PinkPop 2009

[mrsrube]

Hi

I am a Brit living in The Netherlands and have been to Lowlands for the last 3 years and am planning a 4th trip this year.

I am also considering PinkPop for 2009 and wondered if anyone had any advice on what the campsite, facilities and general atmosphere is like in comparison.

I love Lowlands and think it is far better than any UK festival I have been to and I especially enjoy the chilled out vibe.

Thanks in advance!

[5co77ie]

There's a review of last year's here:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/pink...08/review.shtml

[mrsrube]

There's a review of last year's here:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/pink...08/review.shtml

[craig123]

Thanks for that - it's perfect. I did a search earlier, but must have missed that one!!

[Sparticus]

just read the review, do the two big stages not clash at all then? If so that's a major selling point as it means you get more bang for your buck (nod bad when the pound is a joke as it is right now), plus the fact that last year's lineup was amazing and it's in holland lol. Do the headliners clash?

[Lee_Eyers]

just read the review, do the two big stages not clash at all then? If so that's a major selling point as it means you get more bang for your buck (nod bad when the pound is a joke as it is right now), plus the fact that last year's lineup was amazing and it's in holland lol. Do the headliners clash?

[George Kapland]

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND

http://www.pinkpop.nl/page.php?pagID=419

[Squig]

Good, so I don't have to go to Pinkpop, and if I go, only to get a day ticket for the DM day (if they sell day tickets, that is).

[saraha]

could anyone let me know of age restrictions if thre are any. Was thinking of going over this year but my daughter is 13. She's a festival veteran having done TITP and other smaller ones for the past 4 years but not sure about this festival and can't find any info on the website

Edited to add we would only be going for the sunday so wouldn't be camping.

Edited January 22, 2009 by saraha

[craig123]

just read the review, do the two big stages not clash at all then? If so that's a major selling point as it means you get more bang for your buck (nod bad when the pound is a joke as it is right now), plus the fact that last year's lineup was amazing and it's in holland lol. Do the headliners clash?

[Semprini]

The Killers and Novastar have also been confirmed. I got the info off a Dutch site and can't really understand it all but the article also mentions Neil Young, although I don't think he's been officially confirmed yet.

[Squig]

This is like the best festival I know to take kids. There are even 8-year olds, it's quite laid back.

[Magic_K]

the article also mentions Neil Young, although I don't think he's been officially confirmed yet.

[craig123]

i found last year that emailing pinkpop direct was a great way of getting answers, they we're so helpful and speedy in their replies it was unbelieveable!

[branvan]

can please someone help me?

i like to go for the first time to this festival. i'm travelling by train and i like to sleep in a hotel. is that a good festival for that? are there buses to a near town? where are the nearest hotels?

last year i've been to rockwerchter and the situation there was fine with the hotel in leuven and the buses from leuven to the festival site and back.

[Shanndy]

Madness also playing

http://madness-central.com/blog/

This is an ace festival, went last year. Agree that you should try and get into the A Camp if you want to avoid long walks to the arena every day though

[AlexDorweiler08]

Hi everybody,

Just to add on here about the Campsite thing: Campsite A usually opens up at about 7 in the morning.. I normally get there at about half 5 in the morning, always a good time

Anyways, I'm from Holland and been to Pinkpop the last 4 years, and can only emphasise what a brilliant festival it is.. Relaxed atmosphere, and Lineup is great as always

Also the rumours for this year are absolutely amazing - Killers, Kings of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, Editors, Snow Patrol rumoured, Neil young mentioned, Madness selfconfirmed on their blog, and obviously Springsteen, Placebo, Depeche Mode and The Kooks are already officially confirmed

I live in Manchester now but I'm definitely flying over to go this year too

[Sparticus]

what sites have the rumours on them? madness sounds like a good addition, everyone knows their songs which is all you need at a festival.

[pete76]

how come in pinkpop gigs finished so early? looks like only headliners play in the evening

[Squig]

how come in pinkpop gigs finished so early? looks like only headliners play in the evening

[zahidf]

Just a couple of questions: When do the campsites open, and how easy is it to get from the airport to the campsite?

[Squig]

Which airport are you talking about?

I think they open on friday around noon, but I may be wrong.

[Shanndy]

Turned up about midday at Camp B and only just managed to squeeze into a spot there. Would advise turning up as early as possible if you want a decent camping spot.

[AlexDorweiler08]

Just a couple of questions: When do the campsites open, and how easy is it to get from the airport to the campsite?

[iverson78]

I went to Pinkpop last year. I would suggest you turning up as early as possible in the morning if you want to stay in Camp A (which is he closest one to he festival).

Last year I arrived at 10.30 in the morning and camp A was already full and it was nearly impossible to find a spot in camp B.

We decided to go to camp C, but it was fine (20 minutes far from the festival site).

Great experience, great festival, better than Werchter in my opinion!!!!!