Camp Loner / Going Alone

[Berty]

There's a few tickets on gumtree

[Berty]

eBay might be worth a shot too

[joshkeir]

I'm surprised that the main weekend tickets haven't sold out yet tbh, 2013 they were gone by mid-July time...

Edited August 20, 2015 by joshkeir

[Chris_Hayter88]

I'm surprised that the main weekend tickets haven't sold out yet tbh, 2013 they were gone by mid-July time...

Either people don't like the line up or can't afford it (as the prices go up every year). Although I believe you can buy it at the same price as last year on a time limited basis.

[bca]

I'm surprised that the main weekend tickets haven't sold out yet tbh, 2013 they were gone by mid-July time...

 

They haven't sold out quickly for quite a while.

 

Back in years like '08 they sold out within an hour or so! The only festival that seems to have kept up its demand is glasto.

 

In other news - I checked the gazebo - I'm missing 2 leg poles and there's a tear in the top, to it's probably not usable.

[Howesy]

Turns out I'm going to be a loner this year, so hopefully I'll be joining you (If you'll have me!)

 

9th year at Reading, I've clearly lost all my friends over that time.

[Chris_Hayter88]

Welcome, yes of course Make some friends this year!

Edited August 20, 2015 by Chris_Hayter88

[joshkeir]

In other news - I checked the gazebo - I'm missing 2 leg poles and there's a tear in the top, to it's probably not usable.

 

Oh well! appreciate the thought though

 

 

Either people don't like the line up or can't afford it (as the prices go up every year). Although I believe you can buy it at the same price as last year on a time limited basis.

 

 

I suppose Reading is no longer out there to appeal to a single audience, times have changed and music has changed.

 

Rock is no longer the powerhouse it used to be, electronic stuff like DnB, House etc. and your alternative electronic stuff along with Rap, Grime and Hip Hop have taken over.

 

It'll make a comeback soon enough though

Edited August 20, 2015 by joshkeir

[joshkeir]

Oh and btw guys I always insist on getting as far into the crowds and generally being as nice and close to the front as possible, I hope you are all of a similar mind

Edited August 20, 2015 by joshkeir

[Chris_Hayter88]

I am of a similar mind, I did that last year, as best as I could anyway for the time I was there I really can't wait.

Edited August 20, 2015 by Chris_Hayter88

[Howesy]

Awesome, I'll have a look through this thread to see what's crackin' then.

I'm heading in on the Wednesday and I want to be at least somewhat buzzed by midday

[joshkeir]

Do we have a headcount by any chance, be interesting to know exactly how many people we have collectively brought together

[bca]

Unless I'm there really late (catching the end of a set after another one) i'll always go as close as possible. Normally I'm up there on my own though as my normal group don't like going in the crowd!

 

I may rethink the train and get a car park pass instead - there's a tube strike on weds/thurs next week.

[joshkeir]

Unless I'm there really late (catching the end of a set after another one) i'll always go as close as possible. Normally I'm up there on my own though as my normal group don't like going in the crowd!

 

I may rethink the train and get a car park pass instead - there's a tube strike on weds/thurs next week.

 

Nice one, are you coming from London then by any chance?

[joshkeir]

 

God I need to see these guys live, hopefully they'll drop their new album this year/next year and I'll see them then, so magical...

Edited August 20, 2015 by joshkeir

[foihnula]

I'm making my way to the front during bands sets before the bands I want to see. Missing nothing for anyone so I agree.

A headcount would be good/interesting!

[ZepplinD]

I don't feel like reading through 22 pages of forum posts.  Where are all of the loners going to be camping this year?  Looking for some people who're wanting to see bands like Royal Blood, All Time Low, Panic at the Disco!, Against Me, New Found Glory.....

[bca]

Nice one, are you coming from London then by any chance?

 

Yeah, I'm coming from London (Normally get the train from Paddington). May have to drive now though as getting to paddington will be hard. Wish these bloody train unions would do one. There's a tube strike on wednesday/thursday and the main line from Reading has a strike on the Monday coming home. Right pain in the arse.

[bca]

I don't feel like reading through 22 pages of forum posts.  Where are all of the loners going to be camping this year?  Looking for some people who're wanting to see bands like Royal Blood, All Time Low, Panic at the Disco!, Against Me, New Found Glory.....

 

They're all on my list . Orange E is the plan I believe?

[ZepplinD]

They're all on my list . Orange E is the plan I believe?

Nice!  Anyone traveling from the Northampton area?

[joshkeir]

I'm making my way to the front during bands sets before the bands I want to see. Missing nothing for anyone so I agree.

A headcount would be good/interesting!

 

Glad to hear we're all have pretty similar ideas about what we're doing in the crowds then!

 

Yeah, I'm coming from London (Normally get the train from Paddington). May have to drive now though as getting to paddington will be hard. Wish these bloody train unions would do one. There's a tube strike on wednesday/thursday and the main line from Reading has a strike on the Monday coming home. Right pain in the arse.

 

Too right about the unions, I work in Mayfair and everytime they strike its been a fucking nightmare, and THEN I learn they're gonna strike on the day I leave for Reading      

 

If you're coming on the Wednesday could I ask a massive favor and ask if you could give me a lift? Obviously I'd split the petrol and the parking price! It would save me having to pay sky high prices for a coach/train ticket the day before Reading (having to book it then due to getting paid etc.)

Edited August 20, 2015 by joshkeir

[Chris_Hayter88]

Orange E is the place to be

[ZepplinD]

Orange E is the place to be

 

If I end up going (still haven't purchased my ticket) I likely wont arrive until Thursday afternoon/evening.  Will anyone be trying to save spots at camp for us late arrivals? 

Also, if anyone is traveling from the Northampton area, I'm more than happy to give a lift - no sense in driving down with empty seats in the car.

[Chris_Hayter88]

I don't know how busy it will be late on Thursday so it is hard to say. I'll do my best.

Edited August 20, 2015 by Chris_Hayter88

[bca]

Glad to hear we're all have pretty similar ideas about what we're doing in the crowds then!

 

 

Too right about the unions, I work in Mayfair and everytime they strike its been a fucking nightmare, and THEN I learn they're gonna strike on the day I leave for Reading      

 

If you're coming on the Wednesday could I ask a massive favor and ask if you could give me a lift? Obviously I'd split the petrol and the parking price! It would save me having to pay sky high prices for a coach/train ticket the day before Reading (having to book it then due to getting paid etc.)

 

Depends if I can get hold of that EE ticket - should find out soon! Where in London are you based? If I drive I'll probably take the 406 (in early morning during a tube strike central will be hell!).

 

I'm hoping they call the train strikes off though. If there's strikes on bank holiday Monday, traffic will be absolute hell, and if it's raining during the weekend, there's every chance my car will get stuck in the mud (it's no range rover lol).