All Together Now 2019

Le Bruise

D.Q wrote: »

4 Weeks from tomorrow.

There's a particular moment I'm living for, its a bit of a strange one haha

It could be after your first can, but generally its your 2nd or 3rd.

Finish a can.

Then the most beautiful journey of the year begins. That first, half drunk stroll from the tents to the portaloo. Walking past crowds of people assembling tents, different accents in the air, dodging ropes, maybe grab some small conversation with your new neighbours.

Nice buzz, into the warmth of the still clean portaloo. The doors around you slamming, muffled conversation and music filtering through.

Back into the fresh air then, finding your way back to your own tents, always a slightly different route. The music and conversations at your own camp still going strong. Sit back into the camping chair.

Open a can.

That’s the most poetic description of ‘breaking the seal’ I’ve ever heard.....and it’s spot on. I could so imagine the slam of the portaloo door and taking a slash with a big happy head on you as life’s normal troubles float away, and all you’re left with is the unbridled joy of the weekend ahead!

Stillill42

Cue tomorrow's big portaloo announcement.

D.Q

Stillill42 wrote: »

Cue tomorrow's big portaloo announcement.

Ahahahaha

HelpImAlive

Tomorrow's announcement is Arcadia stage lineup

D.Q

HelpImAlive wrote: »

Tomorrow's announcement is Arcadia stage lineup

How do ya know though?

Le Bruise

Stillill42 wrote: »

Cue tomorrow's big portaloo announcement.

Rumour has it this year’s headliner is 2ply!

HelpImAlive

D.Q wrote: »

How do ya know though?

They replied to a comment earlier this week on Facebook to someone asking about Arcadia, notice it has been swiftly deleted mind!

Stillill42

Le Bruise wrote: »

Rumour has it this year’s headliner is 2ply!

My money's on Loodacris.

hibsman

This weather and all the talk of cans by the tent would really make you look forward to 4 weeks time. Speaking of cans, what are people thinking? Big call to make particularly with the free flow system. No point being in a heap at 8pm Friday after a few 6% IPAs! Anyone feel they got it just right last year with their choice?

dartboardio

I havent got my ticket yet?

dartboardio

Le Bruise wrote: »

That’s the most poetic description of ‘breaking the seal’ I’ve ever heard.....and it’s spot on. I could so imagine the slam of the portaloo door and taking a slash with a big happy head on you as life’s normal troubles float away, and all you’re left with is the unbridled joy of the weekend ahead!

This is why I love boards. Ie

Looking forward to 'that' moment too! Especially as its my first festival.

Sitting down in the dark for the first time on the portaloo, thinking of the adventures that lie ahead

Yeehaah.

My moment from past body&souls is when everyone is either pitching their tent or settling into their first can and the crowd spontaneously starts cheering at absolutely nothing but the weekend we have ahead of ourselves

D.Q

hibsman wrote: »

This weather and all the talk of cans by the tent would really make you look forward to 4 weeks time. Speaking of cans, what are people thinking? Big call to make particularly with the free flow system. No point being in a heap at 8pm Friday after a few 6% IPAs! Anyone feel they got it just right last year with their choice?

I feel the strawberry/lemon Bulmers are always a good shout for the mornings or hangovers. Especially if you can keep them cold. Vodka and diet cokes for the Sunday. I like to bring a few little jack Daniels and coke premixed cans as well.

Le Bruise

hibsman wrote: »

This weather and all the talk of cans by the tent would really make you look forward to 4 weeks time. Speaking of cans, what are people thinking? Big call to make particularly with the free flow system. No point being in a heap at 8pm Friday after a few 6% IPAs! Anyone feel they got it just right last year with their choice?

I over shot the mark on the Friday a wee bit last year, with a combination of cans, gin & tonic and wine. Was only planning on the few cans at the tent with a bottle of wine for bringing in....but then a mate produced a huge flask of g&t (heavy on the g) and I went to town, k’o-ing slightly earlier than I’d have hoped. I shan’t make the same mistake this year....or shan I??

