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[ukslim]

I thought Bestival was terrific. Based on that, Camp Bestival would probably be good too.

I think Green Man would probably suit me, but the music's too folky for many of my festival-going mates.

[st00ka]

Craig_G, on May 12 2010, 03:38 PM, said:

Really wanted to go to Bestival this year and Big Chill but looks like tickets are all sold out.

Tickets are still on sale for both of these festivals.

Sonar is the best festival in my opinion, not Glastonbury.

[happinessisawarmgun]

Craig_G, on May 12 2010, 02:38 PM, said:

Sorry, I dont' understand the title of the thread.  "Other festivals"?!  ;p

To be honest I grew up on Reading and have also been a regular at Glade.  Really wanted to go to Bestival this year and Big Chill but looks like tickets are all sold out.

Secret Garden Party deserves a mention, although I've not made it yet.  As does Global Gathering - which you really should avoid.  By far the worst camping festival I've been too.

You can definitely still get Bestival tickets, but you have to get them with a coach ticket (I know as I bought mine yesterday). There's coaches from lots of places though, if you're interested- https://www.netescap...ivaldirect.aspx

[st00ka]

happinessisawarmgun, on May 12 2010, 05:38 PM, said:

You can definitely still get Bestival tickets, but you have to get them with a coach ticket (I know as I bought mine yesterday). There's coaches from lots of places though, if you're interested- https://www.netescap...ivaldirect.aspx

They are still selling them through Wightlink too.

[TJ Dizzle]

I'm going to Berlin Festival as well this year. Not been before, but the line-up looks nice, and its held in an old airport, so I feel it could be a good one!

[st00ka]

TJ Dizzle, on May 12 2010, 09:00 PM, said:

I'm going to Berlin Festival as well this year. Not been before, but the line-up looks nice, and its held in an old airport, so I feel it could be a good one!

It's not just any old airport, it's held in Tempelhof.

[spudzzz]

I have enjoyed many over the years
Blissfields
Bearded Theory
Endorse it in dorset
shamballa

all of these are great

I have heard nothing but bad things about V, and reading is far too generic - loved it 20odd years ago, when it had diversity, but doesnt appeal to me now

[The_Amazing_Oblong]

Reading I enjoyed but mainly because of the bands. The site is well laid out though.
V is awful as a festival but great as a 2 day arena gig.
Big Chill is really laid back on a lovely site but is mostly middle aged, middle class people trying to look cool.
Green Man I really enjoy, like Big Chill but less obsessed with cool. Back at this again this year as I take the kids on a week holiday ticket in the van and the Lips are playing.
Leeds was great music but the atmosphere was horrible and it was hilly (Only been to the old site though).
Erm, others have been forgettable.

One that I haven't done but is pencilled in for next year is Beautiful Days. It's just a bummer it's on the same weekend as Green Man.

[r0cky]

I would be at Glade this year, except it's been cancelled!

I'd really like to make it to Burning Man one year.

[olly!olly!olly!]

I'm going to bestival this year

[Felna]

Blissfields and Bestival are the two festivals I always book into my calender each year, both excellent festivals with a really good vibe.

[broxyburd]

rockness is amazing!!