The Hop Farm Music Festival 2011

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Lez said:

I thought JW's had a stance on beer production

Production != consumption.

Further:

http://www.religionfacts.com/jehovahs_witnesses/ethics.htm

Drugs & Alcohol

Jehovah's Witnesses are allowed to drink a little beer or wine, but overdrinking and drunkenness is regarded as a sin that also has negative consequences on one's health and family life.

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Pills and thrills and daffodils will kill... If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.

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Reply #421 posted 05/27/11 7:21am

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udo said:

Lez said:

I thought JW's had a stance on beer production

Production != consumption.

Further:

http://www.religionfacts.com/jehovahs_witnesses/ethics.htm

Drugs & Alcohol

Jehovah's Witnesses are allowed to drink a little beer or wine, but overdrinking and drunkenness is regarded as a sin that also has negative consequences on one's health and family life.

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I don't think that will worry him or them, I'm sure they are more against him prancing about in women's clothes and singing sexual lyrics than this!

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Reply #422 posted 05/27/11 7:25am

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udo said:

Lez said:

I thought JW's had a stance on beer production

Production != consumption.

Further:

http://www.religionfacts.com/jehovahs_witnesses/ethics.htm

Drugs & Alcohol

Jehovah's Witnesses are allowed to drink a little beer or wine, but overdrinking and drunkenness is regarded as a sin that also has negative consequences on one's health and family life.

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prince is a renowned guiness drinker. he regularly hangs out with bono for a pint o the black stuff

he even recorded a whole album in tribute to it in 1987

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Reply #423 posted 05/27/11 7:28am

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unique said:

he even recorded a whole album in tribute to it in 1987

biggrin biggrin biggrin eek

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Reply #424 posted 05/28/11 1:35am

SquirrelMeat

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Dreamer2 said:

pepper7 said:

Some people 'get' Prince, some people don't.

At the end of the day we are all going to get down the front and support him, and that's what's important.

Having this lineup before Prince comes on stage will hinder my enjoyment ..... f**K me Imelda May, Parade and Dutch Uncles.... boring boring boring .... just hope these guys are on early so i miss them......

You would pick Larry Graham over Imelda May? I guess to may Prince fans are stuck in the 70's.....

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Reply #425 posted 05/28/11 2:41am

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SquirrelMeat said:

Dreamer2 said:

Having this lineup before Prince comes on stage will hinder my enjoyment ..... f**K me Imelda May, Parade and Dutch Uncles.... boring boring boring .... just hope these guys are on early so i miss them......

You would pick Larry Graham over Imelda May? I guess to may Prince fans are stuck in the 70's.....

i would, definately. whilst everyone was slagging larry off, they still went and saw his solo shows in case prince turned up and they all came back saying how great and funky the show was, and how different it was to his support slots with prince

imelda may isn't bad either, i've only played her album a few times since it came out though, she does look good

i really have no idea who the other bands are, i'll have to google them up

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Reply #426 posted 05/28/11 3:09am

TheFreakerFant
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Prince and Larry discuss setlist:

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Reply #427 posted 05/28/11 4:49am

ceecee319

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Tix have just arrived - woohoo!!!!!!!!

So, is there a meet up before the show, like we did in Dublin? (before the tribute act!!!)

then we'll try to imagine... what silence looks like

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Reply #428 posted 05/28/11 6:33am

TheEnglishGent

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My tickets came this morning smile

RIP

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Reply #429 posted 05/29/11 5:20am

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unique said:

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Classic!

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Reply #430 posted 05/29/11 5:43am

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jasontate said:

I love Imelda, she's brilliant!

The others are complete shite though, so probably roll in late afternoon to get my car in a quick exit position.

Guess who's the wrong side of 35?

Haha, i'm even going to take a packed lunch/dinner to avoid the festival fodder. I'm officially my own Dad lol

:yeahthat:

Still excited tho - maybe 'cos I'm going on my own and I can't show myself up infront of my less obsessed friends biggrin

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Reply #431 posted 05/29/11 5:44am

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jasontate said:

I love Imelda, she's brilliant!

The others are complete shite though, so probably roll in late afternoon to get my car in a quick exit position.

Guess who's the wrong side of 35?

