Music festivals ? Any of you go nowadays ?

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

I can't stand gigs where the musicians you see on stage are so far away that you end up watching a video screen. That isn't a genuine experience for me.

I know what you mean , I prefer 2000 capacity venues but a band like TOOL or Rush or Peter Gabriel who I saw a few years back have a big stage show with effects and they need a bigger venue

[Dr Lecter]

Sludge, have a look at the Steelhouse Festival in Ebbw Vale.

https://www.steelhousefestival.com/

Been going about six years now and getting the more established bands these days.

Much cheaper, nearer and smaller than the bloated Download.

£80 for the weekend. 5000 capacity.

Obviously you’re not going to get the huge headliners that download get but they’ve still had a few ‘names’ there - UFO, Saxon, Nazareth, Thunder etc. A bit middle of the road in terms of rock/metal but the atmosphere is good, people are friendly and because it’s on a smaller scale, you’re not half a mile from the stage.


Edit: just seen your post mentioning Steelhouse.

As you were young man.