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In the thirtieth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:  The full episode is also up on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@festpod. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, subscribe to our Patreon - https://patreon.com/festpod. If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod.  This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival - District X, Megastore and Mini Moshers Camping; • Glastonbury announce Elton John as their Sunday headliner; • Reading/Leeds festivals announce line up; • Metallica release new single, announce new album and new 2-nights-per-city tour; • Axl Rose admits he's a tosser? • Steel Panther announce May 2023 UK & Ireland tour; • Last chance to buy a Truck Festival Christmas Bundle; • 2000 Tree & Radar win at the UK Festival Awards; • The Download Gift Guide. In this episode's Gig Guide: • Holding Absence • Animals As Leaders • Dying Fetus • Gojira And in this episode's Festpod Favourites: • Rich: Bloodstock hoodie has arrived! & new Dream State EP; • Eamon: The Kunts “Fuck the tories” bid for Number 1; • Neil: Bumble Campers.  Hosts: Neil Wilkinson, Rich Holmes, Eamon Shortt. Find us on the socials at YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching for Festpod. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpod Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 67th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide...Our hosts are: Neill Wilkinson, and Rich Holmes - from Richard Holmes Photography.We'll talk about Download, Bloodstock, Slam Dunk, and Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing!with https://fatfrankscampingshop.comTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Pre Titles0:27 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot01:08 - Title sequence01:35 - Welcome-- Festival News --03:41 - Bloodstock 2025 weekend camping tickets have sold out in record time 08:52 - Mike Shinoda on what led Linkin Park to Reform 15:32 - The cost of going to Download 2025 27:55 - Festival fans fuming after seeing how much Glastonbury 2025 tickets cost (£378.50) 32:05 - Slam Dunk lineup 35:54 - Oasis reform for a world tour40:51 - Ticketmaster and their dynamic pricing 49:03 - Heineken take measures against phones at gigs 1:00:30 - Veiled break bumper1:00:36 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 2nd sponsor spot-- Gig Review --1:01:28 - Andromedous supporting L1nkin P4rk in Bethesda1:06:37 Veiled gig in Leeds. Album launch. SE//CT-- Gig Guide --1:09:06 - Sleep Token1:09:45 - Defences with Crushed By Waves1:10:29 - Limp Bizkit-- Festpod Favourites --1:11:40 Bloodstock Bath Robe1:16:30 Sonic Mania1:20:34 - OutroPlease support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 66th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide...Our hosts are: Neill Wilkinson, and Rich Holmes - from Richard Holmes Photography, and Arran Prime from Crushed By Waves. We've completed day 3 of Bloodstock and now we're having a beer in the guest area - Serpent's Lair!with https://fatfrankscampingshop.comTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot0:41 - Title sequence01:00 - Intro01:59 - We've been speaking to the punters02:45 - The fans love Bloodstock03:50 - Zips for Arran05:14 - We've seen some artists05:22 - Unleash the Archers06:27 - Combichrist08:10 - Bunnyman's Bunny Chow08:27 - Bomber at the entrance08:34 - Keith from Fat Frank's Camping Shop09:23 - Dinosaur mosh-pit10:50 - Fans wearing costumes12:16 - Arran met Adam Gregory14:03 - Bloodstock grows bands14:24 - Seething Akira and their DJ set15:54 - Hair care18:03 - Musical accompaniment19:56 - Festival food23:50 - Comfortable atmosphere24:41 - Festival nudity26:11 - Costumes over comfort27:05 - We don't want to leave28:58 - Wrap-up attempt number 130:11 - Arran actually carried equipment30:47 - Bosoms count31:50 - Zip on the arse34:29 - Twilight is when things get interesting35:42 - Looking forward to Architects36:46 - Wrap-up attempt number 237:43 - OutroSupport us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 65th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide...Our hosts are: Neill Wilkinson, and Rich Holmes - from Richard Holmes Photography, and Arran Prime from Crushed By Waves. We've completed day 2 of Bloodstock and now we're back at the Festpod House!with https://fatfrankscampingshop.comTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot0:41 - Title sequence01:01 - Intro39:40 - OutroSupport us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 64th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide...Our hosts