Primavera 2018

[mufcok]

2 minutes ago, Orens said:

I hate the crowd-stereotyping that's been going on around here. Nothing good will come out of that.

You shouldn't focus on bands people like, as you obviously don't know most of the crowd.

Exactly, can't believe some of what I'm reading about these 'Arctic Monkeys crowds'. Laughable 

[sp1997372]

4 minutes ago, Orens said:

I hate the crowd-stereotyping that's been going on around here. Nothing good will come out of that.

You shouldn't focus on bands people like, as you obviously don't know most of the crowd.

Agreed.

Plus. It's a bloody festival. Lighten up!

[MickeyJJ]

1 minute ago, mufcok said:

Exactly, can't believe some of what I'm reading about these 'Arctic Monkeys crowds'. Laughable 

And people wearing flip flops.

[puckno]

As for myself I more belong to the anti crocs community than the anti flip flop community. I even have a Hawaii shirt I like very much, however I will reserve it for other festivals.

Edited January 26, 2018 by puckno

[MatheauWillis]

I'm gonna be selling 'The Pissed Up Brits' merch this year, keep an eye out.

[Orens]

1 minute ago, MickeyJJ said:

And people wearing flip flops.

LOL, that was the greatest. 

I was perhaps the biggest AM fan back in 2005-2006, the time has gone by and they are nowhere near my favourite band nowadays, but I'm totally fine with their crowd.

I'm against bad behavior at concerts regardless of the band and the crowd, don't know why it's such a big deal.

[The Martini Police]

8 minutes ago, mufcok said:

Exactly, can't believe some of what I'm reading about these 'Arctic Monkeys crowds'. Laughable 

Same. I'm quite excited (cautiously of course given we don't know the lineup yet) about the prospect of going to Primavera, singing along to every AM song, having a few beers, not starting riots and seeing many other great acts, all the while being British. I hope that's okay. 

[Gnarler]

Can we all just agree to put our phones away, jeez. No drinking, no talking amongst friends. I'm here for a 100% human experience and you're ruining it with your existing and such.

[timeforheroes]

I don't foresee the loutish shift that oasis at benicassim brought, that was hellish. Chanting who the fuck is nick cave down the front of his set. Small minority but audible in many places. I spoke to numerous Spanish people who were offended and appalled by it.

So yeah. It won't be like that. But there's a conceivable small demographic shift of people who wouldn't leave the country for the postal service now choosing a city plus beach plus fest to see Arctics and maybe one or two others.  They aren't typical of the current primavera goer but not to be feared.

My guess is barely noticeable other than that day and even then not a huge threat to the integrity of the festival. 

All conjecture of course. My gut is they aren't on the bill.

[LiamMcMillen]

This pissed up Brit just bought his ticket for his first ever Primavera, so any tips would be nice... This is going to be the longest weekend ever. 

[dunx747]

4 minutes ago, LiamMcMillen said:

This pissed up Brit just bought his ticket for his first ever Primavera, so any tips would be nice... This is going to be the longest weekend ever. 

don't get so drunk on the first day that so you are put to bed at 9pm lol

[DDave]

7 minutes ago, timeforheroes said:

I don't foresee the loutish shift that oasis at benicassim brought, that was hellish. Chanting who the fuck is nick cave down the front of his set. Small minority but audible in many places. I spoke to numerous Spanish people who were offended and appalled by it.

So yeah. It won't be like that. But there's a conceivable small demographic shift of people who wouldn't leave the country for the postal service now choosing a city plus beach plus fest to see Arctics and maybe one or two others.  They aren't typical of the current primavera goer but not to be feared.

My guess is barely noticeable other than that day and even then not a huge threat to the integrity of the festival. 

All conjecture of course. My gut is they aren't on the bill.

