SeaSessions 2011

Bowlardo

saw an ad for sea session 2011 and was wondering who was playing it....I presume mylo is playing at it if his song is in the ad???

Did anyone go last year and is it worth a look

Demosthenes

I know it hasn't been announced yet, but anyone have some reasonable rumours as to who could be playing at sea sessions 2011?
I heard something about Aphex Twin maybe??

AnonoBoy

Demosthenes wrote: »

I heard something about Aphex Twin maybe??

Yeah that'll be the day.

He's headlining Bloc, can't see Sea Sessions being able to afford him.

bodhrandude

I heard Leftfield might be playing.

witnessrenegade

Yeah heard Leftfield myself, not a chance of Aphex Twin being able to play it, would cost a heap to get him

ghostdancer

pretty sure Leftfield's fee wouldn't be far off AT's either.

they headlined the main stage at EP last year, i'd be hugely surprised if Sea Sessions have/can afford them.

bodhrandude

The Skatalites!

Bowlardo

Anyone know when they are announcing the line-up for the sea sessions?

Was there any band rumoured to be on?

bodhrandude

Apparently there will be an announcement in 3 weeks time.

Bowlardo

bodhrandude wrote: »

Apparently there will be an announcement in 3 weeks time.

Thanks Buddy

Furious-Red

Line Up announced on the 31st of March

For some reason i am gonna predict this guy to play

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKFaMF2cJgM

demixed

The odd's of the horslips headlining just got a bit shorter I'd say...

bodhrandude

Possibly Leftfield, Skatalites, the Villagers, Carl Craig and Linton Kwesi Johnson, but maybe I just dreamt this.

Furious-Red

bodhrandude wrote: »

Possibly Leftfield, Skatalites, the Villagers, Carl Craig and Linton Kwesi Johnson, but maybe I just dreamt this.

Very unlikely Leftfield will play since he is playing Oxegen

cosmic

bodhrandude wrote: »

The Skatalites!

That would be good, they're great at a festival setting. Seen them play a few times but only once at a festival. I think it was Manuta 2007. They were awesome at that!

Furious-Red

Royseven and Charles Bradley have been confirmed via e mail from SS.

Line Up to be announced on Thursday

sq_forever

heard Primal Scream were topping the bill

litup

Line up according to Jim Carroll's blog:
Ziggy Marley
Charles Bradley
Bell X1
Villagers
The Go! Team
Grandmaster Flash
The Delays
Royseven
Japanese Popstars
Fred
Cashier No 9
The Minutes
Brian Deady
The Kanyu Tree
Ham Sandwich
Codes
O Emperor
Norman Jay

electrobanana

thats a pretty good line up imo
a banana could be tempted

Demosthenes

ziggy, grandmaster flash and norman jay

looks great!

litup

Liking the look of it myself. I haven't been to Sea Sessions before but might make the trip this year based on that line up.

Anyone have any tips on spots to park a camper?

Furious-Red

Great Line Up. Def going

lordgoat

Furious-Red wrote: »

Great Line Up. Def going

Just make sure you don't miss Charles Bradley

Furious-Red

Ok so the additions are Villagers, Gemma Hayes, Bitches with Wolves and The Rip Tide Movement. We cant announce the DJ lineup yet but to makeup we will give a free ticket to anyone who can get a good name for our dance tent/stage

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Scuid Mhór

Hilarious slip up by iTunes - great album. Can't be the only person who's listened to it?

lordgoat

Love it so far. Have it on loop since last night.

ladypink

I'm thinking of trying a few new festivals this summer and I have been coming across mentions of Sea Sessions quite a bit. I'm thinking of going as line-up looks quite good and sounds like a festival with a difference. Can anyone recomend or not.

ladypink

I'm thinking of trying a few new festivals this summer and I have been coming across mentions of Sea Sessions quite a bit. I'm thinking of going as line-up looks quite good and sounds like a festival with a difference. Can anyone recomend or not.

The_Illuminator

I'm about four tracks in so far and it's just amazing, much more variety than 'For Emma'. Justin definitely hasn't lost that golden touch.

