Flaminglippy

Hopefully not too long to go before an announcement ao to to fill the gap 5 bands we want announced that will make the weekend-. DEADLETTER (honestly one of the best lives bands I've seen in 30+ years of gig going) Big Special James (or Manics) Jonny Marr The Roots

Yeah, definitely...what more do people want!? Particularly given the fact you take your own booze and food in

Don't think it sold out at all last year...think if it does its much closer to the date so you will be fine to wait until the first announcement. Running out of days in Oct so hopefully won't be long before the announcement.

Always liked the Libs but never managed to catch them live until Godiva a few years ago...we left after about 6 songs, thought they were crap! Maybe it was an off night...

This month as in October?? Actually, not sure what else you would have meant by 'this month' so that is probably a bloody stupid question.

Noticed The Darkness are playing dates round Bearded weekend...please God no.

IDLES have just announced a massive tour for early next year. Hmmmm...

Chucking Johnny Marr on my predictions/wish list. Always brilliant and a really good mix of solo/Smiths stuff. He was absolutely fantastic at Beautiful Days this year, despite the unrelenting rain. Actually, everytime I've seen him at a festival its been lashing it down so scrub that...he is clearly a bad omen (bringing good vibes).

Didn't realise it was that early...not long to wait then.

Same here! Aaaannnd relax!

We all set for tomorrow then??

A nearly 25% increase is hefty and can understand why people will be pushing back..most peoples bills have gone up by about that amount but not their wages...if you have to choose between rent, eating, heating or a festival sommat has to give.

Think that would be a game changer for most people. And even with the increase taking into account you can still take your own booze still represents decent value for money. That said, a £30 increase on 10k tickets (conservative, leaves 5k for support staff/artists) is an extra £300k for them so interesting to see if we can see where/how much of that has been spent.

Yeah, I was thinking there or there abouts. Fair old hike then. That said, booking regardless!

£190 for super early bird, £200 for early and £210 for general release adults, presumably plus bf. Isn't that a big hike from last year? Can't remember how much we paid for last years tickets.

Pre sale tickets on sale 9th Sept. 10am. Would say time to set the alarm but have a 8 year old so by 10am I've already been up 3 hours so will booking whilst eating my lunch.

Think they headlined Solfest recently so dont think Big Top headliner or 2nd/3rd on Pallet would be out of the question.

Think there was some talk on here last year about the original Bearded organisers doing their own new festival (something 'Rising' was it??). Anybody have any idea if thats still likely to be a thing?

Yeah, Frank Turner did that relatively small Beans On Toast thing recently that was a DHP event so thinking he might already be in the bag. Pixies are a great shout. Oh, Lottery Winners as well.

Got a feeling we might get Young Fathers. Self Esteem. James. Frank Turner again. I know they played this year but Skindred as a sub headliner? Johnny Marr. Shed 7. OCS. Headliners I think its hard to call. Kaisers might be a shout. With DHP behind it, would The Killers be outside the realms of possibility (answer...yes). DEADLETTER would be amazing, best live band in the country at the minute (not IMHO, its a fact). Would love Benefits again. Big Special are fantastic and would go down a storm in the Big Top.

To be fair, if anybody was organising a festival why wouldn't you put on bands that you are mates with, are obviously good people and you sell out year after year when other festivals are folding weekly?? We booked through Seetickets 2021, they literally got delivered a day or two before the festival so I was in a mad panic (they are awful unless its etickets). Had a great weekend at the festival but the booking experience put me off booking for 2022 so went elsewhere. Was absolutely fuming when BD announced DEADLETTER and Bib Vylan who I absolutely love live. Basically I am pissed off DEADLETTER and Bob Vylan weren't on this year!

I think you're right. That being the case as time goes on the core demographic will be less and less inclined to go due to their age (I am 50 myself) and it will inevitably die off. Maybe thats what they intend, will they just call it day when The Levs hang up their boots? Not suggesting for a second they should turn it into Reading or Wireless but a few more up and coming artists might drag a few more youngsters in to make it look less like a Saga holiday camp. Still had a great weekend mind! And the people were in very large part the main reason for that so ignore me!

Yeah, Suede did well considering the dwindling crowd and howling gale! Had a lovely conversation with a slightly older couple stood next to us for Skindred. They were waiting for Proclaimers (they hadn't heard about the cancellation and seemed very confused when they started covering '500 Miles'). They had never heard of Skindred (I had to repeat 'Skindred' about 5 times when they asked their name). By about halfway through the set the woman in particular was going absolutely batsh*t! Her hubby wanted to get a coffee near the end and was refusing to leave...thats when you know you're watching something a bit special.

It feels a bit samey...particularly this year which I guess in a way is part of the appeal. Think next year unless they get likes of Flaming Lips, Pixies etc will probably give it a swerve. For me Bearded has more strength in depth in terms of newer bands, 'unexpected' headliners and old faves so will be the one we buy tickets for before the line up is announced, BD will be a wait and see.

Thought the food was pricy but overall the quality was really good. The pasta place by the Big Top was lovely (although £12 for a little tub of pasta I'd hope it would be). The yorkshire pudding wrap was incredible...havent seen that for ages. Wish Cheesy Vinyl would come back though!