grunge666 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I'm not posting this for bragging rights, to be honest I find it all a bit much to take in at the minute! BUT, the band I play in have been added to the bill this morning for Download! I'm kind of in shock as we're a new band (of old gezzers!) and things have really taken off very quickly. We're opening the 4th stage on the Saturday and.....that's all I know so far. I'm a KISS fan but, can't be ever so slightly disappointed that I'm not playing the same day as them; as Ace Frehley is playing on the day we are so, Win-Win! As soon as it was confirmed I started thinking about rig, changeovers, set ups, what we're allowed to take (free passes for the Sunday....) etc, etc. So genuinely, my question is has anyone played there or had any experience with the Download set up from band POV? [url="https://www.facebook.com/iconic.eye.music"]https://www.facebook.com/iconic.eye.music[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGarIEYnGIp-Gv5t8PCS1g"]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGarIEYnGIp-Gv5t8PCS1g[/url] [url="http://iconiceyemusic.com/"]http://iconiceyemusic.com/[/url] Edited February 25, 2015 by grunge666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Cool! Well done mate! Link to your music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='grunge666' timestamp='1424867982' post='2701317'] I'm not posting this for bragging rights, to be honest I find it all a bit much to take in at the minute! BUT, the band I play in have been added to the bill this morning for Download! I'm kind of in shock as we're a new band (of old gezzers!) and things have really taken off very quickly. We're opening the 4th stage on the Saturday and.....that's all I know so far. I'm a KISS fan but, can't be ever so slightly disappointed that I'm not playing the same day as them; as Ace Frehley is playing on the day we are so, Win-Win! As soon as it was confirmed I started thinking about rig, changeovers, set ups, what we're allowed to take (free passes for the Sunday....) etc, etc. So genuinely, my question is has anyone played there or had any experience with the Download set up from band POV? [/quote] Bloody hell! Nice one! Do you need a second bassist or 30,000 of us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Well done that man! Break a leg…or if not, break Ace's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Congratulations... what a great gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Congratulations mate, I played the campsite stage back in 2009, but not the festival proper. That was an amazing experience, I'll bet yours will be too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nice one! I would also like to check out the band, give us a link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Great! Don't forget your music stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunge666 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Cheers guys. Links added - told you I wasn't with it! Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Well done to you and your band mates, just listened to 'Let It Rain Down', what a great song John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'll be there in a Bass chat hat. Mental note, must buy a bass chat hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1424874861' post='2701445'] I'll be there in a Bass chat hat. Mental note, must buy a bass chat hat. [/quote] Basschat foam fingers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Awesome! Hope you have a great time. I'm going for the weekend, will try and come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Congratulations! I have no experience from a band POV there but have been several times with a label - from what I remember the smaller bands (ie non-international rock stars) just show up over the weekend in their vans & park in the VIP parking at the back of the main stage, near the guest camping. When it got to near their set time they moved the vans round to the back of the main stage & unloaded taking the gear straight up the side steps - there's a warm-up tent back there too for the artists to use. I only had passes for behind the main stage & the guest area so I don't know about the others I'm afraid, this was also several years ago so things may have changed, though I imagine the basics are still the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgmh315 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Congratulations, what a great gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Congratulations. Ive been to download a good few times, but unfortunately cant make it this year! Im sure itll be a great time for you though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nice one. Enjoy the experiance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) [quote name='charic' timestamp='1424875244' post='2701451'] Basschat foam fingers? [/quote] Again WE NEED A LIKE BUTTON! Maybe all Basschat members should wear a pink carnation and carry a copy of the Financial Times. Edited February 25, 2015 by Dave_the_bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1424878791' post='2701496'] Again WE NEED A LIKE BUTTON! [/quote] Basschat festival survival kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nice one. We`ve managed to get Rebellion this year and we`re really chuffed with that, but Download taking it way further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Congratulations, that's awesome! Was planning on going again this year so I'll hopefully be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1424871625' post='2701385'] Great! Don't forget your music stand. [/quote] lol. They're only for posers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Congrats man, we got announced this morning as well Pint? We are opening the Sunday, do you a swap if you like? haha Edited February 25, 2015 by Wooks79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Congrats to you and to Wooks79, brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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