Boomtown Festival 2015

[kerplunk]

you know what, it's actually starting to look possible.

 

According to yesterday's weather forecasts I should be having torrential rain right now (in Brizzle), but i've looked at my rain radar a few times this morning, and all of the rain is so far staying pretty much in the English Channel rather than being 100+ miles northwards now as predicted - and from those radar pics the rain has been about stationary down there for the last hour and half (it only gives me the last hour and half).

 

So who knows? It's certainly not panning out as predicted, presumably because the colder system over the UK has pushed southwards rather than the hotter weather pushing northwards.

 

Don't look now

[eFestivals]

Don't look now

 

just looked - I think Matterley Bowl might be soggy.

 

But there's still less rain coming north than predicted a day ago, so I'll happily take that improvement.

[Nick S]

So that's the total amount of drinks you can bring in then. What about if you're in boomtique village and have to enter the festival gates every day? Is that any different?

[Staff_Sav]

Weather forecast on the radio suggested that today isn't great (I'm sure all of you there already know that), but is supposed to clear up a bit this evening, then a couple of showers tomorrow. The worst of which are in the morning, then hopefully ok

[mjcolbert]

About 15 minutes from winchester station. May hold fire at the station for a bit. Looks to clear a bit in about 2 hours.

Edited August 13, 2015 by mjcolbert

[frostypaw]

Worst of the early patch of wets seems to be going over now. They opened a shade early to save the wet people and it's slowly filling up

Can see the tor again, only is not the tor cos it's not glasto but you know what I mean

[Nick S]

How many inside venues are there if it does hammer down? Plenty? Or is most of it outside?

[loneskanker]

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Quite alot of the stages are tented apart from some of the larger venues like the lions den and the town center.

[Nick S]

 

Awesome. Cheers! Leaving the house in about an hour. Should be in the gates by 8pm!

[mjcolbert]

Ok I am camped at the flag Only tent so far.

[eFestivals]

We're just down the road in a pub waiting for mates to arrive... Hopefully see you all at 7.

Looks like the worst of the rain is over

[mjcolbert]

Fingers crossed. Finally found the lockers.niw consuming beer at Larry lounge l.

[mjcolbert]

So that was 7 at the bad apple. Wear black hat and sziget t shirt if anybody doors me looking lost. I see it says 8. May catch the Amsterdam klezmer band at 7.

Edited August 13, 2015 by mjcolbert

[jimmyt]

Ha! I was sure it was 8pm - turned up to an efests meet for the first time and must've missed it! Still, charming bar staff so I'll stay for a bit.

[jimmyt]

Ha! I was sure it was 8pm - turned up to an efests meet for the first time and must've missed it! Still, charming bar staff so I'll stay for a bit.

[mjcolbert]

I am here. Sitting on the chair in the middle.

[eFestivals]

We're just camped, will be about 30 mins

[mjcolbert]

Cool. Just got a table in front of the band.

[mjcolbert]

Cool. Just at a table near the front stage.

[Staff_Sav]

in case anyone is interested

Too many T's are playing these according to their facebook. They played the Bimble Inn at glasto last couple of years and been very good

- Friday 3pm @ Sandcastle Stage 
- Friday 8.30pm @ Ballroom, Mayfair
- Saturday 6pm @ Main Stage w/ Slamboree
- Saturday 10.20pm @ Ballroom, Mayfair w/ SWINGROWERS
- Charlie Browns Casino - it's a secret wink emoticon

 

 

 

 

Also, the forecast for tomorrow is looking like showers in the morning and over lunch, but hopefully clearing by the afternoon

[Jackmypie]

Ended up not being able to time time off work for this weekend.

 

Hope you all have a great time, by the way were there many sniffer dogs about? and how strict were they on the amount of alcohol you took in? Will most likely get tier 1 tickets for next year.

[frostypaw]

Dunno if anyone's looked at the forecast but I think acidpod23 is gonna feel sad.

Boomtown is a go :-D

Cheers sav!

[A Guy Called Matt]

I hope you get away with it - we are taking a hit for you in the Forest of Dean and will keep the nasty wet stuff .

 

Have a blast all of you

[acidstorm523]

Dunno if anyone's looked at the forecast but I think acidpod23 is gonna feel sad.

Boomtown is a go :-D

Cheers sav!

Yup! Gutted! Oh well, save some brain cells!!

Have an absolutely amazing time, the site photos on Facebook look fantastic! (Grrrr)

[acidstorm523]

Meanwhile, round the corner from me ha ha!

https://www.facebook.com/160448460633607/videos/1119847384693705/