are: Neill Wilkinson, and Rich Holmes - from Richard Holmes Photography. We've just arrived at Bloodstock and despite the rain, we're giddy kippers!with https://fatfrankscampingshop.comTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot0:41 - Title sequence01:01 - Intro01:37 - Will it rain?02:16 - Rich was the first customer at the bar02:29 - Cherry Porter03:07 - Interviews are happening03:55 - Drunk lady04:57 - Camera brolly05:36 - Drinks bollocking06:39 - It’s filling up07:32 - Atmos so far08:17 - Bands appearing today09:27 - Early Wednesday entry for campers10:07 - Where’s Eamon?10:51 - Arran admiration11:39 - Fresh from the chicken factory12:37 - Rain in your iPhone13:02 - Moisture in his charging port13:27 - Brolly adjustment14:10 - We are safe14:39 - Find us for a sticker15:19 - OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 63rd episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:Our hosts are: Neill Wilkinson, and Rich Holmes, from Richard Holmes Photography.with https://fatfrankscampingshop.comTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot0:41 - Title sequence01:01 - Intro01:49 - Hammerdown Festival interview with Harry White25:27 - Skora break bumper25:36 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 2nd sponsor spot26:33 - Interview with Lloyd Wood from Those Damn Crows35:20 - OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 62nd episode of 'Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide,' we get exclusive backstage access to the Takeover at Download.Six bands were chosen from the hundreds who applied, and today they play the Doghouse Stage - a huge tent in the District X, or what used to be called 'the village' at Download Festival. We get to meet the bands and ask how this hugely significant performance went for them, on the biggest stage they've ever played.We'll chat to:VeiledInDevthThe Gallowgate MurdersFlatlineInRetrospectBleed Againwith a final thought from Hevs (Heather Gibb - the organiser) at the end.We hope you enjoy this one. Don't forget to subscribe. Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neill and Rich meet Trish Rayner, one of the forum admins and community organisers to record their latest episode at Download Festival. For early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's raining and muddy, which means one thing: It's Download Festival! Neill and Rich take shelter whilst chewing over the last 24 hours.For early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neill and Rich chat with Emma Whitehead who runs Download Festival Dark Side and Download Festival Downsizing groups.For early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve arrived at Download Festival! Here’s what we’ve been up to so far! Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 57th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:Our hosts are: Neill Wilkinson, Rich Holmes - from Richard Holmes Photography.with https://fatfrankscampingshop.comTimestamps ⏱:0:00 Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot0:41 Title sequence01:01 Intro02:12 Contact details02:50 -- Band Interviews --03:34 - Veiled20:13 - InDevth35:30 - The Gallowgate Murders56:01 - Confessions of a Traitor break bumper56:08 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 2nd sponsor spot56:52 -- Band Interviews continued--57:02 - Flatline1:20:42 - InRetrospect1:37:12 - Bleed Again 1:55:08 OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 56th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:Our hosts are: Neill Wilkinson, Rich Holmes - from Richard Holmes Photography and Eamon Shortt - ShorttyETV from Twitch!Timestamps ⏱:0:00 Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot0:41 Title sequence01:01 Intro05:34 Contact details06:35 -- Festival News --06:39 Bad Omens pull out of all UK & EU gigs this year17:34 Download merch too small?24:23 Official DL T-shirt is not going down well31:40 A new team to look after Download's car parks39:44 Download new rules - Hexamine tablets not allowed!44:28 Loyalty Scheme won't return to Download57:57 Metal Meadow and Access Camping fields moved1:01:23 Access rules updated1:09:36 Bloodstock allows early access to campsites for a fee1:15:11 Bloodstock is holding a quiz for VIP guests1:19:11 Yungblud puts on his own festival1:24:40 Beyond the Bands - other updates for Download 20241:34:55 - Waterlines break bumper1:35:04 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 2nd sponsor spot1:35:55 -- Gig Review --1:36:06 - Rich went to see Crushed by Waves1:32:17 -- Gig Guide --1:40:06 Escape the Fate1:40:49 Waterlines 1:42:05 Liquid Death presents Download Festival XXI1:43:36 Bloodstock Open Air1:44:34 -- Festpod Favourites --1:44:43 Moonvale mobile game1:47:38 Download Official Forum1:50:31 Bearamic on TikTok1:55:36 OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Special episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, Hevs reveals the bands chosen to play at this year's Boardie Takeover at Download Festival.Hosted by Neill Wilkinson, with Rich Holmes. Guests are Heather Gibb (Hevs), Arran Prime from Crushed By Waves.