Glastonbury 2016

Mince Pie

Didn't see another thread and with a week to go till ticket day thought it might be a good time to throw it out there.
We're going to be trying for the coach again.

So who's hoping to go, have you checked your registration is still active and also the inevitable headliner chat?

My nerves are already in tatters over getting tickets. :eek:

ghostdancer

jeez, didn't realise it was next weekend!
hopefully the newbies in our group actually registered, had reminded them a few times.

MadYaker

People who have been before what's the easiest way to get there?

Mince Pie

MadYaker wrote: »

People who have been before what's the easiest way to get there?

Getting the coach from Bristol probably unless you want to drive. Ferry is expensive though and I personally wouldn't want to be driving after 5 days in a field.
Booking a hotel for the Monday night afterwards is a must. That shower and sleep is the best ever!

ghostdancer

we got the ferry last year. worked out about 110 each for 3 people, which wasn't far off the cheapest prices i saw for flights, not including extra baggage charges and then transport from the airport to the festival.
we went Dublin-Holyhead because of circumstances, but I'd go from Rosslare in future, as it breaks up the driving.
definitely get a hotel for the Monday night, we got the ferry back around 8pm Monday night and were in absolute bits. it was nice to be in my own bed on Monday night though.

MadYaker

We're thinking of flying. I'd have to be the driver any way and there'll be so much drink and drugs in my system I won't be able to drive for a week after, fingers crossed for tickets!

Sheog

We actually flew into Southampton, picked up a campervan we rented and drove up from there. Took about 3hours, very handy & no traffic at all and it's a nice small stress free airport too which is great!

StephenOT

In Bristol is the airport far from where you get the coach and is it hard to find?

scary

StephenOT wrote: »

In Bristol is the airport far from where you get the coach and is it hard to find?

there is a regular bus service from the airport that brings you to the bus station where the coaches go from.

sebcity

MadYaker wrote: »

People who have been before what's the easiest way to get there?

Drove over last year. Rented a campervan in Meath, got the ferry from Dublin to Holyhead, drove down through the night. Pretty simple drive. Came home from Pembroke to Rosslare. It means you can bring as much stuff as you like in the van!

On top of tickets, the cost was:
800 for campervan for the week between 4, so 200 each.
480 for the ferries, 120 each
Supplies/diesel around 100 each
I brought 350 sterling, came home with 150

It is the best week ever. So sad I can't go this year.
2017, I'll be there (can't remember is 2017 or 2018 the year off)

ghostdancer

it was supposed to be 2017, but Michael said recently that it will be 2018 instead.

threein99

Registered for this but none of my friends have, how much of a deposit do they take out ? and if I sell the ticket in April how much would I lose ?

sebcity

Pretty sure its a 50 pound deposit and has to be from a credit card

Paddy2012

threein99 wrote: »

Registered for this but none of my friends have, how much of a deposit do they take out ? and if I sell the ticket in April how much would I lose ?

you'll get £35 back so would lose about £15

Sheog

Eeek! Anyone else getting super nervous? I was really disappointed we didn't get tickets last year, but then if we had gotten tickets we might not have gone to Slane to see the Foo Fighters. I would have been really gutted to have missed them.

I have a feeling that 2016 is going to be an awesome year for Glastonbury!

Has anyone every stayed at Zoo Loos? (Just out side one of the campervan sites.)

Blisterman

Got em! Delighted.

Single tab, keep clicking F5 got me in.

ceegee

Had been planning on taking a year off, decided to try the site at 7 to see how busy it was, got in after 2 clicks and temptation took over

TheIrishGrover

Yes boy!!!!!! Got me ticket. Glasto here I come. Let the usual Lineup rumour begin

TheIrishGrover

MadYaker wrote: »

People who have been before what's the easiest way to get there?

Bristol airport. There are busses to Bristol and last year there was a taxi-share service at the airport. Easy to get to from Bristol

Mince Pie

Gawd that sale was brutal. Got to payment page a couple of times and told it was sold out. Lingered on the reg page and got back in then found out my partner in crime had pipped me to the post. So we're going to Glasto babee!!!

So Daft Punk yeah?? David Bowie??? Lol

Blisterman

I'll beat the crowd and start the petition against next year's headliner now.

MadYaker

No luck Have to try again on Sunday

johnnykilo

Just checking something; I managed to get tickets last night and got the conformation email last night. I just remembered though I made a new registration this year and changed my address to Dublin, although my billing address on the Credit Card I used is still in Waterford, does this matter?

I'm probably being paranoid but until the money is taken from my account I won't be able to relax fully

Chelon

First time last year so now keener than ever to get them tomorrow. Any hot tips for success?

Sandwell

Going to try in the morning. Have been lucky two out of three times I've tried. Down in Dingle with terrible wi-fi so not overly optimistic this time, it'll deoend on friends getting in. Anyone got any tips?

Basq

Good luck in the morning kids!

lameusername

johnnykilo wrote: »

Just checking something; I managed to get tickets last night and got the conformation email last night. I just remembered though I made a new registration this year and changed my address to Dublin, although my billing address on the Credit Card I used is still in Waterford, does this matter?

I'm probably being paranoid but until the money is taken from my account I won't be able to relax fully

You're allowed multiple regs so I think you're ok. Could always ring see tomorrow.

Sheog

Good luck everybody!!! So nervous! Eekkkk!

lameusername

Sheog wrote: »

Good luck everybody!!! So nervous! Eekkkk!

Hurricane F5 is about to make landfall.

robinph

Just getting blank pages mostly. The phone is getting the holding page, but nothing further yet...

Chelon

No response at all so far - anyone?

marvin80

Chelon wrote: »

No response at all so far - anyone?

I'm getting "The webpage is not available"

Sheog

Same here!!

jackhammer

not a dickie bird. Browser keeps timing out.

stargazer 68

We have 5 of us in 2 different countries going and not one of us can even get the page to load! !

scary

brother got through at 5 past happy days:)

Chelon

Think you normally get a "heavy traffic" message but this time just can't connect at all..

Rezident

Can't even see the web page. Site is banjaxed.

UnawareCaesar

Got in, couldn't get the page to load on Wifi but it worked on mobile network

Rezident

Half the tickets gone according to twittter. Site is just permanently unavailable to everyone I know trying.

Professey Chin

Boom!

Sandwell

Booked.

Chelon

Only half? Is it not normally sold out by now?

Professey Chin

Chelon wrote: »

Only half? Is it not normally sold out by now?

Last year was about this time. THis year seems a bit more unstable but other years have gone for a couple of hours cause of load

Chelon

Tried using phone - says it's now sold out

Sheog

Still no luck...

stargazer 68

Just got through to the holding page and says sold out

marvin80

Chelon wrote: »

Tried using phone - says it's now sold out

Glastonbury Festival ‏@GlastoFest 2m2 minutes ago
Tickets for Glastonbury 2016 are now Sold Out. Thanks to everyone who bought one, and sorry to those of you who missed out.

Sheog

Shoot... it's sold out!!! 4 of us trying in 2 different countries and couldn't even get into the website. SOB!

See you all in April!

Basq

Got to payment page about 25 past but got timeout errors during payment..

.. I'd say tickets were more or less gone at that stage!

Balls to it!

marvin80

Sheog wrote: »

Shoot... it's sold out!!! 4 of us trying in 2 different countries and couldn't even get into the website. SOB!

See you all in April!

Website didn't load once for me either