Truck Festival 2013

[mrtourette]

Yeah looks like it's going to be a bit cooler and with more of a breeze than last weekend, thank Christ!

[Skeksis]

Headed along to this this weekend for my brother in law to be's stag do, Long time festival attender but tend to head towards festivals that cater more to the heavier sides of music (still a fan off all types however), still quite looking forward to this, hoping to find some new great live acts due to not being so familiar with most of those playing. How is it prices wise? Will be bringing along my own beers but in this weather they'll no doubt be gone in no time, Guessing its probably around £3-£4.50 a drink? Gonna be good, see you all there, say hey to the confused looking metaller walking about if you spot me!

[mrtourette]

If you're looking for the more raucous stuff around I'd recommend in general a lot of the stuff in the Barn, on the main stage ASIWYFA, Lost in the Riots and The Joy Formidable can make pretty impressive rackets.

[5co77ie]

ASIWYFA, and Wet Nuns were terrific at 2000trees last weekend

[dip]

Gunning For Tamar. A million times Gunning For Tamar.

[thelionsmouth]

Can't wait! Especially looking forward to public service broadcasting.

Will there be bag searches upon entry? I'm 17 so don't know whether to bring alcohol or not. (Cannot be bothered with fake ID etc etc)

[Flaminglippy]

Really looking forward it. Can't wait for Spiritualized...but loads of other stuff I want to catch (I'm seeing 31 bands according to their little planner thing...pretty sure that won't happen)

[Big Red]

Can't wait! Especially looking forward to public service broadcasting.

Will there be bag searches upon entry? I'm 17 so don't know whether to bring alcohol or not. (Cannot be bothered with fake ID etc etc)

[thelionsmouth]

I have seen people/ bags being searched going in in the past. Don't bring any glass.

I'm not underage but I imagine if they find alcohol on you (age 17 with no ID) then it won't be going into the festival with you

If you have alcohol in your tent then you can take it into the festival (NO GLASS!) but I also guess that if you're underage you will have a different coloured wristband so if you're spotted in the festival with alcohol it will be confiscated. And without an over-18 wristband you will not be able to buy alcoholic drinks at the bars

Enjoy it! PSB will be amazing...

Edited July 18, 2013 by thelionsmouth

[Big Red]

Alright, thanks for the info! The wristband thing is a good point. But then i could just wear a long sleeve shirt.

How intensive are the bag searches? Because I'll probably just put it in my tent bag or something. If not I'll have to resort to getting someone to purchase it for me....... *sighs*.

[thelionsmouth]

You will probably need to show your wristband at the bar to get served so there won’t be any option to hide it. Wandering around you could take your chances but once you have been caught I imagine security will keep an eye out for you/ your group of friends.

Nothing worse at festivals than drunk teenagers who can’t handle their alcohol and are more interested in knobbing about then enjoying by the music/ festival/ atmosphere… That said, I hope you have an amazing time with your mates and I’ll buy you a pint of proper ale!

Bag searches won’t be exactly invasive but alcohol tends to weigh a fair bit so generally easy to find!

[thelionsmouth]

Do you guys reckon it'll sell out? Only a few hundred tickets left apparently! :-)

[mrtourette]

I dunno, I ca't see that many people buying tickets the day before. I'm sure they would have got them by now.

[thelionsmouth]

I dunno, I ca't see that many people buying tickets the day before. I'm sure they would have got them by now.

Edited July 18, 2013 by thelionsmouth

[thelionsmouth]

A few questions: Any idea why sets are so spaced out?

will the music go on 'til later than half 12 (last set time on website)?

Excuse my inexperience!

[mrtourette]

A few questions: Any idea why sets are so spaced out?

will the music go on 'til later than half 12 (last set time on website)?

Excuse my inexperience!

[thelionsmouth]

I think it's so that bands on the main stage don't clash with those on the seond and third stages.

The live music finished at 11.15, I think there was something on their twitter ot facebook saying the DJs go on to 1.30.

[Yellow_Fellow]

I have a pretty tight Saturday if the line up app is to be believed.

[Flaminglippy]

Incredible weekend! Dan Le Sac V Scroobius Pip and Public Service Broadcasting were superb.

[Yellow_Fellow]

Jesus, that was incredible.

[Flaminglippy]

Just booked for 2014. Amazing weekend (except for Spiritualized's choice of songs)

[Yellow_Fellow]

Just booked for 2014. Amazing weekend (except for Spiritualized's choice of songs)

[Flaminglippy]

Nah sorry mate. Was it 'Electricity'?

[Yellow_Fellow]

it was like a lullaby. One prominent lyric was "I'm sorry I couldn't see you this week" or something to that effect?

[thelionsmouth]

terrific two days! Atmosphere was perfect - everyone very chilled out and friendly.

I missed PSB!! Was watching the computers in the Barn, they were excellent but PSB have received rave reviews from just about everyone. Gutted!

Spiritualized were good, but you're right their song choice was slacking. Come Together and Electricity were good. Gaz Coombes a highlight too for me, along with The Horrors and Stevie Ray Latham.

All my pre-empted problems were not an issue, they gave me an adult wristband! Very organised place too it seemed. Food prices were astonishingly reasonable.. Awesome two days.