Dietediet Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 The screens is what baffled me too, since they had always been there up until 2013. Surely they could have predicted that thousands of people would still want to follow the concert, even if they couldn't get in? As for the openings, apparently the sides are closed because otherwise the cooling system doesn't work properly. Let's hope they get that system fixed then, because indeed they are just doubling problems now. But I'm confident they will make some changes concerning those tents, whatever those may be. Criticism has been arising since day 1 of the festival and only became bigger after, both among the crowd and media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tremousse Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Even two weeks after Rock Werchter, I can't make something else to think to Damien Rice's fantastic show. I hope he will come back next year. He is incredible. No band this year had even a milligram of his talent. What a musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e2p2 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Even two weeks after Rock Werchter, I can't make something else to think to Damien Rice's fantastic show. I hope he will come back next year. He is incredible. No band this year had even a milligram of his talent. What a musician.Damien can disappear for years now, or perform only in a low profile events just because thats the guy he is. Unpredictable . But for some reason he do seem to have a connection to Belgium, playing there every year since 2012, so maybe not RW, but if you dont mind the trip... And I agree with you. I havent seen Patty Smith which I heard was HUGE, but from what I saw he was absolutely THE best of this edition by far. A bit like Pearl Jam last year but in a very different way. Edited July 9, 2015 by e2p2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzwodezwo Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoiYxWk3448 <3<3<3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tremousse Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Damien can disappear for years now, or perform only in a low profile events just because thats the guy he is. Unpredictable . But for some reason he do seem to have a connection to Belgium, playing there every year since 2012, so maybe not RW, but if you dont mind the trip... And I agree with you. I havent seen Patty Smith which I heard was HUGE, but from what I saw he was absolutely THE best of this edition by far. A bit like Pearl Jam last year but in a very different way. Totally agreed, and your conclusion is exactly what I think too (Pearl Jam is my favourite band) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branvan Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I think a problem in the tents are the people sitting down before the show starts. space gets lost, while in the back and on the sides people are pushing in. When i wanted to go into the Barn for Alt-J, the signs were green, but pushing in would have been really dangerous, way too many people in the middle of the tent and a temperature way too high to breathe with people trying to get out but couldn't move because of people pushing in... Damien Rice, Kasabian, The War on Drugs & Caribou were my personal stand-out concerts of RW15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh.cook31 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Feel like I was a part of starting this, did the pit have a lad in a Juventus top? Hahahah I also remember I group of Irish lads in it with a flag and a massive guy with black hair who stacked hard yeah man I remember the Juve guy, him and his mate were sound! and yeah I remmebr the irish guys during script, surprised I don't remember you then! then again I was smashed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh.cook31 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Haha, was there too. Right under that camera? Though I assumed it were mostly British guys & hardcore Kasabian fans. yeah I just found that anyone who was in that area seemed up for it, but you're probably right , if you were a big fan you would go dead centre as close as possible but with enough room to lose it haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlikeYeezus Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 yeah man I remember the Juve guy, him and his mate were sound! and yeah I remmebr the irish guys during script, surprised I don't remember you then! then again I was smashed I'm the lad in the Juventus top hahahaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlikeYeezus Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Haha, was there too. Right under that camera? Though I assumed it were mostly British guys & hardcore Kasabian fans. Yeah thats the one, all British. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning1000 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 What's the best time to get a flight over to Belgium? Was thinking of flying over Tuesday evening and staying in a hotel in leuven, then heading over to the site weds lunchtime. Last time I went I got the megabus but I'm not doing that again. Which would be the best airport to fly to for the easiest connection by train to leuven? Cheers everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grub- Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 It's time to summarize this festival. Thank you RockWerchter. Organization is just grandiose. Every peace was made awesome. No troubles with logistics, sound during festival at all. Let's go to gigs : Thursday Jack Garrard - 5/10 Eagles of death metal 6/10 good rhythm, quite ok Chet Faker - 7/10 Expected much more, not everyone can perform cool at the middle of the day ( Rise Against - 6/10 could be better, a lot of hits, but not got the crowd Florence - 10/10 performance is just freaking amazing SBTRKT - 8/10 really nice atmosphere Chemical Brothers 10/10 tuning, lab, video, sound - crazy start. Expect really strong LP soon. Friday Archive - 6/10 decent but definitely weird to put them on open stage Of Monsters and a man - 2/10 disappointment Death Cab for Cutie - 8/10 that was really strong 20 minutes, it was at the middle of the day but performance was totally legit Alt-J - 8/10 quite good live band Mumford & Sons - 8/10 Belgium people love them crowdy and fun Pharell Williams - 9/10 unexpectedly good and open minded performance especially last 3 songs... Saturday Fidlar - 8/10 was quit cool Royal Blood - 7/10 Hozier - 6/10 expected bit more, but experience on stage really matter and not cross with greatness of debut LP Noel Gallagher - 4/10 overrated guy. He did a lot in Oasis but live was quite boring. Lenny Kravitz - 3/10 He tried but people were bit tired. I'm not a fun as well !!! Prodigy - 9/10 this is why I came!!! Unlimited moshing and slam. Crowd and support were incredible!!! Sunday Circa Waves - 6/10 Alabama Shakes - 2/10 quite interesting women but to slow Kasabian - 8/10 just real British without any compromises very stylish