Haha, i'm even going to take a packed lunch/dinner to avoid the festival fodder. I'm officially my own Dad lol

:yeahthat:

Still excited tho - maybe 'cos I'm going on my own and I can't show myself up infront of my less obsessed friends biggrin

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Reply #432 posted 05/29/11 6:10am

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blacksweat said:

unique said:

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Classic!

not photoshop either

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Reply #433 posted 05/29/11 11:04am

Dreamer2

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SquirrelMeat said:

Dreamer2 said:

Having this lineup before Prince comes on stage will hinder my enjoyment ..... f**K me Imelda May, Parade and Dutch Uncles.... boring boring boring .... just hope these guys are on early so i miss them......

You would pick Larry Graham over Imelda May? I guess to may Prince fans are stuck in the 70's.....

Have you seen Imelda May act? if that's not 1950's poor man's blue grass / rockabilly .....then i'm a dutch uncle !

Eye Was Born & Raised On The Same Plantation In The United States Of The Red, White And Blue Eye Never Knew That Eye Was Different Til Dr. King Was On The Balcony
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Reply #434 posted 05/29/11 11:10am

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The Hop Farm Music Festival 2011

Music promoters are a hardy lot – imagine staging a music festival, you attract the big acts, sign up the sponsors, sell out the tickets and after paying out all the bills you’re off towards the money – well sometimes, its not quite that simple or as smooth running.

However there is a renewed optimism among some promoters and festivals or should I say a re-born ideal that is cutting its cloth accordingly for our cash strapped times.

When you want something to work it is always said it is best to keep it simple and in festival-land that is booking good big name acts, invite a paying audience or perhaps the few who still have a bit of spare cash and then fill up a field and have a party.

The Hop Farm Music Festival based in Kent is one such music festival and this year staged over three days, it was going to be two – more on that in a moment.

The idea is to go ‘back to basics’ which means no sponsorship, no VIP area, activities and entertainment with the funfair and live music. I know live real music – I’m bored of playback and overlay acts, give me real musicians anytime.

Also a nice touch is that children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult, which is good for two reasons, it becomes more ‘family friendly’ and costs you less in the wallet. Tickets are reasonably priced at £170 for the weekend or £70 for the day.

The site has the usual food concessions, yet and importantly, you can take your own food to save money and you can camp on site if you want to.

As for the line up it was already looking good with headliners including The Eagles and Morrissey on Friday and Saturday respectively, you’ll also see Brian Ferry, Brandon Flowers, Iggy and the Stooges and Lou Reed, but now they’ve added Prince to headline on Sunday.

Vince Power, the festival organiser, had been negotiating the deal for six months and said that “Prince is one of the biggest artists in the world,” he added, “so to get him to the Hop Farm is incredible” and he felt “humbled” to have pulled it off.

So wait a second Prince at The Hop Farm in Kent, it’s a bit of a coup isn’t it.

The Hop Farm Music Festival takes place from Friday 1^st until Sunday 3^rd July, find out more and book tickets from http://www.hopfarmfestival.com.

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Reply #435 posted 05/29/11 11:30am

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Dreamer2 said:

SquirrelMeat said:

You would pick Larry Graham over Imelda May? I guess to may Prince fans are stuck in the 70's.....

Have you seen Imelda May act? if that's not 1950's poor man's blue grass / rockabilly .....then i'm a dutch uncle !

i was wondering who the fuck the dutch uncles were. how did you get to be a prince support act?

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Reply #436 posted 05/29/11 3:13pm

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I want 2 Thank all those people who had anything and everything 2 do with Prince&The New Power Generation.Playing 21 nights at the LA Forum.And all his special guests.Thank U so,so much it was a Beautiful Thang 2 have all ya,ll out here 4 so long. I was able 2 go 2 two shows.I,ll never 4-get.I asked 4 the 'FUNK' and I and 20,000 or 40,000 others got 'FUNKY' every show.It was like a 'BLESSING'!!.But u know it,s Hard 4 me 2 get any 'New' music by Prince.That,s what I want.Loved both concerts I went 2.May we all 'LIVE' 2 C the 'DAWN'.Stay 'FUNKY' out there Prince,s Fans/Friends.Cuz I am The Coolests Brother on the PLANET.!! 'PEACE'!!

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Reply #437 posted 05/29/11 9:34pm

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party said:
Playing 21 nights at the LA Forum.

He did?

I thought I saw discussion about ways to count and interpret...

