INDIEPENDENCE 2013

Miguel_Sanchez

I'm on in the comedy tent on Saturday at 5.

Drop in. I'm great.

aoifemcg94

Hi guys, my two friends and I are heading to Indie this year (can't wait) however it's the day after outright debs and we have to travel from Leitrim which will be awful ! So just wondering can anyone give us general tips and info about the festival and even just the camp site are itself ? (Easy knowing this is our first time at a festival)

That_Guy

aoifemcg94 wrote: »

Hi guys, my two friends and I are heading to Indie this year (can't wait) however it's the day after outright debs and we have to travel from Leitrim which will be awful ! So just wondering can anyone give us general tips and info about the festival and even just the camp site are itself ? (Easy knowing this is our first time at a festival)

Good bit of info on their website.

This might be of interest to you though. http://www.indiependencefestival.com/info/services/

tedobrien98

This time next week lads!

guapos

Do people usually head to the campsite at the opening time or is it a more laid back approach? Thanks

tedobrien98

Hot Sprockets and De La Soul clashing.

Manning3000

Walking on cars clashing with we are scientists. Hmmmmm bollix.

Fleetwoodmac

Hi All, we are thinking of bringing our smallies to indie, both love music and would like to give them their first taste of a live gig. we live nearby but are planning to camp , just for one night. Haven't been before- anyone know what family campsite is like?

That_Guy

Manning3000 wrote: »

Walking on cars clashing with we are scientists. Hmmmmm bollix.

Slightly annoying alright. Walking On Cars playing the Academy in December though so I'll get to see them this year eventually. Hard to know when We Are Scientists will be back over so I'll more than likely see them.

FunkeeFresh

Hi all! Planning to travel down to this from Galway to catch the Sargent House goodness on Friday. Since day tickets are non-camping, we're looking at alternative sites. Is it possible to camp near-by (in a field or campground) or is the campsite in Fermoy the only other alternative??

eoin99

Will there be much space in the campsite Saturday morning?

Have weekend camping tiks but looking like I cant make the Friday

ntut

First time heading to indiependence this year and just wondering how strict they are about bringing drink into the campsite, I saw on the website that your allowed to bring in 24 cans or 1 plastic bottle of spirits, just wondering if that means you can only bring in drink when you go in first? Thanks

tedobrien98

ntut wrote: »

First time heading to indiependence this year and just wondering how strict they are about bringing drink into the campsite, I saw on the website that your allowed to bring in 24 cans or 1 plastic bottle of spirits, just wondering if that means you can only bring in drink when you go in first? Thanks

Send them an email, they'll tell you straight away. They're very good to reply in fairness to them.

Eod100

Anyone know what time the campsite opens on Friday?

Also, is bus eireann the only way to get to Mitchelstown from Cork city yeah (via public transport)?

deisedude

Eod100 wrote: »

Anyone know what time the campsite opens on Friday?

Also, is bus eireann the only way to get to Mitchelstown from Cork city yeah (via public transport)?

I assume campsite will be open from midday anyway if not earlier

Yep, bus eireann is the only option by public transport

officer_dandan

Have weekend camping tickets for sale, not able to make the festival! Anyone know the best place to sell them on?

ghostdancer

officer_dandan wrote: »

Have weekend camping tickets for sale, not able to make the festival! Anyone know the best place to sell them on?

http://www.toutless.com

FunkeeFresh

Is there anywhere to camp in Mitchelstown or around the festival area for a night? Only going down for the Friday.

12 element

Anyone know if there are any pubs within walking distance? Would like to watch the Mayo match on Sunday if possible.

Miguel_Sanchez

12 element wrote: »

Anyone know if there are any pubs within walking distance? Would like to watch the Mayo match on Sunday if possible.

It's only a few minutes walk from the site to the town. Should be someone showing the match in there.

cson

officer_dandan wrote: »

Have weekend camping tickets for sale, not able to make the festival! Anyone know the best place to sell them on?

I'm looking for one weekend camping to this if you're still selling - drop me a PM.

aoifemcg94

First time heading to music festivals so I'm just after reading on the website about the drink restrictions and not being able to bring a gas canister in? Like we were planning to cook our food on a little gas stove thing, like it's very small, so would we still be able? Would save lot of money ! Also how strict are they with the amount of drink you bring?

grindle

aoifemcg94 wrote: »

ike we were planning to cook our food on a little gas stove thing, like it's very small, so would we still be able? Would save lot of money!

Nope. From their point of view you're essentially bringing flamethrower/bomb ingredients onto a site filled with pissheads. Terrible combination.
Plus they don't want you to save money, their sponsors and vendors'll be wanting that.

aoifemcg94 wrote: »

Also how strict are they with the amount of drink you bring?

Fairly strict if they find it (if there's a long queue they'll spend less time rummaging through your stuff) but there's nothing stopping you getting a new slab of cans or bottle of spirits in each day, or maybe making a couple of journeys through the day - the town is only 10mins walk away.

Last year I parked on the main road outside. Anyone reckon we can just do this again and save a tenner?

That_Guy

Shameless plug for my article on the top 10 acts to see at Indiependence this weekend.

http://www.krank.ie/category/mus/top-10-acts-to-see-at-indiependence/

digbychicken

Is toutless.com the best place to buy and sell tickets? Thanks!



Mod Edit: Your original post was being interpreted as a plug for ticket sales and subsequent posts were attempting to make deals. I've edited to make it less ambiguous. Selling tickets as I'm sure everyone here on Boards is aware is not allowed.

a0ifee

do you think someone under 18 would get in with a 22 year old?

edit: never mind, saw that it's 21, not 25

kenyard

MAXFANTANA wrote: »

Last year I parked on the main road outside. Anyone reckon we can just do this again and save a tenner?

we did the same. apparently garda are saying theyre gonna ticket and tow ppl who do that but they said the same last year too.
they will barricade off all the areas you cant park i reckon. will be a first come first served. the main area outside the festival will need to be kept clear though.
tbh if they wanna make some money as the govt do, i could see them doing a big tow move...

grindle wrote: »

Fairly strict if they find it (if there's a long queue they'll spend less time rummaging through your stuff) but there's nothing stopping you getting a new slab of cans or bottle of spirits in each day, or maybe making a couple of journeys through the day - the town is only 10mins walk away.

24 cans or one bottle (plastic) of spirits per person.
seems a small bit low/high depending how you view it. im kinda wishing now there was 1L cans. or thinking of bringing a gallon of vodka. :P

i agree though should be able to bring more in and just argue that you had tent the first time in and couldnt carry more.. i reckon i wont bring everything in at once even

Is there anywhere to camp in Mitchelstown or around the festival area for a night? Only going down for the Friday.

i remember about 10 tents in the field next door to the campsite last year.. dont know if maybe they knew the guy who owned the field..chances are they didnt..
as for an actual campsite near i dont think there is one in mitchelstown to be honest. you may require toilet facilities etc if with women. id say you would be able to chance it, but always looks dodgy goin into a random field during the day and if ye are there just the first day it will be busy as hell along the road and look a bit dodgy..maybe set it up towards 8-9pm and should be alright? or camp in car?

Miguel_Sanchez

Heading down on Saturday for the night - will there still be plenty of space in the campsite to pitch a tent do ye reckon?

kenyard

there was 3/4 a field left last year - 1/3 a square km approx, and oxygen is on same time this year so im expecting only same crowd (5k expected)
should be enough space