Kendal Calling 2012

[Mr_Grump]

hopefully better than today, just got soaked heading back from the shops !

[ramragon]

Just got myself a ticket for Wickerman before the line up came out,scissor sisters and texas headline with the view and newton faulkner playing as well, nowhere near as good as the Kendal line up for me but the wife and daughter will enjoy it. Still much better than the solfest announcement of big country, adam ant and kt tunstall as headliners

[Flaminglippy]

Just got myself a ticket for Wickerman before the line up came out,scissor sisters and texas headline with the view and newton faulkner playing as well, nowhere near as good as the Kendal line up for me but the wife and daughter will enjoy it. Still much better than the solfest announcement of big country, adam ant and kt tunstall as headliners

[cammie81]

Quick question for anyone that might know.

We're wanting to get the Thursday upgrade but I noticed that there are no shuttle buses from the train station that day, how easy will it be to get to the festival from Penrith train station on the Thursday?

[ramragon]

Quick question for anyone that might know.

We're wanting to get the Thursday upgrade but I noticed that there are no shuttle buses from the train station that day, how easy will it be to get to the festival from Penrith train station on the Thursday?

[cammie81]

Thanks Ramragon, I have a feeling we may just have to head down early as possible on the Friday.

[ramragon]

thats fine, shame theres not an option for the thursday, even if it was one bus at 5pm or something like that, it would at least give people an option for the thursday tickets.

im sure if there was just the one thursday bus it would be worth while and im pretty sure people wouldnt mind hanging about for it for a few hours

[Mr_Grump]

Quick question for anyone that might know.

We're wanting to get the Thursday upgrade but I noticed that there are no shuttle buses from the train station that day, how easy will it be to get to the festival from Penrith train station on the Thursday?

[LOCHLAND5]

Quick question for anyone that might know.

We're wanting to get the Thursday upgrade but I noticed that there are no shuttle buses from the train station that day, how easy will it be to get to the festival from Penrith train station on the Thursday?

Edited April 19, 2012 by lakeland5

[naarjtie]

Quick question for anyone that might know.

We're wanting to get the Thursday upgrade but I noticed that there are no shuttle buses from the train station that day, how easy will it be to get to the festival from Penrith train station on the Thursday?

[cammie81]

Thanks for the advice people. Think we will go on the Thursday and either get a bus or taxi. Not sure what exactly we are taking yet but I may come back to you Lakeland about that number.

Really looking forward to this, all things considered Kendal is the best festival for my needs and tastes this year. Will be gutted if this sells out before my mates confirm they can definaelty go (work wise).

[sam12betsy]

Grandaddy at Manchester Ritz? Yes please

[ramragon]

Grandaddy at Manchester Ritz? Yes please

[Flaminglippy]

We got a taxi from the station on the Thursday year before last and it was £15. They were very friendly....even arranged where and when to pick us up on the Monday. Well worth the extra effort to get down on the Thursday

[Jacko450]

Morning all hope we are all well!

Were arriving Thursday, Just a few questions (I hope these arent becoming tedious)

What time do gates open Thursday?

We are driving, as you cannot now camp next to your car in Emperors, which entrance shall we use?

Also how long is the walk from the car park to the campsite? This is the worst bit of a festival for me haha. My shoulders bled one year at Leeds OUCH.

[ramragon]

Morning all hope we are all well!

Were arriving Thursday, Just a few questions (I hope these arent becoming tedious)

What time do gates open Thursday?

We are driving, as you cannot now camp next to your car in Emperors, which entrance shall we use?

Also how long is the walk from the car park to the campsite? This is the worst bit of a festival for me haha. My shoulders bled one year at Leeds OUCH.

Edited April 20, 2012 by ramragon

[ramragon]

sorry made an arse of an edit !

Edited April 20, 2012 by ramragon

[sam12betsy]

ive checked as well and he's playing nowhere near me, closest is a toss up between glasgow

and manchester, both a bit far away for a quick juant to watch a gig. Hopefully he might release a few more dates

[ramragon]

I know we're in North Wales and you have to pretty much travel to Liverpool or Manchester for everything... Might open up me shed for casual gigs

[Mr_Grump]

.....i live about 12 miles outside Newcastle......

[ramragon]

Have you been to any gigs at The Sage? I got tickets this weekend for Mumford & Sons and was wondering what the place is like?

Edited April 23, 2012 by ramragon

[ramragon]

Have you been to any gigs at The Sage? I got tickets this weekend for Mumford & Sons and was wondering what the place is like?

[Mr_Grump]

It was a nightmare trying to get tickets...the 'pre sale' on Friday was a joke....I got tickets in my basket and when I put my credit card details in it had sold out!!

Saturday was a pure flook, but the screw up was really down to music glue (ticketing agency) who had no 'bot' protection so the touts had a field day.

When they came on sale at the sage at 10am their system and phoneline just couldn't cope with the volumes.

[Jacko450]

Afternoon all,

Does anyone know if there are any Aerial pics of the site?

Found one from like 2009 but are there any from recent years?

Thanks in advance

[stuwilky]

I cant help Jacko, but any chance of sharing the 2009 pic please! I was never able to find one!