Whatfest

[jenayr]

I have looked thro this forum but not spotted a thread for the Whatfest taking place on 17th, 18th and 19th July.

As I am now living closeby I think I will be going on the Friday 17th, mainly want to see Dodgy, they were one of my favourite bands when I was a teenager, Free Peace Sweet was listened to non stop when I was 15 Will also be good to her alot of local bands as that seems to be the majority of the line up.

Has anyone been before?

www.whatfest.co.uk

[Ringo_Spar]

I'm going, working for a band...

[dichio]

not been before, in fact i think it's only the festivals second year. hoping to make it down on the sunday with a few mates. it's great to have a small festival like that on our doorstep. I hope it is well supported and that it continues to grow over the next few years.

[jenayr]

I'm going, working for a band...

[jenayr]

not been before, in fact i think it's only the festivals second year. hoping to make it down on the sunday with a few mates. it's great to have a small festival like that on our doorstep. I hope it is well supported and that it continues to grow over the next few years.

[dichio]

It is handy having a festival so close, traveling there is easy for me, going to Rock Ness this weekend, that will be some trek

I've spoke to a few folk at work about this, seems to be quite an interest simply because it is local.

[jenayr]

yeah thats exactly it, festival site is only a mile or 2 from me so could easily walk if needed. rock ness? sounds like a serious trek! hope the sun shines for u!

[dichio]

It was, but it was worth it. Left there at 11am but didn't get back to Chester until 10pm. Mainly cos of all the hold ups on the road leaving Inverness. I hate the A9! Weather was great as well, wish I could do it again this weekend.

One of the best weekends I've had, defo on the calendar already for next year.

[jenayr]

jolly good sounds like a dream! i had to make do with a trip to delamere to see the doves, who were amazing! great little venue and glad that the sun shone on us!

[dichio]

I saw that advertised but though it was a bit pricey for a ticket for one band!

Is there any other festivals in the area you know about?

[jenayr]

I'm the same with the cash flow but after the weekend I am now in festival mode!

Was thinking about the Greenman Festival in Wales, been looking at that and fancy it. Just trying to have a look around and seeing what else is on. Don't think I'll be doing any like Leeds or T in the Park tho. Plus I've already sold my T ticket!

What time at night does the headliners normally come on at Whatfest? I'm not sure if will be camping yet so might need to head home on the Friday night.

[dichio]

I'm the same with the cash flow but after the weekend I am now in festival mode!

Was thinking about the Greenman Festival in Wales, been looking at that and fancy it. Just trying to have a look around and seeing what else is on. Don't think I'll be doing any like Leeds or T in the Park tho. Plus I've already sold my T ticket!

What time at night does the headliners normally come on at Whatfest? I'm not sure if will be camping yet so might need to head home on the Friday night.

[jenayr]

Got the Friday off work so going to camp the Friday and Saturday night prob head home Sunday afternoon need to be back in work on the Monday.

Think it came to about £53 altogether, for that you cant really miss out!

Edited June 24, 2009 by jenayr

[dichio]

Got the Friday off work so going to camp the Friday and Saturday night prob head home Sunday afternoon need to be back in work on the Monday.

Think it came to about £53 altogether, for that you cant really miss out!

[Timmah]

I'm going down to this on the Saturday as I'm shooting The Targets. Should be fun, not been before but it looks like a friendly little festival.

[Timmah]

This little fest was a pretty muddy washout in the end, but we still had fun anyway.

Caught a few great gigs including The Bluetones, Eskimo Smile's last gig, Jessie Rose Trip, Chris Cape and more.

Was there shooting The Targets - I have pics if anyone's interested.

The Mud

The Targets on the Main Stage, Saturday

Good little fest, despite the mud!

[jenayr]

This little fest was a pretty muddy washout in the end, but we still had fun anyway.

Caught a few great gigs including The Bluetones, Eskimo Smile's last gig, Jessie Rose Trip, Chris Cape and more.

Was there shooting The Targets - I have pics if anyone's interested.

The Mud

The Targets on the Main Stage, Saturday

Good little fest, despite the mud!