BST Hyde Park 2015

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Aye, I was suddenly violently ill on Friday and the only possible cause was the dodgy pulled pork I ate from one of the smaller stalls, not impressed.

[DarthSaul]

I bet you paid a small fortune for it aswell

[Rose-Colored Boy]

I bet you paid a small fortune for it aswell

Aye, including sides and a drink it came to £15.

[thewayiam]

Aye, including sides and a drink it came to £15.

 

A trip to Sainsbury's for the £3 meal deal was the way forward mate and a cheeky spoons round the corner.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

A trip to Sainsbury's for the £3 meal deal was the way forward mate and a cheeky spoons round the corner.

I don't really drink and Sainsburys are supposedly dodgy tax-avoiders but yeah Edited June 21, 2015 by Zac Quinn

[thewayiam]

I don't really drink and Sainsburys are supposedly dodgy tax-avoiders but yeah

 

Whether they are or not, a filling roll, crisps and cherry coke for £3 I couldn't moan lol.

[DarthSaul]

Can't re enter though can you? I went in early for drenge so had no choice but to pay 8 quid for the worst pizza I've had in a long time

[johnl]

I had a burger from Bleacker Burger which was rank. Small, not cooked properly and too salty.

Had one from one of the stalls near the second stage at it was really nice.

PS- anyone seen any cheapies floating around for The Who?

[DarthSaul]

The who sold out yesterday so will be harder to get cheap tickets id imagine

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Quite surprising that The Who has sold out given they played a full set of tour dates in this country only months ago and have a televised gig two nights later. Maybe people don't hate Hyde Park so much after all.

Or maybe people are just desperate to see the Kaiser Chiefs.

Edited June 22, 2015 by Zac Quinn

[henry bear]

Their Glastonbury slot was only relatively recently announced, long after BST tickets had been on sale, and it is quite a strong support too. Plus of course, The Who are a big draw.

[the wonderwhy]

Quite surprising that The Who has sold out given they played a full set of tour dates in this country only months ago and have a televised gig two nights later. Maybe people don't hate Hyde Park so much after all.

Or maybe people are just desperate to see the Kaiser Chiefs.

 

I don't think they're going to be on the TV, looking at the schedules. (In full, at least) 

Edited June 22, 2015 by MattDavies__

[Homer]

Can't re enter though can you? I went in early for drenge so had no choice but to pay 8 quid for the worst pizza I've had in a long time

Shame - the food in their two restaurants is very good.

[LondonTom]

I had a burger from Bleacker Burger which was rank. Small, not cooked properly and too salty.

 

 

Bleecker street is supposed to be be on the rare side to be fair (unless you ask)...but agreed for the money it was poor!

 

Best I found was Joe's BBQ, even if standing and eating ribs in the rain was silly decision

 

Quite surprising that The Who has sold out given they played a full set of tour dates in this country only months ago and have a televised gig two nights later. Maybe people don't hate Hyde Park so much after all.

Or maybe people are just desperate to see the Kaiser Chiefs.

"Last" ever gigs ...maybe =p Its a big deal really.

 

 

Went Kylie to, that was ...disappointing, crowd had very middle class picnic vibe about it and less drinking cause its sunday (Bars were empty all day!) and people wanting to leave meant it never got started. Kylie herself was just a bit meh, i thought she had more hits but seems like she padding it out and it wasn't quite the spectacular show I thought she would put on.

 

Grace Jones was something else, not sure what to make of it but think I enjoyed it...and oh Chic were chic, solid but its all getting a bit samey for me now

[atomised]

I thought the who had only been publicised as the last show on the who at 50 tour as opposed to a last ever

[retromoz]

With reference to the Blur day, im suprised no one mentioned the 15 delay for all acts. Except Blur. Who were delayed by 35 minutes. Also, another gripe, the stall promoting a ticket tout company (Stub Hub). Than was annoying...

 

BUT....to be honest, a fun time was had. Blur were EXCEPTIONALLY good. The Horrors, i thought, were the best i'd ever seen them. I also accidentally 'discovered' Fufanu on the way to a toilet. They were really good too.

 

Other than that, bogs were plentiful, as were bars with no queues experienced for me. The sound was maybe a little quiet, but not Exceptionally so. All in all....probably not worth £80. But DEFINATELY worth £2.50. ;P

[atomised]

What time did blur start then. I didn't check but on Friday their scheduled time changed from 755 to 815. I was Sure they started well before 850

Edited June 23, 2015 by atomised

[retromoz]

they were schedules to start originally at 7.55. Came on at 8.30. Not sure why. I think we ALL would have LOVE an extra 35minutes of Blur. 

[atomised]

Like I say by Friday the app showed 815 anyway

[retromoz]

did it? ah......dont do apps. Dont really 'do' phones at festivals/gigs....

[emmagoldie09]

Ridiculous question probably but - given this is a City festival is it a wellie boot affair? Coming to the Who on Friday and want to go for a few drinks in the City beforehand but guessing most places wont be wellington friendly?!

[atomised]

You won't really need wellies

[emmagoldie09]

That's what I was thinking but worth checking! Thank you

[changingman82]

I'm starting to get excited for Friday now.

 

Feeling a little apprehensive as well though as, due to my mates being a bit rubbish, i'm going on my own. I holiday alone so going to a gig isn't a big deal but I wonder if i'll enjoy it that much without someone to chat to. 

 

There's far too many acts I love on the Friday though and only had to pay £53 for the ticket. 

[henry bear]

There's a bit of rain forecast for Friday but I wouldn't have thought it'll be wellie weather.

Looking forward to all the main acts (apart from TKC). Gaz Coombes current album is getting many plays here, first time seeing him solo.