Kendall Calling - First Timer

[af2019]

Apologies if there's already a thread full of hints & tips but I can't find it....

So... this year will be my first year going to Kendall Calling, so I wondered if anyone could answer of my questions or give me any useful information. I have been to many festivals.... but I haven't now for a few years, and I'd like to be prepared.

I've bought a weekend ticket, and paid for the Thursday also. Quite a good group of us going from age 26-38.

Soap Opera & privy pass - Out of the group, I'm the only one who paid the additional cost for the Soap Opera & privy pass - has anyone bought one before? Never really thought about this at a festival before and baby wipes have always been great but I just don't think I can face not having a shower for 4 days anymore. Will I need to be getting up at sunrise so I don't have to queue for hours on end?

Thursday - what time does the acts normally start on the Thursday?

What time does the festival finish each night, are the DJs on later?

 

Any tips - DOS & DON'TS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

 

WOW, I FEEL SO OLD

 

[Nelson23]

11 minutes ago, af2019 said:

Apologies if there's already a thread full of hints & tips but I can't find it....

So... this year will be my first year going to Kendall Calling, so I wondered if anyone could answer of my questions or give me any useful information. I have been to many festivals.... but I haven't now for a few years, and I'd like to be prepared.

I've bought a weekend ticket, and paid for the Thursday also. Quite a good group of us going from age 26-38.

Soap Opera & privy pass - Out of the group, I'm the only one who paid the additional cost for the Soap Opera & privy pass - has anyone bought one before? Never really thought about this at a festival before and baby wipes have always been great but I just don't think I can face not having a shower for 4 days anymore. Will I need to be getting up at sunrise so I don't have to queue for hours on end?

Thursday - what time does the acts normally start on the Thursday?

What time does the festival finish each night, are the DJs on later?

 

Any tips - DOS & DON'TS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

 

WOW, I FEEL SO OLD

 

Feedback on Soap Opera/Privy Pass last year was very mixed. I’ve never booked it personally as I have a motorhome but I guess the Privy Pass might help queues at the toilets up at the arena if you’re female ? Showers are always busy around 9-11am but fine most other times. 

 

Thursday acts start around 5pm & finish around midnight. The rest of the Festival will have something on from around midday until 4am. 

 

As for do’s & don’ts, if you’ve been to festivals before, I’m sure KC will be easy for you. It’s a very friendly, compact festival with lots of options. Try not to spend the majority of your time around the Main Stage. Some of the best times I have at KC have been wandering around. This will be my 12th time here & always find something new. Buy a lanyard too. They have time splits from all of the stages so it’s worth having. They’re a tenner. 

[Mattie123]

Is there a silent disco at Kendall yeh? 

[Wilko888]

22 hours ago, Mattie123 said:

Is there a silent disco at Kendall yeh? 

Not been since 2015 but it used to be at the woodlands stage

[paddyclark]

On 2/8/2019 at 7:20 PM, Wilko888 said:

Not been since 2015 but it used to be at the woodlands stage

It still is.  

[johnny-yen]

My advice is go to Tim Peaks. 

Its a great little venue and you may bump into a secret set and special guests.