Download Festival 05

[Skummy]

So....wait, hang on here...

You're complaining that instead of two days of one genre, you get three days spanning different genres? And the bad part of this is where? No one's forcing you to watch all of the bands on the first day and, who knows, maybe you'll *gasp* like some of the bands playing?

At least wait until the line-up's been announced before you start complaining to anyone who'll listen.

[Liam]

You see, I'm not bothered about whether there was an indy day or not, as I'm going to Reading, where its all different kinda genre's.

But, I gotta say, it does kinda sound an awful lot like selling out, and trying to make more money.

[Cactus Drags]

So....wait, hang on here...

You're complaining that instead of two days of one genre, you get three days spanning different genres? And the bad part of this is where? No one's forcing you to watch all of the bands on the first day and, who knows, maybe you'll *gasp* like some of the bands playing?

At least wait until the line-up's been announced before you start complaining to anyone who'll listen.

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[Skummy]

It's already been said that the indie day will be the first day.

[Cactus Drags]

Bastards.

[PkmnTrainerJ]

I think that the indie will be quite good. I'll be there for the full three days anyway. Also, this is my first download festival so has anyone got any tips about anything. Like what I should bring for camping, how much beer they'll let me through with etc.

[Cactus Drags]

They dont have any limits to what you vcan carry, just bear in mind that you do have to carry it for a bit of a walk. We had our cutlery confisgated, so plastic knives and forks are the way to go. Plenty of changes of clothes if you're planning on moshing, 'cause if the weather's nice, you're going to sweat. A lot.I'd bring a few bits of food and a camping stove too, far cheaper than the food stalls. And a distinguishing flag to help you pick out your tent.

[fourstarfizzle]

For camping, my usual stuff is:

5-6 litres of Jd & Coke, premixed

Loads of tins of all day breakfasts and pot noodles

Tent

Sleeping bag

Stove

Crate of beer

Steel toe cap boots.

Tooth brush and stuff

Condoms

Money

Thats my recommend minimum to take.

[fourstarfizzle]

Well, they've announced the headliners, and I must say, it's good and shit at the same time:

DOWNLOAD 2005

June 10 - Feeder (headlining), Garbage, Billy Idol.

June 11 ("OZZFEST DAY") - Black Sabbath (headlining), Velvet Revolver, H.I.M.

June 12 - System Of A Down (headlining), Slipknot, Slayer

[tristy]

Who the fuck is Feeder, and why isn't Billy Idol or Garbage headlining instead?

"Ozzfest Day" should be good, but I would have thought they'd have bands that could possibly appear on Ozzfest sometime, not VR & HIM. I'd move Slipknot & Slayer to "Ozzfest Day", and VR & HIM to the 12th.

[PkmnTrainerJ]

Have you been living under a rock for the past couple of years to have not heard of Feeder? All days should be awesome, getting my tickets now.

[Cactus Drags]

Feeder are bigger than Garbage and Billy Idol put together.

Doesn't look like I can afford to go, which sucks. I really wanted to see SOAD. Sunday so far is the same as last year, bar System.

[The Kraig]

yeah when i went in 03 it was saturday and sunday which is alot better in my opinion.  I am just going Leeds this year I think as I got exams in June and I am going to Milton Keynes to see Greenday, does anyone know who is supporting that show?

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[tristy]

Have you been living under a rock for the past couple of years to have not heard of Feeder?

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[Different Cloud]

www.feeder.co.uk

[MalaCloudy Black]

I echo the "who the fuck are Feeder" sentiment presented by Casey. I'd much rather see Billy Idol or Garbage headline. Are you sure they aren't just some popular indie band in Europe? I've never ever heard of them.

[Cactus Drags]

They've been semi-successful in the States, they're huge in Japan. billy Idol and Garbage? Ugh.

[fourstarfizzle]

Feeder are bigger than Garbage and Billy Idol put together.

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[Cactus Drags]

Feeder are bigger than Garbage and Billy Idol put together.

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Yes, but Feeder are still shit. I mean, even the drummer saw it all coming and he went and hung out with the ceiling instead

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[Summers]

Day one wont be that bad. I'm using it as "Get pissed and meet girls" day. Then, day two and three will be "get pissed, meet girls and enjoy the music" days.

127 quid for this, then 25 quid for the Give It A Name Festival.. too much money to spend..