performance, crowd support and mosh pit were crazy. Muse - 9/10 I guess it was ideal in terms of playing music I didn't notice any lags or anything, bravo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlikeYeezus Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Manchester to Brussels Charleroi £19.99 each way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning1000 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Manchester to Brussels Charleroi £19.99 each way That's great advice, flying to the other airport is around £100pp more expensive. Can only book until March at the moment so will have to wait till lat Sept early Oct before I book my flights. Already got my hotel in leuven booked for the Tuesday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlikeYeezus Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I booked mine in March last year, still as cheap. How much was the hotel in Leuven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning1000 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 69 Euro with free cancellation up to the day before and no deposit needed. Got it through booking.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh.cook31 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'm the lad in the Juventus top hahahaa no way man, that was too good me, my mate and you guys just going crazy, was too much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh.cook31 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 mann don't fly, grab a motorhome and you can just take everything with you, they sell bottles of drink for 1euro 50, plenty of room, a nice bed to sleep in, no restirciotn son what you can take etc etc, although the ferry strike absolutely fucked us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning1000 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'd just rather get there in 90 mins rather than 14 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlikeYeezus Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 no way man, that was too good me, my mate and you guys just going crazy, was too much fun! Right at beginning when that woman kicked off about us hahahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlikeYeezus Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Was you the lad that bombed that md hahahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raulpf90 Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Also my summary of the festival! Thursday! Marmozets - 7/10 - Nice surprise! Eagles of Death Metal - 8/10 - These guys really know how to rock! Rise Against - 5/10 - I was expecting more, they didn't get the crowd on. Florence + The Machine - 10/10 - Just amazing, I wasn't a big fan but it was simply incredible. Oscar and The Wolf - 9/10 - I was there just for 15/20 minutes but the guy was pretty cool. Faith No More - 3/10 - Maybe I am quite biased as I bought the tickets just thinking about FF =( The Chemical Brothers - 7/10 - They were okay. Perhaps too repetitive at the end. Friday! Gavin James - 3/10 - We didn't know about the switch with Death Cab For Cutie. Not my style Damien Marley - 6/10 - It's always good to have a small dose of reggae in the middle of the day. Of Monsters And Men - 8/10 - I really enjoyed them, even though they still need to become more confident on the stage. Balthazar - 4/10 - In my opinion no good enough for subheadlining. I would better have gone to Alt-j. Mumford & Sons - 7/10 - Funny, but I was expecting more of them. Pharrel Williams - 5/10 - The concert was okay, but I really hate this guy. Typical sexist american guy with hot girls around him. Saturday! CC Smuglers - 5/10 - Just okay! Too much persistent with adding them on facebook man! Dotan - 8/10 - Really nice concert. Pleasant surprise for me. The war on drugs - 6/10 - They were quite amusing. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - 1/10 - Probably the worst concert imo. The guy is so boring. Lenny Kravitz - 9/10 - I wasn't a fan until the concert. I left the festival being his number 1 fan. He was amazing! The Prodigy - 6/10 - Not my kind of music but good enough for partying at night. Sunday! Enter Shikari - 6/10 - They sounded quite good. The Vaccines - 9/10 - One of my favourite non-super famous groups. Counting Crows - 4/10 - They become awesome, but they were a bit boring and repetitive at the end. Why the fuck didn't they play "Accidentally in love"? The Script - 8/10 - I am not a fan, but the concert was really impressive. Good for them! Kasabian - 9/10 - Just so amazing... Muse - 6/10 - They played half an hour less than expected and they didn't meet the expectations of being the main act of the festival after Foo's cancellation. Too much lights, balls, and fancy videos but the concert was just so so. Edited July 17, 2015 by raulpf90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lfc Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Guess ill also put down what i thought. Thursday: Royal blood 9/10 - Sounded amazing, i didn't expect so much but they really killed it. Rise Against 6/10 - The was something missing from these, i like most of their songs but they just didn't sound on point Florence and the machine 10/10 - Probably the most "entertaining" in the whole of the festival and literally everyone loved her. Friday: Damien Marley 5/10 - reggae isn't normally my type but it was a nice change and i liked it quite abit. Of Monsters and men 8/10 - Enjoyed quite alot of their songs and the crowed seemed to like it too, had fun listening and joining in with the crowed. Mumford and sons 7/10 - Liked some of their songs Saturday: Royal Blood - Same as last rating although didn't see much this time around Hozier 6/10 - I liked some of his songs but hes not so much the festival type what can get people going Noel Gallagher 7/10 - Some songs were good some boring, i dont think he put on much of a show but "dont look back in anger" is what most was waiting for and was good to hear him play it. Lenny Kravitz 6/10 - Rated 6 as i didn't get to hear all of his songs only a fair few. Sunday: Catfish and the bottlemen 9.5/10 - In my opinion they was amazing and everyone loved them, id rate them the best british band since oasis in my personal opinion they will be alot bigger soon. The Script 9/10 - Put on a great show along with some pretty good songs they was very energetic to say the least. Kasabian 7/10 - wasn't to keen on some songs but they did put on a nice show regardless Muse 9/10 - Muse was worth the wait to be at the front of the festival but they didn't play the full show? was around 1 hour 30mins and they should of played 2 hours which is the only fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlikeYeezus Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 So who are the headliners in 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlikeYeezus Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Blur Foo Fighters Editors Pearl Jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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