Download Festival 2013

Wrongway1985

Denny M wrote: »

I don't know is there any way for them to spin that story without sounding greedy.

Agreed ; hopefully they just thought they were offered less as they didn't convert pounds to euro

As much as I like some of their studio stuff saw them in 2011 on their "farewell" tour very disappointing having seen the show they could defo size it down for 2nd stage at download which is probably bigger than some main stages they played on that tour anyway so that comment about not being able to bring their full show is rubbish too.

rednik

Big fan of the band but very disappointed with their attitude. Have a look at their forums with fans trying to get them to play the UK for the last couple of years. I can see why they called it The Final Sting tour.:mad:

Reiketsu

They are just plain greedy by the sounds of it!

120_Minutes

xerces wrote: »

I second this request...

I infinity this request. Karnivool are an amazing band.

Cummins07

Any chance of this selling out in the next month? I want to hold off getting my ticket until I start my new job and see if I can get time off.

Just Like Heaven

Cummins07 wrote: »

Any chance of this selling out in the next month? I want to hold off getting my ticket until I start my new job and see if I can get time off.

Wouldn't be surprised if the weekend with camping sold out before May~ based on previous years and the new deposit scheme this year. It's probably okay, but I'd be reluctant to say you're safe.

Cummins07

Alright cheers, I'll get tickets once I find out about getting time off.

Vanderburns

Just out of curiosity, when do the tickets actually arrive? Closer to June obviously but its getting close

Just Like Heaven

Vanderburns wrote: »

Just out of curiosity, when do the tickets actually arrive? Closer to June obviously but its getting close

Like a week to three weeks before.

Wrongway1985

fewtinsoffroth wrote: »

Like a week to three weeks before.

Ya defo, as far as im aware they dont release tickets until after last major announcement is made anyway last year tickets arrived mid-late april.

Just Like Heaven

Oh that's earlier than I thought then. I'm pretty sure when I went in 2010 tickets arrived at the very start of June. They probably send them out a little earlier if it hasn't sold out.

Lithium93_

They should stream this year's Download Festival, i tried getting tickets but i had no luck

charlietheminxx

Lithium93_ wrote: »

They should stream this year's Download Festival, i tried getting tickets but i had no luck

But it's not sold out...?

Shreddy Krueger

Lithium93_ wrote: »

They should stream this year's Download Festival, i tried getting tickets but i had no luck

How so ? They aren't sold out.

Lithium93_

Shreddy Krueger wrote: »

How so ? They aren't sold out.

No money = no Download Festival tickets

barry181091

Never been to download before, thinking about going this year as I will be working

Can you bring drink into the venue (Or any way of getting it in)? Would flights/transfers cost much?

scudzilla

barry181091 wrote: »

Never been to download before, thinking about going this year as I will be working

Can you bring drink into the venue (Or any way of getting it in)? Would flights/transfers cost much?

Flights/Transfers would cost a bit, and you'll be restricted on luggage weight.

A Rail and Sail is 81Euro return, take as much luggage as ya need, and train straight to Derby (with a few changes at Chester and Crewe)

Just Like Heaven

You can bring drink into the campsite, just no glass. When bringing it into the arena you'll have to sneak it in.

grimm2005

Flights are pricey enough depending on the current ryanair price (€130 as of typing this provided your doing 5 day camping) as they are the only airline that goes direct from Dublin to East Midlands airport. Add an extra €50 to that for check in luggage for tent poles which can't be brought on carry on. Having said that you can split the cost of the check in luggage with friends if you're going with others as everyone can pile them into the one bag. I took this route last year with 4 of us sharing a check in bag so it only cost about a tenner each.

I'll be taking this route myself again this year because while it costs a bit more then the ferry route, it is really convenient as the airport is just a £3 taxi ride to the festival site or a 20/30 minute walk. If you can afford it, it's definitely the route to go imo as the flight arrives around 9am or so, giving you loads of time to get to the festival site and giving you the pick of wherever you want for camping spots when the site opens at 12pm.

I got flights for €130 this year and there's four of us going again so it'll be approx. €140 overall for travel. I can understand if that's overkill for some for the sake of just a festival but for me the convenience factor is well worth it. It's especially nice that your back in your bed having had a full shower and a proper bite to eat in Dublin by 10am on the Monday morning!

Having said that if I'm going again in 2014, I'll definitely be booking flights before Christmas (provided there's enough of the lineup out to convince me to go) as they are usually under €100 at that point.

DublineqPL

Hi all,
for ppl attending Download Fest this year, I've created facebook page where we can all share ideas, fav bands and maybe even fly together or at least try to meet up as some stage on fest or even before that. As I'm going with my gf, I'd like to get more ppl, than just 2 of us ;P
here's the link:
https://www.facebook.com/down.fest

EyesClosed

grimm2005 wrote: »

Having said that if I'm going again in 2014, I'll definitely be booking flights before Christmas (provided there's enough of the lineup out to convince me to go) as they are usually under €100 at that point.

That being said you could luck out like me and get the flights for 90 quid by just playing a bit of ryanair roulette

Just Like Heaven

Announcement is Monday evening. Woo.

Guesses as to who it is?

Wrongway1985

Announcement coming Monday at 6pm apparently all big questions to be answered, surely refering to Friday second stage headliner??, also they have started printing first batches of tickets.

Just Like Heaven

3rd stage headliner on Sunday to come as well I guess

scudzilla

Slayer will definately be added at some point

Just Like Heaven

Well the only slot they could take is Friday second stage headliner, and it's the only gap in their schedule... But are they exclusive to Bloodstock or what?

Vanderburns

Aren't Lamb of God in our neck of the woods around then as well...playing Dublin on the 11th I think? I thought Slayer as well but surely they'd be put on the main stage?

hellyeah

tickets arrived today via the mighty UPS. Happy days.:D

Just Like Heaven

Vanderburns wrote: »

Aren't Lamb of God in our neck of the woods around then as well...playing Dublin on the 11th I think? I thought Slayer as well but surely they'd be put on the main stage?

Lamb of God is 11th of August. The main stage is full now. Slayer are smaller than a lot of previous second stage headliners so it wouldn't be a ridiculous booking.

Zwillinge

I assume Slayer will get it, though I think I read Megadeth are also in the general area within that month.

Friend got his tickets today in the post, I got a bill