The Wickerman Festival 2011

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Meh Bombskare are good fun if you're in the vicinity of the Scooter tent folks.

Line up still pretty shit but I'll be there to say goodbye to Wickerman. It's been a great festie in the past and I'm sure I'll enjoy myself to some extent.

Next year It'll be Eden all the way as it has the vibe that Wickerman once had but has lost in the past few years.

[northernsoul]

Was hoping for a bit more. The Pigeon Detectives are as bad as Feeder!! Agree that Bombskare will be good. What about Bad Manners, The Divine Comedy or Shed Seven on the Summerisle stage for a sing along? Solfest looks good. Thinking of giving it a try this year.

[treacle]

A lot of the people that I have worked with in the past have said that they would never pay to go to the festival. My eldest is going again this year but he has been in 2 minds all the time. Mind you there is a lot of festies in that area now, especially if you include the Lakes.

Just over the water you have Solfest which gives you a 3 day festival for the same cash and none of the sponsorship.,

[paulguz]

I'm no longer going to Wickerman due to my mates not following up on their declared interest and buying tickets, and due to the, IMO, uninspiring line-up.

Anyone want a cheap weekend ticket?

Update: now sold

Edited July 19, 2011 by paulguz

[tigeryang]

I'm no longer going to Wickerman due to my mates not following up on their declared interest and buying tickets, and due to the, IMO, uninspiring line-up.

Anyone want a cheap weekend ticket?

[treacle]

It's going to be a much smaller camp than last year by the sound of things.

Who's joining efest camp?

treacle

wullie 72

lewlew

irons and donkey were planning on going when I last spoke to them. I've not heard from juradog or perthperson who are regulars

[mammamia27]

hiya

Would love to join efests if you'd have had me but I'll be in the campervan field (first time doing a festie in my van) I'll be on my ownsome (with a 13yr old boy) but mebbe I can pop over to join you for a cider or two?

Edited July 16, 2011 by mammamia27

[treacle]

hiya

Would love to join efests if you'd have had me but I'll be in the campervan field (first time doing a festie in my van) I'll be on my ownsome (with a 13yr old boy) but mebbe I can pop over to join you for a cider or two?

[Donkey]

Is there an efest camp then? Just back from Buddhafield, need to wash my pants and that and then pack up again for Wickerman!

[Ray Vaughan]

After finding the Summerisle Stage line-up somewhat uninspiring, apart from one or two acts, I have decided that most of the weekend will be spent at either at the Solus, GoNorth and Scooter tents.

In anticipation of this I had a wee listen, on MySpace, to some of the acts that are due to play the Solus and GoNorth tents and I have been very impressed at the quality of some of the bands. In the past I have just stumbled across some gems but this year I'm going to give these stages more of my time as I feel I have maybe missed out on some up and coming talent.

So from actually not really looking forward to the Wickerman this year due I now can't wait.

[perthperson]

Hi, reporting for duty.

after humming and hawing about going I've bought my ticket. Hope to get down there for opening time - 1.00? - though being me I'll be late.

[Claribo]

Anyone know the fancy dress theme for this year?

[ski64]

Fancy dress theme is swimwear

No sorry its actually in the style of the original film - enjoy

[treacle]

After finding the Summerisle Stage line-up somewhat uninspiring, apart from one or two acts, I have decided that most of the weekend will be spent at either at the Solus, GoNorth and Scooter tents.

In anticipation of this I had a wee listen, on MySpace, to some of the acts that are due to play the Solus and GoNorth tents and I have been very impressed at the quality of some of the bands. In the past I have just stumbled across some gems but this year I'm going to give these stages more of my time as I feel I have maybe missed out on some up and coming talent.

So from actually not really looking forward to the Wickerman this year due I now can't wait.

[treacle]

Hi, reporting for duty.

after humming and hawing about going I've bought my ticket. Hope to get down there for opening time - 1.00? - though being me I'll be late.

[treacle]

Here's our pink flag. Instead of Pauls efest flag below it, we'll have a Saltire. pink lights on the flag pole and a blue arrow

[greenfairy43]

It will be great to see you again

Heading for quiet camping this year so look out for the pink flag and lights. We'll be there for doors opening at 12.

treacle

wullie 72

lewlew

donkey

perthperson

+ 7 Obanites some of whom are lurkers on here

irons camping near by with mates

mammamia27 in campervan field

If anyong else wants to join us they'd be more than welcome

[_Jay_]

Leaving sunny Lanarkshire in about an hour. Can't wait!

[treacle]

Leaving sunny Lanarkshire in about an hour. Can't wait!

[xxsamiixx]

anyone there at the moment?? coming down tomorrow - is it wellies??? sooo xited x

[cobaltstargazer]

my first wickerman but defo not my last, really liked the chilled atmosphere.

[Muddyfields]

my first wickerman but defo not my last, really liked the chilled atmosphere.

[ski64]

Security nazis at quiet campsite entrance really spoiled it for me , searching every bag including kids and making them bin soft drinks and even unopened water bottles all done with a hint of glee .

Any protests met with a sudden inability to understand the language and claims of its what the boss said !!

Second visit but may well be my last which is a real shame as everything else was great - oh and when is a 24hr shop not a 24hr shop when its at wickerman no access on Sat morn to buy breakfast stuff till after 10!!!

[calise]

We had the same problem on Friday morning, told to empty the kids water bottles and fill them up inside, but it turned out there was nowhere to fill them up inside. When I went back to complain they told me they had changed the rules cos other people had complained and now unopened water bottles were allowed. Pity I had emptied mine out!

They had slackened right off by Saturday and we didnt get searched all day.

Great Festival all in all though, one of the best, you should consider coming back.

Edited July 26, 2011 by calise

[treacle]

We had the same experience and I was gobsmaked when they insisted the woman behind us empty out her kids baby bottle and feeding cup. There was one tap in the arena (unmarked and hidden behind a fencepost behind a gazebo) I only knew it was there because I've been to Wickerman for many years. Security pouring water on folks BBQs in the campsite saying they were banned while selling them in the shop on site. The noise from the fairground rides drowning out the music from the Go North and Solus tents. The beige main stage line up and sound problems all weekend. The Skiddle area pumping out inane dance tunes til 5 am at such volume that those not wanting to hear them had no option but to listen

The burning of the Wickerman lost it's meaning when the call to prayer drum was replaced by a lone piper playing happy birthday (whose idea was that FFS!) :angry:

I've said my goodbyes and plan to move on to festies which have the vibe that Wickerman once had but has now lost