daveje Posted May 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Orens said: Except that the VIP section's angle only got worse. 2019: 2022: VIP's just not worth it anymore in Primavera, I wish we would've known this a while ago. Same here. I'd rather have my money back than the paltry VIP benefits we're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hip Priest Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 photo posted on foros.primaverasound.com https://foros.primaverasound.com/topic/3117/primavera-sound-2021/1492 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etaish Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Why stop at money back, lets file a class action against those bastards! But in all seriousness, PS have been able to stir this ship through two and something ridiculously challenging years and came out the other end with a phenomenal 20 years edition with an arguably unparalleled line-up, so not getting priority access to the mosh pit this year, seems to me somehwhat of a minor grievance (having said that, I fully acknowledge that each punter's personal financial circumstances are different and mean no disrespect to anyone who feels shortchanged by the limiting of the VIP benefits this year). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhak Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Most of the recent VIP bashing is based on a map. I agree it doesn't look great with comparison to the past but would it not be better to wait for the actual festival or any further communication (which they could've handled better yes, I'd imagine you'd get an extra mail when you're a VIP)? I also agree it feels weird they would've upped the price that much for WE2 and then give less. Then again: there aren't any actual promises made on where your vip area will be etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familiar2billions Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) I was a bit gutted I didn't get VIP this time around, but looking at how far back that VIP viewing platform/area is in the photo, I'm pleased we didn't bother now. Having it that far back is a piss take. When it was along the side you could quite close to either stage and still feel a part of it all, or, if you weren't too bothered go more in the middle. Having it at the back like that though will just make the whole experience feel removed. Edited May 24, 2022 by Familiar2billions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livenstu Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, Hip Priest said: photo posted on foros.primaverasound.com https://foros.primaverasound.com/topic/3117/primavera-sound-2021/1492 Well at least the grass is back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss89 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, Hip Priest said: photo posted on foros.primaverasound.com https://foros.primaverasound.com/topic/3117/primavera-sound-2021/1492 Those are the Main Stages or what??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orens Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rhak said: Most of the recent VIP bashing is based on a map. I agree it doesn't look great with comparison to the past but would it not be better to wait for the actual festival or any further communication (which they could've handled better yes, I'd imagine you'd get an extra mail when you're a VIP)? I also agree it feels weird they would've upped the price that much for WE2 and then give less. Then again: there aren't any actual promises made on where your vip area will be etc... An extra email? As a 2019 VIP ticket-holder I actually don't get any mails from them, although I mailed them about it (got no response). I only read the mails you guys are posting 😂 So much for a lack of communication... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Etaish said: Why stop at money back, lets file a class action against those bastards! But in all seriousness, PS have been able to stir this ship through two and something ridiculously challenging years and came out the other end with a phenomenal 20 years edition with an arguably unparalleled line-up, so not getting priority access to the mosh pit this year, seems to me somehwhat of a minor grievance (having said that, I fully acknowledge that each punter's personal financial circumstances are different and mean no disrespect to anyone who feels shortchanged by the limiting of the VIP benefits this year). You joke but on reddit there’s a post saying that Primavera has broken the law!! I normally trust them to get these things right but my bigger worry is that they’ve messed up with capacity, given inaccessibility of Bits. Feels like a very real risk that people won’t bother going to Bits as too far away this year, which could make the main section uncomfortably crowded this year. Also wouldn’t surprise me if there are other teething problems in Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 people will end up getting a better experience. Edited May 24, 2022 by xxialac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etaish Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 minute ago, xxialac said: You joke but on reddit there’s a post saying that Primavera has broken the law!! That's nuts. I actually know their lawyers. Would be very surprised if there were actual grounds. ...and re Bits, I hope you're wrong but I can see where the concern is coming from 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messy Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Does anyone know if you'll actually be entry without the accessticket thing? I sold my ticket a couple of months ago via TicketSwap but that was before the emails about accessticket went out. Their customer service is non existent and I don't seem to have a way of contacting the buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mcr Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 7 minutes ago, Boss89 said: Those are the Main Stages or what??? Looks to be one, wide stage. Is the VIP area in front of the Sound Tower, raised ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Etaish said: That's nuts. I actually