Or hidden away, anagram stylee - The Sticky Romance or Sketchy Cremation being my favourites

[Ecco]

36 minutes ago, mufcok said:

Exactly, can't believe some of what I'm reading about these 'Arctic Monkeys crowds'. Laughable 

I saw AM at Beni back in 2011, suddenly a friend of mine got smashed by a plastic pint full of piss in his neck, probably thrown by a pissed up brit, speaking of AM crowds

[JJXYZ]

7 minutes ago, Ecco said:

I saw AM at Beni back in 2011, suddenly a friend of mine got smashed by a plastic pint full of piss in his neck, probably thrown by a pissed up brit, speaking of AM crowds

Same thing happened to me at that exact gig. If AM do play, looks to be quite a piss soaked crowd

[Hannah990]

1 minute ago, JJXYZ said:

Same thing happened to me at that exact gig. If AM do play, looks to be quite a piss soaked crowd

This reminds me of something that happened at an AM show a couple years back. A friend of mine was threatened by a girl beside her, saying that she would "piss on her" if she didn't move out and give her more space at barrier. Lovely!

[duckula]

Sounds like the exact sort of crowd you don't want at Prima - at least Radiohead fans aren't pissing on each other.

[Ecco]

1 hour ago, Albinoss said:

Uuh, hard to pick one. I've always had a great time and saw awesome bands. Most of the times I've not been too interested on the headliners, but I really enjoyed two PJ Harvey shows, Grinderman, Sleater Kinney, Sigur Ros, PIL, among many others. I've discovered a lot of new bands that now I love. Swans, Mogwai, Preoccupations, the Make Up, Einsturzende, GY!BE, and basically every Shellac one were amazing shows. A lot just don't come to mind in this moment. What about you? 

I'm sooo sure this time will be great as well. Primavera is my favorite festival. Plus, I love Barcelona. 

I have been to many festivals in Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Luxembourg and Primavera is by far the best festiver ever.

I had so many good moments, if i had to pick a few, darkside, caribou, Jungle and Laurant Garnier at Ray Ban, Wu Tang, The Knife and Belle & Sebastian at ATP, Black Lips at Vice, The Strokes, Arcade Fire, Sigur Ros, PJ Harvey, LCD, Radiohead and Bon Iver on the main stage, Daphni at adidas.....

You are right, it is not about headliners, it is about the atmosphere. Barcelona is one of my favourite cities, though i am a big Real Madrid fan.

[DDave]

15 minutes ago, Ecco said:

I saw AM at Beni back in 2011, suddenly a friend of mine got smashed by a plastic pint full of piss in his neck, probably thrown by a pissed up brit, speaking of AM crowds

Saw them at Old Trafford Cricket ground. Much piss was thrown that day too.

[Hannah990]

I've booked Primavera for the first time this year and the all the criticisms about various crowds are intimidating. Hope the crowd isn't as judgemental as it appears here..

[Ecco]

5 minutes ago, DiscothequeDave said:

Saw them at Old Trafford Cricket ground. Much piss was thrown that day too.

is aw them 3 times, in 2007 and twice in 2011, the Beni crowd was insane, hot and sticky with glasses full of piss, the other crowds were well-behaved.

[bananaa52]

saw them in 2011 in lisbon, SBSR. i think there 3 or more different moshpits

[Nicklord]

The only times so far I've got piss thrown at me was AM at Exit in 2009 and Radiohead at Werchter last year

Edited January 26, 2018 by Nicklord

[StephenF]

31 minutes ago, Hannah990 said:

I've booked Primavera for the first time this year and the all the criticisms about various crowds are intimidating. Hope the crowd isn't as judgemental as it appears here..

Nah!! The crowd is amazing! 

[Steph U]

3 hours ago, DeanSweet said:

....No chance anyone thinks that Radio X teaser is for an Oasis reunion?

Obviously with the morning glory clip it has given me the fear. (worst nightmare headliner)

Severely doubt it is happening, and if so, that they would be announced for Primavera but what are people's thoughts - but could explain people's reactions etc?

 

A couple of tweets later they talk about Liam's solo tour supported by Richard Ashcroft (how about him for Primavera, though? How cool would that be? Even better if it were a Verve reunion), so why would there be an Oasis reunion? However, there IS that guitar riff. Seems all a bit strange.

http://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/liam-gallagher/richard-ashcroft-confirms-support-liam-gallagher/?dsfds

[Mirror]

Laughing at all the piss stories here. I saw them SBSR in 2011 (mainly Portuguese and Spanish) and the only problem was the moshpits, it was a bit crazy. 

I love Radiohead, and saw them at NOS Alive in 2012 and it was amazing, but in 2016 again at NOS the crowd was very unpleseant and made me never want to return to that festival again.