Bestival 2011

[Macca3031]

Absolutely made up about Groove Armada being an alternative to Pendulum. That's going to be great, Patrick Wolf, Graham Coxon and Mogwai in a row, brilliance.

Anyone going to the pre-bestival piss up? Not sure how to get there from Ryde because it seems quite a way away.

[BlackHole2006]

Are you sure they are? Looking at clashfinder from last year the Big Top closed 4 hours after the main stage so would have thought it'd be Mogwai or Feed Me on at the same time

[Joe-]

If Feed Me is on the same time as Pendulum I'm gonna be piiiiiissed.

[DavidWM]

Didn't they say there were more acts to be announced? Haven't heard anything yet

[BlackHole2006]

Didn't they say there were more acts to be announced? Haven't heard anything yet

[paulomas]

after being at Reading this weekend i can't bloody wait for next thursday to roll around. been a good summer run of festivals!

[Joe-]

after being at Reading this weekend i can't bloody wait for next thursday to roll around. been a good summer run of festivals!

[BlackHole2006]

Same place as Venetian Snares - not on the list yet. That's just 10 stages rather than the full list; I'd imagine we'll get more over the next couple of weeks.

I was considering doing a short guide to the potential clashes but I think unless we know the times it's really quite impossible to determine, and it'd only serve to fill people full of dread expecting the worse. Only one I'm worried about is DJ Shadow and Health, and the stampede between the Big Top and the mainstage for The Cure/Primal Scream will be something else.

Edited August 30, 2011 by BlackHole2006

[Dave The Hedgehog]

I'm not really sure I want to risk the rush from The Cure to Primal Scream, might not bother to be honest but I would love to see Screamadelica in full because it did look fantastic on the Glasto coverage.

[BlackHole2006]

Well...

*sigh*

This is the mother of all bitches at the festival. It's going to be mayhem between the two tents come 12am. I think these are the options:

- 1. Be close to the front to see The Cure and stay for the whole set but stand absolutely no chance of seeing Primal Scream, or at very best be at the back of the Big Top.

- 2. See The Cure, hover around mid-crowd, make our way out around 10:30pm to 11pm and get a decent spot in the middle of the Big Top (depending on who's playing before Primal Scream) - this is what I'll probably do because - as much as I love The Cure, I can only listen to so much of Prayers for Rain before I abandon all hope. If they do a greatest hits set, pick a song and then leave; mine is 'A Night Like This' or 'Lovesong'. Follow it with 2 hours of some positive vibrations listening to 'Screamadelica'.

- 3. Don't see The Cure at all and hover around the Big Top for the whole evening and gradually make our way to the front to see Primal Scream.

- 4. See neither band and do something else, but let's face it, it's just not an option - is it?

- 5. Be an utterly ruthless w*nkshaft and barge your way through the crowd of people as if you're a 2011 year 11 leaver, sparing no consideration for anybody BUT seeing the two most eagerly anticipated bands of the festival.

Carefully consider your options, my young Padawan.

[Joe-]

Day splits stage splits

So many bands!

[worthyraver]

Bestival Ticket: anybody got a spare?

I have decided rather last minute to go to Bestival, obviously sold out now, anybody got a ticket they no longer need?

Thanks in advance

[mike46]

Bestival Ticket: anybody got a spare?

I have decided rather last minute to go to Bestival, obviously sold out now, anybody got a ticket they no longer need?

Thanks in advance

[Joe-]

Frank Turner headlining the Sailor Jerry tent on the Friday.

[Honeyfuzz]

Really? Where did you hear that? I've fallen a bit in love with him recently. Be great to see him again!

[gdowding]

So excited for the festival. Bestival virgin and all that.

Just wondered if anyone knows how stringent/random the bag checks are? Not thinking of taking anything serious in, just some laughing gas.

Cheers if anyone knows!

[doosrawin]

hi, few questions..

is it possible to go to a supermarket to get beers?

i heard there was a shuttle bus?

and finally, what's the traffic like getting down to the ferry ports on the thursday? does it take much longer than an average day

any help would be great!

[Joe-]

Really? Where did you hear that? I've fallen a bit in love with him recently. Be great to see him again!

[Homer]

Depends where you're crossing from. I've only crossed from Southampton before and there's a supermarket by the terminal where you get off.

There's a shuttle bus from the terminal - £10 return.

Traffic will be heavier than normal but if you're not taking your car on the ferry it shouldn't be too bad.

[BlackHole2006]

Can anyone tell me what Groove Armada presents Red Light is?

[davidames100]

Bestival Ticket: anybody got a spare?

I have decided rather last minute to go to Bestival, obviously sold out now, anybody got a ticket they no longer need?

Thanks in advance

Edited September 2, 2011 by davidames100

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

Excited as fook now!!!!

I made a Spotify playlist of the bands/artists I'm hoping to see ----------> LINKY

Edited September 2, 2011 by glasto_mongrel_2008

[kaosmark2]

Can anyone tell me what Groove Armada presents Red Light is?

[doosrawin]

Depends where you're crossing from. I've only crossed from Southampton before and there's a supermarket by the terminal where you get off.

There's a shuttle bus from the terminal - £10 return.

Traffic will be heavier than normal but if you're not taking your car on the ferry it shouldn't be too bad.

[Bisque]

w*nkshaft