Pukkelpop 2013

[DDave]

Think that announcement is enough for me to take the plunge and get a ticket. Over the moon Soulwax are there again.

Saturday still needs beefing up a bit.

[thetime]

Lineup is shaping up lovely, already purchased a ticket but was pleased with the additions especially eels,goose, hurts, soulwax, crystal castles, and chase and status.

DO people think goose or paul kalkbrenner will play after xx? Or do people still expect skrillex?

[jimmyjimmy4080]

Ticket and hotel booked, going to gamble on flight prices dropping, can't wait for that first beer on Hasselt square now!

[Muppetmark]

is soulwax just going to be their live set?

[Semprini]

Great to hear DiscothequeDave and jimmyjimmy4080 are on board this year, we'll definitely have to meet up for a beer or two!

Very happy with this announcement. For my tastes, it's one of the strongest I can remember and that's without even doing any research on the acts I don't know. Chase and Status always put on a great show and I've wanted to see Nero and DJ Fresh in their live guises for a while now. I love what I've heard of Alunageorge and Haim, and Johnny Marr and Miles Kane will also be class. You can't go far wrong with Soulwax, Goose and Paul Kalkbrenner but for me the best part of the announcement is the DJs. Noisia, Mr Oizo, The Magician (!), Jamie XX, Gorgon City, Oneman, Dismantle, Mosca.....the list goes on!!

Don't think Goose or Paul Kalkbrenner will play the Main Stage as expect them both to be in the Dance Hall. They could throw Goose on the Main (being Belgian and all) but the fact they played 3rd from top in the Marquee last year makes me wonder if they would give them that elevated position???

Soulwax is their live show, although 2manydjs could still be announced to play as well.

[Trufflehound]

They could throw Goose on the Main (being Belgian and all) but the fact they played 3rd from top in the Marquee last year makes me wonder if they would give them that elevated position???

[Semprini]

They'll need to move Goose up from last year in some way or other. They may have only been 3rd on the bill, but the Marquee was rammed. Late arrivals (us) couldn't get within 50 metres of the tent, let alone inside.

[Trufflehound]

I enjoyed the XX in 2010, but I'm also doubtful about how they'll go down this time, being on the Main Stage. For me their sound demands more intimate surroundings (yes, I know, the Marquee is hardly 'intimate', but at least it has a roof for 'token intimacy'...).

[thetime]

I think xx will nail it, they were fantastic on the main last year at werchter.

Xx headlining pretty much was the deciding factor for me coming back, no they wont get everyone dancing but theres more to headliners than jumping up and down.

[DDave]

There's a full live video of the XX at Coachella (there's loads of full length pro shoot performances of quite a few bands which is unusual) on YouTube to give you an idea how it translates on a main stage.

That said, I'll be mega surprised, and a little disappointed if another headliner isn't announced for the Saturday to follow the XX

[Dietediet]

That said, I'll be mega surprised, and a little disappointed if another headliner isn't announced for the Saturday to follow the XX

Edited April 23, 2013 by Dietediet

[truly_mangled]

out of the artists that will really increase the line up for me from frequency festival , rock n heim and lowlands it would be this

Nick Cave

Moderat

Gaslight Anthem

Empire of the Sun

Awolnation

Skism

Sub Focus

Little Boots

Bonaparte

Band of Horses

Disclosure

Tame Impala

Some maybe possible? Still think Skrillex may close it off last day...

[Trufflehound]

Nick Cave is already playing elsewhere on all three PP nights. He won't be there this year.

[losing.my.edge]

_{Hi All,}

_{Apologies if this has been asked previously but I'm looking for some help/advice.}

_{I was at Pukkelpop in 2010 and the festival ticket included return train travel to and from the festival site anywhere in Belgium.}

_{Is this still the case this year?}

_{All I can find on the website is that "bus" travel is included.}

_{http://www.pukkelpop.be/en/info/faq/do-i-have-to-pay-to-take-the-bus-to-pukkelpop/77}

_{Any help would be appreciated.}

Thanks

[Semprini]

Train travel is still included in the ticket price, you just need to download the voucher nearer the time.

I'm also really hoping for Tame Impala, Moderat and Disclosure so fingers crossed for the next announcement. Empire of the Sun are playing another festival in Belgium called Lokerse so they are doubtful as the two festivals don't tend to share acts. Would love Sub Focus and Skism to both play but there's already quite a bit of drum and bass/dubstep on the line up so don't think they'll add any more.

[pryce]

amazing announcement for me that.... i am tempted now very tempted! Godspeed may have pushed me into buying a ticket

[DDave]

Prepare for disappointment then, several official sources have confirmed The XX as headliner. They'll either be followed by a huge dance act (Skrillex, or perhaps Kraftwerk now that Werchter doesn't have them?), or they'll play after a pretty big coheadliner (i.e. Phoenix) and be followed by Goose closing the festival with a bang.

[truly_mangled]

Very much agree on phoenix, be interesting if they came up with a wildcard finisher on Saturday...

Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing or The Gaslamp Killer for me personally watching their tour dates like a hawk I would be so happy :-)

[HorseDonnell]

Hi All,

I have afew questions as its gonna be my first time at Pukkelpop.

Was just wondering what way booze works on the campsite? Everything other than glass bottles allowed in?

What are the drink prices like in supermarkets? Say for a bottle of wine or a bottle of vodka?

Cheers in advance!

[amfest12]

first time for me too so I can't answer, just ask..

are cameras allowed? (not mobile phone cameras)

and also about prices I don't need a full menu of course but still

what kind of food can I find outside the festival site and how much it cost compare to the festival site?

thank you!

[benrothwell]

Seems to be quite a few artists at Werchter and Pukkel this year, so hopefully theres one or two more to come. The last announcement was good, but I prefer bands to electronic music (though appreciate both) and theres a few names I would love to see (but I am doubtful because of some of them playing at Werchter (still we live in hope)

I'd really like

Bastille

The Lumineers

Of Monsters and Men

Mumford and Sons

Tame Impala

Glasvegas

Florence and the Machine

Ellie Goulding

Kasabian

Dizzee Rascal

Wretch 32

Example

You Me at Six

Biffy Clyro

[pryce]

i want a cheeky bit of Travis announced

also wouldnt mind Gessafelstien and Brodinski

[losing.my.edge]

The only bands I'd like from Werchter are Depeche Mode, Django Django, Phoenix, Tame Impala, The Hives and Vampire Weekend.

The line-up is already brilliant, but I'd also love to see added:

Beach House, Chad Valley, Purity Ring, Austra, Chairlift, Daniel Avery, Hercules & Love Affair, Hot Chip, Javelin, Lemonade, Optimo, Planningtorock, Rainbow Arabia, Toro Y Moi, Twin Shadow and YACHT.

But then, I'm just greedy

[Trufflehound]

Hi All,

I have afew questions as its gonna be my first time at Pukkelpop.

Was just wondering what way booze works on the campsite? Everything other than glass bottles allowed in?

What are the drink prices like in supermarkets? Say for a bottle of wine or a bottle of vodka?

Cheers in advance!

Edited April 26, 2013 by Trufflehound

[amfest12]

tnx!