Pukkelpop 2016

[DDave]

Edit - won't be Dua Lipa as she's playing lowlands on the Friday

[DDave]

If we are to get a replacement, it's very likely it will come from someone who's on the V line up. Years and Years would be the most obvious one for me. They're playing Sziget on the Wednesday and V on the Saturday and Sunday,

[johnybegood]

Someone suggested on Facebook moving Craig David (big artist for Dance Hall) to the Main Stage...

[DDave]

1 hour ago, DiscothequeDave said:

Fuck all. Offered refunds and gave Eels a boost up the bill and a longer set

Sorry, how could I forget. They booked Major Lazer for a late afternoon slot as a replacement and then bumped eels up. People were furious but give them their dues, Major Lazer had the biggest crowd I've ever seen on the main barring Foo Fighters 

[TheNewUnion]

2 hours ago, DiscothequeDave said:

Sorry, how could I forget. They booked Major Lazer for a late afternoon slot as a replacement and then bumped eels up. People were furious but give them their dues, Major Lazer had the biggest crowd I've ever seen on the main barring Foo Fighters 

At the time, rumours doing the rounds that Price was in contention. In the end Major Lazer did a great job and, as I was looking forward to seeing Neil Young and disappointed he didn't play, I just went back to the hotel instead of watching Eels (because I am a petulant child).

Moving Jess Glynne to Main seems like the best option, unless they can drag someone else in at the last minute.

[Semprini]

4 hours ago, johnybegood said:

Someone suggested on Facebook moving Craig David (big artist for Dance Hall) to the Main Stage...

His new show is just him on his own singing whilst he DJs. It's decent but he'd look lost on the Main Stage - Dance Hall is the right venue.

Jess Glynn is the obvious choice, surprised she wasn't Main in the first place. Not sure how popular she is in Belgium but she's pretty much on all the Main Stages at UK fests this summer.

[DDave]

Think Jess Glynne would be great in the late afternoon sunshine, as said before, surprised she wasn't on the main in the first place. Possible contenders for me are..

Years and Years, Jon Newman, Tinie Tempah (please no) and maybe at a push the Kaiser Chiefs.

There's always an outside chance it could be something completely different....Skunk Anansie are around as are the Hives.

Still reckoning on Jess Glynne though. Chk Chk Chk would be a welcome replacement for her if that was the case.

 

[DDave]

Well, just booked my flight back (had the outbound flight booked for a while) so the trip is on! ....Cannot wait now, fingers crossed for a decent replacement for Halsey

 

 

Just noticed some works to the railways on the 21st, might affect some peoples journeys

Details here

https://www.b-europe.com/Travel/Practical/Alerts

[DDave]

Lukas Graham replaces Halsey from the Marquee with seemingly no replacement for Lukas Graham. Christ that's poor.

[Semprini]

It's only been 24 hours since Halsey cancelled so there's still time. Problem is that all the bands are already on the road and most have very detailed itinerary's that can't always be adjusted at short notice. See that Lukas Graham's spot has been left blank so suggests they might have someone in mind (or are at least looking). If we do get a replacement then it will likely be a local act to play early, with everyone else moving up a place.

[DDave]

36 minutes ago, Semprini said:

It's only been 24 hours since Halsey cancelled so there's still time. Problem is that all the bands are already on the road and most have very detailed itinerary's that can't always be adjusted at short notice. See that Lukas Graham's spot has been left blank so suggests they might have someone in mind (or are at least looking). If we do get a replacement then it will likely be a local act to play early, with everyone else moving up a place.

Interesting to see they've been given an extra 15 minutes as well. Time to fit in 3 more songs I've never heard of. 

Edited August 16, 2016 by DiscothequeDave

[SilverLining]

Another few, hopefully final questions.

whats the weather looking like for anyone that's actually nearby just now (weather sites conflicting).

and do we need to print off the drinks vouchers or do they just accept them if you show on your phone? 

[DDave]

Just now, SilverLining said:

Another few, hopefully final questions.

whats the weather looking like for anyone that's actually nearby just now (weather sites conflicting).

and do we need to print off the drinks vouchers or do they just accept them if you show on your phone? 

I'd print them off.

[Semprini]

1 hour ago, SilverLining said:

and do we need to print off the drinks vouchers or do they just accept them if you show on your phone? 

They will accept them on your phone (and your festival ticket too) but as Dave said it's not a bad idea to have them printed as back up. I've saved mine in ibooks and you can access the documents even when the phone is in airplane mode.

Looks like a few of the times have adjusted slightly. Snakehips are losing 15 mins (which is going to Charlotte de Witte) MK has lost half an hour to Palms Trax.

This local TV station has a few reports from the festival. It's obviously all in Dutch but plenty of images of the site. There's a couple of reports on the metal detectors they'll be using. Got 26 in all and everyone will need to go through one before entering the arena. Guess it will be the same as airports in that everything will have to come out of pockets before stepping through (belts off but doubt you'd have to remove shoes too?) . Will make smuggling booze virtually impossible and anything else more difficult. It's gonna slow entry down but who knows by how much?

http://www.tvl.be/zoek?term=Pukkelpop

[TheNewUnion]

I'm sure I've been to a festival/event where they had metal detectors. No shoes our belts off, just a walk through/pat down when necessary. Think it's OTT to be honest, but the illusion of security is very popular st present so not entirely unexpected I suppose. 

