Kendal Calling 2012

[Billbones]

A wee lassie who works for me went to download - she said she'd never experienced mud like it.....liquid stuff like crude oil.

I said she was mad going anyway with the long haired, head banging, scruffy gits!

[Mr_Grump]

did you see chase & status .last year at kendallI thought they would be shit but I loved em

[ramragon]

did you see chase & status .last year at kendallI thought they would be shit but I loved em

[Billbones]

Fair enough we thought the same but they changed me mind ,I caught the end of frankie & heartstrings but it was really rammed and could just about get in the tent

[Mr_Grump]

.....I caught the end of frankie & heartstrings but it was really rammed and could just about get in the tent

[ramragon]

Fair enough we thought the same but they changed me mind ,I caught the end of frankie & heartstrings but it was really rammed and could just about get in the tent

[ramragon]

Thats why they need a bigger tent

[LOCHLAND5]

Thats why they need a bigger tent

[craigybaby]

Rather late to the party, but just had a look at the map on the official site.

Really looking forward to what sounds like a more intimate fest that still has a pretty awesome sounding party vein running through it.

And a stupid good line up is always good.

[Mr_Grump]

Whats the most random reason anyone has specifically gone to see someone perform?

I think we have the most random reason for watching one act last year.....a guy by the name of Jaspar, a belgian...played the Calling Out fairly early on the Saturday....my missus wanted to go watch him cos he has the same name as our dog!!! He was actual ok as well!

[Joy division Oven Gloves]

Looks like it has sold out.....Sheffield is ok for a night out, but Leeds is better.

[Mr_Grump]

Welcome to the forum craigy!!

[Mr_Grump]

I reckon Pulp will add another date, I got our tickets in the pre sale after dropping lucky seeing the announcement on twitter.

[Joy division Oven Gloves]

I really fancy that pulp gig has it sold out ?

And what's Sheffield like for a night out ?

[ramragon]

Welcome to the forum Craig, you'll enjoy the smaller feel to the festival, no 15 minute walks between stages and missing acts because you can't get there quick enough

[craigybaby]

Welcome to the forum craigy!!

[Joy division Oven Gloves]

I like Pulp but hate the arena....I've been there loads of times but its just so soulless....gimme the O2 academies anytime even though they are usually grubby & need a good clean....thats what gig venues are supposed to be like.

Oh, and as for The Sage in Gateshead.....what an amazing venue!!

[ramragon]

I like Pulp but hate the arena....I've been there loads of times but its just so soulless....gimme the O2 academies anytime even though they are usually grubby &

Oh, and as for The Sage in Gateshead.....what an amazing venue!!

[Mr_Grump]

agree completely. The Brudenell in Leeds and The Hop in Wakey would be my ideal setting, but I don't think either would house Pulps roadcrew !

[Billbones]

A few friends saw them and said they were excellent as well, just not really the sort of stuff I enjoy. Saw the cribs headline the next night and they were brilliant

[MickeyMo]

What has the capacity increased to this year? I'm sure I saw someone mention 15000 but wasn't it only about 8000 last year?

[ramragon]

I'm sure it's at around that sort of figure but that includes staff, acts and traders as well. I think from what I remember the plan was to increase it to 20000 plus over a few years.

It depends where you read as to last years crowd, I thought it was 8000 but I've read some reports of 10k and some of 12k as well !

The increase in ticket sales explains the increase in band quality this year as the organisers would have more money to spend on the card, if you look at similar priced festivals this year ( the £100 mark) the kendal card shows real strength in depth, solfest looks pitiful in comparison with Adam ant, kt tunstall and big country as the main offers. Wickerman offers pretty strong headliners with scissor sisters and Texas but the card dwindles away after the top 2 main stage supports.

The festival sold out a couple of months before the event so there is some natural scope to increase the capacity, I've read that the lowther grounds could hold 25000 so it will be interesting to see how it develops next year both in capacity and band bookings.

[MickeyMo]

I'm sure it's at around that sort of figure but that includes staff, acts and traders as well. I think from what I remember the plan was to increase it to 20000 plus over a few years.

It depends where you read as to last years crowd, I thought it was 8000 but I've read some reports of 10k and some of 12k as well !

The increase in ticket sales explains the increase in band quality this year as the organisers would have more money to spend on the card, if you look at similar priced festivals this year ( the £100 mark) the kendal card shows real strength in depth, solfest looks pitiful in comparison with Adam ant, kt tunstall and big country as the main offers. Wickerman offers pretty strong headliners with scissor sisters and Texas but the card dwindles away after the top 2 main stage supports.

The festival sold out a couple of months before the event so there is some natural scope to increase the capacity, I've read that the lowther grounds could hold 25000 so it will be interesting to see how it develops next year both in capacity and band bookings.

[sam12betsy]

I just hope they retain the spirit of the festival whilst securing its future financially. It's such a friendly, intimate experience it would be a shame if that was compromised.

[Jacko450]

Morning all, arrived back in the UK to 13c and rain suprisingly but im ridiculously excited. Just hoping my car wont get stuck in the carpark as my mates did at the Yorkshire show last week.