The Beatyard 2019

bodhrandude · 10-12-2018 6:32pm #1

Their social media updates are hinting at an announcement soon, I suppose in the light of the Forbidden Fruit and ATN announcements and EP selling out they will want to be getting in on the act. It should be interesting to see what they come up with.

schemingbohemia · 10-12-2018 6:39pm

Really enjoyed it last year. Was living nearby which helped, but nice set-up, interesting food and drink options and Kamasi Washington blew my mind.

bodhrandude · 06-02-2019 11:43pm

Don't know if this is happening now, they made announcements in December 2017 for the 2018 one, I hope its not following the same route as Castle Palooza.

johnnyskeleton · 06-02-2019 11:55pm

bodhrandude wrote: »

Don't know if this is happening now, they made announcements in December 2017 for the 2018 one, I hope its not following the same route as Castle Palooza.

Theyre selling tickets so it would be a bit late to cancel it!

Homesick Alien · 07-02-2019 12:00pm

It'd be mad if the arrival of ATN that weekend led to the demise/rescheduling of two other festivals!

johnnyskeleton · 07-02-2019 12:35pm

Homesick Alien wrote: »

It'd be mad if the arrival of ATN that weekend led to the demise/rescheduling of two other festivals!

Well Castlepalooza stopped going for bigger international acts around 2016 and focussed on a smaller festival with an Irish focus, and that was before ATN was even a glint in John Reynolds' eye. So if ATN was a factor in Castlepalooza's decision to take a break, it's only one factor.

Personally I think that ATN made life harder for themselves than they needed to by going into a weekend with so much competition. Sure it's one of three summer bank holidays so it's an ideal weekend for a festival, but I feel like they could spread the summer festivals out a bit more!

kg703 · 20-02-2019 4:14pm

Myself and my husband were chatting about this the other day. Early December they released A post saying there would be news ‘very soon’. 2 and a half months later - nothing. We went last year but I bought a ticket to ATN this year instead. Himself hanging on because he loved beatyard last year and it’s walking distance from our house. Last year was cracking but standing for three days on the concrete was a killer for me.

Not looking good if all had gone silent.

Ricosruffneck · 20-02-2019 4:16pm

kg703 wrote: »

Myself and my husband were chatting about this the other day. Early December they released A post saying there would be news ‘very soon’. 2 and a half months later - nothing. We went last year but I bought a ticket to ATN this year instead. Himself hanging on because he loved beatyard last year and it’s walking distance from our house. Last year was cracking but standing for three days on the concrete was a killer for me.

Not looking good if all had gone silent.

I'm hoping for a nice lineup as I gave ATN a miss this year.

Did it feel crowded? Did you get sitting at any point?

johnnyskeleton · 20-02-2019 4:39pm

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

I'm hoping for a nice lineup as I gave ATN a miss this year.

Did it feel crowded? Did you get sitting at any point?

It was busier last year than it was in 2017 IMO, but with the sunshine you are always going to get more people out. There are seats at benches and in deck chair lounges, but mostly if you want to sit you have to sit on the ground.

I hope it's on this year as well, even though I am probably going to ATN. I think they had a better lineup last year than ATN did. But it is a bit unsatisfactory that it ends at 10.30, knowing that ATN is probably only getting going at that time of the night!

Ricosruffneck · 20-02-2019 4:42pm

johnnyskeleton wrote: »

It was busier last year than it was in 2017 IMO, but with the sunshine you are always going to get more people out. There are seats at benches and in deck chair lounges, but mostly if you want to sit you have to sit on the ground.

I hope it's on this year as well, even though I am probably going to ATN. I think they had a better lineup last year than ATN did. But it is a bit unsatisfactory that it ends at 10.30, knowing that ATN is probably only getting going at that time of the night!

Good value for money with those 2 for 1 early bird tickets.

Hope they drop some news soon.

johnnyskeleton · 20-02-2019 5:00pm

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Good value for money with those 2 for 1 early bird tickets.

Hope they drop some news soon.

[hipster]They were 3 for 1 tickets last year[/hipster]

Ricosruffneck · 20-02-2019 5:32pm

johnnyskeleton wrote: »

[hipster]They were 3 for 1 tickets last year[/hipster]

Wow. Also another feet that I forgot about.

Groove festival... That'll have to announce as well.

Furious-Red · 20-02-2019 5:47pm

I wonder would have they moved to the June Bank Hol since Madness have announced for that weekend?

bodhrandude · 20-02-2019 8:32pm

I'll tell ya one thing, if they do announce and Aphex Twin is in the lineup I will burn the place to the ground.

