Pearl Jam @ Main Square Festival

[wilcox]

Hey guys really thinking about doing PJ @ Arras Main Sq next summer cos I won't be able to buy Hyde Park tickets when they go on sale on Friday and the Arras gig is the same weekend as my girl's 21st birthday.

Has anyone been to this in the past?

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Current line-up (I'll update when announcements are made)

Friday: TBC

Saturday: Pearl Jam

Sunday: Rammstein, Pink

Website

Edited January 5, 2010 by wilcox

[funkymp]

never been before, but going there for PJ

[ampersand]

pearl jam AND rammstein? think i've got some thinking to do!

[wilcox]

pearl jam AND rammstein? think i've got some thinking to do!

[DIsForDylan]

I'm going here, dont they have to announce another night? is actually on pavement or on grass? hold 30,000 its like a spinoff of rock werchter

On sale £88 without camping until Christmas

http://www.digitick.com/index-css4-mainsqu...l-pg1-lgen.html

[ampersand]

how do you get there btw? whats the nearest airport etc.

[DIsForDylan]

unsure, you can get train from paris for about 20 euro

how do you get there btw? whats the nearest airport etc.

[wilcox]

There's still the first night to announce. Not sure about the site with it being in the middle of the town centre but the Wiki page mentions something about increasing the capacity to 40k.

I'm driving down from Newcastle so far, getting the ferry over. Looks like camping for me, hotels seem too expensive.

[DIsForDylan]

I thought so, when you think itll be announced? yeah i heard...will it be on grass?!?! if on the pavement, itll be too dangerous and a hazard...yeah im camping too, but alone eep trying to meet friends! im going straight from glasto to France

There's still the first night to announce. Not sure about the site with it being in the middle of the town centre but the Wiki page mentions something about increasing the capacity to 40k.

I'm driving down from Newcastle so far, getting the ferry over. Looks like camping for me, hotels seem too expensive.

[wilcox]

Pink is now playing on the Sunday before Rammstein.

[ampersand]

Pink is now playing on the Sunday before Rammstein.

[DIsForDylan]

very questionable, i feel sick now....what a bad warm up act!

nice one. even though the juxtaposition is questionable. really considering this now.

[Lee_Eyers]

I'm going here, dont they have to announce another night? is actually on pavement or on grass? hold 30,000 its like a spinoff of rock werchter

[wilcox]

It's in the main square, on cobbles. Hotels aren't in great numbers I believe. There is an Ibis one block away from the main entrance on Rue De La Taillere, and for a more upmarket one there is a Golf Hotel around 10 mins cab ride away that's pretty good.

[DIsForDylan]

yeah im camping, its only a 15 minute walk! cobbles? thats dangerous as isnt it for a festival?

Bloody £265 for the weekend! Balls to that I'll camp. Only 20Euro.

[wilcox]

yeah im camping, its only a 15 minute walk! cobbles? thats dangerous as isnt it for a festival?

[Lee_Eyers]

It shouldnt be too bad. Unless you're crowdsurfing.

[DIsForDylan]

if you fall on the ground? haha what idiots. so who here is going? iam

Wear some comfortable footwear, not sandals as I saw a few people wearing for Metallica

[wilcox]

I'm goin to the bank to upgrade from a Student to a Graduate account and definately thinking about using the extra overdraft to sort me tickets! Maybe purchase before Xmas

[DIsForDylan]

i suggest you do...it was my christmas present for myself haha, after 5,000 sales they go up so i suggest you get them asap! where arre you travelling from?

I'm goin to the bank to upgrade from a Student to a Graduate account and definately thinking about using the extra overdraft to sort me tickets! Maybe purchase before Xmas

[wilcox]

Travelling down from Newcastle. Probably get a cheap travelodge near Dover before and after I get the ferry across.

Edited December 21, 2009 by wilcox

[type80]

ok no

Edited March 28, 2010 by type80

[wilcox]

Was just reading on Wikipedia (I know it's not a great source) but it says that the site will be moved to Citadelle Vauban, capacity increased to 40,000 and there will be 2 stages.

And I'm buying my tickets tomorrow

[DIsForDylan]

rock and dance stage? wheres citadelle? you have facebook wilcox?

Was just reading on Wikipedia (I know it's not a great source) but it says that the site will be moved to , capacity increased to 40,000 and there will be 2 stages.

And I'm buying my tickets tomorrow

[wilcox]

Translated from the Facebook page:

After 5 wonderful editions of the Grand d'Arras, Main Square Festival takes this year to propose new areas for public reception conditions and listening ever more exceptional. But never fear, if the Grand has charm, you can not leave you overwhelmed by the majesty of this new place!

Following the departure this year of the 601st regiment of traffic, Live Nation Festivals France wished to participate, in partnership with the Urban Community of Arras, the splendid site of the Citadel of Arras. Built in the seventeenth century to plans by Vauban, it has been classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. The pentagon, a fine example of military architecture of the period of the Sun King, is nestled in a verdant park of 40 hectares in the city. Covering about 10 hectares, the site offers magnificent opportunities for all festival goers.

Thus, this space will provide them finally a second scene and maximize comfort with adequate recreational areas. The festival will also propose a new campground close to the walled within walking distance to the festival. Under these conditions, the 2010 edition of the Main Square Festival is preparing once again to mark the spirits

Edited January 6, 2010 by wilcox