Pukkelpop 2013

[Madz]

Thanks both. Jimmy those both come up fully booked but ive emailed in hope.

Holiday inn is an option but begrudge paying so much, but thats business I guess.

Do buses/trains run to any other towns each night?

[Semprini]

Surprised the Holiday Inn had rooms but then I saw the price - £600 for 4 nights! Travel from Genk to the site each day is not a problem as you can get the train but getting back is another matter. I have a friend I met through the festival who lives in Genk so I'll contact her and see what the options are. Pretty sure you'll be looking at a taxi, which if I remember correctly is about 25/30 euros.

Got Jagwar Ma's debut album a couple of nights ago and loving some of the tunes on there. I'm currently listening to Cloud Boats album and have a few badbadnotgood albums I'm waiting to check out too. Should probably stop looking for anymore new music now though as I've got way too much already, it'll only end in tears when the timetable comes out!

Dave - check your PMs in a bit.

[johnybegood]

Surprised the Holiday Inn had rooms but then I saw the price - £600 for 4 nights! Travel from Genk to the site each day is not a problem as you can get the train but getting back is another matter. I have a friend I met through the festival who lives in Genk so I'll contact her and see what the options are. Pretty sure you'll be looking at a taxi, which if I remember correctly is about 25/30 euros.

Got Jagwar Ma's debut album a couple of nights ago and loving some of the tunes on there. I'm currently listening to Cloud Boats album and have a few badbadnotgood albums I'm waiting to check out too. Should probably stop looking for anymore new music now though as I've got way too much already, it'll only end in tears when the timetable comes out!

Dave - check your PMs in a bit.

[Trufflehound]

Semprini... you are a veteran in pukkelpop... what is your opinion about a new big name for Saturday... the last two years we had a surprise in July (Snoop Dog in 2012 and Kasabian in 2011)... Dave is optimist, but i am not really sure seeing Franz Ferdinand and Triggerfinger so high in the bill...

[DDave]

Does anybody know of any local hotels to stay at during the festival, or even in neighbouring towns that it would be relatively easy to get back to at night?

I love camping but the flight costs shoot up with extra baggage etc (I know hotel will add also, but at least I'd feel the benefit and not the airline company).

Thanks.

[Semprini]

Semprini... you are a veteran in pukkelpop... what is your opinion about a new big name for Saturday... the last two years we had a surprise in July (Snoop Dog in 2012 and Kasabian in 2011)... Dave is optimist, but i am not really sure seeing Franz Ferdinand and Triggerfinger so high in the bill...

[jimmyjimmy4080]

Good shout on the Kraftwerk, XX headline Semprini that would be amazing! I'm with Dave in the optimist/dillusionist camp that there is another big name to come.

[thetime]

Pukkelpop weekend tickets sold out now.

[Semprini]

Really pleased for PP that they have sold out of combis nearly two months before kick off. I haven't been able to look but I'm willing to bet there's already loads of people crying on Facebook because they've missed out and blaming the festival for the fact they don't have a ticket! It's the same thing every year, even though tickets have been on sale for a few months now and they've also been giving out warnings that they were running low. I do have a very small amount of sympathy though as I still remember the crushing realisation I felt last year when the notice came up that combis were all gone. Tbf there was never any chance of me being able to go but it did feel like the final nail in the coffin!!!

Had a chance to go through youtube whilst doing some desk-based work today and will definitely be checking out Dope D.O.D. and Mala in Cuba. Really need the stage breakdowns now, although they may just release the timetable in one go if the line up is almost complete.

[Dietediet]

Actually, I've only seen 1 or 2 people doing that so far. Expected it to be more myself, as this happens at literally every big festival.

I expect stage breakdowns to come any moment now, I remember them being available somewhere at the start of Summer in the past. Timetable will be for a couple of weeks later, when they add those final names (mid-end July).

[jimmyjimmy4080]

I haven't been able to look but I'm willing to bet there's already loads of people crying on Facebook because they've missed out and blaming the festival for the fact they don't have a ticket! It's the same thing every year, even though tickets have been on sale for a few months now and they've also been giving out warnings that they were running low.

[Trufflehound]

Strange coincidence that they announced the PP combi tickets had gone, within a couple of minutes of the other 2013 festival I'm attending also announcing they'd sold out.

Judging by the lack of activity on the Best Kept Secret thread though, it looks like I'm about the only one on this board who's going this weekend...

Edited June 18, 2013 by Trufflehound

[pryce]

Strange coincidence that they announced the PP combi tickets had gone, within a couple of minutes of the other 2013 festival I'm attending also announcing they'd sold out.

Judging by the lack of activity on the Best Kept Secret thread though, it looks like I'm about the only one on this board who's going this weekend...

[Challfc]

Will be slightly disappointed if no mid range names are added to strengthen up the Saturday but even with the great current line up,think my first pukkelpop experience is going to be one to remember.

Quick camping question,I've noticed on photos of the camping area that people have gazebos up,is this still allowed ? Any other camping info would be great if anyone has any.

Thanks

[TheNewUnion]

Some more names today. That tool from Razorlight is one of them, Courteeners (sp) are another. Also, The Opposites, Yellow Claw, Nadiem Shah and Waka Flocka Flame, The Haxan Cloak

THe bulk of who I have never heard of! Courteenrs should be good.

[pryce]

ha Courteneers ..... might be the worst band on the bill for me cant stand them

and then Razorlights lead singer WOW

but i have to admit ... i liked Razorlights first album ... Dalston was a tune (shhhhhh)

[thetime]

Nothing for me on the latest announcement, I'm just waiting to see if xx are finishing the day or not.

[Semprini]

Gutted that Beware of Darkness have pulled out, they were definitely on my 'must see' list. Will have a listen to the others this afternoon but I'm hoping that Waka Flocka Flame are good, purely because of their name.

[truly_mangled]

Was maybe thinking 2manydjs would be definitely up for a finishing spot on the last day as they pulled out their soulwax shows?

To anybody travelling from Genk their will be a late night coach running back.

I emailed Pukkelpop and said info will be posted sooner towards the festival...

I'm making my way too and from there!

[DDave]

Getting more and more disappointed by the latest line up announcements this year. They've not addressed Soulwax pulling out yet on the Thursday and the latest additions add nothing to it for me.

C'mon Pukkelpop organisers, throw us a bone!!

[mark24]

Thinking of goin to this next year . Off to sziget this year n last year . The lineup here seems OK . Just a few questions . Wots the weather usually like and is there hotels nearby wife won't camp . Cheers

[thetime]

Thinking of goin to this next year . Off to sziget this year n last year . The lineup here seems OK . Just a few questions . Wots the weather usually like and is there hotels nearby wife won't camp . Cheers

[mark24]

Thinking next year ?

[thetime]

Thinking next year ?

[DDave]

Its normally roasting. 37 degrees last year! Advisable to book hotels in hasselt early.