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  • #1802
    the_gommes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭the_gommes


    Thanks, that's promising! It's always a slow enough journey in the campervan but I'm going to try to get on the road as early as possible Thursday. I'm dreading the journey home already though!



  • #1803
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,085 ✭✭✭Fanirish


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122422835#Comment_122422835

    lads dressing up/cosplaying as Kurt cobain/Liam Gallagher or Morrisey singing nostalgia pop like is same nonsense as sing along. Probably even worse with the whole dressing up/copying the mannerisms as the lead singers.
    Personally find cover bands at proper music festivals a complete waste. More suitable festivals like forest festival or those 80’s nostalgia festivals. The likes of spring break etc are fine for people’s weddings.



  • #1804
    rubick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,982 ✭✭✭rubick


    It depends on the band/artist being covered. If there's no chance of actually seeing the band play these days, I'm all for it (e.g. TCM/Harvest/The Complete Stone Roses). Have no interest in seeing a tribute act for someone that actually plays here every fart's end.



  • #1805
    Blackie_IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭Blackie_IRL


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122422892#Comment_122422892

    I "think" the site map is usually released a week before so at some point today/tommorow probably, after that it's traffic plans early next week, **** getting real, bring it on…



  • #1806
    kwat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭kwat


    IMG_7606.jpeg

    anyone know where the Bus Éireann buses drop off? Wondering if it’s possible to walk through the car parks to get to the boutique entrance, although not sure if it’s possible to walk from field to field.



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  • #1807
    boomshakalaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 588 ✭✭✭boomshakalaka


    On maps and traffic plans,

    Last years map is likely a good indicator. The planning submission had a map that was pretty much the exact same as last year and the site layout hasn't changed massively for any of the editions post covid. As festivals go the site is also not huge, even the furthest walk is fairly doable compared to the likes of Electric Picnic.

    Traffic is a bit harder to call. We zoomed in for 5pm on the Thursday last year from Galway, but last year we had to buy a separate ticket for early entry so with everyone being able to come on Thursday this year I find it hard to call whether it will be busy or not. Bar the traffic disaster of 2019, it's been managed well for ATN.

    Roll on next week!!



  • #1808
    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,404 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Theres a lot of tickets for resale for this on done deal and Toutless every day, I wonder what's driving that? Any other festivals clashing with it? Maybe with EPc being so close and the not so good weather forecast



  • #1809
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 44,169 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122423506#Comment_122423506

    Dunno, I just had a look at the last 3 pages of toutless and see a good balance of "sale" and " wanted". With a week to go to the fest it's as busy as I'd expect, but I see no great off loading of tickets in any huge numbers. People plans can be forcedly changed and with a 27k capacity you'd expect a lot of those might find they cannot now go.

    I don't do done deal for tix so can't comment there.



  • #1810
    sh89000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 422 ✭✭sh89000


    Assume last entry is 10pm on the Thursday?



  • #1811
    rubick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,982 ✭✭✭rubick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122423591#Comment_122423591

    Yeah, same every day.



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  • #1812
    gorillafrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭gorillafrier


    Just took the plunge and bought two tickets yesterday, had a great time last year even in the muck. The line up is probably even preferable this year especially the Sunday, can't wait.

    Will be keeping an eye on the weather forecast, once it's somewhat dry, it would be great. I think the earlier start for EP has somewhat split the crowd but I would still expect it to be near at full capacity.



  • #1813
    El Director
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭El Director


    On the tributes thing, if anyone ever saw The Buzzlovers (Nirvana), Just Radiohead or Shaddow Play (Joy Division) absolutely no one would be complaining about it!



  • #1814
    sh89000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 422 ✭✭sh89000


    Im not a huge guy for tribute bands…i could stick a nirvana etc one....a band i cant actually see live.....but being in and /or attending Oasis tribute bands should be a criminal offence and all hard drives checked



  • #1815
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 44,169 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    For a lot of my friends harvest were the highlight of forest fest.

