Hop Farm 2013- Love to see playing

[thelionsmouth]

i think it's a very good lineup for a 10k festival. I'd go but i have pissing DofE on the Friday.

[fairy_]

New acts today: Lightning Seeds, The Black Lips, Peter and Kerry, Sally Archer

[slats]

Quite tempted for this year, been toying with going for a while now..

Can anyone let me know what the transport links are like around the festival site, is it accessible by public transport or is it a car only job?

[fairy_]

theres shuttle busses from the site to paddock wood station (about 5 minute drive)

[slats]

theres shuttle busses from the site to paddock wood station (about 5 minute drive)

[Paul ™]

Dear Hop Farmers,

It’s with great regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Hop Farm Music Festival 2013.

We have worked very hard to try to make it work but it has proved too much a of mountain to climb and despite fighting hard, circumstances are such that based on poor ticket sales and the forecast selling rate substantial losses would be made.

We would like to thank all the staff, suppliers and contractors that have also worked very hard to try and put the festival on again this year.

We have to thank the artists and agents that have supported us over the years and for this year’s acts to know that it has been a very hard decision to make, and we are very sorry that we are not able to have them play.

We would also thank the fans that have supported us over the past 5 years, it is with great sadness that the decision was made.

Ticket holders will receive a full refund from their ticket agents.

Vince Power

[alibear]

just annoucned it's been cancelled. Sad news, I loved that festival!

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

Very sad. In other news, does this mean MBV can play other UK fests? Bestival please.

[the wonderwhy]

Very sad. In other news, does this mean MBV can play other UK fests? Bestival please.

[dentalplan]

They're playing T anyway, so I doubt there was any exclusivity (unless it was English?)

[slats]

Looks like my decision was made for me

Gutted for anybody who had tickets

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

They're playing T anyway, so I doubt there was any exclusivity (unless it was English?)

[thetime]

Loads of bands who are English exclusives play T in the Park.

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

No shit!!!

[GuitarManDan15]

They seriously needed a better 2nd headliner. Perhaps have it like IOW used to and just have one stage and have all the strong acts concentrated on the stage, which also lowers costs. Cut it down to £80-100 for a 2 day camping ticket.

Using the acts they booked and some imagination I think maybe something like this would sell for £100. Not sure for a second headliner, I suggested maybe santana or phoenix. Its not my ideal line up, just using what they booked, replacing the 2nd headliner and adding a few stronger acts towards the bottom

MBV

The horrors

Dinosaur Jr

Presidents of the USA

The Stranglers

Dry the river

Everything Everything

AlunaGeorge

Phoenix/Santana/

Jimmy Cliff

The Cribs

Miles Kane

The Black Angels

Blood Red Shoes

Gaz Coombs

Charles Bradley

[the wonderwhy]

Loads of bands who are English exclusives play T in the Park.

[GuitarManDan15]

Nice work seetickets, good to see your keeping upto date

[LondonTom]

Oh a shame Not unexpected with the problems and that lineup this year was all over the place. If your going go for the niche, it has to appeal! I guess at least he gave it another try.

Mind it's lack any real musical direction and not sure of it's market! Shame as it did have some nice ideas and a decent vibe to it!