2020 Line-up Thread

[tomsidg1]

12 minutes ago, Declan said:

However, I took a lateral flow test last night and attempted to add it to the app. This requires a QR code or ID number that is not on my test. So I conclude you can only do this IF you have an NHS test, and I don't seem to have one of those. 

Can I get the NHS test in London on the Thursday morning?

I think you need to register it here. You just confirm it was negative and you don’t need to supply an ID number.

that’s what I had to do for similar events. You then get a txt message/email from NHS to confirm the negative test result. It also registers in the main NHS app, not the covid one. You can then create a PDF with a QR code to confirm the test result. 
 

edit: just re-read that link and it does say you need a QR code or ID number, sorry about that! 
 

I remember trying to add it to the covid app and failing but that link worked for me so hope it’s the same for you.

Edited August 12, 2021 by tomsidg1
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[Sean1234321]

2 minutes ago, paulwa said:

Maybe they will reduce numbers inside instead then. I for one will be avoiding them anyway. It's a shame, but there will be plenty on elsewhere and you have to go with your comfort level at the moment. Besides which, those places are stuffy enough in normal times, let alone with a mask on.

You say that, but it's a long time to go without stepping foot in either of those areas. I was sceptical at Latitude but after about two minutes it was as though Covid never happened.

Personally the entry requirements are good enough for me not to worry too much about it once inside the festival, but of course each to their own as you said go with what you're comfortable with.

[Lucanesque]

4 minutes ago, tomsidg1 said:

edit: just re-read that link and it does say you need a QR code or ID number, sorry about that! 

I remember trying to add it to the covid app and failing but that link worked for me so hope it’s the same for you.

That's right - PCR test references get reported through the NHS Covid App, and LFT tests get reported through the link and must use the QR/ID. Joined up Government 🙄

[Lucanesque]

18 minutes ago, Declan said:

However, I took a lateral flow test last night and attempted to add it to the app. This requires a QR code or ID number that is not on my test. (I lied and said I was in England because the Isle of Man isn't an option). So I conclude you can only do this IF you have an NHS test, and I don't seem to have one of those. 

Can I get the NHS test in London on the Thursday morning?

BTW, here's where you can find places that are providing the free tests https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/

[idyllwild]

1 hour ago, xxialac said:

Prob in minority but I have no problem wearing a mask if I go in the tipi which is a small enclosed space after all.

After a while I forget I’m even wearing it.

Yeah, I’ll definitely be wearing one in the tents too. Good stuff from Simon etc, clear guidance and making it as easy as possible for everyone.

Can’t wait to get back there, 3 weeks today! Feels like it’s been forever. 

[The Nal]

37 minutes ago, Sean1234321 said:

Personally the entry requirements are good enough for me not to worry too much about it once inside the festival, but of course each to their own as you said go with what you're comfortable with.

Im the same. Almost everyone vaxxed/tested before the festival. Kind of just have to get on with life this stage. 

Last gig I was at was Supergrass on Valetines Day 2020. Looks like it could be Kikigako Moyo as the first gig back. Yessir.

[snipe]

Big Top staying shut but with more fans inside (have to awesome the twirly sort and not the human kind).

 

 

[Sean1234321]

9 minutes ago, snipe said:

Big Top staying shut but with more fans inside (have to awesome the twirly sort and not the human kind).

 

 

😮

That's cool, hopefully they stick a few toilets out there....

[xxialac]

From a music perspective, opening themboth up would have led to sound bleed issues.

[Guy Incognito]

The Big Top needs extra fans. Gets ludicrously hot in there. Amen Dunes' set a few years ago was sweltering. 

[paulwa]

10 minutes ago, Guy Incognito said:

The Big Top needs extra fans. Gets ludicrously hot in there. Amen Dunes' set a few years ago was sweltering. 

It may very well end up being a swirling elephant and balloon!

 

[Dancers Stand Very Still]

Judging from the 80 odd live sets I've seen since 19th July, I very much doubt more than 5-10 % of people will stick to masks in the Big Top / Tipi (even with an EotR crowd). They'll both be better for ventilation though than most indoor venues. 

It's not ideal if the bands you want to see are tented, but at least there are enough outdoor stages with great music if tents feel too much of a risk. They are very safe. The biggest covid risk then is likely toilet cubicles, but waving the door a few times will recycle the air (and have other benefits!). 

It'll all feel fine once we're inside. I hope everybody finds their personal balance between risk and enjoyment 😊. 

[Guy Incognito]

Yeah those pitch black urinal boxes they have won't be fun at all. 

[Sean1234321]

9 minutes ago, JHad said:

Judging from the 80 odd live sets I've seen since 19th July

That's....mad.

[robith]

3 hours ago, Declan said:

However, I took a lateral flow test last night and attempted to add it to the app. This requires a QR code or ID number that is not on my test. (I lied and said I was in England because the Isle of Man isn't an option). So I conclude you can only do this IF you have an NHS test, and I don't seem to have one of those. 

Can I get the NHS test in London on the Thursday morning?

They're available at pharmacies, but there are also a lot of community testing centres about where you can do it and they auto text you so it gets registered for you. Could be an idea, as you might get some looks sitting around doing one in public

[paulwa]

One thing I'm not very clear about, having not been since 2018, plus the new Covid situation, is whether payment for food and drink inside the festival is now totally cashless - or should I still plan on taking a wedge?

[RedRockRick]

38 minutes ago, paulwa said:

One thing I'm not very clear about, having not been since 2018, plus the new Covid situation, is whether payment for food and drink inside the festival is now totally cashless - or should I still plan on taking a wedge?

I’ve heard nothing to date about a dedicated cashless system so I’m assuming it’ll be both cash and cards.

[xxialac]

Were there places last time out that only took cash?

Seems a bit medieval these days…

[The Nal]

7 minutes ago, xxialac said:

Were there places last time out that only took cash?

Seems a bit medieval these days…

Fairly sure everyone took card but the machines dont work sometimes so always good to have a few notes in the wallet just in case for booze, fags and mags. 

Edited August 12, 2021 by The Nal

[Mardy]

I'll be taking cash, and I'm pretty sure everywhere will still accept it

 

[snipe]

Cheese toastie van was cash only.  Might have been some card only bars queues but my memory is fuzzy.

[Punksnotdead]

36 minutes ago, Mardy said:

I'll be taking cash, and I'm pretty sure everywhere will still accept it

 

Me too. I've got used to paying for everything by card the last 18 months, but find it easier to budget at a festival using cash.

[snipe]

There are several digital banks that'll do you a card you can put limits on. you'll need your phone to keep track of what you spent though.  I use one for better FX rates between EUR and GBP too.

[Sean1234321]

On the website it says if you leave the site and come back you will need to either retake a read test or show your covid pass - is the assumption that this only applies if you actually leave the festival altogether? Surely if you just pop back to your car then that is allowed? 

If so how do they at the wristband exchange know which people have actually left and who has just gone to their car? Do they usually have people at the site exit too? I have never actually left the site mid-festival so I don't know, although I may be this year. 

Edited August 13, 2021 by Sean1234321

[jamesrfisher]

24 minutes ago, Sean1234321 said:

On the website it says if you leave the site and come back you will need to either retake a read test or show your covid pass - is the assumption that this only applies if you actually leave the festival altogether? Surely if you just pop back to your car then that is allowed? 

If so how do they at the wristband exchange know which people have actually left and who has just gone to their car? Do they usually have people at the site exit too? I have never actually left the site mid-festival so I don't know, although I may be this year. 

I think at Latitude it applied to those just popping back to the car.