Pilton Party

[gmb1992]

I'm actually going to this on Friday as I'm in the area... do i bring my own drink?

[eFestivals]

do i bring my own drink?

You definitely don't need to, there's a well-stocked bar.

I'm not entirely sure if bringing your own is allowed or not. From what I can remember, I don't think it's allowed.

[deebeedoobee]

From previous years - You aren't allowed to bring drink into the field. They search bags. There is a large bar onsite.

[gmb1992]

Ok great thanks for the help

[RossTC]

I disagree, you can bring in own drinks i certainly did the last 2 years, just not glass. As per festival rules.

[5co77ie]

I wasn't i had to down a 4 pack of Scrumpy Jack outside the fence before entering.

[JoeyT]

I've always taken my own drink in absolutely no problem.

As mentioned above no glass permitted however.

[DTichborne]

A part of me kind of misses the days when it was more like a village fete, you turned up, paid a tenner then what you got was largely a surprise. I'd get there, after work, and there'd be about ten of us waiting, and loads more people arrived as the night went on. Plus there were facilities for campers, in the car park. Against that, it's very cool that it's actually on the festival site now. I guess they had to move it somewhere bigger, the way the event has changed. The fact it costs twice as much now though means that I only go on the years where something on the bill is of interest. I like Foals, so see you on Friday.

[gmb1992]

Maybe I'll take a couple of cans and if i can't take them in it wil be no big loss.. i'll putt hem in a backpack.

[5co77ie]

I was drinking out of one when I went in and carrying the other three in full view. I wonder if that made the difference, it was also early before the first act.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Maybe it was cider snobbery from some Somerset locals who disapproved of your choice of beverage.

[Guest]

I really look forward to this every year. I hope eveyone here who is going has a great time.

[TomfromStroud]

In days gone past, someone there would have given efests a shout, and the tickets would fly out of the door straight after.

They're forgetting who they are and where they come from (and I'm not meaning anything about efests with that). They've become a promoter who thinks they don't have to promote, an often fatal error.

They're still flogging tickets tonight. I think you might be right, Neil.

[Sawdusty surfer]

Now saying "a limited number of tickets will be available on the gate" .......................................

Never seen that announced publicly before as far as I remember.

[kalifire]

Have a brilliant time, any of you who are going tomorrow.

[DTichborne]

Show was great. Really enjoyed Foals, didn't care for the other two acts. Massive idiot count though. Met someone whose boyfriend had someone urinate on his leg. Someone climbed one of the pillars, and was removed by security. Fair enough, he could have caused damage if he fell. Didn't need eight security smacking everyone out of the way to do it though. Two different people tried to get a rise out of me, and failed. That never happens to me, ever. I've been going to the festival, the Pilton Party, and countless other festivals and gigs for over 20 years.

Anyway, not going to let idiots ruin things. Still had a great night.

[DTichborne]

You definitely don't need to, there's a well-stocked bar.I'm not entirely sure if bringing your own is allowed or not. From what I can remember, I don't think it's allowed.

It was allowed. On tonight's evidence, I kind of wish it wasn't.

[strummer77]

It was allowed. On tonight's evidence, I kind of wish it wasn't.

Been to 4 or 5 of these and always been able to take your own stuff in. Much like the festival.

[kalifire]

Massive idiot count though.

Pure speculation on my part, but I wonder if that had any correlation to the wider promotion closer to the Party itself? It's hard to imagine anyone from Pilton or close by would attend a party specifically hosted for them, turning up and acting like a twat. Quite a bit easier to imagine somebody crashing from further afield turning up and doing the same, though.

Edited September 6, 2014 by kalifire

[Sofa]

Pure speculation on my part, but I wonder if that had any correlation to the wider promotion closer to the Party itself? It's hard to imagine anyone from Pilton or close by would attend a party specifically hosted for them, turning up and acting like a twat. Quite a bit easier to imagine somebody crashing from further afield turning up and doing the same, though.

Breaking News . There are idiots in Pilton and surrounding community.

[Guest]

There were loads of non-locals there. Didn't see that many idiots (apart from the one who climbed the pole) but didn't venture down the front so may have missed them. There was lots of 'liquid' being thrown around near the front of the stage during Foals (who were brilliant).

Ella Eyre was good (if you like that type of music). We purchased a ticket for my 15 year old neice as a birthday present and she thought Ella was very good. She also enjoyed Foals so there's hope for her yet.

I thought the prices were high. Fish & Chips for £7.50. A can of Brothers for £3.50.

Edited September 6, 2014 by Ommadawn

[Guest]

Local rag's review and some pictures

http://www.sheptonmalletjournal.co.uk/Pilton-Party-2014-Photo-gallery-review/story-22886775-detail/story.html

[RossTC]

Had a fantastic night as usual. Thought all 3 bands were great and the crowd a good mix, however its always got a younger feel than the festival.

Foals smashed it as discussed!

[gmb1992]

Really fun night out!

Glad we went!!