Secret Garden Party 2014

[PDAD]

Well up for going next year, it looks a great laugh.

Who else is planning on it?

[mr_bizarre]

I'm always planning on it

[carllucey]

Doubt it after this years , what a disappointment.

My first time in 2012 and it was its 10th year anniversary , even though it was really muddy it was the nuts with a large buzzing crowd. This year was dire , did not sell out tickets so it was quiet , there were large stages playing with no one in front of them , atmosphere was severely lacking and organisers telling us there was no guide/line up as they had been stolen...who the **** would steal a load of guides , I got the impression that because they had not sold many tickets they didn't print many guides meaning there was some good acts that I missed because finding a guide on anyone was like trying to find rocking horse shit.

Lot better festivals out there.

[doobie ninja]

im going. Dont really know a lot about it...just heard of it and wasn't lucky with Glasto Tix this morn so thought.."why not".

[PDAD]

Yeah seems like a lot of fun, i definitely need a step up in late night entertainment from Reading.

[music-fan4]

on the site is says u need to be over 18 to go without adults, i'll be 17 next year, anyone know how strict they're on this?

[doobie ninja]

i definitely need a step up in late night entertainment from Reading.

[PDAD]

Dont think thats going to be difficult mate due to Reading having pretty much zero late night entertainment

There's some good vids on Youtube of Secret Garden Party.

[Osama Jim Laden]

Wouldn't go back to this festival, there's plenty better ones out there, better value, better atmosphere..

[PDAD]

Wouldn't go back to this festival, there's plenty better ones out there, better value, better atmosphere..

[doobie ninja]

2014 theme has been annonced as "goodbye yellow brick road". (just read it on Twitter)

[Filthclough]

I can't quite figure out what to do about the 2014 theme. Everytime I read the announcement I change my mind as to what it means.

I think it basically means, the theme is classic LP covers, but I could be wrong. Anyone more artistically minded want to nudge me in the right direction

[5co77ie]

more acts announced:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/13/131212h.shtml

[PDAD]

Little Dragon is a great booking

[doobie ninja]

Clean Bandit.....Morcheeba....Dub Pistols.......

Cant wait!!!!

[Elliot_O]

Last year me and my mates attended latitude festival, which was amazing, but we had heard great things about SGP. We had no problem getting into latitude as there was no need for a guardian if under 18.

This year we will all be 17. After reading the FAQ, im shitting myself. I believe I have already purchased an adult ticket, however I will not be 18, and I am not one of those really old looking guys. Would it have been better to buy a teen ticket and be asked for a guardian? Do they really ID if you look under 21? I really want to enjoy SGP but i can only imagine how shit it would be to be turned back on the gates for simply being one year too young...

Just for clarification, I know of nobody that is over 21 and is going, there would be no possibility for me to enter 'legitimately'.

[Slugworth]

I would just go for it. What do you have to lose? Unless of course you live a million miles away and could rather do with the ticket money.

[DJL]

I'm considering SGP this year - how would those that have been compare it to say bestival, latitude and glastonbury away from the main acts and stages?

[mleddy]

I know people have asked before but generally how strict is security, in terms of checking ID and things? Me and my friends will be 17 then, really want to go but I can't really afford to buy a ticket and then not get in... Would fake IDs be of any use or do they have scanners?

[kaosmark2]

I'm considering SGP this year - how would those that have been compare it to say bestival, latitude and glastonbury away from the main acts and stages?

[manlikemoley]

Gonna give this a try this year. What's the camping situation? Start date is 24 July (Thursday), is that when the site opens or do you camp from Wednesday?

[manlikemoley]

Ok, scrap that. Just found this expertly hidden away on the site:

Gate Opening Times

The gates open at 12pm Thursday. They will remain open for the following hours for entry, but you can leave whenever you like.

Thursday 24th July: 12pm – 10pm

Friday 25th July: 10am – 10pm

Saturday 26 July: 10am – 10pm

Sunday 27^th July: 12pm – 6pm

Monday 28^th July 10am – 4pm

There is strictly NO entry outside of these times.

This includes ALL guest lists.

If you think you are going to arrive late, stay at home or be prepared to spend the night in the car.

Edited March 7, 2014 by manlikemoley

[Denisejb]

Hey would anyone mind me tagging along.. As none of my friends are interested but I really want to try it out!! Please let me know! Thanks

[igreen]

I'm turning 18 on the second day of the festival, d'you reckon I'll be fine getting an adult ticket even if they ID me, like it's only a day out..

[lilgal4561]

Last year me and my mates attended latitude festival, which was amazing, but we had heard great things about SGP. We had no problem getting into latitude as there was no need for a guardian if under 18.

This year we will all be 17. After reading the FAQ, im shitting myself. I believe I have already purchased an adult ticket, however I will not be 18, and I am not one of those really old looking guys. Would it have been better to buy a teen ticket and be asked for a guardian? Do they really ID if you look under 21? I really want to enjoy SGP but i can only imagine how shit it would be to be turned back on the gates for simply being one year too young...

Just for clarification, I know of nobody that is over 21 and is going, there would be no possibility for me to enter 'legitimately'.