bluenova Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, calaix said: By pretty late, I mean 20-30 minutes before. I was only comparing this to Glastonbury for which you need much longer. I've never disputed you can't "get very good places without VIP for every show" but it takes a **much** earlier arrival if you don't have VIP. The last time I went to Glastonbury it was so muddy that it was taking over an hour to get between some stages. At one point I remember we were stuck in a crowded junction in about 12 inches of water. Looking over I realised this 'puddle' stretched all the way to the toilets, which were also underwater. Primavera wins every time for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewsavedlatin Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Nice one, cheers calix Edited January 21, 2016 by chewsavedlatin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neontiger8 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just now, calaix said: Someone downvoted me for simply trying to be helpful and offer advice on whether to get ticket now: "If you want a full ticket, I wouldn't delay. And the flights will only go up in price too." No hard feelings but I'm outta here. I made it 0 again, please stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenova Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, calaix said: Someone downvoted me for simply trying to be helpful and offer advice on whether to get ticket now: "If you want a full ticket, I wouldn't delay. And the flights will only go up in price too." No hard feelings but I'm outta here. Hoping the flights come down - It's still months away, and the prices now should be the 'nervous early booker' prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaix Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 ha, thanks Neontiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaix Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 There's a lot of debate on this and you're right the picture isn't clear. Based on previous trips, I'd say for destinations you are travelling to in high season, it pays usually but not always to book as far in advance as possible. Barcelona in school holidays...bank holiday weekend....almost Summer = gonna be high seasonarama and loads of demand (assuming coming from UK) so I'd take the pain soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) 15 minutes ago, calaix said: Someone downvoted me for simply trying to be helpful and offer advice on whether to get ticket now: "If you want a full ticket, I wouldn't delay. And the flights will only go up in price too." No hard feelings but I'm outta here. I don't think it'll be related to that. You pissed off an entire fanbase didn't you? Edited January 21, 2016 by dentalplan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenova Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, calaix said: Barcelona in school holidays...bank holiday weekend....almost Summer = gonna be high seasonarama and loads of demand (assuming coming from UK) so I'd take the pain soon. They were £160 when I got my festival ticket - hit 250 last week, so I'm just going to bury my head and hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaix Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 dentalplan, ha, fair enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoilsbury Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I actually get to see Royal Headache and Downtown Boys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesiamaduck Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 The more I look at the line up the better it gets. Even if I let my imagination go wild I don't think I could've hoped for a stronger line up to be honest with you. Check out Mbogwana Star out guys if you have the chance, they're perfect festival fodder... especially if they're playing in the sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilbeyene Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 hour ago, bluenova said: They were £160 when I got my festival ticket - hit 250 last week, so I'm just going to bury my head and hope Last year when I bought the ticket at the end of December flights from Rome were 140€, when I bought them in March I payed 60€. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaix Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 33 minutes ago, ilbeyene said: Last year when I bought the ticket at the end of December flights from Rome were 140€, when I bought them in March I payed 60€. Oh great, that gives hope to bluenova. £250 can be so much better spent on the festival itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncab Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 new radiohead has to come out before primavera right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesiamaduck Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hey guys Knocked up this line up playlist real quick, missing a few bands I couldn't find but it's pretty complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcade fireman Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 4 hours ago, calaix said: There's a lot of debate on this and you're right the picture isn't clear. Based on previous trips, I'd say for destinations you are travelling to in high season, it pays usually but not always to book as far in advance as possible. Barcelona in school holidays...bank holiday weekend....almost Summer = gonna be high seasonarama and loads of demand (assuming coming from UK) so I'd take the pain soon. Primavera is weekend after BH weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilbeyene Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 "Primavera Sound announces that will set every concert at the same time on 159 different stages" Clashes problem solved. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDave Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 For those able to come back on the Tuesday or even Monday it's not too bad. The Sunday which is the last day of the half term holidays is the killer. 175 quid for one way to Manchester is bordering on the criminal. Bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaix Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 20 minutes ago, arcade fireman said: Primavera is weekend after BH weekend... You're right. Close enough to impact on flights all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcade fireman Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 How extensive is this VIP getting to the front thing? For Radiohead I'll wanna be pretty close. By saying "half of the front section" is for VIP, how many rows is that for example? And someone said discounts of 1.50 on 3.50 drinks?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaix Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 If I had to guess it's 20 rows of VIP and 50% of the front area by width. Half pints are 3.50 euros but 2 euros in VIP area. And as of last year you can take your beer out of the VIP area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcade fireman Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) So really not as big a chance of getting in the first 20 rows unless you're VIP? I bought my non VIP ticket but there's a 14 day right of refund facility I see. Tempted by VIP, if I save 3 euro a pint that's at least 50 euro saved alone... Edited January 21, 2016 by arcade fireman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaix Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 See a previous comment I made about all the advantages of VIPs. Being at the Forum for 10 hours, most people end up drinking a lot and the saving is welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcade fireman Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Okay great thanks. Just need to convince my friends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaix Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yeah, that's a good point. It's all or nothing with VIP. Being with non-VIP ticketholder friends is obviously a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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