Bestival 2012

[zeppelin]

I. Am. So. Happy.

[Joe-]

I just wish I wasn't at work so I could blast out their albums, their set is going to be amazing.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

I just wish I wasn't at work so I could blast out their albums, their set is going to be amazing.

Edited February 1, 2012 by Dave The Hedgehog

[Joe-]

I've been watching their Glastonbury performances these past few hours.

[gooner1990]

Great news - I love Orbital

Just a sort of side question...this fancy dress lark...does everyone get involved..I'm not much one for fancy dress to be honest, would it be noticable if I didn't join in or are there plenty of others who are just in normal clothes?

[rexclark]

Can't say I'm a massive Orbital fan, I do quite enjoy some of their music anddo agree that they're a very good booking.

As for the fancy dress theme, I'm thinking of either dressing as David Belamy or perhaps wearing an Elephant Posing Pouch. depends on the weather I suppose.

Edited February 1, 2012 by rexclark

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Great news - I love Orbital

Just a sort of side question...this fancy dress lark...does everyone get involved..I'm not much one for fancy dress to be honest, would it be noticable if I didn't join in or are there plenty of others who are just in normal clothes?

[5co77ie]

So is the wildlife theme a clue to the headliners?

[Shaun Child]

Like you Dave I arrived, fresh faced in the morning with a list of who I wanted to see. I think out of about 30 acts in total, I saw maybe 10 max? It wasn't even because of the geography, it's more that as I wandered around I'd find something amazing, whether it was another band or an event. I wasn't too gutted as I thought to myself, I really enjoyed what I was doing instead of being at the place I was meant to be.

[kaosmark2]

Great news - I love Orbital

Just a sort of side question...this fancy dress lark...does everyone get involved..I'm not much one for fancy dress to be honest, would it be noticable if I didn't join in or are there plenty of others who are just in normal clothes?

[Dave The Hedgehog]

With me it was, "OK, I absolutely must see Zola Jesus in the Big Top, and I'd really like to see her whole set but the Bandstand is over the other side of the forest and Daughter is on there at the same time..." - the distance between the two, of course, was at least a 20-30 minute trek, and by the time I'd soaked up enough of Zola Jesus, Daughter's set would probably be over so I just stayed in the Big Top until I could be arsed to go and see Emeralds.That was the story of the whole festival for me -- all the bands I saw were a matter of priority and I don't think there was a single point over the course of the weekend where I actually sat down until I was so exhausted (and pissed) on sunday night that I more or less dropped dead watching Rainbow Arabia.

There were so many amazing bands on that line-up it was just impossible to see them all, so I narrowed it down to maybe 30 bands I absolutely 'had' to see. Planned it out on the Thursday, had it all on my phone, and it was still fucked come Friday morning. My biggest regret at Bestival though was not seeing Health.

But you know what, fuck it. We've got 2012 to look forward to now. More regrets to follow.

[Paul ™]

it's more that as I wandered around I'd find something amazing, whether it was another band or an event. I wasn't too gutted as I thought to myself, I really enjoyed what I was doing instead of being at the place I was meant to be.

[Joe-]

I saw about 30-odd bands, and still had time to wonder about, chillout, etc. Although, I saw 95% of bands at big top/main stage, so it was a quick walk.

Was brilliant, I didn't dress up, felt a dick but we didn't have room either.

[Paul ™]

I didn't dress up this year, was on the road for 9 weeks before going straight to Bestival plus flying home (plus I fly up/down every year) means space is limited and budget is tight by end of summer season.

Though I did wear fancy dress in 2010 as someone brought it for me

[Joe-]

I didn't dress up this year, was on the road for 9 weeks before going straight to Bestival plus flying home (plus I fly up/down every year) means space is limited and budget is tight by end of summer season.

Though I did wear fancy dress in 2010 as someone brought it for me

[Shaun Child]

I just brought a onsie last year like a lot of people, like kaos said, a reason I didn't go all out is because of I came down on a train and it would've been awkward, I'd love to do a proper costume if I could though!

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Looking forward to the next few announcements, who do we reckon? It's got to be bands that'll create a hype up till the big headliner mid-feb. Can't be small acts. I'll go with Justice tomorrow.

[zeppelin]

Death in Vegas tomorrow (today) will be my guess then

[Joe-]

Can Bestival be made into a sub-forum like Endorse it in Dorset?

[Dave The Hedgehog]

First Aid Kit just announced.

[5co77ie]

Not seen them since Summer sundae in 2009 - hope they play more festivals this summer http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/12/120202b.shtml

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Still trying to work out whether I like them or not, to be honest. I mean the music is very pretty but... I don't know. I guess I'm still waiting for a 'wow' moment.

[Joe-]

Yeah, I like them, not sure if I'll see them but they're pretty nice to listen to.

[rexclark]

Thewy're quite good actually. Don't know If I'd go see them though.

[coma girl]

Thewy're quite good actually. Don't know If I'd go see them though.