Bearded Theory 2018

[shoptildrop]

On 5/28/2018 at 3:57 PM, Beerqueen said:

Agreed.  We were made to park within a metre of the van in front and then the van next to us was told to come in close.  When I wandered to the loo, there was a huge space (enough for 10 kids to play football in) the other side of the van in front!  Not sure what that was all about.  And distributing wrist bands individually to each occupant of each van didn't help people get on site quickly either!  Maybe they should look towards giving out campervan (and carpark) stickers with festival tickets so that occupants have them on their windscreens and can be waved through, park up and then collect their wristbands?

I was wondering how they were going to issue bands for the camper vans but that sounds nuts, that will have contributed to queues for sure..

Well it sounds like the organisers do listen to the feedback so car park stickers in the post (for everyone imo) and a wristband point for camperfield

[shoptildrop]

I have to say Idles stole the show for me with such an awesome engaging set, from a kids singing on stage, guitarist going into the crowd and coming out 20 years older lol and those kids dancing at the end too - total highlight 

 

[ivan]

7 minutes ago, shoptildrop said:

Is that what caused the queues? as we had great run down from Manchester and then we turn off the A38 onto A513 to then be waiting nearly 3 hours to go that last 3 miles. Apparently high lorry decided to go the route of low bridge so I would assume that didn't help either.... it didn't really make sense why we weren't moving but got there eventually and managed to get our tent up in Walton woods near the tipis so I was happy

 

My friend said in the car parks the stewards had a stick to  show you where to park exactly , so in frustration she tried to run over their stick when it kept getting moved 1mm to the left 1mm to the right.   But in their defence a steward in the cv fields on parking duty said he was only supposed to be litter picking not parking camper vans and cars up , but had been told to help out. 

[Crazyfool01]

1 hour ago, Curlygirl said:

Maybe I wasn’t looking ?

 

in all seriousness, I always was, but it is huge there!! I’m pleased I met you when I did lovely one. 

thanks .. it is a little on the big side   Did you make it to October Drift .? .. spoke to my friend today and he said it was a bit wet at the time 

[ciderbus]

I'm with @Gnomicide .Being within hearing range of the magic teapot bongo crew was a definite irritant through the night.

Better toilet arrangements at main stage would be a worthwhile change.

Otherwise a great weekend. Idles won me over and it was fun to see Crazyhead for first time in a long long time. Not a punky ska fan but there was tons of choice on the music front.

Big confetti singalongs with Rev and Jimy Cliff topped and tailed things nicely. Hardly queued for a pint all weekend and the food choices were sound.   Think we got away with the weather a bit.

Will be back next year for more of the same.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

3 hours ago, Curlygirl said:

Well I am just about recovering from the weekend and have to say I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it!! There isn’t a thing I would change. The rain didn’t bother me at all! Jumping around like a lunatic to Dubioza was my absolute highlight!!! Met the most beautiful people including the lovely @paddyclark, loved the line up and the bars! Woodland is an awesome stage and the sound from the Pallet stage was spot on. The bars were all reasonably priced and had loads of choice! And the toastie stall.. well let’s just say I need more goats cheese and onion marmalade in my life!! @Yoghurt on a Stick You have to go next year!! I still owe you many pints for making Jessie!! I’d love nothing more than to sit on the grass and talk to you in real life about your adventures!! I will be there every year from now on without a doubt. 

Hello Curlygirl,

So, so glad that you had a belter at BT. It's a shame you didn't bump in to Jamie, but never mind. Maybe I'll be able to introduce him personally next year. In fact, I'm pretty certain now, that BT is the only festival I'll be aiming for next year. I may well 'bolt on' other(s), but think that BT will be the only one that I'll try to get Early Bird tickets for.

As to talking about my real life adventures, I think I must have detailed them all on here by now. I'd rather look forward to hearing your real life adventures. 

All the best. 

[mr gumby]

On 5/29/2018 at 12:08 PM, paddyclark said:

Do it Yog.. Just been for the first time and cracking weekend..  Way more going on than festivals of its size, excellent food and the woodland and its bar is excellent in itself.  For an early Bird price of £100 hard to see anything better. Good mix of music and a good audience.

Pity you couldn't get rid of that weird lanky bloke in the loud tie-dye shirt, though!

 

 

 

[Perks]

Good to hear all the first timers enjoyed it, it really is a great party

Once again, I cant fault it, I was lucky not having too much trouble getting in.

I love the vibe and even though its got bigger (doubled in size since my first one in 2012) it still keeps that same atmosphere and friendliness.

Music highs for me were Thurs - Rev, Friday - PizzaTramp, Sat - Therapy? and Sun - Dubiazo Kolektiv

Good times and roll on next year

[Curlygirl]

On 5/29/2018 at 5:33 PM, crazyfool1 said:

thanks .. it is a little on the big side   Did you make it to October Drift .? .. spoke to my friend today and he said it was a bit wet at the time 

Yes I most certainly did!! They were brilliant. I was in my upmost element and danced my little socks off!! I don’t recall it being wet when they were on?? To be honest I didn’t care! I was just in my happy place ?

[Curlygirl]

On 5/29/2018 at 7:15 PM, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Hello Curlygirl,

So, so glad that you had a belter at BT. It's a shame you didn't bump in to Jamie, but never mind. Maybe I'll be able to introduce him personally next year. In fact, I'm pretty certain now, that BT is the only festival I'll be aiming for next year. I may well 'bolt on' other(s), but think that BT will be the only one that I'll try to get Early Bird tickets for.

