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Fatfrog

Not to add fuel to the RHCP fire, but I see they're playing in Belfast Aug25th!!

Charlie

Fatfrog wrote: »

Also as you walk through the wristband exchange on the way in there's a camp site on the right hand side, Charlie Chaplin, anyone camp there last year? I have it in my head that It's an overflow camp that only opens when the other sites are full? Anyone any insight? It looked really clean and spacious.

Stayed in the Charlie Chaplin last year. I have Pink Moon booked this year, but if I didn't, I'd have no hesitation about going back to CC. As you described, clean, spacious, and with a generally older crowd (i.e. no 'heads'). Security is also much more visible on the site, but in no way intrusive.

It's effectively an Eco camp in all but name, and with no need to register. Get there before Friday evening, and you'll have a spot no bother.

scruff monkey

Fatfrog wrote: »

Not to add fuel to the RHCP fire, but I see they're playing in Belfast Aug25th!!

No fuel to add, they are safely in Eastern Europe that weekend.

Fatfrog

scruff monkey wrote: »

No fuel to add, they are safely in Eastern Europe that weekend.

Aha....... the weight of worry you have just lifted from my shoulders! Thanks.

everlast75

Rfrip

scruff monkey wrote: »

No fuel to add, they are safely in Eastern Europe that weekend.

The relief!!

DanielSwords

MadYaker wrote: »

Everyone knows the Jimi Hendrix campsite is the best.

Stayed in Hendrix last year. Was grand all weekend, although a bit noisier in the mornings than I appreciated. Then on the Sunday night there was a tent a few over that got set on fire. Reckon we'll stay in Wilde this year.

former total

I'm giving Janis Joplin campsite a big recommendation. Stayed there last year and it was great. Quieter, cleaner and much more room than Wilde/Hendrix, fewer gobsh*tes too. A bit further from the main arena but closer to the entrance so less distance to lug all yer gear.

DanielSwords

Mr.S wrote: »

Best campsite is any spot as far away from the fairground rides.

Areeee youuuuuuuu reaaaaaadyyyyy?

I still have nightmares of hearing that 24/7

We were on the far side of Hendrix so that wasn't an issue. But camped right beside a food van that played music non stop. Have vivid memories of waking up on the Sunday to David Guetta blaring, a low point of the weekend.

Tago Mago

Christine and the Queens are another massive miss for EP presuming there is no crossover from Longitude.

Queen-Mise

Mr.S wrote: »

Best campsite is any spot as far away from the fairground rides.

Areeee youuuuuuuu reaaaaaadyyyyy?

I still have nightmares of hearing that 24/7

Many years ago camping at WOMAD in Reading, we ended up in the overflow campsite, camping under the bungee jump. That was fun :rolleyes: Waking up on a Sat/Sun morning hungover, and every few minutes hearing 'aaaarrrrrrgggghhhhhhh' as people's lives flashed before their eyes.

Queen-Mise

former total wrote: »

I'm giving Janis Joplin campsite a big recommendation. Stayed there last year and it was great. Quieter, cleaner and much more room than Wilde/Hendrix, fewer gobsh*tes too. A bit further from the main arena but closer to the entrance so less distance to lug all yer gear.

Charlie wrote: »

Stayed in the Charlie Chaplin last year. I have Pink Moon booked this year, but if I didn't, I'd have no hesitation about going back to CC. As you described, clean, spacious, and with a generally older crowd (i.e. no 'heads'). Security is also much more visible on the site, but in no way intrusive.

It's effectively an Eco camp in all but name, and with no need to register. Get there before Friday evening, and you'll have a spot no bother.

Would it be ok to bring kids into either one? Family camping was sold out this year before I got my tickets.

Slobberdawn

Queen-Mise wrote: »

Would it be ok to bring kids into either one? Family camping was sold out this year before I got my tickets.

I've camped in Warhol for 11 years running and I've never had any trouble but there are horror stories. I wouldn't guarantee anything. Luck of the draw I'd say but I've obviously been very lucky.

UsedToWait

Queen-Mise wrote: »

Would it be ok to bring kids into either one? Family camping was sold out this year before I got my tickets.

I'd say you'd be grand in Joplin, up by the camper vans, but the walk to and from the arena is a killer - you might need a buggy / wheelbarrow for the kids, and hope the ground is dry..

bodhrandude

Feck all this talk about camping, best campsite is the Body & Soul crew camp if you can get work at the fest, this will be my second year at the crew camp area.

GhostMutt30

Queen-Mise wrote: »

Would it be ok to bring kids into either one? Family camping was sold out this year before I got my tickets.

camped in Joplin a few years ago it was nice and quiet, and there was loads of space. It is pretty far from the arena though. Chaplin could be an option? failing that theres always pink moon

Furious-Red

GhostMutt30

Furious-Red wrote: »

Kelly-Anne Bryne:P

ghostdancer

A-Skillz must have shares in Bacardi or something.
pretty dull announcement tbh, sh1te headliners and several repeat names from the last few of years.

scruff monkey

I know precisely none of those names.

58 sleeps btw.

BullBlackNova

Oooooooooooooh Hercules & Love Affair.

mejulie805

Hercules and Love Affair were awesome a couple of years ago- performance is really fun. Much better suited in Casa B than what I think was the Electric Arena? And clashing with Beck!

ghostdancer

I doubt it will be a full H&LA performance, probably just Andy Butler DJing again.

ghostdancer

The Blizzards are playing, according to last Friday's The Sun.

apparently they said it during this, if anyone wants to suffer through their music for confirmation:
http://www.todayfm.com/player/podcasts/Dermot_and_Dave/Dermot__Dave/56749/2/The_Blizzards_Barber_Session

Ferris_Bueller

Not great headliners for Casa Bacardi compared to previous years but overall a decent announcement from them, Horse Meat Disco should be a lot of fun saw them in the Twisted Pepper a year or two ago and they were brilliant. Looking forward to seeing Nicky Siano & Hercules & love Affair as well, haven't caught them any of the previous times they've been in Ireland. Huxley plays at every single festival in Ireland at this stage. Happy with some of the Irish acts on the line up though, DJ Deece, Kellyanne Byrne, Get Down Edits always put on a good show.

declanleo

Queen-Mise wrote: »

Would it be ok to bring kids into either one? Family camping was sold out this year before I got my tickets.

I was in joplin the last couple of years and found it very quiet. I think it gets the after work crowd. I'd bring my kids in

Fatfrog

ghostdancer wrote: »

The Blizzards are playing, according to last Friday's The Sun.

apparently they said it during this, if anyone wants to suffer through their music for confirmation:
http://www.todayfm.com/player/podcasts/Dermot_and_Dave/Dermot__Dave/56749/2/The_Blizzards_Barber_Session

Utter ****e!!!
Interesting to see when and where they'll play. I'd say their pay and position on the bill is inflated due to bressie's profile! They're a midday body and soul act at best.

Dundalkian

Can anyone tell me what the policy on flares is for most concerts?
Would you still get in if caught? Would it just be taken off you? would they be right c**ts and bring ye to the gaurds? any feedback greatly appreciated, cheers

Furious-Red

Fatfrog wrote: »

Utter ****e!!!
Interesting to see when and where they'll play. I'd say their pay and position on the bill is inflated due to bressie's profile! They're a midday body and soul act at best.

Can see them doing an early slot in Electric Arena and a slot on Salty Dog

Effects

Queen-Mise wrote: »

Would it be ok to bring kids into either one? Family camping was sold out this year before I got my tickets.

I wouldn't bring kids into any non family camping.