nigeldinho wrote: » Camping: Great experience. No hassle from anyone. Very friendly atmosphere. Everyone very helpful. If it's wet though, it can get very mucky in places. Camp close to the shops and stalls. Arena: It's more like many arenas. The main stage is beautiful. Woodstock-esque you could say. Very chilled atmosphere at the main stage with nobody pushing and scrambling for places. The rest of the areas, you'll find out for yourself, but it's much the same vibes all round. Crowd: As said, it's chilled out. Unless there's a massive change this year, you'll get along perfectly. Friend of mine was part of the security team last year. There was something like 45 of them in total for the whole festival because it's simply not a big issue. Be nice to others and you'll do grand. Just don't treat it like muck. It's a beautiful festival in a beautiful setting.
sile seilide wrote: » What exactly happens on Friday? No live music right? Do most people arrive on Saturday then?
sile seilide wrote: » Was just having a look at the FAQs. Is it true that you can't bring spirits into the camp site?!?
grudgehugger wrote: » Am unfamiliar with most of the acts on this year... anyone got any major recommendations to make, either on the DJ or live music front??? Already planning to catch Nico Jaar, F**k Buttons, MMoths - saw Nick Cave @ Primavera recently and he was on top form - I'd say a must watch even if you're not already familiar with his stuff - a real showman. On the DJ side, am planning to download the new Jon Hopkins album and am listening to a George FitzGerald Essential Mix as I type... Anyone got any key George F tracks to recommend I check out, or stuff from any of the other DJ acts?
grudgehugger wrote: » Went down on the Friday last year just cos the weather forecast for Saturday was sh!te and wanted to get the tent up in the dry. Had a lovely evening wandering around the forest and dancing to the sonic stylings of Donal Dineen under the moonlight... Was a really chilled vibe as lots of people didn't show up until the Saturday. This year though all the weekend tickets are 3 day (last year you had to buy Friday seperately), so I guess more people will show up Friday??? If yes, then maybe they'll have the Walled Garden area open and a few extra small DJ spaces... I would certainly recommend getting settled in on Friday if you can make it. Really hoping Donal is on again this year - glad to see your comment, bodhrandude
ghostdancer wrote: » final additions:http://nialler9.com/body-soul-announce-final-acts-for-the-festival/ Michael Mayer, Overhead, The Albatross, Candice Gordon, Aindrias De Staic, Daithi and The Bahh Band.
Linho wrote: » just wondering if anyone has taken young children and what the campervan site is like. Ta!!
ghostdancer wrote: » there will probably be a lot of angry campers at the gates next week so up to 18 cans on the first time you enter the campsite, no cans allowed in after that, ie. forget about getting more booze from the car after your first trip. no spirits allowed at all.
nanoro wrote: » Just looked at it now myself and it says: "24 cans of beer / lager / cider OR 1 litre of white or red wine (decanted into a plastic bottle - NO GLASS) OR 1/2 litre spirits (decanted into a plastic bottle - NO GLASS) Please note, searches will be undertaken upon entry to ensure this is complied with and any alcohol above this allocation will be confiscated You may only bring your alcohol allocation into the festival upon first entry at the wristband check If you leave the festival, upon re-admittance you will be searched again and any alcohol will be confiscated. STRICTLY NO GLASS BOTTLES."
