LiamMcMillen Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 59 minutes ago, DanLawless said: Anyone else think Belle and Sebastian were magnificent tonight? Absolutely! So, so impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecco Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 SPIRITUALIZED was amazing, and that sound....., tremendous! BELLE AND SEBASTIAN very entertaining as always. Big crowds everywhere, true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarler Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 What do we think about the crowds? Compared to last year on the Wednesday, yesterday was absolutely packed. I know it's free so that is playing a big role. But they haven't disclosed the capacity this year so I really hope they haven't expanded too much. I think something like 220,000 people went last year, 200,000 in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alansdeepbath Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 We left just before Belle and Seb because the crowds were unbearable. I queued 20 mins for a drink I couldn't get because the card machines weren't working, then queued again for an Aperol Spritz but they'd run out of ice, so I think they weren't expecting quite that volume of people. Can't imagine it being like that all festival, but if it is, it'll be a pain, but will just have to cope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red90 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 I saw Holy Bouncer and Starcrawler - the latter were so good! Then Spiritualized, I sat in the third row and wore sunglasses for the whole set - the lights were beautiful but killing my eyes after my sleepless night Incredible, powerful show, will be one of my highlighrs for sure. And the sound was flawless! Left right after and saw hundreds od people at the gates, now i’m kinda glad i called it a night then. I’m sp excited for today, Bjork, Nick Cave and Zeal and are among my must-sees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzwodezwo Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Was surprised how easy you could get into Apolo all night. Guess everyone must have been pretty beat. Mount Kimbie played a great set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red90 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 By the way, is it very hard to get to Sunday shows? Want to see Montero and Jay Som, and then Kero Kero Bonito and Ariel Pink, and wonder how early I should get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TapeRecorder Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Spirutalised were amazing, looks like a few empty seats on the sides so I imagine not everyone used their spare tickets Edited May 31, 2018 by TapeRecorder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanmob Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 10 hours ago, DanLawless said: Anyone else think Belle and Sebastian were magnificent tonight? Yes wasn't expecting much but I really warmed to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnmentaluk Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 I am wearing a electric fields T-shirt today so come and say hello if you see me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckno Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 1 hour ago, red90 said: I saw Holy Bouncer and Starcrawler - the latter were so good Starcrawler the highlight for me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjrant Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 1 hour ago, puckno said: Starcrawler the highlight for me too! The sound was atrocious, and the singer looked deranged, but I found them compelling too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albinoss Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, tjrant said: The sound was atrocious, and the singer looked deranged, but I found them compelling too. I think too that Starcrawler were interesting, but her voice was hard to hear (I was able to hear just the guitarist). Drums also were badly amplified. Many bands of Day Pro stage are quite compelling. Amaya Lauricirca was very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfidenceMan Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Anyone down at the beach area? How's it looking? Can you rent towels, etc down there or should I bring my stuff with me? Thoroughly enjoyed Wolf Parade last night. Wasn't as taken with B&S but would say its largely down to being stuck ages outside the crowd because I left to use the bathroom and couldn't get back in. Also, final question - what's the deal with the buses and trains back tonight? Metro finishes at midnight, do the buses run all night until metro reopens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarler Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 12 minutes ago, ConfidenceMan said: Anyone down at the beach area? How's it looking? Can you rent towels, etc down there or should I bring my stuff with me? Thoroughly enjoyed Wolf Parade last night. Wasn't as taken with B&S but would say its largely down to being stuck ages outside the crowd because I left to use the bathroom and couldn't get back in. Also, final question - what's the deal with the buses and trains back tonight? Metro finishes at midnight, do the buses run all night until metro reopens? Hello ConfidenceMan, Yeah night busses are a thing here. there's also a shuttle to Plaza Catalunya that the festival organises. BE WARNED - queues for the bus will take a minimum of an hour if you leave at peak time. I recommend paying the money for a taxi or avoiding peak times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Is unexpected still a thing this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 18 minutes ago, Gnarler said: Hello ConfidenceMan, Yeah night busses are a thing here. there's also a shuttle to Plaza Catalunya that the festival organises. BE WARNED - queues for the bus will take a minimum of an hour if you leave at peak time. I recommend paying the money for a taxi or avoiding peak times. Do you have any idea how much a taxi would be for two people back to Via Julia at around 3 or 4 in the morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviddaviddaviddavid Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Get the app mytaxi, the version of uber here. Really good prices and easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red90 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 What do you mean by peak time? I plan to leave around 3. Are the tickets for catalunya shuttle sold directly on the bus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Last year, I don't recall even what acts played at the Forum on Wednesday and only attended the club shows. This year I went specifically to see both Spiritualized and Belle and Sebastian as did many other full festival ticket holders. Last year the lines at the club shows were a nightmare and this year it was the Forum. I think many people were worn out for the Forum and decided to skip the clubs this year and that explains why it was nothing like last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albinoss Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 41 minutes ago, red90 said: What do you mean by peak time? I plan to leave around 3. Are the tickets for catalunya shuttle sold directly on the bus? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarler Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 57 minutes ago, rhg_99 said: Do you have any idea how much a taxi would be for two people back to Via Julia at around 3 or 4 in the morning? I can't say for certain. Download Cabify and it'll probably be about 20/25 euros. Expensive but it will save you sooo much waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 13 minutes ago, Gnarler said: I can't say for certain. Download Cabify and it'll probably be about 20/25 euros. Expensive but it will save you sooo much waiting Is Cabify better than Mytaxi? Mytaxi seems fairly reasonably priced but as a broke student any money saved is very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanmob Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 At l'audatori at the moment and it doesn't look like anything primavera related is happening around here. Am I missing something?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanmob Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 Wrong l'auditori it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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