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MJohnston · 23-08-2017 11:38AM

roll wrote: »

Yr giving a very dry second half of next week! Only goes until Friday, but a good start....

I'll repeat my earlier warning, forecast for this weekend are very low confidence right now, so any for next week will be almost 0% confidence - that's not to say there's 0% chance that they will be correct, but that they can be said that they will be correct.

It's not just general forecasting inaccuracies, the current atmospheric conditions are such that it's extremely chaotic for prediction purposes.

gaffolino · 23-08-2017 11:40AM

MJohnston wrote: »

I'll repeat my earlier warning, forecast for this weekend are very low confidence right now, so any for next week will be almost 0% confidence - that's not to say there's 0% chance that they will be correct, but that they can be said that they will be correct.

It's not just general forecasting inaccuracies, the current atmospheric conditions are such that it's extremely chaotic for prediction purposes.

Any gig I've been to so far haven't exactly enforced this. Think as long as you don't rock in with a 20 ltr ruck sack you be fine

MJohnston · 23-08-2017 11:40AM

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

so .. we can bring in a bag of maximum size A4 into the arena. How much booze can I smuggle in an A4 bag for god's sake. And where the hell would one get an A4 man bag?

I predict that this is won't be strictly enforced.

What do people think ... ?

Big Grill Festival there last weekend had warnings all over their website that it'd be A4 bags or smaller only, no large umbrellas, etc.

They didn't even have a security check.

I suspect EP won't be too different. Of course, predicting security at EP is a science, probably someone has charted out the different levels of scrutiny they've received at different times of the day, or when the queues are specific lengths.

gaffolino · 23-08-2017 11:40AM

gaffolino wrote: »

Any gig I've been to so far haven't exactly enforced this. Think as long as you don't rock in with a 20 ltr ruck sack you be fine

Sorry wrong quote! In regards to the a4 size bag

ghostdancer · 23-08-2017 11:42AM

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

so .. we can bring in a bag of maximum size A4 into the arena. How much booze can I smuggle in an A4 bag for god's sake. And where the hell would one get an A4 man bag?

I predict that this won't be strictly enforced.

What do people think ... ?

various festivals this summer have said "no bags" nd have been full of people with bags.
restricting bags into the arena from the campsites makes absolutely no sense.

I would guess you're quite right in that it won't be strictly enforced. it hasn't been enforced at any other festival i've been to either here or abroad this summer.

they might enforce it if you take the piss with a large rucksack into the arena, but a normal backpack should be fine, same as every other year.

PabloAndRoy · 23-08-2017 11:43AM

gaffolino wrote: »

Sorry wrong quote! In regards to the a4 size bag

So the zip-locked vodka bags in my false bottom festival beaten shoulder bag will be out in force again

... has never let me down yet.

ianeglington · 23-08-2017 11:46AM

Has anyone ever bought one of these rain coats that Lidl will have in from tomorrow? https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=1511

Im out of the country and want to know if its worth getting someone to pick one up for me...

23-08-2017 11:47AM

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

so .. we can bring in a bag of maximum size A4 into the arena. How much booze can I smuggle in an A4 bag for god's sake. And where the hell would one get an A4 man bag?

I predict that this won't be strictly enforced.

What do people think ... ?

I've not got a bag that's A4 or smaller, just one that's a little bigger & can take a laptop. I've got no option but to take it as can't afford to buy a new bag just for the weekend in case they tightly enforce this. What can you fit in an A4 sized bag anyway?
I don't expect to be stopped with this and think it's just a warning to people not to bring in large bags.

jobless · 23-08-2017 11:48AM

so how strict is the searching going into the main arena.... do they pull back packs apart?...

everlast75 · 23-08-2017 11:49AM

jobless wrote: »

so how strict is the searching going into the main arena.... do they pull back packs apart?...

Depends on who you get tbh. Some are "immigration" level and some don't give two ****s

PabloAndRoy · 23-08-2017 11:49AM

jobless wrote: »

so how strict is the searching going into the main arena.... do they pull back packs apart?...

pretty much yes is the answer ... sometimes when it is very busy you just get waved through, but generally bags are checked.

ghostdancer · 23-08-2017 11:50AM

jobless wrote: »

so how strict is the searching going into the main arena.... do they pull back packs apart?...

usually they'll have a root around, yes.
sometimes they'll just give it a quick pat.
other times they'll go through every pocket and your wallet.

depends on the person/time really.

MJohnston · 23-08-2017 11:50AM

"A4 sized" is meaningless anyway, as A4 is a two-dimensional size.

23-08-2017 11:52AM

MJohnston wrote: »

"A4 sized" is meaningless anyway, as A4 is a two-dimensional size.

