Isle of Wight 2019 Festival

[Henrik]

I think the idea is if you want to sit down in a chair then you have to do it at the back.

It's madness having loads of people sat in chairs near the front. Just asking for trouble. 

Edited June 10, 2019 by Henrik

[galbani]

I'm teasing you. Mines only a little chair and it gets packed away mid / late afternoon - before the crowds arrive.

Bit worried about the food thing though.... Festfood is usually crap....

[Henrik]

4 minutes ago, galbani said:

Bit worried about the food thing though.... Festfood is usually crap....

Yeah IOW not great at all for food - it's slim pickings. There is usually a Mexican place there that is pretty decent. I try to just stick to beer tbh

[AMBEV]

Food I was on about.  

Chairs there were lots of complaints about last year.  Problem is people want to sit in them at 7pm when it’s getting busy. 

[matt21286]

Hi everyone,

 

Long term follower and first time poster! We have just purchased a small buggy/cart to carry our tent and luggage over and am a little concerned about getting from the ferry terminal to the campsite on the bus, it will be fairly inconvenient and time consuming to unload it and pack it up for the bus, surely I'm not the first to have this problem though, any advice or knowledge?! Thanks in advance!

[Mike83]

It’s my first time at IOW, will I need wellies given the current weather or will the ground cope?

[Jen91]

Has anyone else had their ferry time change for the way there or return? Travelling with Wightlink.

 

[rfc_478]

7 hours ago, Jen91 said:

Has anyone else had their ferry time change for the way there or return? Travelling with Wightlink.

 

My way out has changed from 12 to 12.15. No big deal! 

[galbani]

Food situation....

I have a medical condition and can't / won't eat the shite they serve up there.

I emailed the fest and they've sent me an exemption letter. I need to bring medical proof on the day.

It does look like that this year they're going to impose a 'no own food' rule. I suspect that a lot of people will be disappointed / annoyed, particularly on the first day.

It's a shame as a nice picnic, in the sunshine, sitting on a rug, or in a camping chair (at the front of the main stage), listening to great sounds, is a highlight of the festival.

I suppose with such a poor line-up numbers will be down and they need to recoup via catering...

[Neon]

9 minutes ago, galbani said:

Food situation....

I have a medical condition and can't / won't eat the shite they serve up there.

I emailed the fest and they've sent me an exemption letter. I need to bring medical proof on the day.

It does look like that this year they're going to impose a 'no own food' rule. I suspect that a lot of people will be disappointed / annoyed, particularly on the first day.

It's a shame as a nice picnic, in the sunshine, sitting on a rug, or in a camping chair (at the front of the main stage), listening to great sounds, is a highlight of the festival.

I suppose with such a poor line-up numbers will be down and they need to recoup via catering...

Yes, the food stalls obviously pay a high price to be their so it is no surprise , but it easy to eat elsewhere or whatever.

its not a picnic after all ?

[Jen91]

1 hour ago, rfc_478 said:

My way out has changed from 12 to 12.15. No big deal! 

That's the same for me but also the one on the way back has moved from 5pm to 7pm. Going to be a long day and work on the Tuesday!

Edited June 11, 2019 by Jen91

[The All Round Ball :|]

Looking at weather, its going to be raining on Thursday and Friday and a little Saturday. Obviously these are never trustworthy but yeah. I hope its sunny. Last year was soooo nice! 

[RedC]

Last minute change of plan and intending to drive over. Can anyone advise on the parking situation ? 

 Are tickets required in advance ? Is there more than one place to park ?

[rfc_478]

1 hour ago, Jen91 said:

That's the same for me but also the one on the way back has moved from 5pm to 7pm. Going to be a long day and work on the Tuesday!

Ah yes that’s more of a pain. Thankfully my way back has stayed at 4pm, I don’t envy you having a late crossing with work on Tuesday! 

[Fuzzy Afro]

47 minutes ago, The All Round Ball :| said:

Looking at weather, its going to be raining on Thursday and Friday and a little Saturday. Obviously these are never trustworthy but yeah. I hope its sunny. Last year was soooo nice! 

 

Where are you seeing this? BBC has it being pretty dry 

[galbani]

I prefer the 'pretty dry' forecast. Can we stick with that one?

 

[Jen91]

Met office says dry the whole time and accu weather has rain everyday... 

[galbani]

So weather then.... They are quite useless.

 

[Tommy101]

prepare for the worst, hope for the best

[AMBEV]

22 hours ago, Mike83 said:

It’s my first time at IOW, will I need wellies given the current weather or will the ground cope?

Walking boots.  Ground will be fine. 

[AMBEV]

9 hours ago, RedC said:

Last minute change of plan and intending to drive over. Can anyone advise on the parking situation ? 

 Are tickets required in advance ? Is there more than one place to park ?

Yes think it’s £10, don’t know if you can pay in the day. 

[hey_im_liam]

Cage The Elephant have pulled out. Do you reckon they’ll be able to find a replacement? 

[rfc_478]

30 minutes ago, hey_im_liam said:

Cage The Elephant have pulled out. Do you reckon they’ll be able to find a replacement? 

Ah, gutted. I quite like them and have always managed to miss them at previous festivals but was planning on catching them this time. Ah well, no one’s fault. 

I’d imagine it’s too late to get a band of a similar size to play, but I guess you never know. 

[The All Round Ball :|]

I cant see them getting a replacement this close to the fest? would be good if they did? I say get fucking Don Broco ❤️ 

[Slugy]

Soul reason I was going was to see Cage, can't believe it.