Benicassim 2017

[gedkelly]

2 minutes ago, gregory said:

Yes, forgot the Kasabian one was in January, though that announcement was very weak for me haha. The one in March was okay though  

It's all about individual tastes isn't it. I'll have fun at FIB regardless, there's plenty of stages and some lovely ocean, but doesn't mean I can't wish for the bands I love  

It's all part of the fun , I'd love to see Fatboy , The Hives and the Beat/Selector thing would be great 

[royle25]

Wondering how likely I am to get ID'ed don't know if anyone can help me out

[HappyWednesday]

27 minutes ago, royle25 said:

Wondering how likely I am to get ID'ed don't know if anyone can help me out

You'll be ID'd at wristband exchange pretty much for certain I'd say, and if underage I think they give you a different coloured wristband so they won't serve you at the bars, I'm sorry to say.  Plenty of drinking around the town though and from the lucky lucky fellas on the outskirts of the festival site.

[AAlex]

5 hours ago, Twice said:

Royal blood would make this a dream lineup, looks like they're in Switzerland on Wednesday, Luxembourg on the Friday, France on the saturday and Finland on the sunday. There's a nice Thursday gap there, so I can dream  

I think one heavier act like RB and someone like Chance the Rapper are all that the lineup needs at this point. Heavier acts are definitely lacking IMO.

Yeah I'd definitely be happy with that, there isn't much on the line up I actively dislike, infact there might not be anything. A couple of current acts with one reputable name (maybe Royal Blood along with someone like Circa Waves and Editors would be great), and then someone like Chance would top it off for me.

Doesnt sound like we've got long to wait anyway, but I'm certainly happy with what I've ended up with. Bought the tickets with only RHCP announced so it was a risk but think FIB have delivered 

[oxford20]

19 hours ago, Toto Schillaci said:

Anyone hoping for Royal Blood (like me), check out Kaleo. They're quite similar, really enjoying listening to them since thety were announced.

Royal Blood are playing Bilbao BBK the week before, with it being another Spanish Music Festival won't that pretty much rule them out of playing FIB as no other band seem to be crossing over.

[Mondo-kun]

22 minutes ago, oxford20 said:

Royal Blood are playing Bilbao BBK the week before, with it being another Spanish Music Festival won't that pretty much rule them out of playing FIB as no other band seem to be crossing over.

As for now, Bilbao BBK shares:
Cage the Elephant, Spoon - with Mad Cool
TDCC, Die Antwoord - with Cruilla Barcelona
Don't see any reasons, why Royal Blood can be ruled out (except for their only free date is 13.07).
Same goes to any other band from BBK or other Spanish festival lineup, unless they said that this show is Spanish exclusive. So never say never!

[GodlikeYeezus]

Wouldn't mind seeing AJ Tracey getting booked, think the chances are slim but if they have that much faith in Stormzy and Skepta last year they should continue with the love for the UK rap scene. Maybe Kano too. 

It's abit easier to predict artists that will be booked in the Indie and Dance genres but there has been a serious shift rapwise. 

I understand it's a touchy subject for a lot of Beni regulars, so I welcome all opinions on the matter.

[oxford20]

8 hours ago, Mondo-kun said:

As for now, Bilbao BBK shares:
Cage the Elephant, Spoon - with Mad Cool
TDCC, Die Antwoord - with Cruilla Barcelona
Don't see any reasons, why Royal Blood can be ruled out (except for their only free date is 13.07).
Same goes to any other band from BBK or other Spanish festival lineup, unless they said that this show is Spanish exclusive. So never say never!

Correct me if I'm wrong but BBK and FiB have not shared one band in the last 2 years which makes me think there is an unspoken rule that you play one or the other...... I hope you are right  though as would love to see Royal Blood 

[oxford20]

41 minutes ago, oxford20 said:

Correct me if I'm wrong but BBK and FiB have not shared one band in the last 2 years which makes me think there is an unspoken rule that you play one or the other...... I hope you are right  though as would love to see Royal Blood 

Actually make that the last 3 years! 

