Bearded Theory 2012

[ivan]

I might actually venture in there this weekend!

[Edi M]

As I recall, last year the dance tent contained a very high number of toddlers and babies in prams. Which is not a bad thing

I think we might camp as close as possible to it. Then James can dance the night away and I can give him the occasional wave from the comfort of my sleeping bag

[timespeedsup]

Not sure XC weather's forecast is all that grand anyway. Anyone for 36mph wind gusts Sunday?

Overall, it'll be the usual BT weather. If there's little rain and no frosts, ie no extremes, that'll be fine enough.

[Rachie]

I don't recall any sort of queue at any time last year. Doesn't mean there weren't any of course but I don't think you're ever likely to encounter something you'd call horrendous. Relax, it's not Glastonbury you know.

[Gnomicide]

it makes me laugh - a lot - how festival goers hunt around the various weather sites to find the best one they can, and then that's the one they post.

It's almost like they want to believe that by picking the best one they're controlling the weather.

It's a shit if the weather is bad, but there's sod all anyone can do about it.

[AnnaGrant]

See you all tomorrow on site.

V excited.

[Perks]

All packed, mega excited. See y'all tomorrow for some much anticipated bearded fun

Peace out :-)

[flower child]

Can't wait! See you tomorrow beardies x

[timespeedsup]

Kids to school, dog walked, cool box packed, and I will be set tomorrow. See you all circa midday if all goes well.... behind the trees. :-)

[stuwilky]

Are we nearly there yet? ;-)

[rubberducky]

Yes, in Derby. Sorting out drinks and repacking stuff.

Got the sunglasses, factor 20 sunlard and sun-hat. Sorted.....

[Donkey]

I'm having to miss out on Bearded this year as I am off tramping in Knoydart this weekend but just a wee note on weather sites. As a keen hillwalker i've found www.yr.no to be the most reliable out there. Although it is in Norwegian there is a button to get an English forecast and it will give you a forecast for just about any settlement or large hill in the British Isles.

[ivan]

Just got back , I was up packing my tent away at 4.30 am this morning , so that I could make sure I was in work for 9.00am and not rushing.

It was good , a mini Glastonbury.. With the exception of the dance tent , a lot of the acts were not really my cup of tea , but I enjoyed them all - Jack Rabbit Slim in particular , and every

act I saw at The Waters Edge Stage always impressed me.

Astralazias cover of "I Feel Love " was a perfect end to the fesitval , shame it shut down early on Sunday evening , not used to ending a festival with a cup of tea and an early night !

Any slight negatives - Mate got cash stolen out of his wallet whilst comatose in his tent - but hey thats not a first for a festival , sound being turned down in dance tent ,

Oh and the portable sound system was fab - Porta Party was it ?

Peace and Love

[AnnaGrant]

'I feel love' bawled at the top of my voice.......for all my new festival friends.

What a brilliant weekend. Still buzzing.

Unpacked, bathed and washing machine on, but in my head I'm still in our camp at BT.

Hope you all had/are having a good trip back.

[Paul ™]

Amazing weekend x

[treacle]

Just back from Bearded Theory and have popped on to give my verdict. I have been critiacal of several aspects of BT over the past couple of years but credit where credit's due, The team have done a superb job and BT 5 was a reflection of their hard work. Fantastic music to suit all tastes and more kids entertainment than you can shake a stick at. Lots of happy smiling faces tucking into great grub (Stewed & Baked wouldn't accept my scottish money btw so won't be buying from them again!). Loos were clean and restocked regularly, beautiful site and friendly helpful staff.

On the down side there were lots of tent robberies and maybe increased security presence on the Friday night and basic awareness raising when folk arrive would have helped but that is no different to any other festival. I know lockers were available on site but they don't suit everyone.

All in all a superb weekend with lovely festival family old and new. Bring on next year!!

[Gnomicide]

I got back earlier today, had a great time, met a few nice folks off here and saw loads of bands.

Special mentions must go to Terrorvision, Urban Voodoo Machine, Hobo Jones, The Selector and The Travelling Band who all delivered great sets.

A shame about the robberies, I could here a few people waking up on Saturday morning to find their tents had been raided but it didn't seem to stop them enjoying the rest of the festival so well done to them for not letting the scumbags ruin their weekend.

All in all I sang, I drank, I danced my wellies off. A great festival. Well done to the organisers.

[timespeedsup]

Astralazias cover of "I Feel Love " was a perfect end to the fesitval .....

[AnnaGrant]

15 minutes or so of it. An amazing tune, what a way to end the set! Slightly trumped System 7 even.

Alas got myself robbed for the first time at a fest, usual story as above, nonetheless surprised that the thief would put their hand into my trouser pocket as I slept in said trousers. Just the cash gone. Live and learn, and it happens at all fests now first night. No idea whether security was good or not, but there's only so much they can do.

In better news, DaveMac lost his wallet first day but it got handed in, money intact.

In other better news, first time I'd gotten a Beautiful Days vibe from Bearded since it started. Enjoyed so much of it, nicely done to all who organized it.

[ivan]

Forgot to mention

My mate said it was warmer on Christmas Day than it was at BT !

[si_t]

15 minutes or so of it. An amazing tune, what a way to end the set! Slightly trumped System 7 even.

Alas got myself robbed for the first time at a fest, usual story as above, nonetheless surprised that the thief would put their hand into my trouser pocket as I slept in said trousers. Just the cash gone. Live and learn, and it happens at all fests now first night. No idea whether security was good or not, but there's only so much they can do.

In better news, DaveMac lost his wallet first day but it got handed in, money intact.

In other better news, first time I'd gotten a Beautiful Days vibe from Bearded since it started. Enjoyed so much of it, nicely done to all who organized it.

[ivan]

yep - me and the missus got robbed too. wallet replaced in Jeans wallet with everything else in tact. Misuss' bag was with us in the sleeping compartment - and was emptied of cash but i-phone left in side.

dampener on a great weekend.

Terrorvision, 10 pound suit band, dreadzone all smashed it.

[Rachie]

Absolutely brilliant festival, it went way better then we had even hoped with our kiddies with us. They loved every minute of it. We didnt get to see many bands, but we really didnt mind, we'd had so much fun in Angel Gardens anyway

We're definitely going next year

[si_t]

Some scumbags will leave phones and stuff , so if they are caught they only have non traceable cash on em !

[Karlhippy]

Great weekend, blurry in bits (as per usual...)

Thieving scum - I made sure that I told my friends and surrounding tents not to leave ANY sort of valuables in the tents, especially on the first night, as everyone feels that they are in this semi utopia and do let their guards down.

Band of the weekend for me: System 7 (from I vaguely remember).

I will be back for this next year!