How do people play the Thursday arrival? Turn up at 8am to get in the queue early or try to get there in the afternoon when the rush has died down?
It’s looking like camp orchid might even make things longer for us as it says you have to queue for your general wristband and then queue again for the camp orchid one? Can anyone shed any light on that? I assumed they’d be different entrances. Thanks!
Don't get me wrong it's nice but it feels pretty cheap compared to other t-shirts I've paid the same price for
Thought boomtown would be a brand/ company that would focus on high quality and well sourced items.
Hiii, I was silly last year and bought a Wednesday upgrade without confirming travel, the people I am camping with are going up on Thursday. Is there anyone going up from Nottingham on Wednesday that I could hop in with? I will bring great vibes and contribute to fuel money🙂 also I am happy to camp together if you're in orchid! It will be my 6th year at boomtown and i love making new friends. I also have a lift home so you wouldn't have to wait around for me on the way back!
If anyone can help I would be so appreciative.
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Hi, just writing to ask anyone whos volunteering or planning to if they’ve heard back from their organisation what shifts they working, or any news up to this point?
I applied to My Cause UK in January and got an email back saying I’m part of the crew. Also got offered the chance for early shifts but still pending.
Anyone in a similar boat with My Cause, please let me know if they’ve told you anything else or when we’re expected to hear more back, like when shifts come out and who we’re working with etc.
Thanks!
Obviously Sub Focus is up there, but what are your unmissable sets this year?
Do we think Skrillex will go full out with his old school dubstep stuff or with his newer housey stuff? I’m praying for his old stuff 🤞
We’re a couple in our 40s and it’s our first time at Boomtown. What sort of tent would people recommend? We already have a two person which I think would be too small and uncomfortable for 5 nights, and our other 8 person family air/inflatable seems a bit excessive and large to cart in?
Also what is the Camp Orchid (upgraded) situation, is it a free for all or allocated pitches? We’re arriving by car early on Wednesday!
Looking to get a parking pass this year, I only live half hour away from the festival but hoping to drive Thursday morning go home Saturday for shower etc and get a lift back same day.
On an email I saw it said parking from 10am? I was hoping to be there for 8am in the queue to try get a better camping spot.
Can I not get into the car parking bit before 10am?
Also is leaving Saturday and leaving my car at home okay to do?
Hello boomtowners I am the king of the NW I have asked previously regarding new monkey/ Wigan pier/ donk/ bounce music. I am 53 yrs old and need some classical tunes from the north to bring me back to life. I have seen the full lineup has dropped for all stages and I am now asking if you can assist in my search. There is 8 of us reliving are youth anc would love to surprise my mates with some real classics by wondering into said stage any advice lis much appreciated.
One love. NW DOES IT BEST.
Lancashire forever.
swear to god every year I sit there refreshing the page at exactly 12:00 and somehow the cheap tiers are gone in literally 4 seconds
Its just bot farms scraping them all up and it makes my blood boil tbh. The whole festival ticketing industry is so busted right now, feels like regular people get priced out instantly and we just have to eat the tier 4/5 prices. Saw some events recently trying out that world verification thing to actually lock sales down to real humans instead of scripts, which frankly we desperately need for boomtown drops
anyway just venting cause my bank account is still hurting from last time. at least the origin stage rumors are looking spicy for this year.
UFC 330 is on August 15th Saturday night/Sunday morning. Anyone planning on watching live? Big title fight!
Edit: I’m only interested in watching the Islam/Ian Gary fight to avoid spoilers - the rest can wait
Hi everyone, another anxious person second-guessing boomtown here.
My (25F) boyfriend and his brother are going this year and the plan has been for me to join them. I am tossing up whether or not to go. A bit of context, I struggle with anxiety (panic attacks) and suspected OCD. I am also fairly-skinned and ginger and a sertraline queen, so also concerned about heat/fatigue. The toilet and queuing situation is my main concern besides heat. We would be staying in Orchid which I have heard is better.
I wouldn’t be heavily drinking or taking any minerals btw.
What would your advice be? I want to go but am worried it’ll be too much and I don’t want my bf to spend the weekend looking after me instead of making the most of it. Are there quiet places to just chill and have a break besides just sitting somewhere? I would also want to befriend a group of girls that I could spend time with and do some side quests.
It’s a lot of money to gamble.
TIA :)
Anyone following this whole goose situation?
Is it related to the story and its like an undercover goose secret services? Either way its hilarious
I’m attending solo this year and initially I was meant to be going with a friend of mine who has unfortunately since passed away. As you can imagine, lots of feelings, but the main one is that I wanna still attend and get the absolute most of out of it for both of our sakes.
Now, this was my friends scene, not mine. So I’m totally uninitiated and would’ve been relying on him to suggest the best people do see/things to do.
I’m familiar with some of the obvious talent (vengaboys, kneecap, madness, Ren, Mungos hi fi, l’entourloop, skindred, etc) but besides from that, I haven’t a clue.
I do like all genres of music but I haven’t no idea what the must see sets are this year and I’d love to know who you think might blow my mind.
I’m open to any and all genres and really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks !
Turned 30 recently and decided I wanna give the sober thing a go. Still gonna be a good time with mates getting on it?
I’ve gone 4 times and love the festival but never been sober.
After a couple of years away noticed this messaging last year on signs about there being "no safe amount" which does just feel a bit disengenous - not anti promoting better awareness amongst festival goers but it's simply not a statement based on truth.
Realise this might be related to licensing / reputation management but either the same logic should be applied to all substance use - including alcohol - OR recognize that people can and do use this stuff in a safe way and that's what should be promoted.
Does this irk anyone else or is it just me becoming a miserable old git?
Hiya
I have an orchid booking (not downtown) as my friends are staying there but my ride fell through. Is there like a drop off option for the car park or what’s the deal? Thanks
My friend has a public transport ticket. How can she stay in my van with me? I have a full weekend ticket and a van pass?
Just wondering if local residents get offered discounted tickets?