Mad Cool Festival 2022

[qz3]

28 minutes ago, bluenova said:

They apparently went only to Castilla in 2019 - Not sure where I read it, but there was some discussion about guessing if they'd do it again, and where to stay.

Metro is obviously a lot closer, but still a trek to the centre unfortunately.

In 2018 also was bus to Plaza de Colón

https://madcoolfestival.es/en/news/transports-mad-cool-2018

 

[WFD]

In this late flurry of information has anyone seen what time the wristband exchange and/or the gates open on Wednesday?  We're "picking up" and can do without a long queue in the sun so willing to go up early to beat the queues.

[Dales]

There does seem to be a complete lack of info for those picking up wristbands at the festival. Sure, they were supposed to provide information “nearer the time”

[gingerevans84]

On the way to the airport. Even after the complaining and non information, Im excited. Hope everyone has a good one.

[bluenova]

26 minutes ago, qz3 said:

In 2018 also was bus to Plaza de Colón

https://madcoolfestival.es/en/news/transports-mad-cool-2018

 

Yeah - I went in 2018 and that's how we got back. Fortunately spotted someone saying that they changed it in 2019. Lots of people on Facebook very confused by where they stop too.

[Dales]

Good luck to everyone travelling. Had a smooth journey which was a relief after all the horror stories about airports. Plus found cider in skinny tins in local shops. Ladron De Manzanas, looks like inch’s. Can live in hope that they might have it a festival, warm beer is pants.

[Cactusgirl]

Fly out first thing tomorrow on Ryanair from Manchester. Cannot believe it has finally come around. No wristbands have arrived so just trusting will be fine when get there!

Safe travels everyone and have a fab time!!

[Red Day]

We leave tomorrow as well.  Fingers crossed flights are on time or thereabouts.  Hope everyone has a brilliant time.

[Dales]

Has anyone had any luck finding out basic information like what time wristband collection opens? Or even the time gates open?

[The Martini Police]

16 minutes ago, Dales said:

Has anyone had any luck finding out basic information like what time wristband collection opens? Or even the time gates open?

Don't know about wristbands but the schedule on the app suggests gates open at 5pm, which is what I'd assume anyway tbf. 

[Dales]

10 minutes ago, The Martini Police said:

Don't know about wristbands but the schedule on the app suggests gates open at 5pm, which is what I'd assume anyway tbf. 

Thanks. They just got back to me and confirmed you are right it’s gates at 5 and wrist band collection starts then. Hoping they open band collection early but at least have a time to work to.

[becca_]

I saw on the English-speaking Mad Cool group that someone said Courteeners were replacing Stormzy... so I messaged them on Facebook and they said:

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"Stay tuned for info in our social networks!!"

 

I said "is that a yes?" and they've left me on read. Either their social media manager likes to play with people's emotions or there's potentially some new info.....

[gingerevans84]

Those early concerts such as Wolf Alice and Nothing But Thieves are going to be hard work in this heat.

[becca_]

A bunch more cancellations 😞

[xxialac]

9 minutes ago, becca_ said:

A bunch more cancellations 😞

Who has cancelled?

[xxialac]

Ah...

Glass Animals, Tom Misch, The Regrettes, Dinosaur Pile Up, Sleep Token and Marika Hackman - all bitten the dust.

[PintoMcGuinness]

21 minutes ago, xxialac said:

Who has cancelled?

on their Instagram, 25 mins ago - 

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[C_Elrik]

Had both Sleep Token and Dinosaur Pile-Up on my list of bands to catch so thats a shame but just had a listen to Pinpilinpussies and Jardin De La Croix. Both sound right up my street and will catch them if I get the chance. 

[DomenicoZappala]

I’m personally not massive on Stormzy anyway, but it’s absolutely ridiculous for a festival to lose a huge headliner and not say anything about it and just slyly push deftones up to headliner spot? 

It’s honestly just insulting to customers at this point! 

Feel sorry for anyone who might have had a  day ticket for that day! 

[misterplow]

So Incubus are headliners now? 😅

[Dales]

“We have been working in the last hours to have”

Well not working that hard to get that lot. Surely at this point throw the bands you do have some dosh to play longer sets or extra days.

[DomenicoZappala]

[charlierc]

When they released stage times the other day I'm pretty sure I spotted Stormzy missing. Seems odd to at least not highlight it, mind, particular given Courteeners isn't exactly a like-for-like replacement.

[charlierc]

3 hours ago, misterplow said:

So Incubus are headliners now? 😅

Pretty sure that's been known for a few weeks tbf.

[Drums Please Fab]

I received my wristband in the post and am now in Madrid ready to go.

I just notice my wristband has no QR code, number, or bar code on it.....How do you top it up with cash for the festival?