[horrorshow]

On 3/28/2017 at 1:13 PM, Toto Schillaci said:

Anyone hoping for Royal Blood (like me), check out Kaleo. They're quite similar, really enjoying listening to them since thety were announced.

sounds more like the black keys to me!

[andytommo]

2 hours ago, oxford20 said:

Actually make that the last 3 years! 

Soulwax played BBK & FIB last year, but that's just 1 act, out of 60+, so I think it's fair to say it's unlikely that there will be much, if any, shared acts this year.

[andytommo]

On 28/03/2017 at 6:13 PM, gedkelly said:

It's all part of the fun , I'd love to see Fatboy , The Hives and the Beat/Selector thing would be great 

Fatboy, Hives, Beat, Selector would be ace. If I could ask for one more act this year, who's not already on the line up, it would be Loyle Carner.  Would like to see him this summer, and The xx, but I think that's highly unlikely

[Furg111]

How about the specials? They're doing a few gigs in UK in May. They would be amazing in the sun.

[gedkelly]

12 minutes ago, Furg111 said:

How about the specials? They're doing a few gigs in UK in May. They would be amazing in the sun.

They played a few years ago and may be my all time favourite Beni act ...maybe not but they were fantastic 

[GuinnessSupper]

16 hours ago, horrorshow said:

sounds more like the black keys to me!

I only listened to the second album but thought the same. Few songs are very like the Black Keys and others sound almost country. Can't see the Royal Blood comparison at all but each to their own. 

[gedkelly]

18 minutes ago, GuinnessSupper said:

I only listened to the second album but thought the same. Few songs are very like the Black Keys and others sound almost country. Can't see the Royal Blood comparison at all but each to their own. 

Black Keys not too shabby to be fair

 

[GuinnessSupper]

I'm a fan of Haim, and they're playing Glasto the weekend after Beni. Might be another one to keep an eye on?

[gregory]

14 minutes ago, GuinnessSupper said:

I'm a fan of Haim, and they're playing Glasto the weekend after Beni. Might be another one to keep an eye on?

Glasto is 3 weeks before Beni  

[GuinnessSupper]

2 minutes ago, gregory said:

Glasto is 3 weeks before Beni  

Whoops! Thought it was July, my bad

[andytommo]

21 minutes ago, GuinnessSupper said:

Whoops! Thought it was July, my bad

Phew - close escape!  Hopefully Haim will be well and truly back in the States, come mid-July!!! 

[JohnMo85]

Sorry if this has been asked already.... first time at FIB this year. A group of us have hired an apartment in Oropesa, how easy is it to get back there after the festival is done in the evening/early morning? are buses/trains/taxis running and how easy are they to get?

[shaun64]

3 hours ago, JohnMo85 said:

Sorry if this has been asked already.... first time at FIB this year. A group of us have hired an apartment in Oropesa, how easy is it to get back there after the festival is done in the evening/early morning? are buses/trains/taxis running and how easy are they to get?

Mr Ged Kelly...over to you..you oropesa legend!

[em234]

Really want Post Malone to be a FIB!  He's playing at Wireless a few days before. 

[aixa]

See the attached information for Airport transfers to Oropesa and the Shuttle services  to and from the festival

Information FIB 2017.pdf

[gedkelly]

17 hours ago, JohnMo85 said:

Sorry if this has been asked already.... first time at FIB this year. A group of us have hired an apartment in Oropesa, how easy is it to get back there after the festival is done in the evening/early morning? are buses/trains/taxis running and how easy are they to get?

apparently for the first year there will be shuttles from Oropesa to the fest doors ! in recent years getting home as been an arse the queue for cabs on the return journey especially if you leave with the masses post headliner can be awful . we usually get cabs in , get a local barman to order one for you . there are service buses and trains into Beni from Oropesa so really its for you to choose . I was looking at the Beni organised shuttle but have been advised that eufest are a good option . I suppose I have posed more question than answers with this mate but if you need to know anything specific give me a shout , the Beni pages on FB are all good and if you can be arsed to trawl through them all questions will be answered .