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Reply #438 posted 05/30/11 3:35am

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blackbob said:

aiden said:
Larry better not go on before P. I would prefer Tinie to go on before. I wish larry would fuck off... I promised my fiancee this gig would be better than Wercheter but I've got a bad feeling it's going to be same again [Edited 5/25/11 2:57am]

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what went wrong at the wercheter gig ?...

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It's Werchter folks! wink

Werchter was good/great!! It was much better than the Nude concert in Werchter years ago and I think it was a great Prince concert, the first hour was really great.

People these days complain that he only plays hits but I was glad that I heard those hits live 4 the first time in more than 10 years BECAUSE : I missed the ONA concert and He didn't play hits after the ACT II tour. So yes, It was great 2 hear 1999, Kiss (great version!) and Controversy...

the encores where a bit ridicul because he kept on coming back instead of playing more songs at once AND he sould have ended with a real classic (he didn't play Cream, U got the look ,Gett Off

or other great songs that night).

I totaly agree with the posts about Larry G....2 much 2 long..really!!! Why is he still around???

But Prince seems 2 enjoy his company when they jam!

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Reply #439 posted 05/30/11 6:43am

missminky100	At the minute I plan on driving back to the midlands after this but I'd rather not. Anyone know what the public transport is like back to London? I've looked on the website and can't find anything.
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Reply #440 posted 05/30/11 6:48am

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missminky100 said:

At the minute I plan on driving back to the midlands after this but I'd rather not.

Anyone know what the public transport is like back to London? I've looked on the website and can't find anything.

Perhaps train.

Also Green Coaches is running some busses.

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Reply #441 posted 05/31/11 5:03am

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nuthinbuttamuffin said:

jasontate said:

That sounds lovely. I'm planning a couscous salad, with some nice avocado slices and black olives. I may even treat myself to a posh pressed apple juice

Good luck with that. This is a money grabbing festival and no food can be brought onsite. It isn't Glastonbury where they let you take as much food and booze as you like. Water in a sealed bottle only.

I guess the rules have been changed due to the age of said festival attendees this year

'The site has the usual food concessions, yet and importantly, you can take your own food to save money and you can camp on site if you want to'

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Reply #442 posted 05/31/11 5:25am

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jasontate said:

nuthinbuttamuffin said:

Good luck with that. This is a money grabbing festival and no food can be brought onsite. It isn't Glastonbury where they let you take as much food and booze as you like. Water in a sealed bottle only.

I guess the rules have been changed due to the age of said festival attendees this year

'The site has the usual food concessions, yet and importantly, you can take your own food to save money and you can camp on site if you want to'

you need to buy a camp site ticket at £25 per person to camp though

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Reply #443 posted 05/31/11 6:12am

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unique said:

jasontate said:

I guess the rules have been changed due to the age of said festival attendees this year

'The site has the usual food concessions, yet and importantly, you can take your own food to save money and you can camp on site if you want to'

you need to buy a camp site ticket at £25 per person to camp though

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Camp, who said I was camp?

Oww Matron!

Is that a smuggled sausarge in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me?

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DoffieParker	jasontate said: unique said: you need to buy a camp site ticket at £25 per person to camp though [img:$uid]http://bigrab.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/carry_on_camping300.jpg[/img:$uid] Camp, who said I was camp? Oww Matron! Is that a smuggled sausarge in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me? @ u two
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Reply #445 posted 06/01/11 1:47am

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Like I predicted... extra trains added at 23:30 and 00:30 on sunday as well. So no need for the bus.

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Reply #446 posted 06/01/11 2:48am

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pepper7 said:

Somebody say Sheila EEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Won't happen.. (as it looks right now)

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Reply #447 posted 06/01/11 3:36am

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i must b mad but ive just bought 2 tickets 4 this gig....

hope it wont b raining...

might have 2 bring the wellies...lol....its gonna b a hot summer withmrs wolfy...heh heh....havin prince gigs is the cherry on the cake..

WOLFY:-P

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Reply #448 posted 06/02/11 6:10am

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For all those going in for the weekend thang, please try and catch the divine Miss Jem Cooke in the 'after hours' tent and give her some purple support?!

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Reply #449 posted 06/02/11 8:05am

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ladymisskat said:

For all those going in for the weekend thang, please try and catch the divine Miss Jem Cooke in the 'after hours' tent and give her some purple support?!

http://www.iamjemcooke.co...forone.htm

sounds cool....

once it ends by 4am...

we have to leave that time to catch a flight from heatrow

WOLFY

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