Kendal Calling 2011

[Zissou]

I see a lot of people talking about Chavs and loutish behaviour last year. Well, I attended my first KC last year and I have to say, I thought the crowd and general atmosphere was amazing - very chilled and relaxed and to be honest I never really saw any teenagers running riot.

So, newcomers to KC don't be put off - you are always going to get drunk people at festivals - just embrace it and see it as part of the fun.

Please bear in mind though that I'm a Glaswegian who has been to T in the Park about 10 times - which is now overrun by neds. As far as I am concerned the KC crowd was like a church congregation in comparison

Roll On KC 2011!!

[Badlands]

I really fancy it this year but the fact I'm probably gonna be out of work very soon puts me off.

I found the atmosphere alright last year though I didn't arrive till Saturday morning due to work commitments. Very chilled infact. There was a fair few pissed folk but no worse than anywhere else.

[Flaminglippy]

I really fancy it this year but the fact I'm probably gonna be out of work very soon puts me off.

I found the atmosphere alright last year though I didn't arrive till Saturday morning due to work commitments. Very chilled infact. There was a fair few pissed folk but no worse than anywhere else.

[SharonStoned]

Yeah...it wasn't too bad. You don't mind pissed friendly people, but when its little kids getting lairy on half a warm cider it can get annoying....worst bit for us was when we was at the front for Doves and there was about 20 of the little shits, had no idea who was on, no idea about any of their songs, just dicking about chucking drinks everywhere and knocking into everybody...

They'll learn gig etiquette eventually....

[Flaminglippy]

Are you sure it was warm cider?

[Gareth_Levingston]

I've been to V many times as well as T and Leeds and to say KC is Chavtastic is not really true if you've been to one of the bigger festivals. KC is loverly and small and chilled in comparison to one of those over subscribed buggers

[jamjar]

Sold out in record time so maybe the 'chavs' (such as there were) won't have got their arses into gear and bought their tickets.

Happy to see Vincent Trouble on the lineup, anyone know if there's more to be announced?

[Flaminglippy]

Sold out in record time so maybe the 'chavs' (such as there were) won't have got their arses into gear and bought their tickets.

Happy to see Vincent Trouble on the lineup, anyone know if there's more to be announced?

[ramragon]

just a couple of months away now and im getting more in to mood for it, managed to check out a few of the calling out bands and i'll probably spend quite a bit of time taking that stage in. Hope the drunken chavs dont spoil it, taking the wife and now 11 year old to their 1st festival and dont want it ruined for them. We're not up the front sort of people so the mosh pit pint flinging madness hopefully wont effect us that much !

[Flaminglippy]

just a couple of months away now and im getting more in to mood for it, managed to check out a few of the calling out bands and i'll probably spend quite a bit of time taking that stage in. Hope the drunken chavs dont spoil it, taking the wife and now 11 year old to their 1st festival and dont want it ruined for them. We're not up the front sort of people so the mosh pit pint flinging madness hopefully wont effect us that much !

[SharonStoned]

Are HMV selling tickets for this?

Daughter wants to come so I looked on ebay to see how much they are selling for.. there was a link to HMV ticket outlet and I've just bought one at face value. Got confirmation email so looks legit

[Gareth_Levingston]

I thought this had sold out

[Flaminglippy]

I thought this had sold out

[SharonStoned]

I thought this had sold out

[Flaminglippy]

It has

It's the 3rd June... I've booked the morning off work to try and get one.

Dilemma is do I assume I have a ticket from a trusted agent, but who is not advertised as the ticket sellers for the festival, or do I try and buy one in the resale?

Bring back the days when you could buy paper tickets in person or pay on the door..

[ramragon]

It has

It's the 3rd June... I've booked the morning off work to try and get one.

Dilemma is do I assume I have a ticket from a trusted agent, but who is not advertised as the ticket sellers for the festival, or do I try and buy one in the resale?

Bring back the days when you could buy paper tickets in person or pay on the door..

[Mr_Grump]

Question.....how far is it from the carpark to the quiet camping area? we'll be arriving thursday afternoon.....do we need a trolley or is it fairly nearby?

[Gareth_Levingston]

Its an easy walk from car to campsite as I remember it from last year

[Gareth_Levingston]

The new Frank Turner Album is good

[chimpy]

aggh I missed out on tickets. Tried at the resale but they were gone in 15 minutes :-(

If anyone knows of any face value tickets, I need an adult and a ticket for my 12 year old.

Any help appreciated.

Edited June 7, 2011 by chimpy

[Flaminglippy]

Your best bet mate might be to keep checking the scarletmist website (only allow sales at face value) or the kendal calling facebook page (theres a fair few trying to buy on there at the minute though)

Good luck!

[chimpy]

Your best bet mate might be to keep checking the scarletmist website (only allow sales at face value) or the kendal calling facebook page (theres a fair few trying to buy on there at the minute though)

Good luck!

[cals]

Question.....how far is it from the carpark to the quiet camping area? we'll be arriving thursday afternoon.....do we need a trolley or is it fairly nearby?

[kaytee...]

What are the food/drink prices like at Kendal? I assume the regular festival prices. I'm just wondering how much money to save for spends over the weekend? Also, are there any shops or supermarkets nearby like Leeds where you can go off site and come back again?

[Mr_Grump]

Unfortunatley the quiet camping is about the furthest from the car park as you can get.Plus with multiple trips required it can be hard work.

It may be around 10 mins walk all downhill but festibarrow operate there,you can hire a wheelbarrow for around 10 quid.

I will also be appearing on Thursday as you get the best choice of camp pitch and the entertainment put on Thursday is also good.