Good luck explaining that to the Glaswegian security.

PabloAndRoy · 23-08-2017 11:55AM

jobless wrote: »

so how strict is the searching going into the main arena.... do they pull back packs apart?...

unrelated but... If you are using a back pack can you please not stand in front of me at any gigs? Thanks in advance.

Shoulder bags FTW, spin them around to the front if potential for other punter annoyance.

alastair · 23-08-2017 11:56AM

MJohnston wrote: »

"A4 sized" is meaningless anyway, as A4 is a two-dimensional size.

"Meaningless"?

That's a bit size-ist against X and Y values. Down with this kind of thing!

X and Y lives matter!

gaffolino · 23-08-2017 11:58AM

jobless wrote: »

so how strict is the searching going into the main arena.... do they pull back packs apart?...

Depends on who you get really. I've had people pull my handbag apart and nearly do a full body and then I've had people just glance and say go head

Dibble · 23-08-2017 11:58AM

Woohoo our campervan pass arrived

MJohnston · 23-08-2017 11:59AM

alastair wrote: »

"Meaningless"?

That's a bit size-ist against X and Y values. Down with this kind of thing!

X and Y lives matter!

iFreeley · 23-08-2017 12:03PM

What time would it be advisable to arrive to guarantee a spot in Hendrix campsite? Coming from Galway so was thinking of leaving around 7am?

Lzmunky · 23-08-2017 12:09PM

iFreeley wrote: »

What time would it be advisable to arrive to guarantee a spot in Hendrix campsite? Coming from Galway so was thinking of leaving around 7am?

Ideal

23-08-2017 12:17PM

What time is the main arena likely to open on Friday? It's been circa 4pm in the past but I think earlier now, approx 2pm? No info I can find on the official site, only related to general admittance to campsites.

room_149 · 23-08-2017 12:18PM

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Good luck explaining that to the Glaswegian security.

Glaswegian lad on gate each year "Where ar yuhur dhrugs mate?"
ME "Drugs? You look like you dont need anymore of those good sir"

mgkelly · 23-08-2017 12:34PM

Thundercats Ho wrote: »

Slow Riot sound great. Along the lines of Interpol

Edit:
I see Crow Black Chicken are playing Trailer Park now too.
They weren't in the last announcement, but are a quality bluesy rock addition!

CrowBlackChicken are excellent! Saw them previously at Jerry Fish's set up. They were superb.

eoghan18 · 23-08-2017 12:46PM

LowOdour wrote: »

A question ive asked before, didnt get a reply but can i go between the main area and pink moon (or any campsite) with a pint, which is in a plastic pint glass/cup? il be going back to the tent maybe once during the day, would be nice to top up with a can before i head back into the arena

Yeah you can move between campsites and saltydog/rave in the woods with your booze as long as it's not in glass. You do not get stopped between campsites but only when you go into the main arena where most of the stages are.

At the main arena you will get all drink confiscated (except for the naggin down the jocks

)

eoghan18 · 23-08-2017 12:48PM

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

so .. we can bring in a bag of maximum size A4 into the arena. How much booze can I smuggle in an A4 bag for god's sake. And where the hell would one get an A4 man bag?

I predict that this won't be strictly enforced.

What do people think ... ?

When going into the Main arena you WILL get searched. Lads get patted down and pockets sometimes checked. If you have a bag you will definitely be searched.

23-08-2017 12:49PM

eoghan18 wrote: »

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

so .. we can bring in a bag of maximum size A4 into the arena. How much booze can I smuggle in an A4 bag for god's sake. And where the hell would one get an A4 man bag?

I predict that this won't be strictly enforced.

What do people think ... ?

When going into the Main arena you WILL get searched. Lads get patted down and pockets sometimes checked. If you have a bag you will definitely be searched.

He asked about enforcement of A4 bag size.

eoghan18 · 23-08-2017 12:49PM

Seathrun66 wrote: »

He asked about enforcement of A4 bag size.

The size won't be strictly enforced (if enforced at all). Booze is almost always strictly enforced. Think nightclub security.

23-08-2017 12:52PM

eoghan18 wrote: »

The size won't be strictly enforced (if enforced at all). Booze is almost always strictly enforced. Think nightclub security.

Those were our thoughts exactly re bags. The poster & myself well-experienced in dealing with EP security. Erratic in my encounters.

Wile E. Coyote · 23-08-2017 12:52PM

Seathrun66 wrote: »

What time is the main arena likely to open on Friday? It's been circa 4pm in the past but I think earlier now, approx 2pm? No info I can find on the official site, only related to general admittance to campsites.

General admission is from 9am on Friday morning. Main Arena opens at 12pm.

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