Standout act of the festival

[ramragon]

Who was everyone's stand out act for the festival then ? Any hidden gems out there 

[Tug life]

The mustard dijon band (or something like, can't remember exactly so won't embarrass myself by getting it slightly wrong) were fantastic. First time I've seen them, and missed the start because mud. "Bounce the ball"; the innocence had me in tears. 

[ramragon]

The only person who didn't seem to enjoy the set was the bloke half way up the hill that wouldnt join in so colonel mustard berated him then had all the crowd turn to him, point and boo ! Haha

I'll admit, I had my doubts but they put on a decent show, and i laughed when @Comfy Bean tried to blag his way on to stage as a ginger but was sent away cos he wasn't ginger enough. 

[festival fan from fife]

Shimmer band ( wish they had a longer set), Man& The Echo ,Editors ,Feeder , British Sea Power. Phonics and Manics were good as well. Caught a few good bands at woodlands but can't remember who just now.... on route home and a bit brain dead lol. 

 

[Saturn5]

Seasick Steve! 

[dannyfletcher]

Disappointed by Stereophonics. Been watching them for 20years now and they've got a bit boring and go through the motions. When they get going though they still have it, and Kelly's voice is still strong. A worthy headliner thiugh and a massive crowd.

Feeder put on a good show after a few teething issues to begin.

Disappointed by DMAs. Love the album but they had little interaction with us and seemed to want to rattle through the songs.

As above I have to agree with Colonel Mustard. Like the Hotpots they aren't s band I'd listen to at home, but fantastic live.

Off the main stage, bands I saw that I'd never heard of but will be checking out again are (in no particular order)

Fickle Friends

Bad Sounds

Hello Operator

Outlya 

Lowes

Honey Feet 

Indigo Violet

Lost Colours

[wozwebs]

Fickle Friends
Stereophonics
Happy Mondays
The Cosmics
Franz Ferdinand
Honeyblood
Feeder

[Cadski]

Honey Feet

Little Comets

 

[Toon Army]

for our group 

me - Bad Sounds

wife - Rhythm Method

Daughter one - Tinie Tempah

Daughter two - Cabbage

Son in law - MSP

grandson - the mud

 

[ramragon]

10 minutes ago, Toon Army said:

 

grandson - the mud

 

I took my 4 year old in yesterday and that was her highlight ! 

[Pooly JP]

So many enjoyable sets, was really looking forward to Man and the Echo and they didn't dissapoint.

Ded Rabbit at the Woodllands on Friday.

We loved The Assist, Hello Operater and Blackwaters in the House Party.

Slaves, Bad sounds, Lewis Bootle and The Gospel choir doing Graceland.

Also found The Colonel Mustard thing was just what i needed to sort my hangover out.

Probably a few ive forgotten about as well.

Great weekend as always.

[bottonrob]

Wife - Stereophonics, Me - Lowds in Chai Wallah's (but I need to check the name!) Son - Colonel Mustards Daughter - ? Disappeared into Glow tent on Friday and crawled out at some point early this morning! Must confess a big thumbs up to the Comfy for this heads up although worried he might change his name to Comfy Smug. For those who caught the Mustards but didn't make the meet up, I was the fella in the Safari hunter gear and my son was the gorilla with the large inflatable spider on his back. Say hello in 18!.. & sleep...

[Mr_Grump]

Land of the Giants in Chai Wallahs...went expecting to see Dojo but they were a 'no show'

[FestieKath]

Really enjoyed Fickle Friends, hadn't heard them before. Was nice to enjoy the set in a not so packed calling out stage too

[cincoveces05]

Didn't watch anyone on the Main Stage at all which is a first.

Really enjoyed Lost Colours yesterday in the House Party Tent, like if Flaming Lips or a scaled down Polyphonic Spree were fronted by an opera singer.

Edited July 31, 2017 by cincoveces05

[dannyfletcher]

54 minutes ago, cincoveces05 said:

Didn't watch anyone on the Main Stage at all which is a first.

Really enjoyed Lost Colours yesterday in the House Party Tent, like if Flaming Lips or a scaled down Polyphonic Spree were fronted by an opera singer.

Loved them. Reminded me a bit of Unkle. 

[geordiejj]

The blinders on Saturday were, well blinding 

[festival fan from fife]

3 hours ago, Pooly JP said:

So many enjoyable sets, was really looking forward to Man and the Echo and they didn't dissapoint.

Ded Rabbit at the Woodllands on Friday.

We loved The Assist, Hello Operater and Blackwaters in the House Party.

Slaves, Bad sounds, Lewis Bootle and The Gospel choir doing Graceland.

Also found The Colonel Mustard thing was just what i needed to sort my hangover out.

Probably a few ive forgotten about as well.

Great weekend as always.

I loved Ded Rabbit as well good tunes and he knew how to get the crowd going

[Scargilla]

Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 were fantastic, really enjoyed them. 

Little comets were good

Mexrrissey in the woodlands, mainly as they seemed so happy to be playing. 

Hate to admit it but even enjoyed Frank Turner too... 

[t2t]

Oh Dear,

Thought that there had been a campaign to stamp out this sort of thing...

 

 

 

[Crystal Waters]

The London African Gospel Choir in Woodlands was pretty special. 

I know they are a bit "corny" but Colonel Mustard & the Dijon Five and The Lancashire Hotpots were good in the first slot of the day for shaking off the night before.

I'm not a Stereophonics fan particularly but I did enjoy their set. I always enjoy listening to new stuff I've never heard of .... will be seeking out a young local (Sheffield) band called Redfaces for another listen. 

One thing though .... a lack of female artists on the main stage I thought. 

[LOCHLAND5]

15 minutes ago, t2t said:

Oh Dear,

Thought that there had been a campaign to stamp out this sort of thing...

 

 

 

That's disgusting there is just no place for this on efest! I haven't pressed play my ears are still recovering from Brian Wilson ! 

[Comfy Bean]

22 hours ago, ramragon said:

Any hidden gems out there 

Chai Wallahs after Stereophonics, Broken Brass Ensemble. Place was bouncing. Had never heard of them before.

[Comfy Bean]

1 hour ago, Crystal Waters said:

 

One thing though .... a lack of female artists on the main stage I thought. 

Interesting. We spoke about this on the way up the road. Prepared a list to keep us awake :-)

Also thought Stereophonics were better on the night than the Manics which I didn't expect to be saying. Thought having both of them was a bit boring.... headliner booking wise.

No idea on costs of these things but I'd get Lorde next year to balance up all the blokey guitar stuff this year.

Lana del ray
Lorde
Haim
Christine and the queens
War paint
Chvrches 
London Grammar
Clean bandit

First Aid Kit

Sigrid

Goldfrapp

[neato]

Really enjoyed Billy Bibby and the wry smiles and the Larkins in Calling Out, Hello Operator in House Party. Mainstage wise, I enjoyed Feeder and Stereophonics.

I caught a few acts I rated on Carvetti and the Woodlands but I'd lost my lanyard to the mud by then