Primavera Sound 2022

[JIMBO666]

1 hour ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

It's crazy to think that the biggest festival in the city isn't tied-in to arguably the most famous beer brand from Barcelona, Estrella. I'm a big fan of Estrella Inedit. A frosty one of those bad boys always goes down a treat on a balmy Catalan evening.

I'm sure they have you covered, worth checking all the bars on the site, they may differ slightly from each other.

they used to be and its a crying shame they switched!

[Ohjesus]

i've definitely smuggled booze in before too

[Zoo Music Girl]

7 minutes ago, Ohjesus said:

i've definitely smuggled booze in before too

This is good to know.

[Fnmentaluk]

I'm like 95 per cent certain there was 3 beers on sale at the last primavera , Heineken , lagunitas, and a gluten-free beer from Germany. Don't remember a cider being on sale. 

[TapeRecorder]

5 hours ago, Ohjesus said:

i've definitely smuggled booze in before too

Any advice on how you did that?

[xxialac]

26 minutes ago, TapeRecorder said:

Any advice on how you did that?

Decant booze into plastic container, wrap in towel, stuff down towards bottom of rucksack, on top cover with your second layer (to wear when it gets colder at the end of the night).

Allegedly.

[Fabrizzo]

14 hours ago, Fnmentaluk said:

I'm like 95 per cent certain there was 3 beers on sale at the last primavera , Heineken , lagunitas, and a gluten-free beer from Germany. Don't remember a cider being on sale. 

This, and Lagunitas only the first 2 days

[Ohjesus]

14 hours ago, TapeRecorder said:

Any advice on how you did that?

well, i had a hip flask in my pants. my wife put a bottle between her tits.

[adforperu]

15 hours ago, TapeRecorder said:

Any advice on how you did that?

Vodka into a water bottle, put it down the back of my shorts. Would be VERY obvious if staff had briefly looked or patted me down but they never did... this was in 2017.

[Homer]

Get a hoodie and put drink in the 'pouch'. Tie around waist with pouch facing inwards so it is invisible. Tuck hood in just in case. Walk into festival looking like you have a jumper tied around your waist. No one has ever patted the back of my knees.

Edited February 10, 2022 by Homer

[xxialac]

New Big Thief out today.

Real shame about BCNR, new album is excellent.

[Fabrizzo]

1 hour ago, xxialac said:

New Big Thief out today.

Real shame about BCNR, new album is excellent.

shame? They aren't canceled yet, maybe they 'll propose the album without the singer who left

[aaalive]

For those wondering about BC,NR set. Russian festival they were announced answers directly that they are gonna perform

 

[xxialac]

1 minute ago, Fabrizzo said:

shame? They aren't canceled yet, maybe they 'll propose the album without the singer who left

They’ve already said they won’t play the album tracks (and I wouldn’t be surprised if June is too soon).

[BenG92]

7 minutes ago, Fabrizzo said:

shame? They aren't canceled yet, maybe they 'll propose the album without the singer who left

They put out a statement that they won't play their first two albums live again out of respect for Isaac. Huge shame

[FloorFiller]

If Issac hadn’t left then BCNR would be a must see for me, but them performing without him and performing a set made up entirely of unreleased material… not so much. Obviously still check them out if I have a gap in my schedule, but not essential viewing for me personally (even though I’m sure they’ll still be great). 

[purplecowz]

Protip: Take edibles and just drink water at the fest. Your wallet will thank you later and you'll have better endurance if you don't drink. Also less time wasted standing in queues and more time watching bands. Money saved can be spent on worthy cocktails in Barcelona center on the inbetween days 🙂

Edited February 12, 2022 by purplecowz

[BenG92]

7 hours ago, purplecowz said:

Protip: Take edibles and just drink water at the fest. Your wallet will thank you later and you'll have better endurance if you don't drink. Also less time wasted standing in queues and more time watching bands. Money saved can be spent on worthy cocktails in Barcelona center on the inbetween days 🙂

I'm guessing it being Barcelona it's pretty easy to source edibles? Rather not fly over with them 😂

[Festcrazy]

What about sangria? It's a typical Spanish beverage

[FKA SOSOTWS]

7 hours ago, BenG92 said:

I'm guessing it being Barcelona it's pretty easy to source edibles? Rather not fly over with them 😂

Not sure about edibles but there are many cannabis clubs where you can buy weed.

[xxialac]

2 hours ago, Festcrazy said:

What about sangria? It's a typical Spanish beverage

It’s not typical at all, at least not in Catalunya.

Edited February 12, 2022 by xxialac

[yaniv297]

So hmm

1. This is happening, right? I mean Covid-wise, seems like it's finally happening and not postponed another year?

2. About those midweek shows (Primavera a la ciutat), how hard/easy they are to enter? Specifically Beach Bunny and The Magnetic Fields, how does it work? Does having a festival bracelet enough to enter? (i only go to weekend one). Should we arrive early/do anything else to guarantee a place, or just arrive and it's going to be ok?

[aaalive]

13 minutes ago, yaniv297 said:

So hmm

1. This is happening, right? I mean Covid-wise, seems like it's finally happening and not postponed another year?

2. About those midweek shows (Primavera a la ciutat), how hard/easy they are to enter? Specifically Beach Bunny and The Magnetic Fields, how does it work? Does having a festival bracelet enough to enter? (i only go to weekend one). Should we arrive early/do anything else to guarantee a place, or just arrive and it's going to be ok?

1. For now I believe the festival is gonna happen

2. Yes, Weekend 1 wristband gives you access to all the La Ciutat shows. The venues' capacity is rather small (500 for The Magnetic Fields, 400 for Beach Bunny), so you might need to get there early.

[yaniv297]

13 minutes ago, aaalive said:

1. For now I believe the festival is gonna happen

2. Yes, Weekend 1 wristband gives you access to all the La Ciutat shows. The venues' capacity is rather small (500 for The Magnetic Fields, 400 for Beach Bunny), so you might need to get there early.

Thanks! How early? like an hour before opening should be ok? Is there a convenient way to see exactly who plays in any midweek event? I understand there's several bands.

Also, how long sets we should be expecting? The Magnetic Fields for example, will it be a full set or a shortened version like festival sets?

[jannybruck]

4 minutes ago, yaniv297 said:

Thanks! How early? like an hour before opening should be ok? Is there a convenient way to see exactly who plays in any midweek event? I understand there's several bands.

Also, how long sets we should be expecting? The Magnetic Fields for example, will it be a full set or a shortened version like festival sets?

There'll be a programme released nearer the time for the midweek shows, it's too far in advance for timings just yet.

For the very in demand shows you'll need to be there easily an hour in advance, yeah. Personally I wouldn't expect to be able to get into more than one show a night.

I wouldn't be expecting full headline sets, no. Probably 45 minutes to an hour.