lukethekid Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Do they create a better atmosphere or are they just a bloody pain in the arse? What’s your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I lean toward the latter. I think they are a danger, though fortunately I've not heard of any serious incidents, but drunk people + explosives are not a good combo. I also think they add very little. You're already at a festival watching amazing bands with great stage shows, so a little extra smoke is really not going to make much of a difference is it? And it will never be any way near as good as Coldplay's bracelets, will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHew Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I'm firmly in the pain in the arse corner. Ok, they make striking photo but do nothing to improve the atmosphere of a gig. I was stood near one at the cure, it bloody stank. Girl near me had to move because it set her ashma off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Andy Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I was right by one once, I think it was when Kasabian headlined. It's not nice to be trying to enjoy a song but my brain is saying 'How trustworthy is the bloke on his mate's shoulders off his face holding a pyrotechnic above my head'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 (I like them) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Just now, Matt42 said: (I like them) Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_W01 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, nikkic said: Me too Me three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadendfriends8 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Harry_W01 said: Me three Me four Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I like them but don’t think I’d be that impressed if someone set one off right next to me. Charm x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDaze Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Charm said: I like them but don’t think I’d be that impressed if someone set one off right next to me. Charm x This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelin Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I'm in two minds. A friend stood behind me had one at the Arctics in Finsbury Park years ago and my neck was showered with embers which hurt a damn lot. But I fucking love seeing them. It's not The Chems on the Other Stage without the flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 The first from a safe distance looks superb ... from a few years back ..... The second in a busy bar last year caused all kinds of issues the fire marshal picked it up and rushed it outside not before the music was killed and the place filling with smoke ... what a selfish rick was my thoughts at the time !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukethekid Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I too like them but I would never buy them. They just look like too much hard work to control and I don’t think I could handle being the fella who’s causing everyone to have stage 3 lung cancer with a smoke bomb or 2nd degree burns with a flare. Can you buy them at the festival or do people take them with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Flares? Wore the in the 70s. They gathered the mud at festivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, lukethekid said: I too like them but I would never buy them. They just look like too much hard work to control and I don’t think I could handle being the fella who’s causing everyone to have stage 3 lung cancer with a smoke bomb or 2nd degree burns with a flare. Can you buy them at the festival or do people take them with them? A banned item ... but you always see them ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukethekid Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Ayrshire Chris said: Flares? Wore the in the 70s. They gathered the mud at festivals. Was waiting for this response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukethekid Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Just now, crazyfool1 said: A banned item ... but you always see them ... Being sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Just now, lukethekid said: Being sold? no being used some say certain acts might use them for visuals though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashedonmud Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 22 minutes ago, maelzoid said: And it will never be any way near as good as Coldplay's bracelets, will it? Sarcasm? Plastic pollution at it's worst. Unnecessary gimmick. ? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfAnIdiot Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Flares are fine. Being a dick with them is not. Seen them thrown into crowds before, not good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 How has this thread had 0 views ? can nobody see it through the smoke ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Pain in the arse. Nothing worse than trying to enjoy a band while some pissed twat is waving a lit firework three inches from your face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybane Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I've had one thrown on the floor next to me at Brixton Academy, it was sold out and i was right at the front so couldn't move. I have severe asthma Guess what happened next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Honeybane said: I've had one thrown on the floor next to me at Brixton Academy, it was sold out and i was right at the front so couldn't move. I have severe asthma Guess what happened next Thread closed !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybane Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Just now, crazyfool1 said: Thread closed !!! butttttttttt they looked fucking unreal at Chems on the Other, just made sure i kept my distance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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