Rick Deckard

was there last year, good craic.. bit of a spin mind.
http://www.seasessions.com

lordgoat

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ladypink

Ye line-up looks class alright. I wonder if Ziggy will play some of his dad's stuff or just his own material. Your right it is a fair spin, so just want to get some advice from a few peeps as to whether it's worth goin up. Don't have a load of money so got to choose my festivals wisely

bigwormbundoran

On a budget you cant really beat it and also the Rory Gallagher fest 3 weeks before in Ballyshannon.

Sea Sessions because the line-up is good and its relatively cheap, also because you can just stall outside the area where the stuff actually happens with a carryout to save a few pound before you go in and it does be absolutely buzzing around it and the gardai dont mind as long as you dont cause any hassle.

The Rory Gallagher fest then because tis free full stop. 45 quid for camping I think then all the music on the street is free and again you can sup away on your carryout to your hearts desire with no hassle from the filth.

I must say im rather lucky to be able to hit up both yet be able to kip in my own bed come round 6 in the morning

twilight_singer

was there last year and going again this year. Great little festival really relaxed vibe and right on the beach. We got a scorcher last year so hopefully it will be more of the same this year. Good line up too Ziggy Marley, Go! team, scratch perverts, Charles Bradley, Riptide Movement Grandmaster Flash and more. Something there for everybody.

what.to.do

Its getting closer...

Sent off my application for volunteering yesterday evening!

Anyone know of decent, cheapish accommodation for the Thursday night? I didn't originally plan on volunteering, but if I get a place I shall need to be up there a day before my booked accom. is available.

Spunge

Is there a dance/electronic area at this or is it mostly indie bands etc ?

what.to.do

Grandmaster Flash is playing, so not all indie anyways...

http://seasessions.com/lineup.html
Have a gawk at that and see what you think, I've never been before, but I think there will be Djs and the likes.

Demosthenes

Electro music at sea sessions is in the 'Beat Shack'

Check the link below for line-up...

http://westcoastsurfer.ipbhost.com/index.php?%2Fblog%2F1%2Fentry-227-beat-shack-line-up-and-quiksilver-tee-session%2F

ladypink

Nice one guys. Thanks for the advice. I'm sold. Got my ticket yesterday. Still can't believe camping is only €20 for 4 nights. Those other bigger festivals got allot to answer for charging the prices they do. Granted thet got big names but still think I'm going to stick to 2 or 3 independents this yr. Body and Soul also sounds like it could be good craic a new experience and think I might go check out Rory Gallager Fest. So, my 3 festivals this summer are Sea Sessions, Body and Soul, Rory Gallagher. They will all cost me less than Oxegen and Electric Picnic. Bring on the summer fest. season. :):cool:

ladypink

what.to.do wrote: »

Its getting closer...

Sent off my application for volunteering yesterday evening!

Anyone know of decent, cheapish accommodation for the Thursday night? I didn't originally plan on volunteering, but if I get a place I shall need to be up there a day before my booked accom. is available.

I just got my ticket yesterday and have been looking at accomodation. Camping is €20 for the wkend and opens on the Thus. night. Bundoran Surf Co. and Turf n Surf two of the local surf schools got accomodation for fairly reasonable prices. They have dorm rooms and that makes it even cheaper. Best google them as can not remember the prices off the top of my head.

bigwormbundoran

ladypink wrote: »

Nice one guys. Thanks for the advice. I'm sold. Got my ticket yesterday. Still can't believe camping is only €20 for 4 nights. Those other bigger festivals got allot to answer for charging the prices they do. Granted thet got big names but still think I'm going to stick to 2 or 3 independents this yr. Body and Soul also sounds like it could be good craic a new experience and think I might go check out Rory Gallager Fest. So, my 3 festivals this summer are Sea Sessions, Body and Soul, Rory Gallagher. They will all cost me less than Oxegen and Electric Picnic. Bring on the summer fest. season. :):cool:

Jayzus! 3 festivals in the space of 4 weekends? That is tight bloody going now

Heisenberg.

