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Nicely done! This map gives more of a scale of just how big the site is too ?
Getting excited now!
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7 hours ago, Lakey91 said:
Trying to do the festival on a fairly small budget as I am going to Ibiza just before.
They are quite strict on the limit but there are always ways to smuggle in some extras. Decent spirits into 50cl water bottles and hide them in ingenious places in your luggage. Then you just need to buy mixers once in there ?
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1 minute ago, guypjfreak said:
Cheers old son..... Looks like a lot of walking but it's those bloody hills that I keep hearing about that gets me lol hope we have good weather lol
To be fair it’s only one hill that is horrid. The rest of the site is ok. I missed a couple of bands because I couldn’t be bothered to walk downtown, having to do the hill, just for one band then coming back up again.
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2 hours ago, Miesh said:
Thanks for that. I didn't know where it was.
7% is probably a bit much for me but I expect they have a good selection.
Are the bars good in general?
They were ok I think. Bad apple has a load of different ciders which is why I like it the most, it reminds me of a large scale micro pub. The other bars I tended to just buy whatever main beer was on sale. I’m sure there are other unique type bars though, I just never got so far as looking for them ?
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Just now, vintagelaureate said:
Cheers @Miesh. Hoping to make it, be on site around 12 and get through the queues. Where abouts is the Bad Apple?
It’s in the town centre. One of my favourite bars of the festival as they sell 7% cider, at least they did ?
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I’m guessing the reason springs is restricted is because it’s near Wild West camping so you’d have to walk through the closed off districts to get to the open parts. If that’s the case I’m sure there’ll be backlash and they’ll put something in place, like walking around the site or something. They seem to be changing their minds as and when their is backlash which is good I suppose, at least they’re not just burying their heads in the sand and ignoring the complaints.
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2 hours ago, bennyhana22 said:
So, we've had all the announcements etc.
I was wondering if...
1. Boomtown have much of a record for 'secret' or unannounced perfomances?
2. Not that the line-up is anything other than staggering in size and diversity, but 'is that it?' - i.e. now the districts are all announced, is that pretty much a done deal.
This apropos of nothing other than idle daydreaming about how excited I am to be going to my first Boomtown!
Ben
There’ll be no more music acts announced but they will start putting out videos etc relating to the storyline soon enough. It keeps my excitement levels up seeing the story take shape.
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11 hours ago, Miesh said:
From what I remember there are steps, only use these if you are in a rush for something you want to see. Only down, don't climb up.
It is possible to bimble up and down for a fair distance, taking your time and stopping off a long the way.
As I've said this might not still be the case. I'm enjoying the thought that I sort of know what to expect but so much will be new.
I want to get involved with the story, I didn't do that lad time.
I like stopping off in speakers corner about halfway up the hill. I caught a really good comedy slam poet there my first year.
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On 12/03/2018 at 1:17 PM, BuzzyLisa said:
What are your recommendations, tips on what to being, food, camping, loos, terrain etc.
I'd love to hear the things you wished you had done last time or the things that help make your festival experience the best
Hiya! Like miesh said travel as light as possible, boomtown is slightly more difficult for that as the first time I went we had a suitcase just for fancy dress ... food is good, a fair bit of choice but expect festival prices. Camping depends on you, I camp uptown in Wild West, it’s lively, pretty close to the uptown districts but you can still sleep easily enough. The hill ... dear god. One massive hill separates uptown and downtown, factor in for this if there are bands you want to see in both areas. I’ve not bothered with certain bands just because I couldn’t be bothered to walk downtown just to come back up half hour later.
Apart from that the best advice given to me for this festival was explore everything. Open doors and go through, answer any phones that ring, speak to the actors and get involved in the story. It is the most surreal and amazing festival ever. You’ll have a blast!
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2 minutes ago, vintagelaureate said:
I know how to reseal bottles so if I premix I should be okay?
I've never taken mixers in before but so long as it's sealed I'm sure you'll be fine
They mainly look for bottles and people bringing in numerous crates.
