The " I'm a Download Festival Virgin " thread

[craigshearer1984]

Hi all,

Having been a regular to T in The Park for many a previous year, I looked at the line up and almost shat myself with laughter as to the line up. Sadly, back in Feb my T dreams were dashed. Personally i think that any festival that has Eminem and Kasabian as headliners is a joke. Not to mention the plethora of neds (chavs in England, scalleys in Ireland etc, etc) that will descend on Ballado this year due to this...

Aaaaaannnnyyyywaaaaaaayyy.... I was sitting in work one day, and as you do I was farting about on the net when I read that Aerosmith are playing at Download Aerosmith were the first band I ever seen live and they were incredible. Since then I think I've had 2 chances to see them since that gig in Glasgow in 97, but alas none of which I could make due to other commitments. So, Su-f**king-Perb bought a weekend camping ticket straight away on that basis alone. THEN I see that the other acts are none other than RATM and Acca Dacca. Love Rage, but missed them as could'nt make T in The Park 08.

Literally, you could not have picked better headliners in my opinion. Knew the big songs from AC/DC and like them, but never listened to them extensivley before. spent the whole of the weekend just passed educating myself in the ways of AC/DC. Again, like Aerosmith, amazing back catalogue. Rage, well, im a big socialist and Rage are right up my street in every way. So, yes, imo the best festival headliners imaginable, well done Mr act booker.

Having said all that shite, and hopefully not bored you too much I was wondering what my fellow Download virgin' thought s are, along with the veterans, any valuable inside knowledge tips about carting the booze to the site ( T is a nightmare, about a 30 min walk with heavy booze, well i am Glaswegian lol..) Cheers folks.

[bekimo]

...any valuable inside knowledge tips about carting the booze to the site ( T is a nightmare, about a 30 min walk with heavy booze, well i am Glaswegian lol..) Cheers folks.

[t8yman]

Its f**kin ace.

The walking is the only downside. There arent any neds there at all, I certainly havent seen any in the past.

[Spengs Muck]

Its f**kin ace.

The walking is the only downside. There arent any neds there at all, I certainly havent seen any in the past.

[bekimo]

Last year was the best atmosphere ive ever had at a festival, plenty of good people around.

[craigshearer1984]

Its f**kin ace.

The walking is the only downside. There arent any neds there at all, I certainly havent seen any in the past.

[craigshearer1984]

Me too!! It was awesome!!

Dunno if the Friday saga or the football will affect it this year but I am sooo hoping that its as fantastic as 2009.

[bekimo]

If you mean the Festival broadcasting the England games then its cool, no football being played there. lol

But seriously, im well looking forward to this, probably the most excited i've been about a fest ever, looking forward to meeting lotsa new folk and boogying with my mates. Now all we need is sunshine.

I'd sell my soul for 3 days of cloudless sky.....Possibly w*nk a tramp.

[craigshearer1984]

Festival will be showing football. That is what I meant!! (Although I am sure there was a football pitch on site last year, or did I imagine that?)

There will be sunshine.

I have bought wellies. It's a given.

[bekimo]

I always say I'll bring them but never actually bring wellingtons. Hopefully no need, but if there is you'll see me in the cue for them as soon as the weather gets bad.

Btw. With the football I was joking, meant England won't be playing football cos thier gash at it, but as i say, said firmly with tonuge in cheek. Annoyingly my football brain says they might win the thing. Pish

[Splinter]

It'l be my first time at download, having only been to Leeds for many years and Glasto. Looking forward to the change!!

[luckysalt]

Festival will be showing football. That is what I meant!! (Although I am sure there was a football pitch on site last year, or did I imagine that?)

There will be sunshine.

I have bought wellies. It's a given.

[bekimo]

I heard there was a pitch, didn't see it tho. Bet you'd have to wait for ages to get on it!

Think theres a match been set up for charity this year at some point

[kyle s]

im the same as you mate,been a t regualr but its just not my kinda music great weekend with all my mates like but i just cant justify the ticket price when theres only a few bands i wanna see,im really looking forward to download couple mates have been before and they thought it was awesome,the line up and history speaks for itself so i canny wait

[custardo_51]

Yeah there is some kind of 5/6 a side tourny happening on the Thursday.

[craigshearer1984]

Yessssss!!! 2 weeks and 2 days to go.

Thanks for all the replies all. x

[mkgirl1981]

ive been to festivals before but this year will be my first time at download

ive heard some horror stories about tents being set on fire and riots on the last night which im hoping have been blown out of proportion

also i feel the toilets will be rather scary

[bekimo]

ive been to festivals before but this year will be my first time at download

ive heard some horror stories about tents being set on fire and riots on the last night which im hoping have been blown out of proportion

also i feel the toilets will be rather scary

[WildChildRockChick]

I always say I'll bring them but never actually bring wellingtons. Hopefully no need, but if there is you'll see me in the cue for them as soon as the weather gets bad.

Btw. With the football I was joking, meant England won't be playing football cos thier gash at it, but as i say, said firmly with tonuge in cheek. Annoyingly my football brain says they might win the thing. Pish

[Sp1tF1re]

Hay this is my first time to. been meaning to do it for ages but when i was asked what we could do for my stag do i thought now's as gooda time as ever

and man i can't w8 altho will be a bit gutted if wolfmother do pull out.

[bekimo]

I'm taking 2 virgins with me this year! As I was the virgin last year, it is my turn to break them in!!!

[tonibw]

This is my first time at Download too! I saw the line up and just had to get a ticket. It's nice to hear there aren't too many scallies around

[Spengs Muck]

I'm taking 2 virgins with me this year! As I was the virgin last year, it is my turn to break them in!!!

[coxy99]

I've been going to Download for last few years but only for the day, never camped before. So this year I've gone 'fu*k it' and brought a weekend camping ticket. Slighty cacking pants as on my own and worried about how roudy the campsite gets after hours...!

Can't wait though. x

[Spengs Muck]

I've been going to Download for last few years but only for the day, never camped before. So this year I've gone 'fu*k it' and brought a weekend camping ticket. Slighty cacking pants as on my own and worried about how roudy the campsite gets after hours...!

Can't wait though. x