BBC's The Biggest Weekend 2018

[thetechi]

2 hours ago, jkerr4412 said:

Found this on Facebook. Seems to be far more generous set times than there normally is at Big Weekend. 

Ooh lovely stuff - fingers crossed someone can leak one for Coventry now!!

I have to say - I'm surprised no stage times have been announced yet. 

[DDave]

3 hours ago, jkerr4412 said:

Found this on Facebook. Seems to be far more generous set times than there normally is at Big Weekend. 

You'll have to factor in at least 15 minutes change over time between slots I would think.  an hour of the Manics and an hour and 15 for Beck sounds probable. 40-55 minutes for most of the others.

[jkerr4412]

Just now, DiscothequeDave said:

You'll have to factor in at least 15 minutes change over time between slots I would think.  an hour of the Manics and an hour and 15 for Beck sounds probable. 40-55 minutes for most of the others.

True but I still feel like a 55 minute set for the first act of the day is quite rare by the standards of these events, either way with how tightly packed it is there's going to be some horrible clashes with the other stage.

[DDave]

13 minutes ago, jkerr4412 said:

True but I still feel like a 55 minute set for the first act of the day is quite rare by the standards of these events, either way with how tightly packed it is there's going to be some horrible clashes with the other stage.

Guessing that FJM is on first for logistical reasons - plenty of time to set up the orchestra beforehand and a 15-20 minute slot to get all the instruments/chairs etc off the stage.

Looks like Shame will clash with First Aid Kit which is fine by me as I've seen FAK a couple of times already. Wished they'd have clashed with Ash but still..

[zico martin]

On 5/20/2018 at 11:13 PM, lazzareo said:

*******BAGS********

These bag rules they've brought in!!! Any ideas on what would work???  We're a family of 4 with 2 kids so we need something but all my usual festival gear is just too big so looking for some ideas.

Large bags are not allowed to be taken into the festival. There is no cloakroom. Small bags, one per ticket holder, are allowed into the events with the dimensions W21cm x H30cm x D8cm(the size of A4 paper). We appreciate your cooperation and patience when entering the events.

Bloody hell, can you even get bags that size? And I think it'll be a struggle to get all the sun cream and evening attire in it!

[The Other Steve]

2 minutes ago, zico martin said:

Bloody hell, can you even get bags that size? And I think it'll be a struggle to get all the sun cream and evening attire in it!

I know...my main concern is the kids and taking suncream, sunglasses, cap, something warm for the evening etc etc...

[zico martin]

1 hour ago, lazzareo said:

I know...my main concern is the kids and taking suncream, sunglasses, cap, something warm for the evening etc etc...

yeah I know, gonna truggle to fit a packed lunch (permitted) in as well.

And I've conceded there is little hope of me smuggling any plastic bottles of werthers in now!

[NickisGinger]

Liam Gallagher’s set is being shown on BBC Two for an hour and a half (10pm-11:30pm) do you think this is the actual length of his set? 

Edited May 23, 2018 by NickisGinger

[jj200]

15 hours ago, NickisGinger said:

Liam Gallagher’s set is being shown on BBC Two for an hour and a half (10pm-11:30pm) do you think this is the actual length of his set? 

i don't think so because the main stage end at 10pm. maybe after his set there could be an interview bur i don't know

[danwink]

One worry now is the weather...it was looking great, now...not so much!

[jj200]

43 minutes ago, danwink said:

One worry now is the weather...it was looking great, now...not so much!

take a rain coat if you're going

[DDave]

[zico martin]

How can the forecasts from the BBC and the met office be so different?

[NickisGinger]

7 hours ago, jj200 said:

i don't think so because the main stage end at 10pm. maybe after his set there could be an interview bur i don't know

Yeah, I know that. I meant like his actual set could be 8:30-10? 

Paloma Faith is on at 7:05pm btw.

[eFestivals]

9 hours ago, zico martin said:

How can the forecasts from the BBC and the met office be so different?

cos the beeb no longer use met office services?

[Stuart1000]

Just as an FYI, having been to Big Weekend a few years ago as well as 6Music Live, the changeovers were longer than it should take for most bands. 40min minimum if I remember correctly. The big one that comes to mind was an hour between Paolo Nutini (standard band setup) and Katy Perry (standard band setup with a few props).

[jj200]

12 hours ago, NickisGinger said:

Yeah, I know that. I meant like his actual set could be 8:30-10? 

Paloma Faith is on at 7:05pm btw.

liam Gallagher set is 8 35 to 10pm so you were close

Edited May 24, 2018 by jj200

[jj200]

noel gallager is 8 40 till 10

bastille is 8; 55pm

christine and the queens are subbing james bay btw

[jj200]

On 5/14/2018 at 2:31 PM, DareToDibble said:

Oh really? Cheers @Stuart1000

Me and my best friend are going with our girlfriends so i'm sure there will always be someone to watch an act with anyway. I refuse to miss James Bay though.

he's playing  8:55pm on the sunday

[Jericode]

All the Swansea times are on the website now!

[DareToDibble]

43 minutes ago, Jericode said:

All the Swansea times are on the website now!

So they are!

Will have to miss the end of Taylor Swift to make it over to James Bay but quite happy it's possible to see both. Really not bothered about Florence.

Just need to find myself a poncho now as I don't trust the Welsh weather and every forecast I've seen has been different.

[NickisGinger]

Looks like LG doing hour and half set!

[TheWaters]

23 minutes ago, NickisGinger said:

Looks like LG doing hour and half set!

Very happy with that! Although, looks like Stereophonics will only be doing 45 minutes, shame.

[jj200]

35 minutes ago, TheWaters said:

Very happy with that! Although, looks like Stereophonics will only be doing 45 minutes, shame.

stereophonics will gives us a taster of what their headline set at transmit will be like.

[jonodillieono]

I've came over from Manchester to Belfast for the weekend on my own.

Going through a tough time at the minute and feeling down as fuck, can I tag along with someone going? I'll probably be there from 1pm both days.

PM me if you're up for a 24 year old who plans on getting quite drunk to tag along with you.