Leeds Festival 27-29th August - anybody going?

4Leaf Clover · 23-06-2010, 18:09

Is anybody going to this?

http://www.leedsfestival.com/home/

Or should I say, is anybody here going? I would have loved to, and so would my kids, (age 9 and 11). They're huge Paramore fans. I very nearly bought tickets, but didn't, I was just a bit worried it may be a bit too "adult" - crushes, manky portaloos, queing to get in and out etc.

If anyone here goes, I'd love to hear about it.

Also, if anyone has any thoughts on the child-friendliness/unfriendliness of it, although I've probably left it a bit late now.

*Peachy* · 23-06-2010, 21:45

I went a few years ago, a totally amazing experience, but the portaloo's *barf*

Draggletail · 24-06-2010, 09:26

Tempting, but would be a bit of a trial with our two year old and five year old I think.
Last time we went to a festival in Leeds it was a Soapbox Derby at Roundhay Park - Jimmy Saville was there being annoying, great fun though, think it was about ten years ago.

*Peachy* · 24-06-2010, 11:23

Its a fantastic experience, but I'd only ever go for the day next time...

4Leaf Clover · 24-06-2010, 13:59

Thanks all, I think I've more or less made my mind up to let them take themselves when they're old enough. Who wants their mum with them at their first festival anyway!

We're going to see Paramore at Sheffield arena in November, so that will have to do them for this year. :-)

CompSpud · 24-06-2010, 21:17

i went 2 years ago when it rained. Still fun though. Would go again if i had the money

Ednakrabappe · 27-06-2010, 14:32

Have been before, went last year, think just doing a day this year as i really want to do V festival so will be saving for a last min for that.

I dunno, i don't think festivals are really for kids. Better to save that experience for later in teenage 16+ life IMO.

Rev_Photography · 30-07-2010, 14:53

I'm going on the Friday. Cant go for the weekend as I have weddings to shoot but I only really wanted to see The Libertines and luckily they are on the Friday!

wiseguy · 24-08-2010, 19:08

my youngest and 4 friends are going friday and staying over till sat

Raisetheroof · 26-08-2010, 13:46

Im going! truth be told Im a bit scared. I have gotten into small cosy festivals of 5,000 this last few years. This is going to be mental.. I hope they dont decide to burn the loos down on the last day like they do at Reading

!!!! should be good though

wiseguy · 27-08-2010, 09:25

well the wifes just set off shes taking our son and 3 friends so i hope the m1 behaves lol
shes only dropping them off aand fetching them tomorrow