:D:pac::pac:

Ricosruffneck · 20-02-2019 8:53pm

bodhrandude wrote: »

I'll tell ya one thing, if they do announce and Aphex Twin is in the lineup I will burn the place to the ground. :D:pac::pac:

Thankfully it being outdoors and near the sea i should be able to swim to safety.

kg703 · 21-02-2019 12:16pm

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

I'm hoping for a nice lineup as I gave ATN a miss this year.

Did it feel crowded? Did you get sitting at any point?

It never felt crowded, the Sunday was the busiest but we walked right up to the stage front for loads of acts. The bars got a little busier on Sunday. With the sun shining it was really a great weekend. My main issue was the concrete after three days of standing all day on concrete, sitting on concrete for a rest my back was in bits and I am a thirty year old with no back issues.

If there’s a great line up announcement I’d be a bit sick. Although one of my favorites was the complete unknown of confidence man, they were great on stage and had the place hopping after having to fill in last minute for st Germain. Real fun act.

johnnyskeleton · 21-02-2019 12:19pm

kg703 wrote: »

It never felt crowded, the Sunday was the busiest but we walked right up to the stage front for loads of acts. The bars got a little busier on Sunday. With the sun shining it was really a great weekend. My main issue was the concrete after three days of standing all day on concrete, sitting on concrete for a rest my back was in bits and I am a thirty year old with no back issues.

If there’s a great line up announcement I’d be a bit sick. Although one of my favorites was the complete unknown of confidence man, they were great on stage and had the place hopping after having to fill in last minute for st Germain. Real fun act.

The nordic looking couple who ran around on stage in their underpants? It was certainly a fun act! They had played earlier as well so had to strip off, put their clothes back on and strip again for the evenig gig

Ricosruffneck · 21-02-2019 12:21pm

kg703 wrote: »

It never felt crowded, the Sunday was the busiest but we walked right up to the stage front for loads of acts. The bars got a little busier on Sunday. With the sun shining it was really a great weekend. My main issue was the concrete after three days of standing all day on concrete, sitting on concrete for a rest my back was in bits and I am a thirty year old with no back issues.

If there’s a great line up announcement I’d be a bit sick. Although one of my favorites was the complete unknown of confidence man, they were great on stage and had the place hopping after having to fill in last minute for st Germain. Real fun act.

When i was at Nos Alive this whole area was concrete, but they lay down this fake grass, this grass has little spikes in them and gives your feet and butt cushioning.

But yeah, i'm in my 30s but Concrete is hard on us all. And the back suffers.

Homesick Alien · 21-02-2019 12:24pm

Now that ATN family tickets are sold out I'm hoping for a big announcement soon! Went the year before last and enjoyed it. Totally different vibe to ATN obviously but it's so damn convenient!

Ricosruffneck · 21-02-2019 12:28pm

Has anyone been to Groove festival and what have your thoughts been.

They've pulled some nice acts over the years, Darkness, Primal Scream to name a few plus some of the best of Irish.

kg703 · 21-02-2019 12:58pm

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Has anyone been to Groove festival and what have your thoughts been.

They've pulled some nice acts over the years, Darkness, Primal Scream to name a few plus some of the best of Irish.

Didn’t like it. Felt like a kids picnic. If you’ve a family it’ll be great.

kg703 · 21-02-2019 12:59pm

johnnyskeleton wrote: »

The nordic looking couple who ran around on stage in their underpants? It was certainly a fun act! They had played earlier as well so had to strip off, put their clothes back on and strip again for the evenig gig

They are actually so Aussie it hurts but yeah a lot of fun!

kg703 · 22-02-2019 4:45pm

Just got an email now with the two for one ticket offer and says line up and general sale starts next week

sweetie · 27-02-2019 4:28pm

kg703 wrote:

Just got an email now with the two for one ticket offer and says line up and general sale starts next week

Is there a promo code? Thanks

kg703 · 27-02-2019 5:43pm

Lighthouse

Ricosruffneck · 27-02-2019 5:46pm

Expires at 12 tonight FYI

bodhrandude · 27-02-2019 9:49pm

When is the announcement for this?

Ricosruffneck · 27-02-2019 10:33pm

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Expires at 12 tonight FYI

Seems to have been extended to 3rd March. But keep an eye out.

With regards to announcements it says 'soon'

purple hands · 28-02-2019 2:42pm

They'll hardly announce anything before that deal runs out will they? Try bank a few ticket sales beforehand from regulars

Ricosruffneck · 28-02-2019 2:50pm

purple hands wrote: »

They'll hardly announce anything before that deal runs out will they? Try bank a few ticket sales beforehand from regulars

I honestly don't know, on social media they are evasive when mentioning when acts will announce.

Also on their email the deal runs out tonight 12am.

Although the website itself (when you've entered the code) says till March 3rd (Sunday)

I would hope for an announcement this evening, if not I'll still prob buy the 2 for 1 deal tonight just in case today actually is the last day.

