gig in a field

[thetime]

I remember festivals when it was all about peace and getting along. I suppose its a sign of the times and festivals getting ultra popular and the people who go now.

Its very sad.

[Gre]

I do have to agree, R&L has been deteriorating slowly over the years, the crowd is getting worse, the crowd is getting younger but I don't think the trouble is as bad as it has been.

[jordanuk90]

Alot of the argument on year can be settled with.......Yeah well my dad's bigger than your dad!

If Glastonbury has all this stuff you have mentioned surely you're going to be atleast a little disappointed because you didn't get to do everything you wanted?

[thetime]

Alot of the argument on year can be settled with.......Yeah well my dad's bigger than your dad!

If Glastonbury has all this stuff you have mentioned surely you're going to be atleast a little disappointed because you didn't get to do everything you wanted?

Edited January 19, 2010 by thetime

[Kyelo]

Alot of the argument on year can be settled with.......Yeah well my dad's bigger than your dad!

If Glastonbury has all this stuff you have mentioned surely you're going to be atleast a little disappointed because you didn't get to do everything you wanted?

[Lithium05]

In fairness, while Glasto is obviously lightyears ahead, even Download is a better festival than Reading due to the fact that they actually have things to do after the bands finish that go deeper than a completely shit silent disco. Reading, for all intents and purposes finishes when the bands do. Ergo, it is much like a gig in a field with camping.... only there's more c*nts than you'd get at a gig.

[jordanuk90]

Like I said before they are different sports. It's like comparing football with rugby, principally the same idea but completely different in what they are.

[rexclark]

In fairness, while Glasto is obviously lightyears ahead, even Download is a better festival than Reading due to the fact that they actually have things to do after the bands finish that go deeper than a completely shit silent disco. Reading, for all intents and purposes finishes when the bands do. Ergo, it is much like a gig in a field with camping.... only there's more c*nts than you'd get at a gig.

[thomasowen]

Leeds has some decent late night entertainment. Probably to keep us busy and not go torching things.

[rachbon]

i think TITP will always be number 2 to Glasto.

then Reading

then Leeds

then Isle of Wight

i bearly count the V festivals tbh.

[Paul ™]

i think TITP will always be number 2 to Glasto.

then Reading

then Leeds

then Isle of Wight

i bearly count the V festivals tbh.

[Kyelo]

what do you mean, T is number two? in terms of how good a festival it is? have you been to reading or leeds?

[Paul ™]

no. 2 what though?

Zane Lowe... must be right then 8-)

[Kyelo]

no. 2 what though?

Zane Lowe... must be right then 8-)

[Poleski]

Yeah I'd love to know what rating system is being used here??

Based on what?

Cost?

Location?

Atmosphere?

Ethos?

Facilities?

Line up?

Crowd?

Reputation?

Edited January 21, 2010 by Poleski

[Paul ™]

I'll do what I think the comparisons are between Reading and T in my opinion having been to both around 10 times each.

Costs are about the same but at Reading you get in on the Wednesday plus it has 3 full days of the arena being open, with every stage open too.

Location I would say Reading is better, it's right next to the town so Tesco, pubs, shops are all within 10 minute walks from the site.

Atmosphere I would say T probably has the better crowds who are more up for it. Too many idiots especially on the Sunday night at Reading.

Ethos, well they are just both huge commerical events out to make as much money as possible. At least FR seem to listen to their punters and implement ideas from the fan forums etc.

Facilities are pretty much the same on both sites, though as said there is definately more after arena shuts entertainment at Reading.

Line up is always subjective, both attract big acts every year.

Definately a younger crowd at Reading, you can tell this on the Sunday nights

Reputation, well Reading has being going for twice as long as T and is probably more well known for this. Also managing to sell out two sites of approx 85,000 on each site speaks for itself

I'd say R/L has more diverse crowd than T based on line ups.

Greater variety of entertainment on offer - Cinema Tent, Comedy Tent, Lock Up, Action Aid plus others not including the main stages.

Edited January 21, 2010 by Paul ™

[Poleski]

only thing i would say about my last post is that my friends went to TITP in 08 when the line up was insanely good. that was the year that someone died though.

[Poleski]

I'll do what I think the comparisons are between Reading and T in my opinion having been to both around 10 times each.

Costs are about the same but at Reading you get in on the Wednesday plus it has 3 full days of the arena being open, with every stage open too.

Location I would say Reading is better, it's right next to the town so Tesco, pubs, shops are all within 10 minute walks from the site.

Atmosphere I would say T probably has the better crowds who are more up for it. Too many idiots especially on the Sunday night at Reading.

Ethos, well they are just both huge commerical events out to make as much money as possible. At least FR seem to listen to their punters and implement ideas from the fan forums etc.

Facilities are pretty much the same on both sites, though as said there is definately more after arena shuts entertainment at Reading.

Line up is always subjective, both attract big acts every year.

Definately a younger crowd at Reading, you can tell this on the Sunday nights

Reputation, well Reading has being going for twice as long as T and is probably more well known for this. Also managing to sell out two sites of approx 85,000 on each site speaks for itself

I'd say R/L has more diverse crowd than T based on line ups.

Greater variety of entertainment on offer - Cinema Tent, Comedy Tent, Lock Up, Action Aid plus others not including the main stages.

[jordanuk90]

Leeds has some decent late night entertainment. Probably to keep us busy and not go torching things.

[rachbon]

Big festival I presume. Personally can't really judge but people I know who have been to v, R&L and T all say R&L are the best one.

[thetime]

My personal in having the best festival experience of the big 5.

1 glasto

2 download

3 titp

4 v

5 r and l

[Kyelo]

well if we are going on capacity, R&L and V will both be bigger than T becuase they both have two sites.

[thomasowen]

Thing is although I agree slightly, TITP has the fastest UK sellout record. It is vastly popular because it has no competition.

Then also look at this site - TITP has 90,000 posts, Reading and Leeds combined have 105,000

I'd say R&L are better(even though I ain't been)but TITP is more popular.

Edited January 22, 2010 by thomasowen

[Kyelo]

How on earth can you say Reading and Leeds is better when you haven't been? I haven't been to T so I won't even guess as to how good it is (even though I know a lot about it). Also you can't judge which is more popular cos at the end of the day they both sell out the ticket allocation.

Edited January 22, 2010 by BenchBuddah

[thetime]

Reputation wise titp is renowned of having a great atmposphere and up for it crowd!

Reading and leeds has a reputation for trouble.