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  6. Primavera Sound Porto 2023

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    I think that despite the main stage's previous location being quite obviously better (as far as we can tell so far), I already had struggles last year with how packed it was. For instance, I could arrive at the main stage 5 minutes before a headliner plays and I'd manage a spot with nice visibility. That was just NOT the case last year. I can't recall the miniscule view I had for Gorillaz, all because I stayed and watched Grimes' DJ Set until its end. 

    So, yeah. The organization can change the stages all it wants, for whatever reason. But last year's issue was never stage related, it's just that they made too many damn tickets available. This festival's charm, partly, is its breathing room, the relaxed nature of seeing multiple names with logistical ease. Last year I felt like I had to plan ahead a simple walk from the second biggest stage (Cupra? I forgot) to the main, otherwise I'd see next to nothing (I'm not that tall, so that's also a factor - I'm 5'6 / 172cm)

  7. Primavera Sound Porto 2023

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    13 minutes ago, robith said:

    I'm not totally sold that space that had the Cupra stage last year has the capability to be a "main" stage (some BIG acts on it) until I see how far back they've pushed it. Not sure the site is equipped for people marching back and forth over that metal bridge

    What was the old ATP/Binance stage moving out of that wooded area is a massive shame, especially as I can't see where the loos from it have gone? Maybe Boiler Room will be there? As can't see it on the map. But the space was often deserted last year for amazing acts so maybe the move will help attendance?

    Hopefully there's  more space as I felt the site could not cope with the sold out crowds last year

    I don't know if the metal bridge is a permanent addition, it kind of felt like it was there to cover up some damaged terrain, but I might be wrong (edit: nevermind, yeah it's there for this year)

    Space was indeed an issue last year. I can't quite tell how the new main stage compensates for that. 

    I will miss the old ATP stage... I loved that place. It was so calming, especially late at night when you could just sit far back and enjoy it all. 

  21. Vodafone Paredes de Coura 2023

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    4 minutes ago, Daniel Ferreira said:

    I think that's what the market currently offers.
    It's not easy to find bands in Paredes de Coura, since the main festivals are in Belgium and the Netherlands on the same weekend, then the Festival isn't in a big Portuguese city either, as you know.

    I'm not sure I get what you mean, you said first that you think it is a band and then implied an agreement to the possibility of Lorde

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