Hi, I just got back from Pukkelpop, a local alternative festival
featuring rock and electronic music. Quick report: the "Aphex Twin vs.
Luke Vibert DJ Soundclash" was not bad, lots of old-school electro and a
bit of acid and techno as well; Speedy J was too much "loudboxer"-like
and not enough "public energy no. 1"-ish; Röyksopp wasn't great at all,
they even brought one guy to play air guitar most of the time. I missed
would-be lovely things as Akufen, Lali Puna, and The Notwist, damnation.
Anyway, being a bit disappointed in the alternative electronic (idm, if
you must) offerings of the festival, I vowed (ahem) to go to the UK
edition of "All Tomorrow's Parties" next year. But what's it like?
http://www.wayahead.com/atp/
I really can't afford to spend £460 on this thing (if it's not 100%
certified world-rocking):
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| Ticket type Face value w/ Booking Fee Postage |
| CHALET X 4 £440.00 £460.00 £4.70 |
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Assuming I can get three other people to come along, that would still be
£115 per person. That's €180, or US$175!
> Tickets for the event cost 110 pounds and include entry to
> the festival that starts Friday 4 April at Noon until Monday
> 7 April at 10am. The Ticket also includes three nights
> accommodation in a private chalet that comes with private
> bedding, private bathroom with WC and shower, Kitchen with
> cooking facilities, fridge etc and a lounge with a colour TV.
* Seeing how it is impossible to *not* rent a room, what are
your experiences with them? Are they worth their money?
* What's the ambience like? Is everyone there for Plain Old Fun?
* How's the weather in general? Soaking in sun or rather rainy?
Thanks for wading through this post. That, and thanks for any help, too.
--
Jan!
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