50euro for two days of music etc isn't bad as i'm not going to ATN or B & S.

Ricosruffneck · 01-03-2019 8:40am

Ended up buying yesterday just in case the deal expired.

It's still there today.

Hoping for an announcement to keep the weekend full of things to listen to.

johnnyskeleton · 01-03-2019 10:37am

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

50euro for two days of music etc isn't bad as i'm not going to ATN or B & S.

Its great value. Usually a good lineup too. Its a pity it clashes with ATN.

sweetie · 01-03-2019 11:20am

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Ended up buying yesterday just in case the deal expired.

It's still there today.

Hoping for an announcement to keep the weekend full of things to listen to.

me too. Haven't been before but regretted not going last year.
When/how do you buy the kid tickets? Wasn't an option when I bought them.

Ricosruffneck · 01-03-2019 11:21am

sweetie wrote: »

me too. Haven't been before but regretted not going last year.
When/how do you buy the kid tickets? Wasn't an option when I bought them.

They said on insta that they will sell these at a later date.

bodhrandude · 01-03-2019 5:08pm

I wish to feck they'd hurry up and announce as I want to know the pool of acts left available for the Picnic announcement and the further additions to B&S and ATN as well.

Ricosruffneck · 01-03-2019 5:37pm

All these social media 'are you ready?' 'ready? ' posts are dragging out a bit.

I like the posts with music announcements better

Ricosruffneck · 01-03-2019 5:56pm

OK here's the theory, currently 2 for 1 sale finishes Sunday.

Perhaps they have a great sell out announcement which they'll make Monday where people will only be able to buy full price tickets.

Maximise profits.

If there's no announcement tonight I reckon this is the plan. Maybe

bodhrandude · 02-03-2019 9:43pm

Any announcements for this yet?

Ricosruffneck · 02-03-2019 10:00pm

bodhrandude wrote: »

Any announcements for this yet?

Nada

Homesick Alien · 02-03-2019 10:12pm

Just bought tickets too on the basis that even if the line up isn't great it's still great value. And it's down the road from me.

bodhrandude · 04-03-2019 1:33am

Any guesses about who might show up on this, Forbidden Fruit already has some crackers and Beatyard last year had probably one of the best lineups of the summer, I would have done this if the All Together Now volunteering thing had fell through.

Ricosruffneck · 04-03-2019 7:37am

bodhrandude wrote: »

Any guesses about who might show up on this, Forbidden Fruit already has some crackers and Beatyard last year had probably one of the best lineups of the summer, I would have done this if the All Together Now volunteering thing had fell through.

If you look at wilderness and beat herder festival they share alot of acts year on year. May give you an idea.

My guess for Big dance act is Groove armada live/basement jaxx dj set

Ricosruffneck · 04-03-2019 7:39am

Well the ship has sailed on the 2 for 1. Now to see who they announce

Ricosruffneck · 04-03-2019 1:35pm

Maybe later today

2 for 1 also extended to March 11th

bodhrandude · 04-03-2019 3:07pm

So blank, blank, blank and blank are playing, fecking mighty.

purple hands · 04-03-2019 4:06pm

bodhrandude wrote: »

So blank, blank, blank and blank are playing, fecking mighty.

plus many more to be announced

johnnyskeleton · 04-03-2019 4:38pm

bodhrandude wrote: »

So blank, blank, blank and blank are playing, fecking mighty.

So Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young?

bullpost · 04-03-2019 4:43pm

johnnyskeleton wrote: »

So Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young?

More likely Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich

bodhrandude · 04-03-2019 6:33pm

It wouldn't surprise me that Beatyard has the pulling power to grab Groove Armada from EP, they are the archetypal Sunday closing act that would be perfect for the event.

They are playing Glasgow on Friday 2nd August, so active and just across the water, a likely candidate.

https://www.skiddle.com/artists/groove-armada-807300/events.html

Ricosruffneck · 04-03-2019 7:04pm

bodhrandude wrote: »

It wouldn't surprise me that Beatyard has the pulling power to grab Groove Armada from EP, they are the archetypal Sunday closing act that would be perfect for the event.

They are playing Glasgow on Friday 2nd August, so active and just across the water, a likely candidate.

https://www.skiddle.com/artists/groove-armada-807300/events.html

Certainly fits in with previous bookings. If they are announced they are a headliner similar to Air/orbital.

Any theories on what non dance act could head the other day?

bodhrandude · 04-03-2019 7:30pm

Ricosruffneck wrote: »

Certainly fits in with previous bookings. If they are announced they are a headliner similar to Air/orbital.

Any theories on what non dance act could head the other day?

Maybe the Strokes?

The Beatyard 2019

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