Advantages: great atmosphere. Disadvantages: So many festivals, so little time!
Almost every weekend between April and October there is a folk festival going on somewhere in the Uk. They aren't always that easy to find out about - most do have websites these days though. Here's some usuful information about folk festials.
Normally, folk festivals run from Friday night to Sunday night, weekend tickes include camping, there is almost always access to bed and breadkfast.(There are several week long festivals, Sidmouth and Whitby that I know of.) The campsites tend to be civillised. Most festivals have activities for children. While some festivals will include professional performers, sessions, sing arounds, celidhs, dance displays, mummers and crafts, many specialise - it's worth checking as theres not point going to shanty festival if all you actually want to do is dance! The average festival will cost about £35 ...
Bryn_Pearson 18.07.2001
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Advantages: It's always a good laugh Disadvantages: Not everyone is there for a good time, Be careful with your valuables
It's V festival this weekend and Reading and Leeds the weekend after so I thought I'd bring this to the fore for anyone planning a trip to either. I'll be at Reading as usual so anyone going let me know.
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The festival season is coming to an end with only a few weeks remaining, so I have decided to combine my 150th Op on Ciao with a guide to festival survival. I didn?t intend on making this 150 I was just going to pass it by but hey never mind that music op will have to wait till 151. For the purpose of this op, I?m going to draw on my experience from Reading Festival over the last 3 years and my preparations for the next one in 2 weeks time.
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The first thing to do of course is decide whether you fancy just 1 day or if your going to be daring and go for the whole weekend. Me I?m a weekend ...
Andy.mack 07.08.2003 (17.08.2004)
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Advantages: Great fun and a great atmosphere Disadvantages: Camp sites can be rough, toilets are horrible and the festival food gives you the sh*ts
When I first went to a music festival I really didn’t know what to expect, there were so many questions I wanted to know. Well this op is hopefully going to prepare you for your first festival experience .
Getting tickets:
It is a good idea to buy your ticket as early as possible as weekend tickets go very quickly. Day tickets can be brought at any particular time(even on the day you wish to go) so if you only intend to go for one day there is no rush. Make sure that you buy your tickets from a well known ticket marketer. For example ticket master and ticket web.
Camping:
If the festival is over a weekend(like many are) it is a very good idea to turn up early and get a decent camping spot. Don’t pitch up to near the toilets or to close to a bush! Try to get the tent in a position that you won’t forget and in ...
edd101 15.12.2001
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