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what.to.do

ladypink wrote: »

I just got my ticket yesterday and have been looking at accomodation. Camping is €20 for the wkend and opens on the Thus. night. Bundoran Surf Co. and Turf n Surf two of the local surf schools got accomodation for fairly reasonable prices. They have dorm rooms and that makes it even cheaper. Best google them as can not remember the prices off the top of my head.

Myself and a few friends have one of the Summerhill apartments booked for a few days, but from the Friday onwards, a bit awkward if I've to be up on Thursday!

Thanks a million, I'll look them up.

ClarkeyCat

ladypink wrote: »

I just got my ticket yesterday and have been looking at accomodation. Camping is €20 for the wkend and opens on the Thus. night. Bundoran Surf Co. and Turf n Surf two of the local surf schools got accomodation for fairly reasonable prices. They have dorm rooms and that makes it even cheaper. Best google them as can not remember the prices off the top of my head.

Hi all,

First post here. Struggling to find accom for Sea Sessions - who knew people were so organised? The two surf schools above are booked out - does anyone know of anywhere that still has a roof? I'm going with a few prima donnas who are resisting camping. There'll probably be about ten of us.

All advice welcome.

Thanks,

Clarkey

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ClarkeyCat

Managed to get a house in nearby Kinlough. It's 3km away. 10 or 12 of us in a 3 bedroom house. Not too bad.

Mr Keek

bigwormbundoran wrote: »

I must say im rather lucky to be able to hit up both yet be able to kip in my own bed come round 6 in the morning

No better person to ask than a local, what the story with parking, we are planning and being in Bundoran at Lunch time(ish), do the organisers lay on plenty parking? Would you have seen the Campsite site last year, does it be mental busy like Electric Picnic? Fill up fast?




Got my ticket last week, cannot wait, Gemma Hayes, Bell X1, Ham Sandwich, O Emperor, The Villagers...., Talk about a showcase of Irish talent....Bargain!

And tonnes of other bands; some I know and a fair few I don't.

A carpark that's not a 40min hike to the campsite!

Surf lessons during the day.

Hope the weather is good, what a location

bigwormbundoran

Mr Keek wrote: »

No better person to ask than a local, what the story with parking, we are planning and being in Bundoran at Lunch time(ish), do the organisers lay on plenty parking? Would you have seen the Campsite site last year, does it be mental busy like Electric Picnic? Fill up fast?

Last year only had 1 campsite which was at the local GAA pitch, but thats the family/quiet site this year with the main one being located down behind the Phoenix pub and the bingo hall. It was pretty packed on the first day last year if I remeber correct, but with the split and moving the main site to a bigger location I cant see it being too wedged as an issue this year.

They say on the site for the event that parking is 5 minutes away from the campsite for €10 for the weekend though they dont say where it is, seeing that the main car park at the beach is taken up by the event itself that would be there ruled out anyway.

If I were to speculate I would guess the car park is down by the cinema and retail park, and if it is, its only a 2 minute walk from both campsites in opposite directions. Though it may not be there at all.

Hopefully the weather is good alright, twas beautiful last year and it really was a fantastic weekend all round, just good old fashioned good craic

Any other questions just holler!

foundry

Hi big worm! Can u recommend a good pub to watch the gaa on the sunday??

Also does any1 know if the quiet/family campsite is the same price?

I don't know whether to pitch there or not, I love my sleep but don't want to be stuck with shussing parents either

bigwormbundoran

foundry wrote: »

Hi big worm! Can u recommend a good pub to watch the gaa on the sunday??

Also does any1 know if the quiet/family campsite is the same price?

I don't know whether to pitch there or not, I love my sleep but don't want to be stuck with shussing parents either

The Chasin Bull in the middle of the town would probably be your best bet, plenty of big screens which always have sports on.

I cant see it being any more expensive no myself, it shouldnt be too strict with regards to noise levels as long as your not going buck mad id say.

desolate sun

One thing about Sea Sessions last year was the sound was absolutely brutal. It turned a lot of my friends off going this year. I'm going because they have to have improved that, hopefully.
When Paul Weller played he had to go offstage twice due to technical difficulties. So again I would hope this has improved.

Otherwise a great little festival. Really small, right beside the beach, some great names. But please improve the sound!!