Lineup 2014

[justanothername]

He has two albums. One on his own and one with Ryan Lewis.

I thought he had two album by himself and one with Ryan Lewis

Anyway it is the least of my concern

[Gucci Piggy]

Did anyone see that video of Ryan Lewis going around asking hip-hop fans what Ryan Lewis does, and no one knows who he is? It's bare laughs.

[justanothername]

Did anyone see that video of Ryan Lewis going around asking hip-hop fans what Ryan Lewis does, and no one knows who he is? It's bare laughs.

Yeah I just thought that. Some proper banter

[Yellow_Fellow]

Did anyone see that video of Ryan Lewis going around asking hip-hop fans what Ryan Lewis does, and no one knows who he is? It's bare laughs.

they were macklemore fans not hip hop fans :^)

[#FreeComTruise]

they were macklemore fans not hip hop fans :^)

macklemore, hip-hop, same thing, like EDM and dubstep :^)

[mrtourette]

*generic reply* The Beatles

I don't think the Beatles were/are noticeably more popular in the North than anywhere else.

[mrtourette]

Sorry Tourette random post again

Just realised that Macklemore & ryan Lewis are subbing off one album.

Weren't arctic monkeys the last band to do that? I just realised how long it had been since we had an act which had done that.

Nothing wrong with random posting, just seems odd that you would make points/ask questions that are i) wrong/misinformed, ii) don't make sense, and iii) have already been discussed before.

In this particular case as others have pointed out Macklemore has released more than one album as well as various EPs and a mixtape (i), and this was also widely discussed at the time of the announcement (iii).

In answer to your point, Kaiser Chiefs also subbed on the back of one album in the same year, The Killers did it the year before and 50 Cent in 2004 (as well as The Darkness headlining on the back of one album that year). I guess when people say the line-ups were stronger back then and that bookings like Macklemore and Jake Bugg make the festival look weak compared to back then they're talking bollocks.

Edited August 3, 2014 by mrtourette

[kemosabe]

Anyone know what happends if you buy a ticket too late for them to send out to you? Is there a pick up place at the festival? Also does anyone know what the lastest you can turn up on the Thursday as i seem to remember there is a deadline (or there was the last two years)

[dentalplan]

There's a box office at the festival - there are many ticket outlets where you can buy offline though. A latest time you can turn up on Thursday seems stupid and I would be surprised if that's a thing. It's probably all covered on the official website though; that's what it's for.

[kemosabe]

I swear it was a thing buti can find any mention on the FAQ or anything else so im proberbly wrong

[mrtourette]

Probably.

If you buy a ticket too late to post then you have to pick it up from the box office, as those purchasing tickets from abroad have to.

I'd be very surprised if they shut the box office before the weekend, in theory there could be people buying day tickets form abroad who want to pick them up that morning. I'd imagine it's still possible to buy, for example, a Sunday day ticket on the Friday so there would need to be somewhere to collect it from.

[SOAD]

They failed in delivering my ticket a couple years ago and it wasn't the box office at the site I had to go to but the theatre in Reading centre. Assume would be the same for picking up any tickets?

[dentalplan]

They failed in delivering my ticket a couple years ago and it wasn't the box office at the site I had to go to but the theatre in Reading centre.

Sounds like a lot of drama!

[kemosabe]

They failed in delivering my ticket a couple years ago and it wasn't the box office at the site I had to go to but the theatre in Reading centre. Assume would be the same for picking up any tickets?

thats shit. Maybe Leeds would be different as its outside of the city?? At least I hope so

[mrtourette]

They failed in delivering my ticket a couple years ago and it wasn't the box office at the site I had to go to but the theatre in Reading centre. Assume would be the same for picking up any tickets?

There isn't a box office on site anymore, the Hexagon is where all tickets are collected. That's what people mean when they refer to a box office, just a ticket collection point. I think the only booth/office on site is for guest pass/list entry.

Edited August 3, 2014 by mrtourette

[mrtourette]

thats shit. Maybe Leeds would be different as its outside of the city?? At least I hope so

I believe Leeds has ticket collection points on site, it did last year.

Edited August 3, 2014 by mrtourette

[moz4pm]

What happened to this festival? It used to boast the best lineup outside of Glastonbury, now not only can they not put some decent bands on (minus Blood Red Shoes) they don't even provide toilet paper, 9 years in a row I went here, can't see myself ever going again, the smaller festivals provide a much better festival experience and atmosphere.

[Yellow_Fellow]

What happened to this festival? It used to boast the best lineup outside of Glastonbury, now not only can they not put some decent bands on (minus Blood Red Shoes) they don't even provide toilet paper, 9 years in a row I went here, can't see myself ever going again, the smaller festivals provide a much better festival experience and atmosphere.

www.readingfestival.com/contact-us

[dentalplan]

So punters do expect the festival to wipe their arse for them.

[dentalplan]

www.readingfestival.com/contact-us

Remember when you asked them about that lineup being real? They were helpful then.

[mrtourette]

What happened to this festival? It used to boast the best lineup outside of Glastonbury, now not only can they not put some decent bands on (minus Blood Red Shoes) they don't even provide toilet paper, 9 years in a row I went here, can't see myself ever going again, the smaller festivals provide a much better festival experience and atmosphere.

It's sold out, so is clearly doing a decent job appealing to it's target market. You (and I, and many others here) just ain't it.

[TheSilence]

There's plenty of other festivals that you can go to without moaning on here. You might prefer the lineup next year anyway. Never know.

[justanothername]

What happened to this festival? It used to boast the best lineup outside of Glastonbury, now not only can they not put some decent bands on (minus Blood Red Shoes) they don't even provide toilet paper, 9 years in a row I went here, can't see myself ever going again, the smaller festivals provide a much better festival experience and atmosphere.

Well for you...yes

On the other hand I think the line up is great. I prefer it to Glastonbury this year (would still have like Arcade Fire though ) as it has more bands that I like. It is all down to what music you like really

Edited August 4, 2014 by justanothername

[rawaudioinput]

I think I can't enjoy the atmosphere at Reading any more; knowing that I'm being extorted at every available opportunity is not a nice feeling

After going to Glasto and 2000trees a couple of times not being able to drink your own alcohol whilst watching a band feels like an alien concept

[dentalplan]

Festivals are kinda shit.