Boomtown 2022

[jimbarkanoodle]

There hasnt been much sympathy on line from some of the younger clientele. Im not sure they understand how it works and that Boomtown, of all people, are not and never were out to make a quick buck out of this phenomenally difficult time for the industry.

 

[Sunray]

There hasnt been much sympathy on line from some of the younger clientele. Im not sure they understand how it works and that Boomtown, of all people, are not and never were out to make a quick buck out of this phenomenally difficult time for the industry.

I have less sympathy because we are still in far too uncertain times. There is sensible risk taking and being dumb in desperation, how much did the money collection and refund exercise cost?
I'd have given them a non-refundable donation like I have for Shambino, at £40 its not huge but its not nothing either. This might have given them a bit of financial stability and they could have put it on? Shambino sold out in 1 day with that £40 risk.

 

[chainsawjob]

Anyone wanting a ticket? It's sold out. A friend has one, incl. coach travel from London.

There may be another ticket too, waiting to hear if it's already gone.

 

[chainsawjob]

Anyone wanting a ticket? It's sold out. A friend has one, incl. coach travel from London.

There may be another ticket too, waiting to hear if it's already gone.

Now 2 tickets available. At cost. 2nd one has no travel included.

 

[chainsawjob]

Both currently on SeeTickets.

 

[chainsawjob]

Is anyone looking? I hear about crew tickets too (friends and family ones) sometimes too.

 

[ruffneck23]

Is anyone looking? I hear about crew tickets too (friends and family ones) sometimes too.

Possibly but im trying my usual sources first, but if not come payday I may well give you a shout

 

[mx wcfc]

Still dithering. It’s always looked a bit too big for me.

 

[chainsawjob]

Still dithering. It’s always looked a bit too big for me.

It's much smaller this year! All the stuff that was Uptown has been moved Downtown into the bowl, they've sorta condensed it, so not such distances to cover, (allegedly ).

Now is the time to give it a go

 

[chainsawjob]

But tbh it can be quite a physically challenging site, hilly, it's in Matterley Bowl, so once you're down where the action is, everywhere else (camping) is up! No getting round that.

 

[chainsawjob]

I just love it though. It's such a brilliant festival. Anarchic in parts, lots that's political, environmental, queer, oh all the good things. And the visual spectacle of it. And the range of music (not all DnB, also folk, punk, ska, reggae, metal, etc etc). Sound people. Good crew. Messy.

 

[editor]

It's easily my favourite festival - shame it doesn't look like I can make it this year

 

[jimbarkanoodle]

Giving it a miss this year, but intrigued to see how it all goes, with the huge changes apparently planned. No doubt its been a challenging time with covid and inflation so really hope the pull it out of the bag. I'm sure they will.

 

[Peter Painter]

It's much smaller this year! All the stuff that was Uptown has been moved Downtown into the bowl, they've sorta condensed it, so not such distances to cover, (allegedly ).

Now is the time to give it a go

It's a much smaller site but still the same number of people. It's gonna be interesting.

 

[editor]

It's a much smaller site but still the same number of people. It's gonna be interesting.

Yowch!

 

[William of Walworth]

I'll be up for returning to Boomtown in 2023.

My feet will be much more recovered by then , and also .... I'll be much more (semi-)-retired then!

 

[t0bytoo]

Looking forward to this. Got a local resident ticket and a non-drinking car-driving companion to take me home at night

 

[Indeliblelink]

Anyone going next weekend? Just noticed on the website that it's cash/card free this year, you've got set up an account and pay for things via the RFID chip in your wristband. As I got the tickets so long ago and with no line up to look at I've not been paying much attention.

 

[bellaozzydog]

I’m booking in for 2023

 

[chainsawjob]

Anyone going next weekend? Just noticed on the website that it's cash/card free this year, you've got set up an account and pay for things via the RFID chip in your wristband. As I got the tickets so long ago and with no line up to look at I've not been paying much attention.

Yep.

Only got my ticket Friday (I'm crew, it's always this late), and haven't been able to do my cashless thing yet (needs your ticket number), and I'm in a field with little signal currently. I'll find a way.

I arrive on site tomorrow.

Urban meet at the Bad Apple if there's a few of us? If it still exists.

 

[t0bytoo]

Anyone going next weekend? Just noticed on the website that it's cash/card free this year, you've got set up an account and pay for things via the RFID chip in your wristband. As I got the tickets so long ago and with no line up to look at I've not been paying much attention.

I’m going. They say it’s very easy to use the cash less thing. Bit annoying. I am usually a cash carrier.

 

[chainsawjob]

Arrived. In with no hassle.

 

[chainsawjob]

Boomtown, you did not disappoint! All the naysayers were wrong about the changes, imo. Had an absolute blast, I think they really pulled it off. More later, when I've recovered a bit more



(I didn't take as many pics as usual, of wandering around the site, cos it was too bloody hot for faffing with a camera!).

 

[mwgdrwg]

Boomtown, you did not disappoint! All the naysayers were wrong about the changes, imo. Had an absolute blast, I think they really pulled it off. More later, when I've recovered a bit more

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(I didn't take as many pics as usual, of wandering around the site, cos it was too bloody hot for faffing with a camera!).

My eldest went and I've just had a similar report, she said it was absolutely fantastic, friendly, weird, brilliant fun. She's had a ticket since she was 18, and because of the pandemic had to wait til she was 21 to go to her first proper festival. I really felt for her because she missed out on festivals during her 18, 19, and 20 years...so I was thrilled and incredibly pleased to hear how good it was!

In fact, the way she described it (like a huge gathering of friendly like-minded freaks) really makes me want to go, sounds like my kind of festival!

 

[chainsawjob]

she said it was absolutely fantastic, friendly, weird, brilliant fun

That about sums it up!

I hardly came across any rude behaviour, people were really looking out for each other, it was a very friendly vibe. It really is quite bonkers as well. Daft as anything.

 

[ddraig]

Getting miffed off with the reports, pics and clips of a wicked event!
Went aages ago and it was amazing
You'd love it mwgdrwg
Hectic mind

 

[ddraig]

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[mx wcfc]

Can't believe I've never been given it's 10 mins drive from me.

It just struck me as a younger people's festival with too much dancey stuff for me, and too big Turns out there's a punk stage too.

Now mrs mx wants to go, we'll be there next year. (a mate of hers is one of the christian counsellors who wander round trying to save teenagers who are off their faces - she has talked mrs mx into going)

 

[l'Otters]

Seen some hideous reports of how the bar staff were treated this year. Absolutely vile. Same company they used in 2019 with similar “issues” so they have no excuse.

 

[chainsawjob]

We witnessed this taking place next to where my friends were camping, pure silliness