Pinkpop 2015

[5co77ie]

so Foos and Moos

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/14/141119e.shtml

[TheBoz]

Two big headliners!

With Rock Werchter moving their dates to glasto weekend, and having a free return eurostar journey because of the shambles getting back from RW last year, it's looking highly likely i'll go to this. If i can get tickets of course

My only worry would be getting from Brussels to the festival site. Has anyone done this by train before, and can you give any details on how easy this is?

[Dietediet]

According to some Dutch press, Robbie Williams is nr 1 to become the third headliner...

[TheBoz]

According to some Dutch press, Robbie Williams is nr 1 to become the third headliner...

Unexpected but i'd see for nostalgic value. I was hoping for someone better to be honest

[TheNewUnion]

Two big headliners!

With Rock Werchter moving their dates to glasto weekend, and having a free return eurostar journey because of the shambles getting back from RW last year, it's looking highly likely i'll go to this. If i can get tickets of course

My only worry would be getting from Brussels to the festival site. Has anyone done this by train before, and can you give any details on how easy this is?

Brussels to Pinkpop will be a bit of a trek I think. That being said, I have taken the train from Brussels to Pukkelpop and whilst no where near the distance as Brussels to Pinkpop the train service was insanely efficient and connections were very easy. If you are starting from Brussels airport the train station is beneath the terminal so you are on your way immediately.

[DaveyGravy]

Brussels to Landraaf isn't the easiest train trip, but it's not too bad. You have to change at Liege and Maastricht and possibly Heerlen depending on what train you get from Maastricht.

[TheBoz]

Thanks guys.

I'll be getting the eurostar to Brussels, then onto Pinkpop. Got a free eurostar return journey to use due to the delays in the tunnel getting back from Rock Werchter last year. How long do you think it would take (roughly) from Brussels to Pinkpop?

[DaveyGravy]

The train journey from Brussels to Pinkpop (Landgraaf), should take between 2.5 to 3 hours. The site is then about 10-15 minute walk from Landgraaf station. If you want more details of the train journey and you have a smart phone, check out the app 'Reisplanner'. Its the Dutch rail app (and includes some Belgian info too). It's really useful and easy to use.

[markqpr2000]

Anymore rumours for the 3rd headliner?

[Dietediet]

Anymore rumours for the 3rd headliner?

Organiser said last week that the third big name will be revealed by 8 December.

Also they're almost done sealing Pharrell, but not as main stage headliner.

[markqpr2000]

Not a fan of Pharrel so not fussed about him. But not to long to wait then for the next headliner.

Edited December 1, 2014 by markqpr2000

[TheBoz]

Organiser said last week that the third big name will be revealed by 8 December.

Also they're almost done sealing Pharrell, but not as main stage headliner.

I'm pleased that he isn't headlining PP like at Roskilde and RW. I just find him really average.

I also hope that Robbie Williams isn't announced. (Radiohead please!)

[markqpr2000]

Reading on some of the other forums on here the name Paul McCartney has poped up. I know that Robbie Williams is stong rumour but id rather see McCartney.

[TheBoz]

I guess the Prodigy would headline if they played? I'd love to see them there

[Dietediet]

Robbie Williams is the third headliner. Digital version of tomorrow's newspaper spoiled the surprise.

[sess13]

Myself and a friend are looking to do Pinkpop this year and I had a couple of questions.

Is the car park close to the camping site/arena?

What time does the music start/finish?

Is there much to do around town during the day?

If somebody was so inclined, how easy is it to get drugs (pills/mdma) and what is the quality like? This is for a err, friend.

If anybody is flying into Amsterdam and needs a lift down/back, I'm sure we could work something out.

Thanks!

[DaveyGravy]

There's a few different car parks/camping areas, but the town isn't that big, so you won't be more than about 10-15 minutes walk from the car park to the campsite, I wouldn't think.

In previous years, the music started later on the first day (Friday), around 4pm, and about midday on the other two days. I think the headliners are normally done by 11pm.

The festival is in a small town called Landgraaf and there is pretty much nothing to do in the town (I lived there for nearly 3 years!). Your are a 5 minute train ride from the nearby city Heerlen, though, which has a few bars and cafes and that sort of thing. You're a slightly longer train ride from Maastricht (NL) and Aachen (Germany) which are bigger and nicer cities.

Can't comment on the drugs things, as it's not my cup of tea.

If you haven't already booked your flights, it might be worth checking flights to Eindhoven, as it's much closer than Amsterdam. Ryanair definitely fly between Stansted and Eindhoven and I think possibly another airport in the UK too, but I can't remember which.

[Trufflehound]

Ryanair definitely fly between Stansted and Eindhoven and I think possibly another airport in the UK too, but I can't remember which.

Manchester.

[TheBoz]

Are there campsites open on the Thursday?

[DaveyGravy]

Are there campsites open on the Thursday?

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure they only open the campsites on the Friday morning (the bands start later on Friday, presumably to accomodate this). A fair few people camp out in the street on the Thursday night!

[pete76]

FAITH NO MORE confirmed on their website for 12/6, supporting Muse

[yaniv297]

Hey,

I've been planning on going with a few friends to Pinkpop 2015. However we were a little slow and weekend tickets are sold out already. I notice tickets are still available at Viagogo. The question is, are they safe? I know they're overpriced but if I buy them, can I be sure they're not fake and I will be able to attend the festival?

thanks!