[johnybegood]

I hope that all of you will have an amazing festival!! Im spending a couple of days visiting Luxemburgh and tomorrow Im facing Hasselt via Liege. This year I will be again in Holiday Inn Express Hotel (I dont like what I read about the new hotel placed were Ibis was)

Safe trip and enjoy this awesome fest!!!

Edited August 16, 2016 by johnybegood

[DDave]

57 minutes ago, johnybegood said:

I hope that all of you will have an amazing festival!! Im spending a couple of days visiting Luxemburgh and tomorrow Im facing Hasselt via Liege. This year I will be again in Holiday Inn Express Hotel (I dont like what I read about the new hotel placed were Ibis was)

Safe trip and enjoy this awesome fest!!!

Safe journey Johnny

It's a pretty much in and out journey for me. Flying from Manchester to Charleroi on Thursday morning so will get to the site mid afternoon and back home from Eindhoven airport Sunday afternoon, which isn't as big a maul as feared. Am heading out to the Algarve on the Tuesday after and having already done Primavera in June, Cheapness of everything was of paramount importance this year. Cheap accommodation was a bit thin on the ground this year, so I'm staying at the H Hostel right near the train station. Sharing a dorm with 5 complete strangers isn't ideal, especially with me knocking 40 but at just over 20 quid a night including breakfast I can't complain, well hopefully I won't have cause to complain. I imagine that most of the residents will be going to the festival as well.

For those who are interested, which won't be many...I'll be in the Irish Times on the Saturday for at least the first half of the Man City v Stoke game at half one. if anyone fancies a pint in Hasselt before the last days madness.

Really looking forward to this now.

Edited August 16, 2016 by DiscothequeDave

[Fearghal]

Hello all!

Just seeing the tents have sold out for the camping relax site and I stupidly waited until now to try and get one. Would I get one OK in Hasselt and it is it convenient to get to and from the town from the festival? Travelling over from Ireland so don't really fancy lugging one the whole way haha.

Sorry if these questions have been asked before! First timer and all that 

[DDave]

8 minutes ago, Fearghal said:

Hello all!

Just seeing the tents have sold out for the camping relax site and I stupidly waited until now to try and get one. Would I get one OK in Hasselt and it is it convenient to get to and from the town from the festival? Travelling over from Ireland so don't really fancy lugging one the whole way haha.

Sorry if these questions have been asked before! First timer and all that 

https://www.sportsdirect.com/hasseltswbe-store-0522

The sports direct in Hasselt is probably your best bet for a tent. 10 minute walk from Hasselt station. They'd have the pop up ones there i'd imagine.

[Lada]

Hey,guys,sorry for out of topics,but I need a company:)Planned to go with my friends but they refused last minute. Still wanna go but not alone.Do you know anybody whom I can join on the festival?I plan to be on Thursday and maybe Friday but don't have a ticket yet.I have read on the official Pukkelpop page that Thursday is sold out. Do you know anybody who is selling one or two thursday tickets as well? Hope to see you all on the fest!

[Fearghal]

2 minutes ago, DiscothequeDave said:

https://www.sportsdirect.com/hasseltswbe-store-0522

The sports direct in Hasselt is probably your best bet for a tent. 10 minute walk from Hasselt station. They'd have the pop up ones there i'd imagine.

Ah super, cheers buddy! 

[johnybegood]

4 minutes ago, Lada said:

Hey,guys,sorry for out of topics,but I need a company:)Planned to go with my friends but they refused last minute. Still wanna go but not alone.Do you know anybody whom I can join on the festival?I plan to be on Thursday and maybe Friday but don't have a ticket yet.I have read on the official Pukkelpop page that Thursday is sold out. Do you know anybody who is selling one or two thursday tickets as well? Hope to see you all on the fest!

You can buy thursday tickets in Pukkelpop web page. They are not sold out.

https://pukkelpop.pptickets.be/nl/

Edited August 16, 2016 by johnybegood

[DDave]

6 minutes ago, Lada said:

Hey,guys,sorry for out of topics,but I need a company:)Planned to go with my friends but they refused last minute. Still wanna go but not alone.Do you know anybody whom I can join on the festival?I plan to be on Thursday and maybe Friday but don't have a ticket yet.I have read on the official Pukkelpop page that Thursday is sold out. Do you know anybody who is selling one or two thursday tickets as well? Hope to see you all on the fest!

Thursday is no longer sold out, you can get tickets on the website. Alternatively you can try http://www.2dehands.be/ or http://www.marktplaats.nl/ which are the Belgium and Dutch equivalents of gumtree for cheap tickets. You should be able to get a combi for around 125 euros upwards. Also check twitter or facebook, plenty on there.

Edited August 16, 2016 by DiscothequeDave

[DDave]

10 minutes ago, Fearghal said:

Ah super, cheers buddy! 

No worries. They definitely have an outdoor section but can't remember seeing tents but I'm sure they'll have the small pop up ones. Demand might be quite high that weekend as well!

Edited August 16, 2016 by DiscothequeDave

[Semprini]

Now on ferry heading to Holland. Have an excellent Pukkelpop everyone and I'll see you all on the other side!!