Thursday Opening

[shoebox]

For those of us that are going on the Thursday, that's pretty excellent news. Loving Allo Darlin' at the moment, so that's a tasty little extra set!

[SweepingTheNation]

According to their label boss, Meursault are only playing the Thursday. So no, unless someone from EOTR can explain the "warm-up" bands don't seem to be playing the festival's OWN ADVERTISED DATES.

[Tmeister]

Oh deffo be going on thursday then just have to book it off work now.... excellent news

[langerabend]

allo darling, according to their myspace, also seem to play on thursday exclusively. I am kind of glad I get to see these bands without having to fear that they clash with others, but the whole policy doesn't seem well thought over. thursday is supposed to be an extra day. officially there isn't even a festival on! I was expecting some no-names or short shows by bands that would appear during the weekend, again. the whole idea being, to arrive relaxed without the fear to miss anything, set up the tent and then see what's on. now, I know I will have to be ready by 5 p.m. on thursday to see meursault... I count last year 92 bands in three days. now its 88 in four. less clashes, okay. just too bad for those who can't be there on thursday.

Edited July 7, 2010 by langerabend

[SweepingTheNation]

Fuzzy Lights are listing the 9th as well, according to a booking agent email. (And Allo Darlin' are definitely only playing the Thursday, according to their label)

[langerabend]

Fuzzy Lights are listing the 9th as well, according to a booking agent email. (And Allo Darlin' are definitely only playing the Thursday, according to their label)

Edited July 8, 2010 by langerabend

[RedRockRick]

Hmmm. Listing bands on the official festival site as appearing at what is officially a three day festival when they are not actually playing on those days seems more than a little misleading: I'd have no problems if they played sets on Fri/Sat/Sun as well as Thurs: perhaps someone could explain or justify this?

[shoebox]

Yeah, got to agree. If any of these bands are playing on Thursday only, that'd be pretty out of order. Not a massive problem for me, per se, as I'll be there on the Thursday, but I know people who aren't arriving until the Friday and are looking forward to Allo Darlin'. Some confirmation from the organisers would be appreciated.

[Henry41]

I don't know how much research has been done about the numbers likely to be there for Thursday night, so if I was performing I'd be anxious to be sure I had a slot during the festival proper. I imagine most people take the Friday off work anyway, so a lot of people could be there Thursday evening, which could make the smaller tents a bit tricky too - I'm sure/hopeful that this confusion will soon be sorted and an announcement made.

[shoebox]

They did a very simple post on Facebook asking who would be there on the Thursday. Guess using that as a guide. Fairly sure they said that the bands playing on the Thursday would be in the Tipi Tent, so yeah, not a great deal of room for a half-full campsite of people.

[langerabend]

I don't know how much research has been done about the numbers likely to be there for Thursday night, so if I was performing I'd be anxious to be sure I had a slot during the festival proper. I imagine most people take the Friday off work anyway, so a lot of people could be there Thursday evening, which could make the smaller tents a bit tricky too - I'm sure/hopeful that this confusion will soon be sorted and an announcement made.

[langerabend]

oh well shoebox was quicker...

Edited July 8, 2010 by langerabend

[Henry41]

Ah well I missed that on Facebook (as I do most things), so I hope there's room for me Thursday! I guess they are trying something new in opening on Thursday, which was in response to a perceived need, and that will bring an element of confusion, much as when they introduced the vague ring of steel two years ago and beer wasn't allowed in the first night.

[Olivedal 1904]

Based on previous years, when can we expect a time schedule for the different stages?

[shoebox]

Based on previous years, when can we expect a time schedule for the different stages?

[Olivedal 1904]

Yeah, I guess they will present a schedule whenever the festival is sold out. Sales won't benefit from letting people know all the clashes between bands.

[M.G.Frogworthy]

Surely if three days of music has been enough up to now why not have a music free Thursday. Drinking and chatting is the new Rock 'N' Roll you know!

[Elfy]

Surely if three days of music has been enough up to now why not have a music free Thursday. Drinking and chatting is the new Rock 'N' Roll you know!

[GTG]

I agree....... but I also want to see Meursault and Allo Darlin

We can drink and chat before and after

[Infinite Jest]

We can drink and chat before and after

[perfectpassion]

It might be nice to have some videos rolling in the cinema tent of highlights from previous EOTRs

[Elfy]

As long as you don't chat during the bands!

Edited July 12, 2010 by Elfy

[perfectpassion]

Allo Darling I am def gonna be there....Elfy not chatting I will take some duct tape just incase

[Elfy]

Allo Darling I am def gonna be there....Elfy not chatting I will take some duct tape just incase

[Infinite Jest]

since being punched at Hawley gig I have refrained from asking people to be quiet :angry: .....but it still upsets me!!!!!

/quote]

Punched? That's terrible, I'm sorry. And at Hawley? Ridiculous. Some people shouldn't be allowed at gigs....:angry:

Edited July 12, 2010 by Infinite Jest