Yelo, the Parmiggiana Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Hey there! New to the forum but I lurked it top to bottom in the last few months. I wanted to go back to festivals after a hiatus the last year and I always have been to Sziget (3 years in a row). I kept an eye on the Werchter and this year I am motivated to go in for this (also because Mad Cool went sold out...). So, I got few questions for you experts: - Is it hard to get to the site from Bruxelles' airports? Can I carry a tent on the flight? How does that work? Is that safe (I love my tent)? - How is camping there? Weather, people, security, distance from the stages, etc.? Is it better to pick the Hive? Do I have some extra costs apart from the separate ticket in the camping life (shower, charging phones and stuff)? - How much does living in the festival costs usually, like beers and food? - What is the atmosphere? I'm used to Sziget's one and I love it as it's 24/7 partying. Even if I'm not a party animal I dont want to run the risk to be among people who don't care to have a good time and fun. In other words: is Werchter worth to be attended even if going alone? As I said, I'm used only to Sziget, so if anybody could compare those, it would make my day! Thanks a lot people, read you on the site! Edited January 30, 2018 by Yelo, the Parmiggiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eratiti007 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Yelo, the Parmiggiana said: Hey there! New to the forum but I lurked it top to bottom in the last few months. I wanted to go back to festivals after a hiatus the last year and I always have been to Sziget (3 years in a row). I kept an eye on the Werchter and this year I am motivated to go in for this (also because Mad Cool went sold out...). So, I got few questions for you experts: - Is it hard to get to the site from Bruxelles' airports? Can I carry a tent on the flight? How does that work? Is that safe (I love my tent)? - How is camping there? Weather, people, security, distance from the stages, etc.? Is it better to pick the Hive? Do I have some extra costs apart from the separate ticket in the camping life (shower, charging phones and stuff)? - How much does living in the festival costs usually, like beers and food? - What is the atmosphere? I'm used to Sziget's one and I love it as it's 24/7 partying. Even if I'm not a party animal I dont want to run the risk to be among people who don't care to have a good time and fun. In other words: is Werchter worth to be attended even if going alone? As I said, I'm used only to Sziget, so if anybody could compare those, it would make my day! Thanks a lot people, read you on the site! Welcome ! 1) From Brussels, you have to take a train to Leuven (20 min more or less). The train ticket is free with your festival ticket. You'll have to print it before you leave. At Leuven station, there are some free shuttles that will bring you to the Festival site. You can bring your tent of course. Can you take it on your flight, I have no idea how it works, you'll have to check with your airline company. 2) The weather can be either pretty hot or rainy. It depends of the years. It's usually quite good but, never forget it can rain. The atmosphere in the camping is great (The Hive). The camping is at 15/20 walking distance from the festival area and it's really great. Charging phones is free. You have to pay for showers but I can't remember how much it is. 3) It's like 3€ for a beer. Tickets are at 1€50 and it's two tickets for a beer. It can go to 3,4 or 5 tickets for food wich is totally fine. 4) It's much more about music but the atmosphere is really chill, people friendly so you'll have a great time. So yes, it's worth it going there Edited January 30, 2018 by eratiti007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e2p2 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 32 minutes ago, Yelo, the Parmiggiana said: Hey there! New to the forum but I lurked it top to bottom in the last few months. I wanted to go back to festivals after a hiatus the last year and I always have been to Sziget (3 years in a row). I kept an eye on the Werchter and this year I am motivated to go in for this (also because Mad Cool went sold out...). So, I got few questions for you experts: - Is it hard to get to the site from Bruxelles' airports? Can I carry a tent on the flight? How does that work? Is that safe (I love my tent)? - How is camping there? Weather, people, security, distance from the stages, etc.? Is it better to pick the Hive? Do I have some extra costs apart from the separate ticket in the camping life (shower, charging phones and stuff)? - How much does living in the festival costs usually, like beers and food? - What is the atmosphere? I'm used to Sziget's one and I love it as it's 24/7 partying. Even if I'm not a party animal I dont want to run the risk to be among people who don't care to have a good time and fun. In other words: is Werchter worth to be attended even if going alone? As I said, I'm used only to Sziget, so if anybody could compare those, it would make my day! Thanks a lot people, read you on the site! Just to add to what @eratiti007 said, RW is far from having Sziget entertainment. You can still party in the arena (usually there's music until 01:00-02:00) and in the campsite (party until 04:00) but the festival is about music with not much going on besides it. Going alone is a piece of cake. I did it once and Ill probably do it again this year. Everybody super friendly and you won't feel alone. Distance between stages is short, not more than 5 minutes from the mainstage to the tents, which are 1-2 minutes walk from each other. You can buy food and drinks coupons in advance and it would be cheaper (2.5 euro for ticket). You can also buy food&drinks with cash just outside the festival arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visdave34 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Just to add: price for food/drink tokens is € 2,50 a piece when you buy in advance, € 2,75 when you buy with bank card on-site and € 3 when you buy with cash on-site. (Small) beers and soft drinks are 1 token, food ranges from 2-6 tokens, depending if you want fries or oysters Atmosphere is really chill, people are super friendly and you’ll not have a problem finding a few drinks until about 4AM (outside the festival arena though). But don’t expect 24/7 parties... