Jackmypie Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 So I'm thinking about buying a ticket for Sonisphere this and was wondering what it's like? Is there a good atmosphere like Glasto? Or are there knobs running round torching tents like at reading? And Is it an arena based festival? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matticus Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 well its is nothing like glasto, yet it isn't as teenage testoserone fueled as reading. It is an arena based festival, and except the usual high prices and no taking food or drink into arena policy that is common at large festivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper64 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 So I'm thinking about buying a ticket for Sonisphere this and was wondering what it's like? Is there a good atmosphere like Glasto? Or are there knobs running round torching tents like at reading? And Is it an arena based festival? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heth Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I went to Sonisphere 2 years ago and found it hugely disappointing. Mainly because the main two stages face each other. There's only one of those stages active at a time, so I felt like a ping pong all day going back and forth between stages. If you don't like what's playing at the time, there's little else to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bekimo Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I went to Sonisphere 2 years ago and found it hugely disappointing. Mainly because the main two stages face each other. There's only one of those stages active at a time, so I felt like a ping pong all day going back and forth between stages. If you don't like what's playing at the time, there's little else to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOAD Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Since May last year I've had a very bad ankle. I can barely walk some times and yet I didn't find going back and forth between Saturn and Apollo difficult.. It takes virtually no time. In fact I would say Soni is better than Reading and Download for getting to the stages you want quickly. The atmosphere at Sonisphere is top notch. Loads of my mates and I think it has a much better atmosphere than Download or Reading. In fact two of my best mates who hardly like any of the bands on the Soni lineups keep coming back and class it as one of their fave fests. Personally I think the fest had a great lineup in 09 and 2010. It's also shaping up quite nicely this year with quite a variety of different rock acts. Only thing is I can't compare it to Glasto as this year will be my first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunk_76 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 having done Reading, Glasto, V, Phoenix (back in the day) and now Sonisphere for the past 2 years running, i'd say that Sonisphere has the best atmosphere and also appears to be the best run festival for me. Been with people who've also done other festivals and they also said Soni was there favourate. I've never done Download mind, so i can't compare to that. Oh yeah, if you do happen to buy a ticket, please quote FMC code 1k933376 upon purchase - you'll be doing me a huge favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saratink Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 It's not like glastonbury. Good vibe, there was some prats in blue camping last year in the Sunday who acted like a bunch of wild animals. It's an arena and quite a small site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambi1980 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) I went to both Sonisphere and Download last year for the first times and must say that Sonisphere wins hands down for atmosphere, flip-flop stages, size, distance from campsite to arena and much much more. That's one of the best things about it, the fact that the bands don't clash. Beer and food prices are the same at all festivals. There was a good choice of stalls and shops and plenty to do and see. There was a little bit of trouble at the end of the last night but we were in Family Camping so didn't get involved. Edited February 24, 2011 by bambi1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsmcfruits Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I went to both Sonisphere and Download last year for the first times and must say that Sonisphere wins hands down for atmosphere, flip-flop stages, size, distance from campsite to arena and much much more. That's one of the best things about it, the fact that the bands don't clash. Beer and food prices are the same at all festivals. There was a good choice of stalls and shops and plenty to do and see. There was a little bit of trouble at the end of the last night but we were in Family Camping so didn't get involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_hedge Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Just wondering - do you have to have kids to camp in the family campsite? I'd prefer a quieter campsite but I'm not taking any children! How are the campsites set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMetalHead Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Family camping now sold out according to Sonisphere if this was still your plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsmcfruits Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Family camping now sold out according to Sonisphere if this was still your plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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