As to talking about my real life adventures, I think I must have detailed them all on here by now. I'd rather look forward to hearing your real life adventures. 

All the best. 

I am buzzing that you have decided BT is for you!!! And yes I’d love to meet Jamie! I can’t believe I didn’t find him with his sparkly blue jacket!! Never mind, I met many others who were all amazing! Hope to see you there Yog x

[Curlygirl]

9 hours ago, mr gumby said:

Pity you couldn't get rid of that weird lanky bloke in the loud tie-dye shirt, though!

 

 

 

That Tshirt was amazing!!! Suited you perfectly! Thanx for being part of my weekend. It was awesome x

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

9 hours ago, mr gumby said:

Pity you couldn't get rid of that weird lanky bloke in the loud tie-dye shirt, though!

 

 

 

Hello mr gumby,

I never had you down as being lanky. In fact, in my minds eye I had you down as being quite the opposite. Oh well, you live and learn. I'm not very tall myself, so was wondering what's it like up there? What can you see? 

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

20 minutes ago, Curlygirl said:

I am buzzing that you have decided BT is for you!!! And yes I’d love to meet Jamie! I can’t believe I didn’t find him with his sparkly blue jacket!! Never mind, I met many others who were all amazing! Hope to see you there Yog x

Yes, it's the only one on my hit list for next year. Other small(er) festivals may be added, but BT will be the main one. It'd be good to meet up. Have you got any / many more festivals this year? My brain is recalling that you are going to Bestival. I've entered a competition for tickets for it, so you never know, we might meet up there.  

[Funkyfairy!]

On 5/29/2018 at 3:18 PM, Curlygirl said:

Well I am just about recovering from the weekend and have to say I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it!! There isn’t a thing I would change. The rain didn’t bother me at all! Jumping around like a lunatic to Dubioza was my absolute highlight!!! Met the most beautiful people including the lovely @paddyclark, loved the line up and the bars! Woodland is an awesome stage and the sound from the Pallet stage was spot on. The bars were all reasonably priced and had loads of choice! And the toastie stall.. well let’s just say I need more goats cheese and onion marmalade in my life!! @Yoghurt on a Stick You have to go next year!! I still owe you many pints for making Jessie!! I’d love nothing more than to sit on the grass and talk to you in real life about your adventures!! I will be there every year from now on without a doubt. 

And I may join you next year from the review plus I need an adventure 

[Happyscotsman]

Wow, what an amazing festival that was. I enjoyed every aspect of it music, food, beer, vibe etc

 

Best part though was making friends with the best group of campers ever, especially @Curlygirl & @paddyclark. 

 

The outside world really is shit now though ? 

Edited June 1, 2018 by Happyscotsman

[paddyclark]

Plus you introduced me to the god like genius that is TORT.  Had to stop myself genuflecting..  

May you recover from the trauma caused by exposure to my humour all weekend.

[Happyscotsman]

5 minutes ago, paddyclark said:

Plus you introduced me to the god like genius that is TORT.  Had to stop myself genuflecting..  

May you recover from the trauma caused by exposure to my humour all weekend.

Your jokes were all part of the experience mate. Sitting back in my dull boring sterile office I could do with someone around me with a sense of humour. 

 

Damn I wish I was back in those fields ?

[paddyclark]

All I have to do now is figure out how I can get permission to go to Bearded and Glastonbury next year sigh.

 

[Happyscotsman]

I have the same problem @paddyclark, I’m sure I will find a way ?

Edited June 1, 2018 by Happyscotsman

[mr gumby]

16 hours ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Hello mr gumby,

I never had you down as being lanky. In fact, in my minds eye I had you down as being quite the opposite. Oh well, you live and learn. I'm not very tall myself, so was wondering what's it like up there? What can you see? 

I can usually see the stage, which is handy!

 

[paddyclark]

@eFestivals whats occurring with the Efestivals review.

[eFestivals]

37 minutes ago, paddyclark said:

@eFestivals whats occurring with the Efestivals review.

whoops, there was a typo in the filename. Now sorted, thanks for alerting me.

[Curlygirl]

On 5/31/2018 at 10:38 PM, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Yes, it's the only one on my hit list for next year. Other small(er) festivals may be added, but BT will be the main one. It'd be good to meet up. Have you got any / many more festivals this year? My brain is recalling that you are going to Bestival. I've entered a competition for tickets for it, so you never know, we might meet up there.  

That's great news Yog!! You won't regret it! Yeah I have a few! Let's Rock a week today, then Splendour, Kendal Calling, Bestival, Hardwick Live and the big fake fest. And I know for certain they won't be a patch on BT! Let's hope you win tickets for Bestival!!! Good luck!

 

23 hours ago, Funkyfairy! said:

And I may join you next year from the review plus I need an adventure 

Excellent mate!! You will love it!! How was your day one?

 

23 hours ago, Happyscotsman said:

Wow, what an amazing festival that was. I enjoyed every aspect of it music, food, beer, vibe etc

 

Best part though was making friends with the best group of campers ever, especially @Curlygirl & @paddyclark. 

 

The outside world really is shit now though ? 

Hi Smiler! And Happy first post ... You two had better start being nice to the Mrs's!!! Camp twat would not be camp twat without you guys!! Start laying the groundwork! @paddyclark I'm still chortling at your puns ?

[Curlygirl]

Wow... Just Wow @eFestivals! What a review... Gives me the feels. Well written and well said... Totally agree.

[eFestivals]

just put the pics up

https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/beardedtheory/2018/galleries.shtml