OPTIMUS ALIVE´14

[willjill]

Asked this already and the general consensus was around midnight

They say it changes when the sun goes down

[Anderson19]

Yeah around 11-30-12 if I recall. Then usually a dance act on after headliner around 1.30-2 not sure we are getting that this year though...?

[Dom Wall]

Just a point, by this time (actually announced 21st June) last year, we had the set times all sorted...with 105 artists (apparently), not sure how that compares to this year..

http://web.archive.org/web/20130704070610/http://www.optimusalive.com/cartaz/programacaoporpalco

[Placid Casual 1927]

Just a point, by this time (actually announced 21st June) last year, we had the set times all sorted...with 105 artists (apparently), not sure how that compares to this year..

http://web.archive.org/web/20130704070610/http://www.optimusalive.com/cartaz/programacaoporpalco

Awesome thanks for that. It's a rough guide I guess will be more or less the same. The headliners on the main stage are earlier than I thought, first 2 days 10pm and earlier. And only 5 or 6 acts on the main stage. Plenty going on else were though. Can't wait! Edited June 22, 2014 by Placid Casual 1927

[Dom Wall]

Green Day had a huge set mind you (they weren't finished when Vampire Weekend started - maybe 3/4 way through), Depeche Mode had a big set too, with it being their only Portuguese date and all. Not sure we'll get that with the three headliners this year.

[Richi1988]

Just a point, by this time (actually announced 21st June) last year, we had the set times all sorted...with 105 artists (apparently), not sure how that compares to this year..

http://web.archive.org/web/20130704070610/http://www.optimusalive.com/cartaz/programacaoporpalco

Cheers for posting That Dom. Offers me hope that I'll catch Arctics and Imagine Dragons!

[Dom Wall]

Glad I could help, I was just wondering when it was announced then realised it could be useful! It seems we might get the stage times soon though.

[Placid Casual 1927]

I'd expect 2 hours from AM and BK if there's enough time. Sounds like there is. Not expecting more than a frantic 90 mins from the Libertines!

[Dom Wall]

AM have never done more than 90 mins IIRC. Can see all the headliners getting just 90 mins tbh. Would love Arctics to get two hours though, really loving their setlists at the minute too.

[HarryP95]

Their setlist at the moment is just a bit weak i think, need to change it up for the European festival scene and get some more of a mix, i reckon they have plugged AM pretty well for like 8 months solid, why not revert to a bit more of a best of set.

[Dom Wall]

Hmm, I quite like it tbh...although AM is one of my favourites by them so I'm quite happy with that being plugged. Would like more Humbug instead of Suck it and See (Cornerstone not being replaced for one); not too fussed about first album but would like a couple of favourite worst nightmare too.

[talamana]

can anyone whos been before tell me what the security is like when entering the actual festival arena? I was planning on bringing a sneaky hip flask as someone told me they only sell certain drinks and i dont particularly like any of them, but then they also told me there are metal detectors meaning my plan would fail. Is this true? and do they sell any drinks with vodka in them at the arena?

[Dom Wall]

I personally can't remember any metal detectors, security didn't seem crazy strict, bulging pockets may be patted down and bags searched but that was about it if I remember right.

[poromenos]

Sorry to bring back up the topic of ticket selling but I have 3 tickets that I am looking to sell on. I wouldn't have put it up on here normally but as it's sold out on SeeTickets I figured there may be people interested.

Happy to sell individually, as a pair, or even all three together for face value of £90 each (don't worry about booking fees etc...). I see on viagogo and such the tickets have inflated massively and I'm not interested in making profit. I just would quite like to get some or close to all of my money back that I spent on the tickets in the first place.

Gutted that I'm not going. I really wanted to go having been last year. I had a great time then, and after the addition of The Libertines, the line up is starting to look really good. Sadly I am having trouble getting the time off work having already been to Primavera Sound last month. Also already booked off time for Glastonbury next week and Latitude in July.

Hi I've sent you a PM!

[Anderson19]

Portugal won't be in the semis or final anyway!

[mucky_g]

Thanks folks. Really looking forward to this now!

[Placid Casual 1927]

I was assuming 2 hours for AM and BK just after hearing green day did a lengthy set last year and they have enough material for it. Will be ace either way.

Need to buy more shorts.

[talamana]

I personally can't remember any metal detectors, security didn't seem crazy strict, bulging pockets may be patted down and bags searched but that was about it if I remember right.

maybe there were metal detectors to the side or something for the dodgy looking ones hahah, last year at Reading the security was pretty relaxed apart from if you had a bag, otherwise they'd just let you through so hopefully it'll be alright.

Also is it wise to buy a tent when you arrive?

[Placid Casual 1927]

Purple bombs haha

[Nobby Solano]

I literally have no idea what this guy's talking about.

[Placid Casual 1927]

I'm guessing some legal high bullshit

[JoanaMichelle]

Hi Josh, I have messaged you. I would love to buy the 2 tickets off you please! Thank you.

Sorry to bring back up the topic of ticket selling but I have 3 tickets that I am looking to sell on. I wouldn't have put it up on here normally but as it's sold out on SeeTickets I figured there may be people interested.

[HarryP95]

anyone else get their tickets today?

[shaun64]

anyone else get their tickets today?

yer got mine..panic over!

[mattpt]

schedules: http://horariosfestivais.com/festival-edicao/optimus-alive-2014/