Latitude 2012

[Popsider75]

Hi - I am a Glastonbury regular and last year went to latitude for first time and will be going again next weekend. It is much much smaller festival than Glastonbury. We arrived about 6pm on thursday. I could see the entrance from where the car was parked- much shorter walking with stuff distance! Camping areas not overcrowded- plenty of space. Yellow is nearer arena and busier. Other camping quieter but a little more of a walk to arena. All bags are searched on entry to arena for cans etc. but as it was raining was possible to sneak in something under poncho!! Heavy rain meant stayed in word tent and saw new artists which were nice surprise - and old ones- OMD and Adam Ant!

Site didn't get too muddy -not glast style just in a few places walking back through to campsites and in the forest. Getting off site on Monday was not too bad. Everywhere close together do not too tiring. Try and see some of the literary/ comedy/theatre/ Cabaret tents- will be drier at least! Caught some great acts. It's a bit middle class radio 2 crowd but good fun! Main stage has some seating for those who need a proper sit down. Easy to get to front of stage. Nice food, lots for kids to do. Only issue really last year was a problem with the water on site- they had to bring in bottled water and water tanks as the stand pipes weren't working. Toilets were good- bog roll and cleaned with attendants permanently on hand!! Have fun- bring wellies and umbrella!!

Nice info, cheers for that. Looking forward to something different and less mileage on foot !

[stephanie88]

I've had a look on GoCarshare but no luck atm. Can anyone or does anyone know of someone who can offer a lift from London leaving after work time on Thursday and returning Monday for two? Cheers!

[robith]

Wish they'd release the stage times already. I want to get planning

[glasto-worker]

Wish they'd release the stage times already. I want to get planning

they are up but not where you may have been looking

go to http://latitudefestival.co.uk/line-up/atoz.aspx

then select a name - so for example

http://latitudefestival.co.uk/line-up/artist/paul_weller

is playing Obelisk Arena - Sunday 15th July, 21:30 - 23:00

[robith]

they are up but not where you may have been looking

go to http://latitudefesti...ne-up/atoz.aspx

then select a name - so for example

http://latitudefesti...ist/paul_weller

is playing Obelisk Arena - Sunday 15th July, 21:30 - 23:00

Thanks, I've seen that now.

It's really difficult to read though. Hard to compare when other acts are on

[stephanie88]

What's the deal with the showers? Queue times, are they freezing, are they communal etcccc?

[glasto-worker]

Thanks, I've seen that now.

It's really difficult to read though. Hard to compare when other acts are on

its better than nothing - I am sure there will be a page that pops up but it may not appear until the weekend

I recall the first year - although they claimed there was a map no map was ever released until sometime over the weekend so I only saw a map after Latitude 2006

best to check https://twitter.com/LatitudeFest as that is where I found out the stage times.

[mrtourette]

Thanks, I've seen that now.

It's really difficult to read though. Hard to compare when other acts are on

It'ds better than having to pay £10 to get a lanyard with the set times.

At least since they're published beforehand someone will use them to create an accurate clashfinder that you can print off.

[Brave Sir Robin]

It'ds better than having to pay £10 to get a lanyard with the set times.

At least since they're published beforehand someone will use them to create an accurate clashfinder that you can print off.

There's a (rather garishly coloured) clashfinder here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/flvi9wrqaqih02j/latitude%202012%20music%20and%20comedy.pdf

There's also one on Halvin's site based on previous year's times, to be updated shortly no doubt.

As a veteran of 9 Glastos but first-timer at Latitude last year I'd agree with Sedra's assessment of the place above - except that I wasn't impressed with the food (bar the roast dinner in a giant yorkshire, mmm). The excellent Hektor real ales on sale at the bars made up for it though!

[glasto-worker]

please note ' this is not my image ' so I can only be 99% certain its genuine

this shows the WBC Crew area and was shot yesterday and as I have camped there since 2006 that is the crew site but I cant prove it was shot in 2012 but highly likely it was.

clearly other campsites may not be as good as this but it shows you its not as bad as other recent festivals.

of course as more people arrive it will get rougher but its looking far better than I was expecting

[The Mean Bean]

There's a (rather garishly coloured) clashfinder here:

https://www.dropbox.... and comedy.pdf

Bah, Lana Del Rey overlapping with Metronomy, that is a bugger.

[halfpint]

Have been for a wonder round site tonight - churned up and muddy where vehicles have been but camping bits appear ok ATM. Though it is raining again and has been since about 7pm.

[paulomas]

Have been for a wonder round site tonight - churned up and muddy where vehicles have been but camping bits appear ok ATM. Though it is raining again and has been since about 7pm.

this country is fucked

[Yorkshire Chomper]

Have been for a wonder round site tonight - churned up and muddy where vehicles have been but camping bits appear ok ATM. Though it is raining again and has been since about 7pm.

Any pictures to share?

[The Mean Bean]

Only one more big sleep!

[halfpint]

Any pictures to share?

Sorry - been a bit crap at the pic taking. Muddy bits have got much

Muddier today but where nobody has been seems to be ok

[Yorkshire Chomper]

Optimistic about the weather. Taking suncream and sandals. Wellies and ponchos are staying at home !

[paulomas]

setting off in a couple of hours, can't wait! have fun everyone!

[Steve P]

See you all there. Pant wettingly excited

[Yorkshire Chomper]

Question about drinks into arena. I know you can't take opened stuff in but does this extend to babies and toddlers? So my 1 year old is drinking juice from a cup as we approach the gate - will they require this to be thrown away?

[dingbat2]

Anyone know what Elbows set list was, they had a long headline slot, nearly two hours I think, so may have dabbled with some older stuff, pre SSK. Then again they may have just played more from SSK and BARB. Really want them to play some older staff because they have a stunning back catalogue, and have released their earlier albums this year

Is any of this on TV this year, I can't find any coverage anywhere

Hope your all having a great time!

[dingbat2]

Anyone know what Elbows set list was, they had a long headline slot, nearly two hours I think, so may have dabbled with some older stuff, pre SSK. Then again they may have just played more from SSK and BARB. Really want them to play some older staff because they have a stunning back catalogue, and have released their earlier albums this year

Is any of this on TV this year, I can't find any coverage anywhere

Hope your all having a great time!

Just found the set list, looks as if they played Leaders of the Free World and Scattered Black and Whites off pre SSK albums. You lucky people, Scattered is one of my all time favourite Elbow songs. Still like a few more from earlier albums though, Newborn, Powder Blue, Fugitive Motel, etc, etc....

[The Mean Bean]

Really enjoyed my weekend, first ever Latitude and I'm definitely a fan! If the line-up is half decent next year than I'll make all efforts to return. I'm going to have The Eton Rifles stuck in my head for weeks now!

[paulomas]

third time at latitude, great as ever. so many good bands and nice people!

[**claire**]

Scattered Black & Whites was the highlight of Elbow's set for me.

How was it for everyone getting out of the car parks on Monday?! I went just for the day on the Saturday & it looked pretty bad already by then...