The "get me, I've already got my tickets for next year" thread

[DTichborne]

Just me?

[moshing]

Got mine this morning.

[JC-Mo'Fucka]

I only got my 2011 ones 9 days ago, no chance!

[mrtourette]

Now they're releasing resident's tickets two days before the general sale I might as well wait until then. The festival weekend always cleans me out.

Edited September 1, 2011 by mrtourette

[johnmcga]

After the lacklustre ticket sales this year and average headliners (my opinion), I was kind of hoping they might freeze prices next year - especially as an increase would take them over the psychological £200 barrier (before booking fees).

But who am I kidding? This is Festival Republic we're talking about.

In any case, no, I'm not buying them. It's too far ahead for me to know what I'll be doing next year, and I don't want to be stuck with a ticket if resale prices crash like they did this year.

[Jackmypie]

I did that last year which turned out to be a mediocre line up. I think I'll wait till when the line up is announced

[SoLoCo]

Did it last year, think i'll just wait around this time.

[rivalschools.price]

yup, got mine.

[gazza_20]

got mine, once it gets announced of foo's, they'll fly out

[chappiepunk]

With the poor sales this year, dosent seem much point getting them this early. I would rather keep my own money in my bank account for the next 11 months instead of them making interest off my money.

[she bangs the drums]

got mine, once it gets announced of foo's, they'll fly out

[micawber]

Whilst I think that here is a strong possibility of weak sales again next year, on balance it's more important to me to secure a ticket than the possibility of saving 50 quid on the price nearer the time.

I think that next year will be a weird one to predict. No Glastonbury, but then we know that many of those wouldn't be seen dead at Reading anyway (thankfully). The Olympics, could divert a lot of money away, but then again many people budgeted for Olympic tickets they didn't get. And then the Olmpics themselves - if GB do well then there could be a boost from the euphoria, but if they do badly then there could be a boost from people wanting to forget! Lastly, as we all know (!), next year will be the last Reading ever before the end of the world. I want to go out with a bang.

[Chihiro Cheeks]

I honestly doubt that, are Foo Fighters different to Muse in popularity? Both bands have played every festival in the world so just can't see them selling out a festival at £200+ ?

I think it will take 3 headliners of the status of Metallica, Rage and Killers in popularity and excitement to sell out the festival next year.

For me it would take something like AC/DC or Black Sabbath on the heavy night with say Foo Fighters headlining the one night and either the Killers or Kasabian on the shindie night for it to sell out next year with the current economic climate not going to get any better versus the cost of festivals and punters sick of re-cycled line ups.

[Rudzkii]

Not buying mine until I have seen the line-up this year. Lets hope it's leaked again before tickets go on sale so I can at least jump in the rush if I fancy it and not miss out.

[Stylo92]

nope. Don't see the point until the bands are announced, although i'm fairly confident a good lineup will be announced due to lack of glasto.

[Poppington]

Got mine today, be my TENTH Reading/Leeds so it's gotta be done. Had such a good time this year, still depressed though!!!!