Victorious Festival 2023 Discussion

[s30foster]

Katy J Pearson removed.

Confused as Crystal Tides now appearing both Friday and Saturday. Guessing a mistake. 

Whoever does the social media needs a proof reader before sending out these comms

[rseamer]

4 minutes ago, s30foster said:

Katy J Pearson removed.

Confused as Crystal Tides now appearing both Friday and Saturday. Guessing a mistake. 

Whoever does the social media needs a proof reader before sending out these comms

It’s on the app and website. As they are local it’s quite possible they would do both days (although a bit unusual given it’s the same stage) Mind you a lot of locals are day ticket holders. The discussion amongst many of my friends is ‘which day are you going to Victorious?’ So they wouldn’t mind the double slot

Edited August 23, 2023 by rseamer

[sisco]

14 minutes ago, s30foster said:

Katy J Pearson removed.

Confused as Crystal Tides now appearing both Friday and Saturday. Guessing a mistake. 

Whoever does the social media needs a proof reader before sending out these comms

Think they’re doing both mate.  Ridiculous but true! 

[s30foster]

Just got a tweet back from Crystal Tides and they are infact playing both days.

[Jack01825]

35 minutes ago, s30foster said:

Just got a tweet back from Crystal Tides and they are infact playing both days.

They are playing Friday Castle and playing Twice on saturday on Castle and Beats and Swing.

Ive seen them quite a bit and they are very good, originally they were doing just sundya beats and swings but won the competition for smaller bands meaning they got 2 slots at Vicky and now with the drop off that adds them a 3rd slot

[retrokev]

anyone stay at unite halls greetham street? is it a straightforward walk to common and what is best place thursday fi sat for music (band or dj) for late drink. cheers

[s30foster]

53 minutes ago, retrokev said:

anyone stay at unite halls greetham street? is it a straightforward walk to common and what is best place thursday fi sat for music (band or dj) for late drink. cheers

I'm staying there this year. Would also like to know some places locally for a late night drink. I feel once the bands finish it'll feel relatively early and I won't be able to wind down.

[Simsy]

3 hours ago, retrokev said:

anyone stay at unite halls greetham street? is it a straightforward walk to common and what is best place thursday fi sat for music (band or dj) for late drink. cheers

 

2 hours ago, s30foster said:

I'm staying there this year. Would also like to know some places locally for a late night drink. I feel once the bands finish it'll feel relatively early and I won't be able to wind down.

It's about a 25 min walk, and Pompey is pretty flat so easy to stroll. You can also hire an electric scooter if you've got the Voi app (but they stop working at 10pm so you can't use them post fest).

Greetham Street is near Guildhall Walk, where all the nightclubs are, but I'd recommend Albert Road (very slight detour) or Elm Grove (on your way between the common and the halls).

[Southscene]

FYI for bar prices….

[WhatADin]

The Crystal Tides thing is the local band gets a slot/local band also wins the competition that gives them slots at the various festivals. 

[gingerevans84]

10 hours ago, s30foster said:

I'm staying there this year. Would also like to know some places locally for a late night drink. I feel once the bands finish it'll feel relatively early and I won't be able to wind down.

All on this. Been last 2 years and gone straight back to campsite. Could do with a late night dance 

[BagpussSeesAllThings]

10 hours ago, Southscene said:

FYI for bar prices….

Time to remortgage! How many years until we're at a tenner a pint...!

Out of interest how easy is it to sneak your own booze in?

[WhatADin]

8 hours ago, gingerevans84 said:

All on this. Been last 2 years and gone straight back to campsite. Could do with a late night dance 

Palmy Road (Palmerston Road) is usually busy afterwards. I wouldn't say that there were any "dance floor" type places as such, but bars with loud music yes.

Then you have Albert Road. Again less dance floor places but bars with music. One Eyed Dog usually is pretty good, I think Lord John Russell Southsea might have a dance floor going. We normally end up going to The Fox (formerly Fat Fox). 

There's also Guildhall Walk, gets a bit rough down there but PopWorld is always good for a cheesy boogie. I think Astoria too? There's other bars with dance floors open later. 

There's PRZYM but I've not been there in many years so can't vouch for it.

Gunwharf too, but not sure how busy Eden gets. There is the casino though. So not dancing but open late.

EDIT: Also if you're going back to the campsite, it's a fair way from town wherever you go and there won't be any other late night buses etc. You'll need to get a taxi/Uber. There are lots of Hackneys too. I wouldn't walk though as you'll need to effectively cross motorway/motorway entrance point. 

Edited August 24, 2023 by WhatADin

[retrokev]

dont need a dance floor as such as can boogie and sing in spot im stood in . just need a pub with a band or loud music(preferably indie/guitar) with good atmosphere and friendly happy people.

[retrokev]

11 hours ago, Southscene said:

FYI for bar prices….

blood orange it is then and rum and coke

[WhatADin]

49 minutes ago, retrokev said:

dont need a dance floor as such as can boogie and sing in spot im stood in . just need a pub with a band or loud music(preferably indie/guitar) with good atmosphere and friendly happy people.

I'd definitely suggest more towards Albert Road way then. 🙂

[kelstar]

Campers are starting to arrive….car park next to Sainsburys is full of camper vans. (I live close by, and just done my weekend shop there)

plus all the signposts are up directing you to campsite.

 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

13 hours ago, Southscene said:

FYI for bar prices….

Jeez - the £7+ Pint has been reached.  Sad times !

[retrokev]

19 hours ago, Simsy said:

 

It's about a 25 min walk, and Pompey is pretty flat so easy to stroll. You can also hire an electric scooter if you've got the Voi app (but they stop working at 10pm so you can't use them post fest).

Greetham Street is near Guildhall Walk, where all the nightclubs are, but I'd recommend Albert Road (very slight detour) or Elm Grove (on your way between the common and the halls).

cheers.enjoy the fest

[retrokev]

2 hours ago, WhatADin said:

I'd definitely suggest more towards Albert Road way then. 🙂

cheers enjoy the fest

[Simsy]

13 hours ago, Southscene said:

FYI for bar prices….

Maybe next year I'll need to find somewhere on site where I can stash a bottle in advance 🤣

3 hours ago, mattiosmith said:

Time to remortgage! How many years until we're at a tenner a pint...!

Out of interest how easy is it to sneak your own booze in?

You will get searched on the way in, but I haven't had any problems sneaking in a bit of rum. Might be less subtle if you're trying to sneak in a 12 pack of beers though!

You can always nip out to the bars/shops on Palmerston Road for a quick 1, as long as you're back before 8pm.

[Dg_vic]

3 hours ago, mattiosmith said:

Time to remortgage! How many years until we're at a tenner a pint...!

Out of interest how easy is it to sneak your own booze in?

I would say medium level difficulty. The security do check bags, but if you hide it effectively in a blanket or otherwise, they are not going to spend ages searching through. Don’t take glass though, as they will pat down bags (and it’s dangerous if left on the floor). 

[s30foster]

Urrrgh, this can bugger off!! 

[sisco]

57 minutes ago, s30foster said:

Urrrgh, this can bugger off!! 

Yeah looking grim on Saturday isn’t it!!

[Mr Carbohydrate]

19 hours ago, Southscene said:

FYI for bar prices….

Any sign of a little craft beer bar? Or anything a bit different to the main bars?