D.Q

Who was everyones favourite set last year? Thought underworld were sensational

El Director

D.Q wrote: »

Who was everyones favourite set last year? Thought underworld were sensational

The Underworld set brought me back to life last year. I was just feeling flat and couldn’t get going, was actually thinking of just going back to the tent and then it happened...Born Slippy. I came back from the dead and the rest of the night was epic :cool:

Mogwai were unbelievable and The Black Madonna also. Really enjoyed some of the sets from the bandstand (the little stage in front of the big house).

greenspurs

hibsman wrote: »

This weather and all the talk of cans by the tent would really make you look forward to 4 weeks time. Speaking of cans, what are people thinking? Big call to make particularly with the free flow system. No point being in a heap at 8pm Friday after a few 6% IPAs! Anyone feel they got it just right last year with their choice?

Self control ? :rolleyes:
Pace yourself ? :rolleyes:



When will the stage times be finalised I wonder?

El Director

greenspurs wrote: »

Self control ? :rolleyes:
Pace yourself ? :rolleyes:



When will the stage times be finalised I wonder?

Most likely are already but won’t be released until the week before like last year. I’m saying in 3 weeks time, Friday 26th. I’m basing that on screenshots in my photo album from last year of the stage times which was from the Friday before the festival, July 27th.

Le Bruise

El Director wrote: »

The Underworld set brought me back to life last year. I was just feeling flat and couldn’t get going, was actually thinking of just going back to the tent and then it happened...Born Slippy. I came back from the dead and the rest of the night was epic :cool:

Mogwai were unbelievable and The Black Madonna also. Really enjoyed some of the sets from the bandstand (the little stage in front of the big house).

Mogwai were awesome! I’d put Mura Masa up there as well.

maximoose

dartboardio wrote: »

I havent got my ticket yet?

I'm the same and was starting to wonder about it

Logged in and I have e-tickets there and ready, must have selected it. Worth checking.

Basq

Well, that's a disappointing announcement..

https://www.facebook.com/363135634109793/posts/677321336024553/

PabloAndRoy

dartboardio wrote: »

This is why I love boards. Ie

Looking forward to 'that' moment too! Especially as its my first festival.

Sitting down in the dark for the first time on the portaloo, thinking of the adventures that lie ahead

Yeehaah.

noobie error!

PabloAndRoy

D.Q wrote: »

Who was everyones favourite set last year? Thought underworld were sensational

Nils Frahm was what came to mind when i read this, so him I guess.

Furious-Red

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

noobie error!

The only time i ever sit down in a portaloo is around 10am as the arena opens and all the toilets are cleaned and very few people around , its also nice to just chill there and catch your thoughts

citycentre

D.Q wrote: »

Who was everyones favourite set last year? Thought underworld were sensational

Nils Frahm was mindblowing, Roisin Murphy was a blast as always but with added sunshine and Ghostpoet was my favourite unknown that I stumbled upon...

Stillill42

D.Q wrote: »

Who was everyones favourite set last year? Thought underworld were sensational

Yeah, Mogwai for me.

eplady2017

D.Q wrote: »

Who was everyones favourite set last year? Thought underworld were sensational

WhenYoung were favourites for me followed very closely by The New Power Generation.. Frist Aid Kit were class and I really enjoyed those Bootleg Beatles..

johnnyskeleton

Furious-Red wrote: »

The only time i ever sit down in a portaloo is around 10am as the arena opens and all the toilets are cleaned and very few people around , its also nice to just chill there and catch your thoughts

With 3/4 people looking furtive hanging around the arena entrance at 9.55 with a bog roll stuffed up their jumper out of modesty

D.Q

El Director wrote: »

The Underworld set brought me back to life last year. I was just feeling flat and couldn’t get going, was actually thinking of just going back to the tent and then it happened...Born Slippy. I came back from the dead and the rest of the night was epic :cool:

Mogwai were unbelievable and The Black Madonna also. Really enjoyed some of the sets from the bandstand (the little stage in front of the big house).

Yeah born slippy was insane, Such a bucket list song.

bodhrandude

Jimmy Cliff on Sunday for me especially when he missed the original scheduling because of flight chaos and Booka Shade on Saturday night, I enjoyed Roisin Murphy too.