It seems a lot quieter this year from the outside.
Mighty Hoopla, Cross The Tracks, Wide Awake, Field Day & City Splash festivals, Brockwell Park - discussion
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I find this incredibly annoying - admittedly we’re the Tulse Hill side but I’ve been able to enjoy the park just as usual this weekend walking our dog and it’s looking incredible.
Really think that some people that live close to the park don’t realise how much they benefit from that without having to contribute more than others.
The festivals are at most a minor convenience and help fund the park the park us locals benefit from disproportionately.
Edit: all the bits of the park she mentions in the article (walled garden, swans, bowls green) are all still accessible during the festivals.
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DJWrongspeed
radio eros
I saw plenty of people in the afternoon who I assumed were "residents" yesterday, rather than indie-kids
DJWrongspeed
radio eros
Yeah think so. I can't really hear Mighty Hoopla but that's just the wind direction.
jimbarkanoodle
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I got frustrated with that stage, Helena Hauff was brilliant but nowhere near loud enough, could hear coked up people talking over the music. Fancied seeing Modeselektor but went for King Gizzard which was a nice ending to a good day out.
£6.95 for a can of Brewdog beer
. Perhaps more annoying was that the bar didn't give out tap water and they refused to give me a cup to go and fill up with water at the taps, even after asking at various different ones. A can of water was apparently over £3 which I wouldn't pay for on principal. Maybe serves me right for not bringing my own water receptacle though to be fair. Great to see some top notch music in the park, nice crowd with not a wanker in sight (apart from maybe the sniffer dog handler). Well organised too.
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hiraethified
It was the loudest I've heard it in years today but as you say, it's probably down to wind direction (not that I'm bothered by it).
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hiraethified
Once again I got picked out for a full search by an overconfident grunt who wasted 15 minutes of my time searching me to no avail.
I was surprised that he asked me to unbutton my jeans and feel along the top of my undies. I complied because I wanted to get in but this guide says:
As does this guide:
Festival security, drug searches and your safety – an insider’s guide -
Three years ago, we posted up information about your rights when attending a festival, with straight talking advice on the potential pitfalls of smuggling in booze and drugs. The article proved hugely popular, and the author has now sent us a comprehensive update, which we hope you'll find...
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jimbarkanoodle
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The dog went for the chap in front of me which I was relieved about. That search sounds out of order and ought to be reported. I've known people who have been 'indicated' at Brockwell Park before and have had a 5 minute search through wallet, shoes etc, so anything more than that means the security guard was crossing the line for whatever reason.
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hiraethified
It's so fucking boring. They take one look at me and all their prejudices rise to the surface.
wemakeyousoundb
hopefully not gimboid
not seen any bowling in years, and most of the green is missing on there
wemakeyousoundb
hopefully not gimboid
that'll be those dreadlocks if you still sport them: guaranteed criminal!
The article mentioned volleyball there which I’ve never seen - that tends to be on the basketball court which is also still available during the festivals.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
It is possibly less to do with wind direction and more about the nature of the time space continuum. Hoopla is next weekend.
wemakeyousoundb
hopefully not gimboid
yes, south americans do use it for this at times in the summer.
it is outside the fenced off areas though as you said.
DJWrongspeed
radio eros
Derrr, you're right, Cross tracks wasn't it.
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jimbarkanoodle
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Good article. Do we know the security company that had the contract? It would be great to know that, since they aren't going to like the bad publicity and hopefully send round a memo to their staff for the remaining events at the park.
jimbarkanoodle
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They are going to have an absolute field day after today when the park turns to mud.
That's a different festival and park
jimbarkanoodle
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I'm confused. City Splash is on today and it's rained quite heavily this afternoon.
felonius monk
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"Field Day" is a different festival...
So yes, the entrances are now a quagmire so that’s not going to be pretty. I wonder if the site is trashed and with more rain forecast whether mighty hoopla might get moved of stopped? One thing I’ve noticed today is how accessible city splash is, never seen so many badly parked cars with blue badges!!
jimbarkanoodle
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The impression I got from the moaners on Twitter was that folk driving to City Splash and parking like arseholes seems to be a much bigger issue compared to the other events.
They wouldn't be able to move Mighty Hoopla and I would hope a bit of mud wouldn't mean it's cancellation, even if the event isn't really my bag.
Tricky Skills
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Parking and security concerns for City Splash in 2023 were raised in the Officer report ahead of the granting of a licence for this year:
"Traffic and illegal parking was discussed during the technical assessment phase of the application process. City Splash in particular was a concern when it came to traffic issues in 2023."
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"Requirement for more security at City Splash."
"Traffic and illegal parking was discussed during the technical assessment phase of the application process. City Splash in particular was a concern when it came to traffic issues in 2023."
Plus:
"Requirement for more security at City Splash."
It was all getting a little tense around the north entrance. Appeared to be quite a few ticketless people were testing the barriers and fence. Quite a few security there but not much of a police presence. Fingers crossed it’s all fine. We don’t want another academy situation
because today is a bank holiday, you’ve got the same parking restrictions as a Sunday so Norwood Road is completely bumper to bumper.
I guess there are also fewer traffic wardens out also.
I’ve just been for a walk. The Brockwell Hall entrance is closed. Only the one by the Lido is open. They’re making people queue and the place is swamped with police.
Plenty of people outside the fence enjoying a drink and listening to the music.
Anyone leaving is covered in mud.
