Bloom?

by **Ab$olut** » 23 Jul 2007, 21:12

Thinking of going to this as I feel this year I need more festivalness! not that glade wasn't good

Anyone been before? what was it like how do you cope with seperate camping?

by **davemac** » 24 Jul 2007, 08:08

I've got a day ticket. Not sure about the camping aspect or what time the site closes.

by **pd2h** » 24 Jul 2007, 09:16

Got our tickets ages ago when it was early birds

The lineup looks wicked and from mates who have gone previous years it has a wicked friendly small vibe nice!!

Not sure about separate camping will try and find out

by **mr.digs** » 24 Jul 2007, 10:06

Im going, but I know nothing about it at all

by **ThE99THReDBallooN** » 24 Jul 2007, 10:26

check out vexkiddy

by **pev** » 26 Jul 2007, 14:11

Well, hello there! I went there to help out randomly as it was the first year and it looked like a fun party and worked my little socks off as I was having so much fun. I made so many good friends and had such a good time I'm back this year working again and have dragged loads of my local mates and other festival pals to come along as workers or punters as well....

In my mind I enjoyed it as much as the first Glade but for different reasons - basically loads of bands and DJ's I hadn't heard before but who were all superb. Plus I really got on with everyone I met whether crew, punter or artist... The other thing was being that small after saying hi to someone and nattering you could keep bumping into them all weekend!

The camping's separate but then I don't think that's a big deal personally as it's not like everyone will be evicted out the site like Reading or similar. The venue opening times are : Main Stage till 11pm, Lost Disco till 3am, Beats Bubble till 3am, Funk Bar till 2am, Dolly Mixture till 2am, 24 Hour Cafe - open 24 hours (doh!) Last year you could find things happening later though out and about...!

Personally I'm most looking forward to Coldcut, Rogue Element, The Nextmen, Dub Pistols, DJ Derek, David Parr, Long Range and a small local band Little Gaia I've heard a few times who are fab! Most of all though looking forward to hearing new stuff I've never heard of being out of the way in the southwest most of my life!

Edit: Oh, and the site's not flooded either, in fact the ground is a bit squashy and thats it - happy days!

~Pev

by **Beautfish** » 27 Jul 2007, 08:36

I'm working there this year, haven't been before but friends have and it sounds great, definitely like an early Glade/Big Chill.
Looks like the weather will have improved by then and the line-up looks great, especially EVIL NINE, who I have been wanting to see for ages (missed them at Glade last year as my body started to shut down through lack of sleep just before their set).
Looking forward to meeting some wicked people, wandering around in some stunning countryside, and generally engaging in happy, summery, festival-type shenanigans!
Bring it on!

by **pd2h** » 27 Jul 2007, 09:32

Just had a new email from Bloom they are doing a world record for musical statues at some point in the weekend should get involved with that one

Also recon Altern8 will be wicked old school rave awesome :excited:

by **pev** » 27 Jul 2007, 15:46

pd2h wrote:Just had a new email from Bloom they are doing a world record for musical statues at some point in the weekend should get involved with that one

Yeah, sounds like a chuckle although the current existing record should be easy enough to beat I reckon!

~Pev

by **16-BIT** » 27 Jul 2007, 15:53

vexkiddy were excellent at glade!!!

by **pd2h** » 30 Jul 2007, 16:18

pev wrote:
pd2h wrote:Just had a new email from Bloom they are doing a world record for musical statues at some point in the weekend should get involved with that one

Yeah, sounds like a chuckle although the current existing record should be easy enough to beat I reckon!

~Pev

I recon it may be quite a hard thing to do what with music n fun n all :wink:

by **pev** » 31 Jul 2007, 12:03

Fair point - maybe I should tempt people in from other stages with promises of free custard creams...

Went to have a look at the site on the way past while on a big sunny sunday afternoon bike blast - looks completely dry with lush grass everywhere :-)

Will be a nice change after trudging around when working @ Glade. One of my mates came back from Womad yesterday and apparently people had to be towed *in* through the mud...

~Pev

by **imitationleather** » 06 Aug 2007, 10:31

I'm now going to this. w00t!

I think this calls for an obligatory... :wackyhat:

by **imitationleather** » 13 Aug 2007, 17:40

I got back from this this morning, and have been asleep since.

It was great. Really small and with a good atmosphere, and the weather was mostly superb apart from a bit of rain here and there.

Also, I got to meet Frank Sidebottom! There's a life experience I can cross off the list.

by **pd2h** » 14 Aug 2007, 08:50

Im back from Bloom and what a wicked party, really small, beautiful location and excellent music if a little disorganised!! Now I really need some sleep but being stuck at work :cry:

does not aid this in any way!!
So if anyone was thinking of going this year and didn't go next year It will be worth it!!

Oh yeah and Altern8 played a wicked set as did Coldcut woop!!

by **imitationleather** » 14 Aug 2007, 09:28

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention how beautiful the area was. Easily the most picturesque place I've ever been to a festival at. I'd go there just for the views if there was no festival on!

Definitely recommend it for next year.

by **pd2h** » 15 Aug 2007, 15:01

imitationleather wrote:Oh yeah, I forgot to mention how beautiful the area was. Easily the most picturesque place I've ever been to a festival at. I'd go there just for the views if there was no festival on!

Definitely recommend it for next year.

Oh yeah it was a beautiful area indeed the sunset on the first night was proper lush!! & we could also see the Bristol ballon fest all weekend so almost 2 in 1 :wink:

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