Planning to only going to one festival this summer. Question is, which festival gets my pennies?
Would like to try Rockness as not only have I never been to Scotland before but the likes of The Strokes and 2manyDjs make it stand out from other festivals.
The line up so far sounds brilliant but not sure what to expect from any possible new announcements? Is this a dance festival ala Creamfields, more indie, or a happy combination of both?
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To Rockness or not?
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 04:12 PM
a mix of dance and indie rock really, but leaning alot more towards dance. Are there any other festivals you're considering? it's a great festival, this will be my 3rd year and 2nd year where I've bought my ticket without even knowing the line up! It's got everything you could want from a festival, and most of all, everyone is friendly (save a few little neds setting tents on fire and telling the police it was us...) never seen a fight there either, thats just occurred to me!
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 04:33 PM
jamjar602, on Mar 10 2010, 04:12 PM, said:
a mix of dance and indie rock really, but leaning alot more towards dance. Are there any other festivals you're considering? it's a great festival, this will be my 3rd year and 2nd year where I've bought my ticket without even knowing the line up! It's got everything you could want from a festival, and most of all, everyone is friendly (save a few little neds setting tents on fire and telling the police it was us...) never seen a fight there either, thats just occurred to me!
Sounds perfect then! Usually go to V and creamfields so a combination of dance and indie is up my street.
Not considered others really...mainly because they haven't got The Strokes and have been dying to see them live. Think you've convinced me that Rockness is for me (didn't take much did it) so longs as I bring a fire extinguisher! Thanks
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 04:39 PM
haha yeah those neds were little c**ts, would have loved to get a hold of them! Thats the only trouble I've ever experienced though! How would you be getting there? will be a beastly journey on a bus (having got the bus to creamfields and I get the bus to rockness)
You won't regret Rockness, that's for sure!
You won't regret Rockness, that's for sure!
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 04:49 PM
jamjar602, on Mar 10 2010, 04:39 PM, said:
haha yeah those neds were little c**ts, would have loved to get a hold of them! Thats the only trouble I've ever experienced though! How would you be getting there? will be a beastly journey on a bus (having got the bus to creamfields and I get the bus to rockness)
You won't regret Rockness, that's for sure!
You won't regret Rockness, that's for sure!
Given that I can't handle public transport at the best of times, I don't think a 5/6 hour bus journey is for me! Will be driving up definately.
Glad that theres not much trouble - just hope the same is for me given the whole english/scot/world cup timing thing. eeek!
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 04:59 PM
yup same here, I'm English too! but theres alot of folk fom south of the border that go, so it should be fine, can't wait for the england game on the sunday, hoping it doesn't clash with any good acts!
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 05:34 PM
kal, on Mar 10 2010, 04:06 PM, said:
Planning to only going to one festival this summer. Question is, which festival gets my pennies?
Would like to try Rockness as not only have I never been to Scotland before but the likes of The Strokes and 2manyDjs make it stand out from other festivals.
The line up so far sounds brilliant but not sure what to expect from any possible new announcements? Is this a dance festival ala Creamfields, more indie, or a happy combination of both?
Would like to try Rockness as not only have I never been to Scotland before but the likes of The Strokes and 2manyDjs make it stand out from other festivals.
The line up so far sounds brilliant but not sure what to expect from any possible new announcements? Is this a dance festival ala Creamfields, more indie, or a happy combination of both?
Rockness is a fantastic festival, you should most definitely go!
It has arguably one of the most stunning festival settings in the world. It is a manageable size between campsite and stages etc. It never fails to attract a lively and responsive crowd and usually leaves most of the t*ats at home. Acts are still being announced right up to the festival, and there is still about 100 to go!In terms of music announcements, its usually a balance of electronic and indie/alter..but more so in the electro scene I would say!
Creamfields attracts some cracking names, but a pretty different type of crowd head to that festival in comparison Rockness.
Funnily enough, the man himself Jim King directs Creamfields too!
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 06:34 PM
kal, on Mar 10 2010, 04:06 PM, said:
Planning to only going to one festival this summer. Question is, which festival gets my pennies?
Would like to try Rockness as not only have I never been to Scotland before but the likes of The Strokes and 2manyDjs make it stand out from other festivals.
The line up so far sounds brilliant but not sure what to expect from any possible new announcements? Is this a dance festival ala Creamfields, more indie, or a happy combination of both?
Would like to try Rockness as not only have I never been to Scotland before but the likes of The Strokes and 2manyDjs make it stand out from other festivals.
The line up so far sounds brilliant but not sure what to expect from any possible new announcements? Is this a dance festival ala Creamfields, more indie, or a happy combination of both?
Infact,
This might might make your mind up?
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 07:22 PM
You have to go to Rockness, it's the most beautiful festival, it hgas a great atmosphere and some amazing acts.
Miss it at your peril!
Miss it at your peril!
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 07:28 PM
This thread is making me even more excited now. It's my first Rockness this year and can't wait! Should be a cracking weekend from the things I've heard. Will be my tenth time at a festival but my first in Scotland!
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:01 PM
kal, on Mar 10 2010, 04:06 PM, said:
Planning to only going to one festival this summer. Question is, which festival gets my pennies?
