Who's going?

[Kashkin]

This forum seems very quiet - who's going this year then? I notice the tickets still haven't sold out with 3 weeks to go, in contrast with previous years. I hope this will not have too much financial impact on the festival.

[elias]

Me, my wife and eldest daughter will be there. I wonder how many tickets are unsold?

It's been a few years since we last went, but from what I've read it hasn't changed a great deal.
Hope the weather is good.

[Hotchilidog]

Will be my first visit since 2009, really looking forward to it. Having checked out vids and blogs from recent years it looks like it hasn't changed a bit. Stellar line-up this year and I am dragging my usual Glastonbury crew with me so they can get their fallow year festival fix.

[Ravey Davey Gravy]

We'll be there, full family of four. We haven't been since 2011 so really looking forward to it. This year we've doubled up with sister festival Bearded Theory, so BDs has a lot to live up to.

[justanotheronethen]

17 minutes ago, Ravey Davey Gravy said:

We'll be there, full family of four. We haven't been since 2011 so really looking forward to it. This year we've doubled up with sister festival Bearded Theory, so BDs has a lot to live up to.

I'm doing both this year too - what a brilliant festival BT was

[Ravey Davey Gravy]

1 hour ago, justanotheronethen said:

I'm doing both this year too - what a brilliant festival BT was

 

It was, one of the best yet. But BDs should brilliant too!

Most looking forward to The Hives

[justanotheronethen]

4 hours ago, Ravey Davey Gravy said:

 

It was, one of the best yet. But BDs should brilliant too!

Most looking forward to The Hives

Was watching some of them live on YouTube earlier - we could be in for a treat. Otherwise there's always something else good on at BDs, I've discovered some real gems by chance there

[Kashkin]

Some recommendations for smaller acts: Holy Moly & the Crackers, My Baby, Slow Readers Club.

[mr gumby]

I'll be there

i also went to Bearded Theory, and was blown away. That'll be a regular fixture in my year, now, as will Beautiful Days. Hoping the good weather lasts a few more weeks!

Most looking forward to seeing Vintage Trouble again, and Slow Reader's Club, Feeder and The Wildhearts. Plus, the Barsteward Sons of Val Doonican and Mik Artistik are always on my list if they're playing at a festival!

[eFestivals]

On 7/28/2018 at 9:53 AM, Kashkin said:

Some recommendations for smaller acts: Holy Moly & the Crackers, My Baby, Slow Readers Club.

saw My Baby at the weekend - rather good.

 

[elias]

3 hours ago, eFestivals said:

saw My Baby at the weekend - rather good.

 

That's good to know. Been listening to them quite a bit and liking them a lot.

[bucko]

My first time this year so looking forward to a new festival.

Spending the wednesday night at my son's in weston s mare to break the drive up then meeting a few friends at exeter services on thursday morning.

What's the thursday night at the festival like, is it just a quiet night around the camp or do they have a few acts on like at Bearded Theory.

[Quark]

Aye, my first BDs but also taking my brother to his first camping festival. He's really keen on seeing Suzanne Vega, so can see me foregoing the Hives party on Friday night for a bit of a chilled one.

Loads to look forward to. Return viewings for Skinny Lister, Dub Pistols, Vintage Trouble, DEFINITELY Mik and Hobo Jones, and p[robably end up seeing 3DM again just because I always do even when I don't mean to!

First time watches for Manics, 40 Shillings on the Drum, Suzanne Vega, Gogol Bordello.

Looking forward, heard nothing but good things from those I know who've been before

[Quark]

On 7/28/2018 at 9:53 AM, Kashkin said:

Some recommendations for smaller acts: Holy Moly & the Crackers, My Baby, Slow Readers Club.

I'll continue to bang the drum for 3 Daft Monkeys.  Seen them so many times and always enjoy it. Take yer dancing shoes.

[Kashkin]

1 hour ago, Quark said:

I'll continue to bang the drum for 3 Daft Monkeys.  Seen them so many times and always enjoy it. Take yer dancing shoes.

Ooh yes agreed, I've seen them 2 or 3 times and always great.

[Quark]

Been practising my headstands

[Ravey Davey Gravy]

1 hour ago, Quark said:

Aye, my first BDs but also taking my brother to his first camping festival. He's really keen on seeing Suzanne Vega, so can see me foregoing the Hives party on Friday night for a bit of a chilled one.

Has the day splits and running order been released somewhere?

[Quark]

1 minute ago, Ravey Davey Gravy said:

Has the day splits and running order been released somewhere?

Not yet, but when they released the first line up dump back in March it said that Vega would be Friday night in the Big Top

[Kashkin]

20 hours ago, bucko said:

 

What's the thursday night at the festival like, is it just a quiet night around the camp or do they have a few acts on like at Bearded Theory.

More the former really. All the food/bars/cafes etc will be open, there are small places to hang out like the Tea Tent, but no acts will be on.

[WS_Jack_III]

I shall be there again.

[funkychick2007]

I will be there volunteering with oxfam! 

Looking forward to going and seeing some good old school acts! 

Have never been before nut have heard some good things about the festival and atmosphere!

 

[Quark]

On 7/28/2018 at 9:53 AM, Kashkin said:

Some recommendations for smaller acts: Holy Moly & the Crackers, My Baby, Slow Readers Club.

 

On 7/28/2018 at 12:20 PM, mr gumby said:

I'll be there

i also went to Bearded Theory, and was blown away. That'll be a regular fixture in my year, now, as will Beautiful Days. Hoping the good weather lasts a few more weeks!

Most looking forward to seeing Vintage Trouble again, and Slow Reader's Club, Feeder and The Wildhearts. Plus, the Barsteward Sons of Val Doonican and Mik Artistik are always on my list if they're playing at a festival!

How the hell have I never come across these guys before?  LIstening to their new album now and this is right up my street! 

[Popsider75]

I'm going.  My third and final one for this year following BT and Rebellion.  Hoping for a hat trick of dry festivals which would be a first.

Great looking like up. in particular looking forward to Shed 7 and The Skids.

[spg]

i'll be there ?

 

[smudger]

On 7/27/2018 at 10:00 AM, elias said:

Me, my wife and eldest daughter will be there. I wonder how many tickets are unsold?

It's been a few years since we last went, but from what I've read it hasn't changed a great deal.
Hope the weather is good.

 

 

 

Sold out now. Must have been in the last couple of days as they were on sale still at the end of last week. Normally sold out way before then. For me the line up isn't as good this year, maybe others thought the same?. Plenty of 'oh, ok I'll give them a go' bands but no must sees. Was going to give BD a miss this year but by the time I can got commitments for my glasto mates to go to Greenman, that had sold out, so we went for BD. Its always good so not too fussed ?

Edited August 13, 2018 by smudger