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/festpodMerch: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodOur Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/festpodTimestamps ⏱:0:00 Intro04:49 -- Takeover News --05:03 - How does it work?06:49 - Origin of the Takeover10:09 - Who is the panel?15:04 - How many bands applied?20:13 - Finding new music 21:42 - Effect of playing28:02 - InVisions break bumper28:18 -- Takeover Results --28:43 - Band 1 - Veiled32:19 - Band 2 - InDevth36:47 - Band 3 - The Gallowgate Murders41:14 - Band 4 - Flatline45:29 - Band 5 - InRetrospect49:16 - Band 6 (headliners) - Bleed Again55:24 - Host plugs1:00:07 - Stay in touch with Festpod1:02:04 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 54th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:Our hosts are: Neill Wilkinson, Rich Holmes - from Richard Holmes Photography, Eamon Shortt - ShorttyETV from Twitch, and Morgan Harding from Andromedous!Timestamps ⏱:0:00 Intro08:02 -- Festival News --05:15 - Nimbus disability access card16:51 - ArcTanGent is looking for volunteers to work in August21:09 - Hellfest is sold out24:35 - Andromedous update31:16 - 5% VAT call for festivals 42:42 - Sharon gives more details about final Ozzy shows50:52 - Andy Copping has been talking to The Rolling Stone about the future of Download Festival59:36 - Bloodstock food vendors released1:08:03 - Ghost release new intimate merchandise1:11:51 - You Me at Six Confirm break up. Last UK Festival shows to be Slam Dunk.1:13:29 - Slam Dunk announces final bands for 2024 lineup 1:18:20 - Kerrang TV & KISS music channels to shut down as part of Channel 4 cuts! 1:21:15 - 2000 Trees Announces more bands1:24:40 - AC/DC announce stadium shows 1:27:42 - Keanu Reeves' rock band Dogstar announce first UK shows in 25 years 1:29:33 - Arran Prime from Crushed by Waves break bumper1:29:48 -- Gig Review --1:30:07 - Eamon went to see Enter Shikari and Fever 3331:32:17 -- Gig Guide --1:32:29 - The Kris barras Band w/ South of Salem 1:32:52 - Pupil Slicer1:33:40 -- Festpod Favourites --1:33:53 - The Guilty & The Dead band1:34:34 - https://forums.downloadfestival.co.uk1:37:20 - Welcome to Wrexham S3 - coming Thursday 18th April on Disney Plus1:38:53 - Netflix's Drive to Survive season 6. 1:40:15 OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast #wilkoproductionsuk #wilkoproductions Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 53rd episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:Timestamps ⏱:0:00 Intro05:11 -- Festival News --05:15 - Download festival release next wave of lineup INCLUDING BUSTED!?13:47 - Damnation festival lineup update - Cradle of Filth19:57 - Kanye uses Ozzy sample without permission and they’re LIVID 24:22 - AI plugin - Kanye West voice31:44 - Sleep Token Arena tour announced and immediately sold out! - and just signed to major label RCA 38:33 - Volunteering with hotbox events is open 44:11 - More Bloodstock acts announced 49:07 - Leeds & Reading Festival announce more acts, scrap the “2 main stage” concept & introduce the Chevron stage - With new immersive lighting and stage design like nothing they have ever done before!55:44 - Frank Carter * The Rattlesnakes releases new album “Dark Rainbow”1:01:47 - October Ends break bumper1:02:03 -- Gig Review --1:02:11 - Eamon and Rich went to see Buckcherry, The Treatment and Rubikon;1:05:05 - Eamon went to see As Everything Unfolds in Nottingham.1:07:27 -- Gig Guide --1:07:36 - Knocked Loose1:08:08 - Skindred1:08:56 - Green Lung1:10:10 -- Festpod Favourites --1:10:12 - Raised By Owls - I'm Sorry I Wore a Dying Fetus T-Shirt to Your Baby's Gender Reveal Party1:11:16 - on Netflix - This Is Pop S1E6 “Festival Rising” 1:12:46 - https://seatfillers.co.uk/1:14:51 OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, join our VIP Club - support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 52nd episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:Timestamps ⏱:0:00 Intro05:07 -- Festival News --05:23 - "We need to keep bringing new bands through" according to Download booker18:45 - Download RIP is mostly sold out24:31 - Live Nation ends merch cuts for small bands31:46 - Sleep Token get doxxed47:25 - Dave Mustaine says fans shouldn't complain about high ticket prices58:22 - Anonymous metalhead donates 600 band shirts to charity shop1:03:28 - Ladies' festival urinals1:08:25 - Korn announce 3 huge shows with Spiritbox, Denzel Curry, Loathe & Wargasm1:14:56 - Damnation announce first lineup of bands1:18:19 - Hammerdown Festival lineup1:21:58 - The Osbournes podcast1:26:37 - Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer arena tour1:29:19 - New Bloodstock merch1:38:29 -- Gig Review --1:38:52 - Eamon went to see Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Static Dress & Cassyette in Birmingham;1:47:01 - Neil went to see Sleep Token at Wembley in December2:03:45 -- Gig Guide --2:03:55 - Cattle Decapitation with Signs of the Swarm, 2000 Stab Wounds & Vomit Forth2:04:40 - Napalm Death with Pig Destroyer, Primitive Man & Wormrot2:05:03 - Enter Shikari with Fever 3332:05:51 - InAir with Fates Hollow, Circadian & Foxhaunt2:06:15 - 30 Seconds to Mars2:06:35 - Cabin Boy Jumped Ship with October Ends, Iridium, Waterlines & Crushed By Waves2:07:25 - Arran exclusively announces the headline Crushed By Waves tour and album2:15:25 -- Festpod Favourites --2:15:31 - Foxhaunt2:16:27 - Twickets2:20:36 - Crushed By Waves' latest single - 'You Know'2:21:13 OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodOur Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/festpod#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 51st episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we look forward to the year of rock and metal festivals in 2024!Timestamps ⏱:0:00 Intro03:07 -- Festival News --03:21 Download Festival lineup30:55 Radar festival lineup34:16 Takedown festival lineup39:51 Bloodstock lineup47:54 Slam Dunk lineup53:17 2000 Trees lineup58:07 Rock am Ring lineup1:04:31 Hellfest lineup1:17:12 Nova Rock lineup1:22:45 Isle of Wight festival lineup1:31:35 Jera on Air festival lineup1:33:01 ArcTanGent festival lineup1:37:26 Graspop Metal Meeting lineup1:43:02 Toyah Wilcox1:45:55 Reading and Leeds lineup1:54:58 Should phones be allowed at gigs?2:01:44 Dinosaur tents2:03:32 -- Andromedous break bumper --2:03:53 -- Gig Guide --2:04:00 Sleep Token2:04:36 Of Mice & Men with Caskets & Defects2:05:25 Buckcherry2:06:11 Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes2:06:54 -- Festpod Favourites --2:07:05 Rich - Mediterranea Metal Cruise 20242:10:27 Eamon - Lunars - 'Buried In The Basement'2:11:52 Neil - October Ends - 'Dark'2:13:45 OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodOur Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/festpod#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 50th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we chat to one of the festival directors from Bloodstock - Adam Gregory!Timestamps ⏱:0:00 Intro03:31 -- Post Festival Season --06:08 -- Behind the Scenes at Bloodstock --with Adam Gregory46:57 OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodOur Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/festpod#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 49th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we look back on the year of rock and metal festivals to decide how it went in 2023!Timestamps ⏱:0:00 Intro05:06 -- Festival News --05:18 'Heavy Music Awards' Review07:36 'Slam Dunk Festival' Review13:23 'Download Festival' Review20:09 'Boardie Takeover' Review25:02 'Radar Festival' Review29:56 'Bloodstock Open Air' Review35:09 Download 2024 Car Park Pass will cost £29.0039:00 Reading and Leeds ban disposable vapes41:32 Download headliners confirmed by Google?48:02 Domino’s jet-pack pizza delivery51:54 Download merch available again - reprint 2023 items58:43 New Bloodstock merch including a new jogger set, Bloodstock metal sign and a calendar1:01:23 Sky Arts Download coverage disappears down the plug-hole... but you can buy the Metallica shows1:07:17 Fyre Festival 2 is announced - first wave of tickets sells out1:11:26 -- Gig Review --1:11:33 Neil saw Royal Blood at the O2 City Halls Newcastle1:18:51 Rich attended CrazyFest Warm-up in Wigan1:22:09 -- Gig Guide --1:22:20 Down For Life Music UK tour - October '23 - Two Year Break - Royals - Lightwave - Crushed By Waves1:25:31 -- Festpod Favourites --1:25:56 Rich - New Danko Jones album - 'Electric Sounds 'https://www.dankojones.com 1:27:20 Neil - Alpine ear-plugs 1:30:54 OutroFor early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodOur Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/festpod#festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast Get bonus content on Patreon including exclusive outtakes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.