luckysalt Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 First acts announced Happy Mondays headlining Main Stage on Saturday Skabilly Rebels playing the Rhythm Tent also on Saturday. Started making a poster cus they never do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Happy Mondays wicked, I'm going to this as In not going to werchter this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckysalt Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 They say they considered not holding the event as Coventry council has had financial issues, but it brings money and people into the area, they expect a bigger crowd this year, however Sonisphere is on this weekend which wasn't up against it before and Wireless is on this weekend too, with the newly added Birmingham site. So thats a festival against it for people travelling from south of Coventry and north of Coventry. It may have a knock on effect, it may not. Who would you like added to this dude? A classic indie line up would be ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaminglippy Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Sorted. I'll catch them at Godiva and if they're the shambles they can be will give them a swerve at Kendal. Happy (Mon)days! Inspirals, Shed 7 or We Are Scientists would be good additions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perks Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Mondays are a great shout for Godiva, well pleased, but they have been hit and miss for me, seen them a few times, some good gigs, 2 awful ones - does however have the potential to be awesome. Maximo last year were great, felt the vibe and energy was brilliant too, much better than past years. Hopefully more of the same this year. As for other bands - classic indie would be a lovely treat, get some shed 7 on there. ace. When is the rest of the line up announced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I went a few years ago, I think idlewild headlined. They had a strange rule you could only drink beer in the enclosed areas, is this still the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I can see it looking like Happy Mondays The enemy Razorlight (New guitar band for the kids) Athlete Local band Edited March 7, 2014 by thetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckysalt Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Nah you can drink beer wherever now. I remember years ago you could take your own beer in, but they stopped that as they said there was too much underage drinking. Probably was part of the reason, Id suggest it was also so they could make more money from selling beer on site, which I have no problem with, after all its a free festival, they have to make money somehow for it to continue. Last year they had an onsite Nando's even. Which shocked me that more festivals don't have it. Shed Seven would be a fantastic addition and so would We Are Scientists if they're in UK at the time. I can see Magic Numbers playing, think they headlined years back didn't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I can see Magic Numbers playing, think they headlined years back didn't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaminglippy Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) Nah you can drink beer wherever now. I remember years ago you could take your own beer in, but they stopped that as they said there was too much underage drinking. Probably was part of the reason, Id suggest it was also so they could make more money from selling beer on site, which I have no problem with, after all its a free festival, they have to make money somehow for it to continue. Last year they had an onsite Nando's even. Which shocked me that more festivals don't have it. Shed Seven would be a fantastic addition and so would We Are Scientists if they're in UK at the time. I can see Magic Numbers playing, think they headlined years back didn't they? Edited March 9, 2014 by Flaminglippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaminglippy Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 The Selector and Buzzcocks for the Friday night. Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckysalt Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 And Stone Foundation too. Shaping up to be a good line up. May have to head up for more than the Saturday this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Anyone know of any campsites around the area? Was going to hotel it and go on the saturday/Sunday, now thinking of making a weekend out if it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckysalt Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 There defo is one. But it's a taxi ride away, I've never used it, but I know people in the past have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaminglippy Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Added We Are Scientists and Funeral For A Friend...quality! (well, the former is anyway) Edited April 4, 2014 by Flaminglippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckysalt Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Saw ffaf at reading last yr they were still great, and I love WAS, I'll be heading here straight after sabbath at Hyde park. What a couple of ace days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Not bad, not bad at all. Can't complain for a freebie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaminglippy Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Not bad, not bad at all. Can't complain for a freebie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Some buggers still will, guaranteed! Was a bit worried I wouldn't get to see W.A.S this year so made up they've been added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckysalt Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Im sure there are some more. Or have been more, Villa Park has held a free festival for the past two years over a weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Im not sure if its running this year This was the line up in 2012 Saturday, June 16 - 11-11.20am: The Culture; 11.40am-12noon: The Bluebeat Arkestra; 12.15-12.45pm: Kit Reveal; 12.55-1.20pm: Dakota Beats; 1.35-2.05pm: Swim Deep; 2.15 -2.45pm: Kit Reveal; 3-4pm: The Lines. Sunday, June 17 - 11-11.20am: Stubblemelt; 11.35-11.55am: Deception’s Pocket; 12.15-12.45pm: Kit Reveal; 1.10-1.30pm: Joyous; 1.45-2.05pm: Vows; 2.15-2.45pm: Paradise Forum; 3-3.25pm: Soldier; 3.35-4pm: Taking Hayley. And in 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckysalt Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Updated this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaminglippy Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Pretty fantastic line-up for nowt this! Still got a few biggies to be added (DLS v SP would be awesome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaminglippy Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Do yourself or lucky know of any other similar free festivals in the midlands? Its the only one I have come across in the midlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 They used to do one in Brum city centre but they didn't bother last year. Shame. They had some decent names on over the years...Athlete, Rev and The Makers etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perks Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Artsfest? I think kerrang ran the day festival, never been though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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