know their lawyers. Would be very surprised if there were actual grounds. ...and re Bits, I hope you're wrong but I can see where the concern is coming from 😞 There aren’t any grounds of course. A lot of the people on reddit act like spoilt teenagers - it’s embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannybruck Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Karl_Mcr said: Looks to be one, wide stage. Is the VIP area in front of the Sound Tower, raised ? It looks like a screen-sized structure to me? But it's also placed dead centre in the line of sight of the VIP bit at the back? Really weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivedal 1904 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 hour ago, xxialac said: “A thirteen meter tall bear will welcome visitors at the Parc del Forum” Anyone have this on their predictions? Well it does seem like one of the most essential features of a music festival! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, jannybruck said: It looks like a screen-sized structure to me? But it's also placed dead centre in the line of sight of the VIP bit at the back? Really weird. Everyone at the back gets an official Primavera Periscope, sponsored by Binance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modesty Powder Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 hour ago, xxialac said: “A thirteen meter tall bear will welcome visitors at the Parc del Forum” Bigger Jeff. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannybruck Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, xxialac said: I normally trust them to get these things right but my bigger worry is that they’ve messed up with capacity, given inaccessibility of Bits. Feels like a very real risk that people won’t bother going to Bits as too far away this year, which could make the main section uncomfortably crowded this year. I think you're probably right about this, particularly given that new photo of the main stage area which has made me a little nervous all of a sudden. Bits is basically half an hour walk at peak times from Mordor – how many people are realistically going to be arsed going back and forth to this to watch stuff that aren't 'key acts'? Unless they're somehow making that routing between main site and Bits extremly efficient I think a lot of people might just swerve it completely. Even as someone that's been for years even I've been looking at the scheduling and wondering if any of the acts up there are worth sacrificing a 20+ minute walk to when I could be watching something else in main site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etaish Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, jannybruck said: Unless they're somehow making that routing between main site and Bits extremly efficient I think a lot of people might just swerve it completely. Even as someone that's been for years even I've been looking at the scheduling and wondering if any of the acts up there are worth sacrificing a 20+ minute walk to when I could be watching something else in main site. unless you're only using it for the "end of the night" bit when you know there's nothing leftto watch in the main area stages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenG92 Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, jannybruck said: Unless they're somehow making that routing between main site and Bits extremly efficient I think a lot of people might just swerve it completely. Even as someone that's been for years even I've been looking at the scheduling and wondering if any of the acts up there are worth sacrificing a 20+ minute walk to when I could be watching something else in main site. Bits is absolutely nothing for me going W1. The noticeable exception is Charli being in bits in W2 clashing with Tyler and between Dua and Bicep. You would think if they were gonna do that kind of crowd split it would also be present in W1 somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orens Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Just now, Etaish said: unless you're only using it for the "end of the night" bit when you know there's nothing leftto watch in the main area stages I'd buy a seperate ticket to the 2nd Thursday Bits area (the 19:00-5:30 Dice lineup +Gizz and Charli XCX at the Tous), but don't think I'll bother going there with no bridge. Even at the end of the night we've got Bicep and 2manydjs at Cupra, no reason to go any further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Very pessimistic in this thread. All this doom posting has got me feeling down this morning. I'm gonna avoid this thread for a while. Some of us have waited three years for this and are understandably hyped without speculating on capacity stuff/VIP locations when none of us have stepped on the festival grounds yet. Have a great festival everyone and feel free to continue to drop me a DM for the Primavera WhatsApp group invite. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrophobia Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ConfidenceMan said: Shite. I guessed a 9m tall bear. I guessed 13 Meters correctly but I had my money on a Pull Those stands at the Mordor stages will have perfect sight on the FOS Tower, what more could you ask for? Edited May 24, 2022 by Quadrophobia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Obviously I've never been before but I'm sure I'll make a 30-minute walk to the Bits area - as a Glasto veteran, 30 minutes is nothing! If it's likely to be a bit quieter over there, even more so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Looking at the forecast next week it's saying 22 and cloudy most days- is that pretty standard? Appreciate it's a bit early for any certainty. Was expecting hotter to be honest but cooler is better for us if anything (my partner does not do well once it hits the high 20s). We were in Malaga over the weekend and was around 27/28 so this will feel a fair bit cooler. That said night temperatures are looking pleasant - 18 degrees or so. I'll bring a hoodie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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