Joeyfromtheshire Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hey everyone! So this year will be the second time I have been to BoomTown and I cannot wait to go back!! The only difference this year being that I am going on my own ..which I am totally okay with although it would be nice to meet other fellow festival goers who are in a similar boat as me! So I thought I would post this to see if anyone else would like to meet up and go for a drink or pitch near one another. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope you all have an amazing time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi Im still in two mind's if i should go, mates let me down now stuck with no one to go with :(. B my first festival goin alone so not sure yet. If i do go i dont mind meetin. Regards simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyfromtheshire Posted June 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hey Simon! This will be my first festival by myself too! .. a tad nervous but I know it will be a blast you'll only regret it if you don't go!!...have you been before? I had such an amazing time last year, the only thing that is a bit of a downer is the worry of being a campsite loner haha! by all means if you decide to go (which you definitely should) keep me posted on here and we'll have to arrange something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Only second festival first one went with my friends. Wanted to go Glastonbury or boomtown decided on something abit different. Friends let me down so im in two mines if to go still:). I purchased the coach ticket from Nottingham so will be traveling with loads of groups on my own lol. I do find it hard to just start talking to randoms, Tho im alittle crazy when i get going. Im hoping i go but i wont no till it gets closer. if ur still on ur own I would meet u tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebeedoobee Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 There's usually an unofficial Efest meet at the Bad Apple bar uptown in the Town Square on Thursday about 6pm. We stand on the right hand side of the bar (if your back is to the stage) just outside where there is usually some barrels and umbrellas. Pilton Digger, me and a few other randoms turn up. @frostypaw hope you'll be joining us again this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostypaw Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hullo - and yes! Boomtown's very friendly, and busy now it's grown. It's nice to have a few familiar faces to spot so come along to the meet and say hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 is the unofficial Efest meet at the Bad Apple bar uptown , something that is definitely happening:). my first time at boomtown and from what ive read its worth goin even if it is on your own. tho I think I might of had a lot of Dutch courage before, so I don't not go :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumski Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Has anyone tried the hooch/Boomtown comp? it won't accept my date of birth in any format so can't enter - trying to get tickets for a friend. Defo over 18 years old - I've tried them on social media but not response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 i haven't tried sorry. if u send me link I could try see if it accepts my dob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilton digger Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Simon33 said: is the unofficial Efest meet at the Bad Apple bar uptown , something that is definitely happening:). my first time at boomtown and from what ive read its worth goin even if it is on your own. tho I think I might of had a lot of Dutch courage before, so I don't not go :). We will def be there and so will @Frostypaw by the sound of it. There are quite a lot of efesters planning to go to boomtown and am sure some will come along. It is a good place to start before wandering off to see some bands uptown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 yeah our group will be arranging a meet up again this year on thursday at the bad apple, we will try to be on time this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Do u have any advice on goin alone or do u find u end up making mates early on anyway. If u do end up alone is there enough to do to keep u entertained?. Went bestival last year with my mates an couldnt imagine going there alone wasnt that much to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjamest Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 14 hours ago, Simon33 said: Do u have any advice on goin alone or do u find u end up making mates early on anyway. If u do end up alone is there enough to do to keep u entertained?. Went bestival last year with my mates an couldnt imagine going there alone wasnt that much to do. I've been twice on my own and believe me there is so much to see and do you definitely won't get bored. The site is laid out in different areas for different genres as i am sure you have seen on their website. Uptown and Downtown is separated by a mother of a hill so make sure that you stay in a suitable campsite. I've not been since 2015, but at that time it was mostly D&B at the bottom with more traditional reggae/world/folk etc at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I will probably be wondering around the whole six days like a headless chicken lol. i hopfully will end up not to far away but i don't mind a walk anyway its finding my way bk to the tent that worrys me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qndrm Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Yo, sorry to hijack this thread but what's the best way and cheapest way to get to boomtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 im going on coach from Nottingham costing 50quid return. if ur going with a few people probably going in car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qndrm Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 From London might I add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qndrm Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Simon33 said: im going on coach from Nottingham costing 50quid return. if ur going with a few people probably going in car Is your coach direct to the site or dropping off in Winchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 direct to site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Guys thanks for all the advice so far. Do the campsites have plenty of space or do they get full quickly. Also what campsite should aim 4 if i like d&b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostypaw Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 On 28/06/2017 at 8:48 PM, Simon33 said: If u do end up alone is there enough to do to keep u entertained? Ho hee hee ho ho ho oh that tickled me this will not be a problem. There are literally hundreds of stages and bits to find which if anything are easier when you're not trailing a group - open every door, follow what you hear, watch where people go - things are not always what they appear to be It definitely is better when you can chat about it too though - you probably want to camp down in the bowl if you love your d&b, and just chat to folk before you set up and find some people you get on with to camp near. It can be pretty hectic down there tho, the bit tucked behind the hidden woods is a little less full on. Be aware they let you camp very close to the action, you might get a monster of a morning alarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon33 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I think I will be going on my own sounds to gd to miss. I think im just over thinking lol. I will see how things are closer to the day, need a smaller tent I think now goin on my own :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexitron Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hey. I'm new here and I'll also be heading down on my own. Bit nervous about it so if a meet has been arranged can I join in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Yup more the merrier, there is a couple of groups off here that meet up and camp together usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexitron Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Aw that's class! What do I do to get involved? I'm hoping to be travelling down on the Thurs; just waiting to hear back about potential car shares. Would be great to get in a group for camping too as I also have a bit of anxiety about being a campsite loner. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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