jimmyk83 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hello all. Having had Glastonbury withdrawal symptoms for some time now, ive decided on Bestival as a good alternative for this summer. With a few friends looking to get some funds together, i just wondered when the tickets are likely to sell out. Obviously its not an exact science, but how long have tickets been on sale for, and when the festival sold out last year would be very useful information. Dont want to leave it too long, but also dont want to book up myself now and end up going alone! Any info much appreciated as always. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Child Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I just checked now, when I went last year I didn't buy my ticket until July, obviously there's no exact date when they will sell out, also demand may be higher this year because of no Glasto. Just checked and I paid on the 20/07/11, so pretty close to the festival (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Hedgehog Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Tickets didn't sell out until mid-August last year (I think). At least not properly. This year, I'd imagine they'd be likely to sell out around the same time, if at all. Apparently 2012 isn't going to be that great for festivals. Although, to be fair the reaction to the line-up has been relatively lukewarm and the general feeling is that a lot of people are still waiting for the oomph of a very good headliner, so it's to be expected really. Ticket sales might pick up after the second major announcement but if you're interested, you should head over to the Bestival forum and ask the organisers directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Although, to be fair the reaction to the line-up has been relatively lukewarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Hedgehog Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Really? Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Apologies. I meant the headliner - New Order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe- Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Like everyone said, it'll probably be summer-time, but be careful, who knows who Rob will announce. He could announce someone that'd really make the tickets fly, or a bunch of bands that would make the tickets fly. With other festivals having weak line-ups, who knows when they'll sell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogo Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Ticketline (Bestival's main stockist) sold out last May, but other resellers (ferry companies etc) had tickets left until August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 RDB usually gives a heads up when they are about to sell out anyway, so keep an eye on the official forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Hedgehog Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Should point out as well that Rob's said if you aren't turned on by the line-up yet then Bestival really isn't going to be for you. It is a bloody good line-up, and I love the fact I'll be seeing New Order again but I think people were expecting a bit more of a blast to the senses. I don't know if regular Bestival go-er's feel the same way but something about last year was really quite special (moreso than usual?) so it seems as if there are high expectations for 2012. Ultimately, I don't think there's any rush to buy the tickets. A lot of Glastonbury go-ers will probably take into consideration the logistics of Bestival so that might turn them off but other factors like general lack of money, festival prices going up, and justifying the cost of the ticket if the headliners aren't up to much might put people off too. But as I say, you'll be able to secure a ticket no problem for the next few months unless Rob announces something extraordinary, which of course I am expecting. Best bet is to keep an eye on the announcements and judge for yourself if they're big. If it's Florence + The Machine, you're alright. Somebody like Prince? Original Guns N Roses line-up? Stone Roses? Somebody with Roses in the name? Paul McCartney? Beach Boys? Might not be so lucky in a few months. Like Paul says, just keep an eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyk83 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks for your replies. Sounds like theres no major panic to buy tickets so hopefully my group will have their arses in gear in plenty of time. Also ta for the heads up on the bestival forum, i hadnt realised there was one. FWIW i think the line up so far is great, right up my street. Getting a little excited now, always nice to have an event to stick in the diary and look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Bestival is a massive pain in the arse to get to, but it's definitely the most Glasonbury like substitute out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyelo Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Should point out as well that Rob's said if you aren't turned on by the line-up yet then Bestival really isn't going to be for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Although I've never been to Bestival, I disagree with that point generally for me. I've never and will never go to a festival because of the line up. What appeals to me about Bestival isn't the line up but the eclectic mix of other entertainment going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyelo Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Really? Much as all the other stuff at Bestival is fantastic, I wouldn't ever go to a fest where I didn't like at least some bands. Lineups are what draw me to a festival, the other entertainment is what gets me to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yeah, don't get me wrong there is more than enough acts I like at Bestival but it's my secondary priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Line up is definitely down the list of factors to decide on a festival for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogo Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Any other festival, I'll wait for at least some of the lineup to be announced before deciding whether to buy a ticket. Bestival's the only one I'll go to regardless of who's playing, and I'll happily buy my ticket before any acts have been announced. This is because (A) Rob always delivers a great lineup, and (B ) there's tons of other stuff to do anyway, which is something you can't say for the majority of fests. Edited March 15, 2012 by smogo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'd happily go to Bestival just for the DJ's/dance music alone. Shits all over Global Gathering except for the number of dance acts playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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