2017 Any help or advice needed ?

[sheebazz]

So a day before we were due to buy our tickets at the re-sale tomorrow, the friend i was going with has pulled out.

In two minds whether or not to go now but think i may go solo, 50% of my time at previous festivals i have been solo anyways going to see bands no one else wanted to so i am not too fussed about that part. Only daut

Anyone else been solo? If so what was your general experience?

 

Additionally it now means i can go on the thursday? Looking to arrive around 2ish? What is the general busyness around that time?

Edited June 29, 2017 by sheebazz

[Comfy Bean]

2 hours ago, sheebazz said:

So a day before we were due to buy our tickets at the re-sale tomorrow, the friend i was going with has pulled out.

In two minds whether or not to go now but think i may go solo, 50% of my time at previous festivals i have been solo anyways going to see bands no one else wanted to so i am not too fussed about that part. Only daut

Anyone else been solo? If so what was your general experience?

 

Additionally it now means i can go on the thursday? Looking to arrive around 2ish? What is the general busyness around that time?

Very friendly festival and plenty going on to keep you busy. Go for it :-)

Will be busy at that time on Thursday but they always try new ways to get everyone in quick. Last year was fine, year befynot so fine getting in.

[SazzlesofTeesside]

I didn't go Kendal last year so wondering is the car park right near the emperors field...or is a bit of trek now? We could see our car from the tent in 2015!

 

Thanks x

 

Edited June 29, 2017 by SazzlesofTeesside

[LOCHLAND5]

The car park for emperor close to emperor as usual .

there was a change last year though that a search entry point was added and the carpark was fenced , emperor was split into sections  Party up all night section and so on and the family quite area was in the field with the tipi and luxury stuff . Depending on which field you go on no more than 5 mins walk but remember security is far higher now and all get searched on entry to camping .

[seano1988]

Im hoping to get emporers tickets in the resale today. Does anyone know the price? last time i came it was 27.50. Also, is it 1 ticket per person? I'm buying them for the whole group so won't be able to do it if its a case of linking the ticket to your weekend ticket. thanks in advance

[ramragon]

Maximum you can usually buy is 8 in 1 transaction, I'm sure they're around £35 now, never bought them in years so you might have a booking fee on top as well

[seano1988]

Just now, ramragon said:

Maximum you can usually buy is 8 in 1 transaction, I'm sure they're around £35 now, never bought them in years so you might have a booking fee on top as well

Thanks mate, I only need 4 so that'll do.

[Crystal Waters]

Hi. It's our first time at Kendal Calling this year. We've got a pre-pitched tent at Deer Lodge because carting loads of stuff any distance is a problem for us. Can anybody give me an idea of how far the car parking will be from the pre-pitched tent area is please and will we be able to access the car during the weekend and bring stuff in bit by bit? If you see two old gits wandering around looking lost and pissed it'll probably be us! Also, when will the stage times be posted? 

[ramragon]

The cars are parked in the same field so you'll have access to it no problem, as for how far away you are, We'll it depends where the tent is. Could be 5 metres could be 150 metres, unlikely to be further than that

[ramragon]

Oh and stage times will be printed on a lanyard that you'll be able to buy all over the festival, get one earlier rather that later cos I'm sure they sold out pretty early last year

[Crystal Waters]

Thanks ramragon. The car will be nearer than I thought which good news.

interesting that you have to buy a lanyard to get the stage times!

[ramragon]

The stage times will probably be put up daily on the stages, if you want to plan your weekend beforehand I'd grab a lanyard. Makes a nice momento at the end of it all. 

[Mr_Grump]

34 minutes ago, Crystal Waters said:

interesting that you have to buy a lanyard to get the stage times!

You'll soon realise that the organisers try to fleece as much money out of you as they can!

[LOCHLAND5]

1 hour ago, Mr_Grump said:

You'll soon realise that the organisers try to fleece as much money out of you as they can!

How Rude Mr Grump !!!!!! leave them kind of comments to me!!

[Mr_Grump]

28 minutes ago, LOCHLAND5 said:

How Rude Mr Grump !!!!!! leave them kind of comments to me!!

You need to share the joy!

[happy hippie jack]

Hi Ive just been let down ive got all are tickets 2017 my very good friend forgot to order our live in vehicle ticket can somebody please please  please  save the day and let me buy it off you

thanks

[ramragon]

Good luck with that one mate, If you'd posted last night I would have told you to buy one in this morning's resale. This late on you'll probably have to buy from stubhub, viagogo or somewhere like that but it'll probably cost you a bit 

[SazzlesofTeesside]

Thanks for your help 

[ramragon]

No problems, anything else just feel free to ask

[SazzlesofTeesside]

Do we know what alcohol tents they have this year?? There's the normal general tents...the real ale...I know they can change year to year like.

 

Thanks x

[SazzlesofTeesside]

Also while I'm here...where's the best times and places to for a good knees up after the bands apart from silent disco? 

[ramragon]

Depends what sort of music you're after, The calling out turns in to an indie disco type thing which is rammed, house party and dance tent on till about 3am as is chai wallahs and riot jazz which cater for jazz, ska that sort of stuff.

 

Booze wise, Strongbow and kracken both have stands there this year so they'll have a big presence. If you look at the bottom of the website it'll list all the sponsors

[Comfy Bean]

3 hours ago, ramragon said:

Depends what sort of music you're after, The calling out turns in to an indie disco type thing which is rammed, house party and dance tent on till about 3am as is chai wallahs and riot jazz which cater for jazz, ska that sort of stuff.

 

Booze wise, Strongbow and kracken both have stands there this year so they'll have a big presence. If you look at the bottom of the website it'll list all the sponsors

Noticed the Amstel logo on the website. 

Its cheap at Morrisons. Might do some research later as not sure I've ever tried it.

[ramragon]

Amstels ok, not sure it'll appeal to the tennents swiggers though

[bottonrob]

6 minutes ago, ramragon said:

Amstels ok, not sure it'll appeal to the tennents swiggers though

I've heard that they're trying to sign up Buckfast as a corporate sponsor. Should appease those from north of the wall