

What is the easiest way to get there from glasgow and how much does it cost?
(Paul???)

Flybe from Glasgow to Southampton Airport, it's around £80 (1hr 20 mins)

The train into Southampton train station is right next to the airport, costs about £3 single (10 mins)

Free bus from the train station to the ferry port (20 mins)

Foot passenger on the ferry over to the Isle of Wight is around £15 return (1hr)

Shuttle bus to the festival site costs about £3 single (20 mins)


Seems a lot of hassle but there is very little walking and very easy to do

Edited by Paul ™, 20 February 2010 - 08:07 AM.

[rossmac1987]

cheers paul, need to investigated further before decisions are made.

[sinstar]

I went last year from Glasgow, we got a train to London, then a train to Portsmouth, hovercraft to the Isle of Wight then the shuttle bus to the site. I can't remember how much it cost, I will find out, but I know it was cheaper than that estimate for flying! It was very straightforward as well.

Edited by sinstar, 20 February 2010 - 02:03 PM.

[Paul ™]

Yeah you could do the train/coach cheaper but I'd rather pay £80 and get there in about 4 hours rather than the train which will take about 10 hours

[mcbain55]

Next line up announcement coming this Fri 26th Feb. Can't wait, looking like it's going to be a cracker!

[Paul ™]

New website live

Theme is 'Fantasy' and a few more acts announced

[5co77ie]

expect more news here very soon.

[Paul ™]

More live music from:

Roxy Music / Mumford & Sons / Chic feat. Nile Rodgers / Tricky / The Temper Trap / Sub Focus (live) / Cornershop / Alex Metric (live) / The Jim Jones Revue / Everything Everything / Memory Tapes / Ou Est Le Swimming Pool / Erland And The Carnival / Example / Gaggle / Deer Tick / Sparrow and The Workshop / Summercamp / Crystal Fighters / Egyptian Hip-Hop / Phosphorescent / Portico Quartet / Race Horses / Neon Indian / North Atlantic Oscillation / Mademoiselle Caro & Franck Garcia / Jamie Woon / The Bikini Beach Band

And more DJs:

Mylo / Dave Clarke / Erol Alkan / Aeroplane / DJ Yoda / Skream / High Contrast & MC Wrec / Tom Middleton / Todd Edwards / DJ Zinc / Joker / Jack Beats / Shy FX / Caspa & MC Rod Azlan / Adrian Sherwood / MC Dynamite / Jackwob / Chris Coco / Villa / Reggae Roast / Autonomic Showcase feat. Dbridge, Instra:mental & SP:MC / Breakage / Feeling Gloomy / Fear of Theydon / Sombrero Sound System / Paddy Freeform

Edited by Paul ™, 26 February 2010 - 01:37 AM.

[5co77ie]

more news here:

http://www.efestival...0/100226a.shtml

and more revealed by Rob about the festival site in a general interview on Monday.

Edited by 5co77ie, 26 February 2010 - 12:02 AM.

[Joe-]

I'm definatly going this year, a few mates want to and the lineup is immense.

woo