Tony Zografos please Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 4 hours ago, zahidf said: I wonder if the Dizzee show will still go ahead given his arrest last week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, JHad said: We went along to the Corinne Bailey Rae day yesterday after picking up the giveaways from Central Tickets. Musically, it wasn't really to our liking so we caught the final 3 acts. The crowd was very sparse by midway through CBR's set - at a guess less than 10% capacity. They'd put down some mud covers on the front 15 metres or so nearest the stage and the entire crowd fitted on there with ample room. You could've put the staff, vendors and their food trucks on there too and still had room to dance. Doesn't really bode well! On a more general note, the site itself is great. It was smaller than I was expecting and refreshingly laid back in terms of security. The natural bowl gives good views from all around the site and the sound quality was excellent for an outdoor event. The bars looked to have decent options (e.g. various Brewdog beers in big cans, ciders, wines, spirits and a limited cocktail choice) and there were 7 or 8 food trucks, with three offering vegan options (pizza, maki, and hotdogs). There were a lot of toilets too, although I only used the urinals so am not sure of their cleanliness levels. Bodes well for me for Supergrass and The Cribs then, especially the Brewdog selection! Wonder how busy it'll be for that gig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, hhunting said: Ah thanks. I reckon they're waiting for dizzeee to cancel first so they don't have to pay him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRiggins Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Hoping some cheap seats pop up for Max Richter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ives562 Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Buzzing for dizzie rascal:D first live show in 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 7:31 PM, efcfanwirral said: Bodes well for me for Supergrass and The Cribs then, especially the Brewdog selection! Wonder how busy it'll be for that gig... I went to the Baxter Dury, Fat White Family one (which was obviously more 'indie') and it was pretty busy. Prob not quite sold out but approaching it I would say. So hopefully the Supergrass date does alright (no pub intended), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) They have some good songs- a good addition. We'll definitely be getting down early for this one! Edited August 16, 2021 by efcfanwirral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuinafield Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Down for this Friday night, looks like decent weather for it. Those who have been, how was it in terms of security if a friend were to be taking in a small bag for personal use? Usual security pat down or dogs abs or police as well? How much are beers in there as well? Any other tips? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Stuinafield said: Down for this Friday night, looks like decent weather for it. Those who have been, how was it in terms of security if a friend were to be taking in a small bag for personal use? Usual security pat down or dogs abs or police as well? How much are beers in there as well? Any other tips? Cheers! No pat downs but a metal detector thing. No dogs. Beers are stupidly expensive: 6 pounds for a can! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ives562 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Stuinafield said: Down for this Friday night, looks like decent weather for it. Those who have been, how was it in terms of security if a friend were to be taking in a small bag for personal use? Usual security pat down or dogs abs or police as well? How much are beers in there as well? Any other tips? Cheers! I had to empty my pockets and had a pat down and metal decter think it all depends on the security guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuinafield Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Ah thanks guys for both your replies! More concerned about the beer prices tbh! To be expected though I suppose! Damn weather looks to be taking a turn for the worse. Grrrrr!! Really looking forward to it though, venue looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 17 hours ago, zahidf said: No pat downs but a metal detector thing. No dogs. Beers are stupidly expensive: 6 pounds for a can! Is that for smaller or bigger cans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 5 hours ago, efcfanwirral said: Is that for smaller or bigger cans? Both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 What's the best tube/rail station to get into? And I'm completely unfamiliar with the area - is it reasonably safe, even after the gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyseven Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, efcfanwirral said: What's the best tube/rail station to get into? And I'm completely unfamiliar with the area - is it reasonably safe, even after the gig? Crystal Palace Station on the Overground is right on the edge of the park, although on the other side from where the bowl is. Gypsy Hill, Penge West, Sydenham and Sydenham Hill aren't that far away either. That area is pretty gentrified tbh, just be sensible as you would anywhere else in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1234321 Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 11:53 PM, zahidf said: No pat downs but a metal detector thing. No dogs. Beers are stupidly expensive: 6 pounds for a can! I wonder where it will end for these prices (talking specifically about venues/festivals selling cans - not draft pints). It's disgraceful to sell individual cans for one or two pounds more than you could get a pack of four of them in any shop or supermarket. Yet people still buy them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyseven Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 21 minutes ago, Johnnyseven said: Crystal Palace Station on the Overground is right on the edge of the park, although on the other side from where the bowl is. Gypsy Hill, Penge West, Sydenham and Sydenham Hill aren't that far away either. That area is pretty gentrified tbh, just be sensible as you would anywhere else in London. Crystal Palace is also served by Southern as well, from London Bridge and Victoria I think. For the Overground you'd need to head to Canada Water to pick up a train, if you're coming form central London that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Johnnyseven said: Crystal Palace is also served by Southern as well, from London Bridge and Victoria I think. For the Overground you'd need to head to Canada Water to pick up a train, if you're coming form central London that is. Think that looks like the best plan for me - staying central. The walk to the station through the park from the bowl looks a bit ropey for night time but I assume everyone else will be doing the same? Edited August 18, 2021 by efcfanwirral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancers Stand Very Still Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 Tickets for the Supergrass day now up on Central Tickets for £6.50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyseven Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 Just now, efcfanwirral said: Think that's the best plan. The walk go the station through the park from the bowl looks a bit ropey but I assume everyone else will be doing the same? I live in Croydon and have no issues walking around at night, in Crystal Palace you'll be fine - they'll be loads of people doing the same walk anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) Cheap £6 tixs for the Supergrass day, you will need to create an account first though. https://centraltickets.co.uk/event/SStHgVZUhlXnP5gKXOGr7bZnGdmRz9gz-qaZDzSVCns *Never mind, I've just saw JHad has mentioned it already. Edited August 18, 2021 by jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaphPH Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 eFests review - for those who want to see images of last week's Sleaford Mods gig Review is up https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/southfacing/2021/review-overview.shtml And here are the photo galleries https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/southfacing/2021/galleries.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Expression Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 8 hours ago, JHad said: Tickets for the Supergrass day now up on Central Tickets for £6.50. Prize draw on DICE as well, reckon they will give a shed load away tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancers Stand Very Still Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Blank Expression said: Prize draw on DICE as well, reckon they will give a shed load away tomorrow. Yep. DICE mentioned The Streets too. Probably a similar situation to APE in 2018/9 when pretty much everyone who entered seemed to win tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Do you need to print tickets (see tickets) or are they scanning off phones nowadays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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