2017

[watsonjm]

11 hours ago, Zac Quinn said:

Given Craig David subbing this year, it's not difficult to understand why !

The timing of that announcement coupled with the fact they just did a whole day of ticket giveaways on Capital FM doesn't suggest it's selling great, but that was entirely predictable. 

They seem to have totally done away with the tiny music tent, which is a shame - but again, if it's selling badly that is an obvious cost-cutting measure. Likewise they have majorly toned down the Comedy Tent this year, those headliners look very miserly compared to the years of splashing out on Alan Carr etc

Agree with all of this.  Seems to be selling really badly.  As far as i know this is the first year they have offered a payment plan as well.  

Comedy tent looks average at best.  

[Mr Nasty]

Desperate times for V Festival. Just had this email. Normally advertising isn't working so they are going down this route.
200 notes is a rip off and people will not be fooled any more. Standard has dropped good style....

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[Rose-Colored Boy]

36 minutes ago, Mr Nasty said:

Desperate times for V Festival. Just had this email. Normally advertising isn't working so they are going down this route.
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Yeah I don't remember them ever doing that before, although then again it's been standard practice at other fests for years so it might just be a change in strategy rather than a panic measure

[aidenlangan95]

2 for 1 tickets going on sale tomorrow at 9am through ticketmaster for 24 hours.

[BeddingatReading]

3 hours ago, aidenlangan95 said:

2 for 1 tickets going on sale tomorrow at 9am through ticketmaster for 24 hours.

That's embarrassing. Never known a festival this size to do that. 

[watsonjm]

17 hours ago, aidenlangan95 said:

2 for 1 tickets going on sale tomorrow at 9am through ticketmaster for 24 hours.

Fuming having brought mine after last years fest.  

Not surprised though. Line up isn't great and the cost compared to other festivals is through the roof.

[Mr Nasty]

59 minutes ago, watsonjm said:

Fuming having brought mine after last years fest.  

Not surprised though. Line up isn't great and the cost compared to other festivals is through the roof.

I would be too, that's another kick in the balls to loyal goers.

[watsonjm]

11 minutes ago, Mr Nasty said:

I would be too, that's another kick in the balls to loyal goers.

19 of us going this year! (I take my teenage nieces and there mates) would have saved us a bomb!

[AndrewSmith]

How much of a negative impact will this have on sales for the next few years? Similar to BST with the charity tickets, I'd now hold out buying tickets until last minute in the hope that the BOGOF becomes a regular pattern (unless someone on my must see list gets announced).

[LTTB]

Quick question, first time at a festival, Cheltenham. I see Annie Mac listed at both sites on Friday evening, how is this possible?

[watsonjm]

6 minutes ago, LTTB said:

Quick question, first time at a festival, Cheltenham. I see Annie Mac listed at both sites on Friday evening, how is this possible?

Its not.  Annie Mac is at Cheltenham this year.  Weston is Chase and Status

[watsonjm]

1 hour ago, AndrewSmith said:

How much of a negative impact will this have on sales for the next few years? Similar to BST with the charity tickets, I'd now hold out buying tickets until last minute in the hope that the BOGOF becomes a regular pattern (unless someone on my must see list gets announced).

Very much this.  last year they offered VIP upgrade late on (later than this if i remember)  this year its BOGOF.  

Unless the line up is the absolute nuts i'll be waiting next year

[Mr Nasty]

1 hour ago, watsonjm said:

19 of us going this year! (I take my teenage nieces and there mates) would have saved us a bomb!

Shit!

[LTTB]

10 minutes ago, watsonjm said:

Its not.  Annie Mac is at Cheltenham this year.  Weston is Chase and Status

Oh, I see. Her name is listed in big at Cheltenham, and smaller under C&S. confused

[Rose-Colored Boy]

2 hours ago, LTTB said:

Quick question, first time at a festival, Cheltenham. I see Annie Mac listed at both sites on Friday evening, how is this possible?

Helicopter or extremely fast car.. Radio 1 are live from Weston that night so presumably she'll do her show from there first and then run hell for leather down the M1

[Rose-Colored Boy]

22 hours ago, aidenlangan95 said:

2 for 1 tickets going on sale tomorrow at 9am through ticketmaster for 24 hours.

£44 plus booking fee to see Jay Z and Stormzy is pretty good, if they'd made Pink the sub that day rather than headliner on the other day I'd be tempted. Really is adding insult to injury for people who paid full price in good faith before the line-up launch, though.

Edited May 12, 2017 by Zac Quinn

[NickisGinger]

Might actually go if they get any cheaper..

[the wonderwhy]

What you can and can't bring:-

"Unofficial merchandise or show times"

[dentalplan]

10 minutes ago, MattDavies__ said:

What you can and can't bring:-

"Unofficial merchandise or show times"

To sell, surely?

[the wonderwhy]

2 hours ago, dentalplan said:

To sell, surely?

Ahhh yeah, didn't cross my mind. Never seen anyone specify set times tho 

[dentalplan]

32 minutes ago, MattDavies__ said:

Ahhh yeah, didn't cross my mind. Never seen anyone specify set times tho 

Yeah I had to think for a minute why they'd be shaking punters down for clashfinders and turning peoples' Fruit of the Loom tags out.

Whoever is out there selling clashfinders at fests where they're monetising set times has certainly got their hustle on.

Edited July 15, 2017 by dentalplan

[kimkessinjer]

Hi everyone, i have to tickets for this fest, i buy it here https://www.festicket.com/festivals/virgin-v-festival-hylands-park/2017/packages/weekend-no-camping-ticket/

Can sell it just for 100 EUR for 1 ticker

Can't go, and exetremely need money :C

Edited July 16, 2017 by kimkessinjer

[ives56]

Hi all when did jay Sean get announced ? And also is lee Nelson not performing anymore . Anyone reckon there are any more acts left to be announced ? 

[watsonjm]

7 hours ago, ives56 said:

Hi all when did jay Sean get announced ? And also is lee Nelson not performing anymore . Anyone reckon there are any more acts left to be announced ? 

Lee Nelson is still there

[ives56]

2 hours ago, watsonjm said:

Lee Nelson is still there

Cheers mate  best one on the comedy lineup in my opinion