Would like to try Rockness as not only have I never been to Scotland before but the likes of The Strokes and 2manyDjs make it stand out from other festivals.
The line up so far sounds brilliant but not sure what to expect from any possible new announcements? Is this a dance festival ala Creamfields, more indie, or a happy combination of both?
Would like to try Rockness as not only have I never been to Scotland before but the likes of The Strokes and 2manyDjs make it stand out from other festivals.
The line up so far sounds brilliant but not sure what to expect from any possible new announcements? Is this a dance festival ala Creamfields, more indie, or a happy combination of both?
It's a no brainer !! you need to go to Rockness. If you don't go, you'll only wish you had. It never fails to be a great festival. Not only for the music, but the people are great also.
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:01 PM
Andy_T, on Mar 10 2010, 07:28 PM, said:
This thread is making me even more excited now. It's my first Rockness this year and can't wait! Should be a cracking weekend from the things I've heard. Will be my tenth time at a festival but my first in Scotland!
You'll absolutely love it.
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:14 PM
rexclark, on Mar 10 2010, 08:01 PM, said:
You'll absolutely love it.
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:51 PM
i really can't reccommend rockness enough... it is amazing. you're guaranteed a good time.
the majority of the line up is made up of dance acts, but there are a few bands playing aswell.
loads of different stages and bars with dj's playing, so there's always something good on.
great choice of food and drink, plenty of entertainment after the bands finish.
really nice, friendly atmosphere. the crowd are totally up for it, but it has a really chilled out feel to it aswell.
it's quite small so easy enough to get around the site and see everything.
IT'S THE MOST FUN YOU'LL HAVE IN SCOTLAND, I LOVE ROCKNESS.
the majority of the line up is made up of dance acts, but there are a few bands playing aswell.
loads of different stages and bars with dj's playing, so there's always something good on.
great choice of food and drink, plenty of entertainment after the bands finish.
really nice, friendly atmosphere. the crowd are totally up for it, but it has a really chilled out feel to it aswell.
it's quite small so easy enough to get around the site and see everything.
IT'S THE MOST FUN YOU'LL HAVE IN SCOTLAND, I LOVE ROCKNESS.
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:57 PM
dug out this post i made before last year's festival, a wee description of the festival for any newcomers. 
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the nesstival area in the arena is open til 4am friday and saturday, and 2am sunday. there's plenty to do in there. last year there was the rizla bus which had some dj's on, the bollywood bar (i was in there loads, it was great) the soco social bar and plenty food and drink places.
can't take your own drink in there though.
the selection of food and drink is some of the best i've seen at a festival. they have the argyle food place which is much bigger than the one at T. they also have a haggis van.
best selection of booze i've seen. the usual cider and beer, plus spirits and mixer, bacardi breezers, real ale bar, coctails, pimms.
plenty of stages aswell. there's the main stage, clash tent, soulwax tent (which i think will be replaced by something else this year) sunday best tent, the unsigned bands tent, myspace bus, plus the soco social bar and rizla bus which both had dj's on, not sure if they will be back this year but i think they will be replaced with something else if they're not back this year.
frendliest festival i've been to. you get talking to so many people.
the toilets last year were the cleanest toilets i've seen at a festival. there were staff there all the time cleaning them, putting toilet roll in and picking up any rubbish.
the arena and campsite are both really small. it's a five minute walk from your tent to the arena and it is so easy to find your way around.
can't take your own drink in there though.
the selection of food and drink is some of the best i've seen at a festival. they have the argyle food place which is much bigger than the one at T. they also have a haggis van.
best selection of booze i've seen. the usual cider and beer, plus spirits and mixer, bacardi breezers, real ale bar, coctails, pimms.
plenty of stages aswell. there's the main stage, clash tent, soulwax tent (which i think will be replaced by something else this year) sunday best tent, the unsigned bands tent, myspace bus, plus the soco social bar and rizla bus which both had dj's on, not sure if they will be back this year but i think they will be replaced with something else if they're not back this year.
frendliest festival i've been to. you get talking to so many people.
the toilets last year were the cleanest toilets i've seen at a festival. there were staff there all the time cleaning them, putting toilet roll in and picking up any rubbish.
the arena and campsite are both really small. it's a five minute walk from your tent to the arena and it is so easy to find your way around.
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 09:30 PM
rexclark, on Mar 10 2010, 09:01 PM, said:
You'll absolutely love it.
Kris Reid, on Mar 10 2010, 09:14 PM, said:
Most definitely, you have nothing to worry about mate! You are in for a treat!
Cheers people. Wanted to go as I'd heard it was a good chilled out, but up for it, atmosphere (pretty much all I care about from a festival now) and it sounds like you can't get a better location. Managed to get early bird front row camping tickets about two days before they were no longer on sale. The line up so far is an added bonus!
When does everyone usually get there? I was thinking set off early Friday morning to be there before lunchtime. Wouldn't want to miss out on any festival time!
Edit: Just seen the other thread, ignore that last question, should have done a search first!
Edited by Andy_T, 10 March 2010 - 10:05 PM.
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 10:24 PM
OMG everyone i'm so excitied now. I am actually booking my tickets right this second! Thanks x
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 10:28 PM
i have been excited since i got home from RockNess 2009 haha
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