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3 hours ago, vintagelaureate said:
True. I guess that's how they make their money with the alcohol restrictions too. Are they strict with that? Thanks btw!
They do search but there's always ways to sneak stuff in haha. Decant spirits into small water bottles and be innovative with your hiding places!
Beer prices are through the roof, same as any festival. If you go to the Bad Apple Cider Bar in the Town centre they usually do a couple of 7/8% ciders for the same price as the 4% beer so you can get some better value for money
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Would you be able to pm me about the watsapp group too please miesh
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3 minutes ago, Tommy101 said:
SB6 can be hit and miss in my opinion. I've enjoyed a few of them but walked away form a couple too. Enter Shakari and Limp Bizkit have been brilliant when I saw them in the past too. Chuffed if they all tun out to be on.
I've only seen them 3 times to be fair, 2 at festivals and one gig. I've loved every time though. Plus I absolutely love their music so I'm going to be biased haha
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Sonic Boom Six have said they are announcing tour dates and a festival date very soon. When I pointed out that this coincides with Boomtown's first announcement they liked it. While not a major act they've been there before and would be a good pull for me
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It's with regret that I am having to sell my Boomtown ticket this year
It is a tier 3 ticket at face value if anyone is interested.
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Chinatown full line up is being released tomorrow at 1pm.
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Having never stayed in the Boomtique before it is being discussed as an option for next year as my sister in law is having her honeymoon there. Is it actually worth the money though? What bonuses are there of staying in there? Do you still take your own tent and set up pitch in there? Is the nightlife really quiet - such as if I came back to the tent at 4am drunk and loud would I be tutted at by everyone?
Thanks in advance guys
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On 6 August 2016 at 5:44 PM, frostypaw said:
Here now and it's as organised as ever :-D think things will be working by tomorrow.... Maybe.... Site seems HUGE - lot of extra land
How's the site looking now? We are at a hotel ten minutes down the road and can't wait!
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2 hours ago, craigb said:
If anyone was to recommend a few acts to check out who would it be?
What's the night life (after the "main stages" finish) like? Places to check out?
For me, my must see acts are Beans on Toast (a folk singer . songwriter), Showhawk Duo (includes acoustic covers of 90's dance music), Sonic Boom Six (a punk, reggae, rap band from UK) and The Lagan (an amazing Irish punk band).
Night life wise there is literally too much to mention, go in any doorway after dark and there will be something happening. Based on my recollections from last year, The Park Hotel was amazing and Charlie Browns Casino. But in all honesty everything tends to mould in to one when you're there ...
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Haha, I looked at the 30 day weather forecast a while back and it said rain for days. I'm pleasantly surprised by how wrong they might have been. If one were to look of course.
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So from the looks of it you can now get your wristbands before going through the main gates, is that right? If so I think that will be a much better idea if implemented properly.
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35 minutes ago, frostypaw said:
But really you can wander the entire thing in a couple of hours max, it's sheer density of stuff where Boomtown wins out
We wandered out on the Thursday last year to get the lay of the land. Six hours later we came back and had only looked at 3 districts. By the end of the weekend we still never reached the Psychedelic forest ... this year ..... this year ...
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The only major ball-ache is going from uptown to downtown as it involves navigating the huge hill. There#s plenty of things en route to keep you entertained however.
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A lot of good green initiatives this year. How does the £5 meal thing work though? Is it just one vendor per day or a variety each day? I always bring a load of snacky food anyway but buy at least one main meal a day so this is a good way of cutting cost.
Boomtown 2019: Chapter 11
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Smuggle in as many spirits as possible, that way you only need to buy a bottle of coke for a couple of quid and keep topping up. Also, take food you can make with hot water. Pot noodles, pasta pots etc for during the day. Take breakfast bars / belvita type things for breakfast and own coffee / teabags. You can get hot water for free if you ask nicely enough or if not for about 50p. I normally do that and treat myself to one hot meal a day.
A festival is as expensive as you want it to be. I normally spend a couple of hundred but I’ve had friends do a 5 day festival on 50 quid and be drinking all day still. It’s doable!