HausOfTony wrote: » Been meaning to post a similar thread. Heading for the first time this year and was wondering if others have/are?
johnpatrick81 wrote: » Wouldn't be sure of the less gobsh*tes, it's basically Oxegen by the sea these days :pac: I haven't been there in a few years, but brilliant setting, and gigs til 4am, it's a savage setup.
ryaner777 wrote: » Civis Luiz & Eurohotel - They're next door to each other Bands all stayed in Civis Luiz
eviltimeban wrote: 75 quid a ticket - yikes. I've no experience going to gigs in Marlay, what's it like? Easy to get to? Any parking nearby? Nice crowd?
ryaner777 wrote: » I wouldn't say so at this stage, maybe a few smaller bands but you won't get many more headliners unless the ticket sales are a disaster and they're forced to bring someone in to push the remaining tickets.
SaintlyWinner wrote: » Hey how's it going? I thought I'd make a profile on this site just for this thread. I'm heading over to Beni with one of my mates this summer. We have the tickets since they were on presale and we've got flights sorted. We're hoping to arrive in Benicassim on the Monday about midday and we're doing the camping for the week. Just wanted to know if any of the veterans of this place have any tips or if the others going this summer could point us in the right direction. Its our first real festival so any and all info would be appreciated. How to manage bringing tents as opposed to buying them over there? And whats the best way to get from Barcelona to Benicassim? Thanks so much.
ryaner777 wrote: » They don't normally sell out, and a lot of tickets people purchase on the presage come up closer to the event. Something comes up and they don't attend. Don't worry about tickets, just get the flights now as they'll really increase the longer you leave it.
ryaner777 wrote: » 1) Don’t be in such a rush to get to Benni, you’re putting unnecessary pressure on yourself. If you’re flying into Barcelona check out the city for the day. Get a cheap hotel and stay there for the night and then get the train on the Tuesday. 2) 7 nights camping in that heat is going to be very very tough – remember that if you and your mate are not talking for the last few days ! 3) If you’ve booked checked in luggage then you’ll have no problem bringing tents with you. If you’re only taking carry on maybe buy your tent in Barcelona when you arrive. 4) Train takes about 2-3 hours from Barcelona, buses take a little longer. Train is a lot more comfortable and I’d recommend it. Some trains don’t stop at benni, they’ll stop in castellon and I’s about €20 in a taxi from there to the festival. 5) Get an inflatable bed for your tent. The ground in the camp site is very hard and full of stones, a sleeping mat will not be enough to get an sort of comfortable sleep. 6) All your food, drink, toiletries and essentials can be purchased from the mercadona in bennicassim and it’s cheap. Think aldi/lidl prices. 7) Eat in the town – Head down to the town each day and get something decent to eat. It’s not expensive and all restaurants have deals on the week of the festival. The food at the festival is expensive and it’s not the best. Think oxegen quality food not electric picnic. 8) Drink at the festival is sold in 33cl cups or litre cups. 2 years ago it was €3 for a small and €9 for the big. You buy tokens at one end of the bar and exchange them at the other for your drink. You’re better off sticking to the smaller ones. It’ll mean more trips to the bar but the big litre cups are a bit flimsy and easily knocked over or out of your hand on the way back to your spot. It can be a killer dropping 3 beers that cost €27. I’m sure I’ll think of loads more but if you’ve any questions just pop them up and I’ll try answer them for you.
