rizla ?

[Stanton]

After reading jims interview with efests and hearing other bits and bobs, what do we think the chances of the rizla arena returning are? Sounds like the arcadia is getting bigged up this year (rightly so) with some big names lined up. Will this be at the expense of the rizla?

Apologies if its already been confirmed that rizla will be back.

[rexclark]

Really hope so, if not a suitable replacement.

[Stanton]

Stumbled across the rizla at the first connect and have always had a soft spot for it. Hope to see it again in June.

[5head]

Rizla MUST come back.....i feckin love that stage! Great vibe with everyone dancing outside and on the decking area

[Memory Man]

if its not back i'd actually strongly consider not going to the fest! thats how good it is! absolute must if rizla are doing it this year, just a nice small loud outside dance area if they're not.

[toastrack]

I don't think it will be back, although during the day it is better than the afterburner. I thought the afterburner only really got going at night.

[Memory Man]

afterburner gets loads of press because its at loads of festivals (glasto, bestival, rockness) and its seen as this massive concept which i dont really think is that groundbreaking although it is fun.

Rizla is 100% better during the daytime and always has good vibes and good people throughout, toddla T closing it out last year on one of the nights (i forget which!) was really enjoyable.

If anyone went to bestival when it was there they will remember how manic it always was and how much fun everyone was having there all the time! Would be really sad to lose Rizla, it shouldnt be afterburner OR rizla it should def be both!

i've a feeling this sub club tent might be its replacement tho. which sounds good but probably wont cater for stuff i enjoyed on it last yr like rob da bank, friendly fires dj set, hot chip dj and grandmaster flash

[Paul ™]

It all depends if Rizla are touring it.. they weren't even at Bestival last year.

[festkid]

Toddla and Grandmaster Flash were f*cking amazing there last year... but I am sure the festival will replace it in some way if Rizla isn't come back!

[rexclark]

Have to agree that if The Rizla goes then a decent outside stage with seats to sit and chill should be the replacement.

[rachbon]

rizla is one of the best stages at rockness, i really hope it's back.

but if not i agree with rexclark that an outdoor area with seats would be good, playing chill out stuff during the day and then the usual dance riot at night.