Pukkelpop 2010

[Buglet]

You can also take the ferry from dover to calais and drive from there to hasselt. i dont know if that's faster for you.

I did that last year when i went to the uk

[Semprini]

The first self confirmation is in - The Toy Dolls. They will be playing on Saturday 21st August and, based on their musical style, will probably be in the Shelter.

I can't confirm the source but an MC called Nomad has been touted as playing the same day on one of the Dutch forums. Upon investigation, it turns out that he regularly accompanies Joker on live dates I sent Joker a message on Twitter and he replied asking what date the festival was so hopefully he'll come back to say he'll be there. I fancy the organisers to devote a whole stage to Dubstep for the final day but if that is the case they will have to either use the Dance Hall or make the Chateau bigger. The crushes for Rusko and Magnetic Man last year were verging on dangerous so hopefully they've learnt their lesson and will put it right this time round.

[Buglet]

The first self confirmation is in - The Toy Dolls. They will be playing on Saturday 21st August and, based on their musical style, will probably be in the Shelter.

I can't confirm the source but an MC called Nomad has been touted as playing the same day on one of the Dutch forums. Upon investigation, it turns out that he regularly accompanies Joker on live dates I sent Joker a message on Twitter and he replied asking what date the festival was so hopefully he'll come back to say he'll be there. I fancy the organisers to devote a whole stage to Dubstep for the final day but if that is the case they will have to either use the Dance Hall or make the Chateau bigger. The crushes for Rusko and Magnetic Man last year were verging on dangerous so hopefully they've learnt their lesson and will put it right this time round.

[Aeryn]

So I wasn't gonna go this year, due to money problems, but I don't think I can miss it.

Last night I found out that Twin Atlantic may well be playing (they told me when I asked what festivals they were doing this summer). So I think I may just have to go. Pukkelpop's always amazing anyway.

[Semprini]

Word on the local forums is that Fun Lovin Criminals have self confirmed. I can't quite work out the exact translation but it sounds as if they said they're playing after a concert or TV show tonight??

Got a message back from Joker which just said 'wicked' so not sure if that means he's playing or not

Following the Rockness news I've moved Leftfield to the top of my PP 2010 wish list. It'd be amazing to see them close out the Dance Hall on one of the nights

[Semprini]

It's been a bit slow so far for the self-confirmations but another one has just come in. Renaissance Man will be playing on Saturday 21st. They're a House music production duo who have also remixed a few reasonably well known artists such as Delphic, Health and Brodinski. There's nothing on their myspace to suggest they play live so I would guess they'll have an early slot in the Boiler.

[Tristan]

Blood Red Shoes are now apparently TBC

[Semprini]

Blood Red Shoes are now apparently TBC

[anx]

I really want to go again but I doubt I can ~

[Semprini]

Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip have self confirmed but I don't know which day they'll be playing.

The official confirmation that Blink 182 will be playing Lowlands makes it very likely they'll also be at Pukkelpop, but we pretty much knew that anyway. I've got my fingers crossed that Plastikman will also play

[jimmyjimmy4080]

Hi Semprini,

Once again you are the font of all Pukkelpop knowledge. Can you remember when the acts start getting announced. Went last year and had a great time, and planning on more of the same (if I survive Primavera in May).

Cheers

[Semprini]

Hi Semprini,

Once again you are the font of all Pukkelpop knowledge. Can you remember when the acts start getting announced. Went last year and had a great time, and planning on more of the same (if I survive Primavera in May).

Cheers

[anx]

Thought I'd share some of my photos from last year

getting in

boiler room on the wednesday night

dinosaurs stills.... would be freaking scary as f**k if these turned up and you were tripping

main stage

out side the dance tents - dinosaurs again

me and the crew i camped with

[Semprini]

Nice pics anx, brings back some good memories

The Dutch group de jeugd van tegenwoordig have confirmed for Friday 20th August. This will actually be the 3rd year in a row they've played as they made an unannounced appearance with dEUS on one of the nights last year.

[jimmyjimmy4080]

I'm not sure about that, nerd is probably a more accurate description I've just had a look back through last years thread and the first announcement was on the 7th April. Whether that has any bearing on how they do things this year is anyone's guess but hopefully we'll hear something around that time again.

You'll have plenty of time to recover after Primavera so we'll have to try and meet up for a beer or two in Belgium. The Primavera line up is looking really good so you should see an excellent mix of music between that and Pukkelpop this summer

[webbyalmighty]

Hi all. Don't post on here v. often but would be great if you could help us out. Me and a few mates were planning to go Lowlands, but didn't pull our fingers out in getting tickets and it's now sold out! So now thinking about Pukkelpop, from what I understand they tend to get a pretty similar line-up to lowlands?

Just wondering how practical it would be to tie in a trip to Amsterdam? Have any of you done this before?

And also am i right in thinking you can't bring your own alcohol to the campsite, coz that's the impression I got from the Pukkelpop website!?

Any help much appreciated

[anx]

Just wondering how practical it would be to tie in a trip to Amsterdam? Have any of you done this before?

And also am i right in thinking you can't bring your own alcohol to the campsite, coz that's the impression I got from the Pukkelpop website!?

[niggy89]

Hi all, bit of a stupid question but i can't find official info on this..

Has Pukkelpop sold out? it says online sales have ended on their website?? if there are still ticks could anyone enlighten me as to where to obtain them?

Thanks a lot.

[Semprini]

We stayed at the Century last year and spent a fair few hours in Hasselt Square, if we do go (and its looking likely), then will have to arrange meeting up on the square for a few beers before heading up to the festival.

[Supernova]

Hi! Will be looking at this thread closely, thanks to everyone that has provided info so far, I have all the intention of going to Pukkelpop for the first time this year, all the way from Mexico! Already booked the ibis hotel, hopefully won't be too hard to get tickets, which leads me to a question I have..

do you have to buy the tickets directly on the festival website? do they send the tickets or is there an option to pick them up at some box office?

thanks!

[Semprini]

You can get them posted to you but the best option will be to print the tickets out yourself. This is what I do each year and it's no hassle at all. Make sure though that you only buy tickets from the link that will be on the official website and nowhere else.

[Buglet]

The 'pick 5 bands' thing is now also on the English language part of the website.

Sorry folks, but I went for:

A Silver Mt Zion

Mogwai

Spiritualized

Damo Suzuki

And some cnut that will remain nameless that I had to vote for for the wife.

[niggy89]

Good call with Spiritualized bud. that would make my festival pretty much! have to admit i ain't heard of a ouple of those though!

[Supernova]

You can get them posted to you but the best option will be to print the tickets out yourself. This is what I do each year and it's no hassle at all. Make sure though that you only buy tickets from the link that will be on the official website and nowhere else.

[niggy89]

Hey again, how much will Pukkelpop tickets be does anyone know? or how much have they been previously?

thanks