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With the announcement that Reading - Leeds will have 6 headliners it must be time for people to realise the festival is there to subsidise R&L excess. It’s made my mind up to not go - for the first time since 2007
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Just a quick question from me - having attended a few of the themed weekends at Butlins and enjoyed them all, what’s everyone’s else’s feelings about them if attended?
I read all the reviews on here and generally they are great.
A load of us that met at Glastonbury are doing Rockaway Beach for the 2nd year in Jan
So - is this the future of all year round festivals if ‘festival’ is the correct term
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On 6/1/2019 at 9:32 AM, ivan said:
I forgot to say can Fluff164 be reserved a tent space within 8 feet of the Magic Teapot ?
And i have a year to perfect a Suppers Ready sing along !
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Gladly! I’ll happily sing till 6am with the others (“,)
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I loved Bearded and fully enjoyed many different things that other people probably didn’t. I’ve been going to festivals for over 30 years and the diversity, choice, differences are what makes festivals great. If we all wanted the same thing there would be no need for other stages.
im sorry but I felt the review simplified one persons experience. To call the Magic Tea Pot punters morons is very narrow minded and unfair. My opinion granted, but each to their own fella....seeing idiots mosh pitting during the Oh Sees whilst kids were in the vicinity is moronic - no reference to that I see.
All in all, Bearded offers a lot to different people. Is it V? Is it Latitude?
For me it’s my new highlight other than Glastonbury and one I feel so lucky to have stumbled on.
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On 1/24/2019 at 8:24 PM, Miesh said:
I honestly read that far, nodding my head until I thought "which lovely efester is speaking such wisdom?"
Then I looked up and saw! ??
Aw cheers mate!! Love you too
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I genuinely felt Latitude had turned a corner last year. The later stuff in the woods was top notch so I’m hoping that the additional acts later will make up for the beige across the lake. I’ve done 10 on the trot, I’ll probably end up going again but feel it’s gone backwards.
Don’t get me wrong, Slaves, Cat Power, Nadine Shah to name a few are worth it - Underworld (my fave gig of 2017) are a catch although as special guests, I genuinely hope they are given the whole arena to smash the hell out of Henham and not a token half hour on the sunrise at midnight.
TBH the headliners don’t really surprise me that much apart from Snow Patrol. Really? Latitude should always be praised for giving many act that step up many other festivals didnt gamble on (Foals, Bloc Party, Maccabees, Solange) but Snow Patrol? They must have been cheap and a kick between the legs of those working hard to make it.
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My 11th Latitude
Plus points: New comedy arena and food was better. The late night DJs and acts were top marks
Minus points: They need more water points and campsite toilets need renewal
All in all, its not EOTR, it’s not Glastonbury, it’s not Boomtown. It is what it is. Yes it’s full of luvlies doing the festival thing, yes it’s an arena set up, but for me, it’s an opportunity for me to relax, chill, take in something different and appreciate one of the best festival venues out there without worrying about twats throwing piss or overcrowded campsites.
I do Glastonbury each year and other festivals too. I enjoy Latitude as much as the others because I know what to expect. The line up will never compete with some others as the arts side takes up a lot of the budget, but over the years they have given chances to certain acts to top the bill and for that I’ll always appreciate it.
It is what it is
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16 hours ago, BlueDaze said:
do NOT ignore the seating at the back of the main stage... i did for 2 years thinking it was a riduculous thing...
Then one sunny & breezy saturday lunchtime when i was particularly hanging, i took a couple of beers and something to eat and sat up the top of the stand on my own watching someone random on the Obelisk... worked a treat.
it is now something of a ritual.... often with a newspaper if i can get one..
I wont sit up there of an evening, or when someone i really like is on... but when it is empty, give it a go... you may like it!
Same here. Its a good place to watch stuff mid afternoon whilst waiting about or just to eat!!
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18 minutes ago, sam1981 said:
Have we still not got stage times? I can see Clashfinders for festivals that are ages away, but nothing for Latitude ?
Welcome to Latitude!! They will probably be up on July 10th!
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1 hour ago, Gnomicide said:
Robert Plant but it might be over by then.
I'll make a bit of an effort to see if I can watch it but really I'm resigned to missing the final, I'll just have to keep track on my phone. We'll probably lose anyway.
Im with you there! Ill be parked up to watch on BT App! Its going to clash with Sleaford Mods and Plant, but - im not missing it for anything!! Apologies to the purists!
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20 hours ago, Funkyfairy! said:
Ola
Can anyone give me the low down on Latitidue please. Never been and looking for a Glastonbury replacement for this year. Bascially tickets are still available, its on a weekend I , and friends can do, and I quite like the look of it
Anyone thats been can they scribble down the good points, not so good points, does it cater for the more mature clientele :-) , how big is the site? Campervan site far away?