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micvet Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Seems Beck ruled out now. 06/05 at AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eratiti007 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 15 minutes ago, micvet said: Seems Beck ruled out now. 06/05 at AB Probably but not sure. I remember I saw Rodrigo y Gabriela and The National at the end of May/beginning of June at the AB and the Cirque Royal and then, one month later at Werchter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e2p2 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, eratiti007 said: Probably but not sure. I remember I saw Rodrigo y Gabriela and The National at the end of May/beginning of June at the AB and the Cirque Royal and then, one month later at Werchter. The National were a late addition back then IIRC, probably their show was sold out already when they were announced. In Beck's case there's a pretty good chance too, I think he'll play in a Belgian festival because the AB is too small for him and will instantly sell out so RW or another festival can announce him shortly after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietediet Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Apparently Beck is returning to the US before July, hence the club shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gossard Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Biffy Clyro confirmed for some festival in Finnland the weekend before RW...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCallion Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Gossard said: Biffy Clyro confirmed for some festival in Finnland the weekend before RW...... Would love to see Run The Jewels, Biffy, The Hunna & Superorganism. All amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan12345 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, McCallion said: Would love to see Run The Jewels, Biffy, The Hunna & Superorganism. All amazing That's weird, I only mentioned them the other day ..... RTJ and Biffy are always good value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalyptica Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Guys what about 'the kooks' and 'yo la tengo'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryL Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Apocalyptica said: Guys what about 'the kooks' and 'yo la tengo'? They both seem pretty likely. Yo La Tengo are playing NOS Alive and MadCool the next week and The Kooks are playing NOS Alive (maybe Madcool too, but not yet announced). Anyway, they seem available for now. Would love to see them announced! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCallion Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hopes for tomorrow, MGMT, Franz Ferdinand, Future Islands, Wolf Alice, Marmozets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelo, the Parmiggiana Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I'd say: Kasabian, Future Islands, Wolf Alice, Marmozets, At-The Drive In 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gossard Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Alice in Chains, Biffy Clyro, The Prodigy, Gojira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCallion Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gossard said: Alice in Chains, Biffy Clyro, The Prodigy, Gojira Yes to this! 5 minutes ago, Yelo, the Parmiggiana said: I'd say: Kasabian, Future Islands, Wolf Alice, Marmozets, At-The Drive In Also yes to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eratiti007 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I would add Tame Impala, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Portugal The Man, Rag'N Bone Man and Rival Sons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrBuergermeister Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 What about Nile Rodgers with CHIC and Earth, Wind and Fire? Both play North Sea Jazz in Rotterdam 13.-15. July. Would be a really nice bonus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrBuergermeister Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I also expect for tomorrow also Alice in Chains Breeders and Yo La Tengo. They play Primavera and NOS Alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete76 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hoping for Wolf Alice In Chains & Alanis Morissette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalyptica Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I'm hoping to get At least 15/25 names right! . Let's see 1.wolf Alice 2. Yo la tengo 3. The kooks 4. The killers 5 kasabian 6 Oscar and the wolf 7. Bon iver 8.father John misty 9.the war on drugs 10. George ezra 11 grizzly bear 12. Haim 13. Perfume genius 14. Alice in chains 15. The national 16. Goo goo dolls 17. Bear's Dean 18. At the drive - in 19. Vance joy 20. Lord Huron 21. Biffy clyro 22. Jack Johnson 23. Liam Gallagher 24. Gojira 25. Portugal. The man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager2406 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Would absolutely love to see at the drive in announced tomorrow, should hopefully be a good announcement tomorrow regardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklord Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just saw Algiers and they were amazing. Hope they'll be there opening some tent or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryL Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Two door cinema club announced for finsbury park july 1st. Also the vaccines and marmozets (amongst others). and the killers announced at a fest in the us at the end of july, which means they can yet announce more dates (hopefully werchter). We'll see tomorrow... i'm going with two door, mgmt, alice in chains, marmozets, jack johnson and biffy for tomorrow's announcement Edited February 2, 2018 by GerryL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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