    I've no issue at all with good tribute acts, and I think they have their place at certain festivals.

    Like it or not, they draw a large crowd of like minded people



  • #1816
    Pudsy33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 10,947 ✭✭✭✭Pudsy33


    These Charming Men were class at Forest Fest too.



  • #1817
    Blackie_IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭Blackie_IRL


    Another relatively positive weather update from Carlow Weather



  • #1818
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 44,169 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122423890#Comment_122423890

    They're class. We went to see them in naas a few months back.



  • #1819
    Stillill42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,823 ✭✭✭Stillill42


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122423907#Comment_122423907

    Eh?? They played Naas?? How did I miss that?!



  • #1820
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 44,169 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122423916#Comment_122423916

    Just rechecked, it was in Judge Roy Beans in newbridge actually, back in march.

    The day England beat us in the rugby, TCM were the perfect pick me up.



  • #1821
    Dreamweapon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,866 ✭✭✭Dreamweapon


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122422857#Comment_122422857

    For a long time going to Thumper's gigs there'd be a point where they'd play some awful pop-punk song that sounded like Blink 182 or Wheatus that the crowd would go mad for and singalong with. I'd be stood there wondering 'what the hell is this crap?!!!!' It was years before i discovered it was Bedingfield's 'Unwritten'! It's still the lowpoint of their set for me. Like when Orbital do the Bon Jovi/Belinda Carlisle nonsense🙄

    I'm a Rock n Roll Amputation



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  • #1822
    greenspurs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,528 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122423559#Comment_122423559

    NO bargains yet …

    247469249_2017413731748359_7675802031635703098_n.jpg

    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... " #NoPopcorn



  • #1823
    festivalhun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭festivalhun


    We have been getting podpad emails from info@rtdlhtl.createsend7.com .. you have to enter a code into ticketmaster to get a QR code to enter glamping now apparently. Anyone else getting these mails?



  • #1824
    Blackie_IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭Blackie_IRL


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122424185#Comment_122424185

    Got the same mail



  • #1825
    Le Bruise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭Le Bruise


    Catching up on the thread even though I'm not going this year (first time absent since it started).

    Well jealous of those making the pilgrimage. If it's your first time, you'll have a blast, best festival on the market. Enjoy everyone….I'll be thinking of you from K'Gari!

    Back next year!



  • #1826
    Landers11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭Landers11


    Weather forecast looking positive. Please God.



  • #1827
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,085 ✭✭✭Fanirish


    gemma dunleavy playing on Thursday on the bandstand



  • #1828
    El Director
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭El Director


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122424498#Comment_122424498

    that's a shame dude, thought I'd miss this year myself but I've managed to swing it (all going well!) I even cleared a bad dose of Covid this week!

    Any other (soon to be) 5 year vets out there??



  • #1829
    greenspurs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,528 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122424498#Comment_122424498
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122424672#Comment_122424672

    Not going myself this year.. First time missing it.

    If i can pick up a cheap ticket i will, but i couldnt make myself buy a full price ticket ticket, as imo the line up , overall, is weak…

    Hope the weather is kind to yee all travelling to it.

    247469249_2017413731748359_7675802031635703098_n.jpg

    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... " #NoPopcorn



  • #1830
    Ferris_Bueller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,770 ✭✭✭Ferris_Bueller


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122424608#Comment_122424608

    Where'd you see that? She did it last year, was good fun and I'd go see her again to be fair but just strange to have the exact same act doing it twice. Also saw in ATNs most recent Instagram about the AVA stage they've added 2 or 3 Irish djs to that stage, don't seem to be on the app yet though?

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122424672#Comment_122424672

    Yep another 5 timer here, haven't missed one yet! The lineup, crowd, location, time of year etc suit me perfectly and it's one of few events now I plan for every summer!



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  • #1831
    Fanirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,085 ✭✭✭Fanirish


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122424868#Comment_122424868

    aiken tweeted it earlier. But seem to have deleted it now



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