NOS Alive 2019

[TheNewUnion]

Saw them at Pukkelpop last year. Very chilled set to sit back and enjoy a beer or two with, worth a watch if there's nothing else on. 

[DarthSaul]

48 minutes ago, joaommaia said:

Yes

They seem to have upped their game with this stage since I went in 2017 because I actually know some acts playing on it! 

[DarthSaul]

Also I've just spotted Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith are on the same day, would loveee them to perform their new song together, it's dreamy. 

[Homer]

What's the best way to get home from the festival please?

Just booked our apartment - it's a 15 minute walk north of Cais De Sodre - so on the right side of the city.

I stayed in a bungalow last time, so we just got the shuttle buses. Thanks!

[young_contra]

Just heard the new Foals album and it's packed with dance-y songs that will translate superbly on a live setting. Seriously hoping NOS Alive doesn't miss out on them

[JustWanted2Be1OfTheStrokes]

26 minutes ago, young_contra said:

Just heard the new Foals album and it's packed with dance-y songs that will translate superbly on a live setting. Seriously hoping NOS Alive doesn't miss out on them

Agreed, it would be the perfect match to sun and a sangria or ten ?

[Daniel Ferreira]

Will the Black Keys be on the second day?

[young_contra]

16 minutes ago, Daniel Ferreira said:

Will the Black Keys be on the second day?

maybe

[Hbn1]

2 hours ago, young_contra said:

maybe

Don’t tease people when you don’t have a clue, it’s not fair on everyone else young contra 

[joaommaia]

10 minutes ago, Hbn1 said:

Don’t tease people when you don’t have a clue, it’s not fair on everyone else young contra 

??????

[Hannah990]

When do we reckon we’ll start getting some ~bigger~ names announced then?

 

(Also incase anyone’s been following my exploits, I’m no longer attending alone and have dragged a friend out to come, hallelujah)

[young_contra]

19 minutes ago, Hbn1 said:

Don’t tease people when you don’t have a clue, it’s not fair on everyone else young contra 

...sure, considering a band a possibility totally embodies what teasing is

[young_contra]

4 minutes ago, Hannah990 said:

When do we reckon we’ll start getting some ~bigger~ names announced then?

 

(Also incase anyone’s been following my exploits, I’m no longer attending alone and have dragged a friend out to come, hallelujah)

That's a question that has been made on a weekly basis since january, no precise clue whatsoever

[Hannah990]

Just now, young_contra said:

That's a question that has been made on a weekly basis since january, no precise clue whatsoever

Sorry lol I’m new to the forum.

Lets just settle on “any day now”

[young_contra]

Just now, Hannah990 said:

Sorry lol I’m new to the forum.

Lets just settle on “any day now”

no worries! we're basically just following whatever Mad Cool might do, this festival most likely will follow its footsteps

[festivalguy97]

So The Black Keys will be headlining shows this summer, also a headline spot at Woodstock reboot, I think we have our second day headliner, alongside with Foals and Vampire Weekend, not very bad I guess. I think Tame Impala and Florence thing is fading away.

[moz4pm]

I might start taking bets on the festival being cancelled.

[Hannah990]

2 hours ago, moz4pm said:

I might start taking bets on the festival being cancelled.

Like WHAT are they waiting for?

 

[StupidDream]

On 3/7/2019 at 3:17 PM, Homer said:

What's the best way to get home from the festival please?

Just booked our apartment - it's a 15 minute walk north of Cais De Sodre - so on the right side of the city.

I stayed in a bungalow last time, so we just got the shuttle buses. Thanks!

Apart from taxi's, you have two options: bus and train. I'm not too sure on busses, especially which lines are available (or how frequent they drive, think nobody can answer that as they don't seem to follow a clear schedule). Train is very likely faster in your case, once you're on it. Just after the headliner finishes, it will be very busy towards busses and trains. If you leave a bit earlier or stay longer for some other acts, it will be way more quiet and pretty easy to catch a train. If I remember correctly, trains to Cais do Sodre will run to very late during the festival, and very frequent (every 15 minutes?). If you already have a public transport (chip) card with enough money on it, it will be way easier, especially for the busses. Combi tickets for the festival with train are available, but not sure if that's still an option if you already have a ticket.

[Homer]

11 minutes ago, StupidDream said:

Apart from taxi's, you have two options: bus and train. I'm not too sure on busses, especially which lines are available (or how frequent they drive, think nobody can answer that as they don't seem to follow a clear schedule). Train is very likely faster in your case, once you're on it. Just after the headliner finishes, it will be very busy towards busses and trains. If you leave a bit earlier or stay longer for some other acts, it will be way more quiet and pretty easy to catch a train. If I remember correctly, trains to Cais do Sodre will run to very late during the festival, and very frequent (every 15 minutes?). If you already have a public transport (chip) card with enough money on it, it will be way easier, especially for the busses. Combi tickets for the festival with train are available, but not sure if that's still an option if you already have a ticket.

Ta for replying! All makes sense, bar I hadn't realised how frequent the trains are, so that's that sorted. I generally stay after the headliners so should be all good. Thanks!

[StupidDream]

20 minutes ago, Homer said:

Ta for replying! All makes sense, bar I hadn't realised how frequent the trains are, so that's that sorted. I generally stay after the headliners so should be all good. Thanks!

Their website isn't always the best, with some minor mistakes or doubts whether it's updated, but I could find this:

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Regular Service: 05:30 a.m to 02h15 a.m.

Special offer: July 11, 12 and 13:

• Algés –» C.Sodré: 2h15, 2h30, 2h45, 3h00, 3h30, 4h00, 4h30 e 5h15;
• Algés –» Cascais: 2h15, 2h30, 2h45, 3h00, 3h30, 4h00 e 4h30.

Saturday, July 13, extra trains – C.Sodré –» Oeiras: 18h10, 18h30, 18h50, 19h10, 19h20 e 19h40.

Timetables at: www.cp.pt

So not throughout the night every 15 minutes, but probably enough choice  Whether they stick to the timetable... Let's say they're more relaxed in Portugal, not to offend anyone - they're lovely people 

Edited March 8, 2019 by StupidDream

[young_contra]

1 hour ago, Hannah990 said:

Like WHAT are they waiting for?

 

What's going to hurt the most is that even when they do reveal something they'll take days to do it. I wish they'd scrap the idea of "one artist per day" and just reveal the WHOLE rest of the lineup at once. I wouldn't want that at this time of year but considering the amount of previous confirmations... I'm' hungry for more 

[joaommaia]

They only did an announcement for the Clubbing Stage this week. I don't understand the strategy, if there is one lol.

Anyway, pretty sure Black Keys will headline... 

Edited March 8, 2019 by joaommaia

[Hannah990]

3 hours ago, young_contra said:

What's going to hurt the most is that even when they do reveal something they'll take days to do it. I wish they'd scrap the idea of "one artist per day" and just reveal the WHOLE rest of the lineup at once. I wouldn't want that at this time of year but considering the amount of previous confirmations... I'm' hungry for more 

It’s just frustrating everyone at this point - it’s more annoying than anticipation building. I suppose it’s all a game to sell more tickets etc!

[young_contra]

42 minutes ago, Hannah990 said:

It’s just frustrating everyone at this point - it’s more annoying than anticipation building. I suppose it’s all a game to sell more tickets etc!

If that is the case then they're totally losing the game..