I presume its an arena based festival with a rule of no drink inside with you - are there decent bars? What about after hours ?
Thanks a lot
FF
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Hi
I go each year as well as many other festivals such as Glastonbury and this year Boomtown too.
For me its my chance to really relax and chill at what I believe to be one of the best venues for a festival. The woods, the lake, the whole layout is great. Run by festival republic, its run well. Toilets are clean, facilities all work!
Its got a middle class rep and thats slightly unfair in a way. Okay there are your arty farty types, but its a 50-50 split between music and arts! Its to be expected. Its no more Hunter welly, Henry and Henrietta than Glasto where many are purely there to get a badge of honour. Latitude is a very family friendly set up but at the same time delivers alot of what people want. I view it as Glasto's younger sister! Its got music, but also debates, theatre and art. You go where you want and see what you want without worrying about being hit with a flying cup of piss if you're at the front of the stage!
If you're after a brilliant music line up fun of Marque acts. Not for you. If you want to rave all day and night - not for you. If you want something with a bit of each and don't give a fluck about massive headliners - its for you. The music stops around midnight, but the woods come alive til 3am and the Comedy & Cabaret tents are going til then too.
The site is very sizeable. Walking from the main arena entrance to the Camper-van field generally takes about 15 - 20 mins depending on how much booze you've had! Google Latitude aerial shots and see from above.
It is an arena system where only small bottles of sealed pop are allowed in (not that this stops booze being sneaked in) but in the camp sites you can take in what you want.
The only look out for me is use the lockers especially on the first night. The guy in the tent next to me got his wallet pinched last year while he was in his tent and was told he was one of about 18 on the first night. No reports after that of other thefts. With the rep being middle class and tickets usually not selling out, the opportunity for arseholes to tent hop is fairly high.
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16 hours ago, Cat Man said:
There must surely be another, bigger announcement to come...
I wouldn't hold your breath unless you're expecting Duran Duran! Knowing Melvyn Benn's idea of an exclusive, any other announcements will be some random arsed 'award winning' eastern European act youve never heard of or Duran Duran
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Another Pish Poor attempt. Very cheap.....The Latitude cash cow continues
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Going solo
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56 minutes ago, comagirl said:Thanks for the encouragement! After much deliberating, I decided to just go for it and managed to secure a ticket in the resale yesterday. I know it's going to be the right decision.
So, um... see you there I guess!
The best decision!
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Going solo
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22 hours ago, comagirl said:This is basically me! Seriously conflicted about whether to try in the resale tomorrow.The Camp Solo thing sounds great but realistically, I'm a total introvert, rather shy and fairly awkward with new people. I'm much better after a few drinks of course, but still I'm not kidding myself that I would find it easy to simply camp up with a bunch of strangers! It would be my first Glastonbury too, and I'm worried about just feeling really overwhelmed and alone at such a huge festival by myself
I spent 25 years going solo until i joined the first camp solo.
The beauty as Spindles explained is that they are such are mixed bunch. Every one differnet in their own way. Some will group up and go off, others just sit quietly and do their own thing.
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14 hours ago, rseamer said:
Fascinated to know what 'genuine festival folk' are in this day and age.
I quite like the Latitude line up. Not everything, but then there's never been a festival where I like everything. And I've been to over 80 of the things.
As in not the Chelsea tractor and hunter welly brigade!
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On 10 March 2017 at 3:01 PM, eFestivals said:
have a read of this....
https://www.thecanary.co/2017/03/10/fears-latitude-festival-may-hijacked-alt-centre/
The scary thing is, I can't work out if it's parody or not.
That's fantastic!
They failed to mention the 'Alt' uniform of Hunter Wellies, cut down jeans (for the Felicitys) and neck beads (for the Ruperts).
The festival has dropped a mighty bollock this year with a line up that will please the Latte-tuders and black olive brigade but alienate genuine festival folk.
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I'd pay big money to see a Mark Hollis comeback gig but alas it won't happen.
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13 hours ago, bethannny said:
All under control good sir
I'm going to give Han a bit of TLC and bring him (and Fluff's flagpole!) along with me. Then come and see you guys for the handover. And a drink and a catch up, of course!
Hi Bethannny! You can keep hold of my pole if you wish!! I'll bring a newer longer version....
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28 minutes ago, eFestivals said:
i'd say the biggest single TV effect was from when channel 4 broadcast it. The next year was the first silly year.
Totally agree. I missed that 94 due to my daughter being born, but when I returned there were certainly more bucket hats than dreadlocks!
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The Pith! Served me well for 20 years.
keeps the rain off your head and sun off your neck...
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Neil, will you be giving 'Solo' campers their own forum area again like last year?
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Secret Garden Party 2022?
in other UK festivals
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There are about 10 of us going who all met solo at Glastonbury. More than welcome to join up if you want.
Good mix too of age, gender and levels of bonkers