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mrs-ricky-cli ffe Offline Points:190 Posts: 6 | Muddy galore :) love it!! Overall rating: | ||||||||||||||
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Posted 10th Oct 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
heapish Offline Points:622 Posts: 68 : 1 | Porklife Overall rating: Rubbish sound in some places but overall a good day. | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 23rd Aug 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
Jennidux Offline Points:364 Posts: 16 | It was OK Overall rating: I only went the Sunday and was a bit damp from th erain. Th emusic was class though. I was dissapointed in Oxfam selling jumpers for an umberellas for Ģ15 I dont mind supporting charity but that was a rip off! Im not to sure if I will be visiting again next year. May be try a different cuty like carlisle | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 12th Jul 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 hkihc Offline Points:74 Posts: 5 | Parklife 2011 Overall rating: Had an amazing weekend, too bad it just went by too quick! Found the rainy Sunday pretty much just amusing, the muddy shoes were an accomplishment. All in all it was very well organised, queues weren't too much to handle. The only downside I can think of was the sound quality in the 'dubstep' tent. I wish the music would have been louder and considering the genre relies on heavy basslines, it was a shame that you could hardly hear the bass. When enjoying great artists such as Caspa, I don't want to only hear the bass, I want to feel it. So next time, more bass! Apart from that, a job well done! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 6th Jul 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 coop84 Offline Points:180 Posts: 8 | PARKLIFE Overall rating: AWESOME AGAIN!!!! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 27th Jun 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
jmw85 Offline Points:63 Posts: 2 | Parklife - AMAZING but a little too quiet Overall rating: AMAZING WEEKEND. Obviously made better by being surrounded by around 60 of my friends, but the whole event was superb. The music, acts, atmosphere, people were just bang on. The ONLY down side was that the tents were way too quiet. Either turn the bass up, or if you're going to keep it down, turn the volume as a whole up. Maybe have more speakers at the sides/back to give an all over sound and not just at the front. But that's the only bad comment I have. Again, I know it's surrounded by a residential area etc, but if you can't hold the festival properly there, then find an alternative (maybe Heaton Park or Wythenshawe Park - I know it's ideal at Platt Fields because of Fallowfield/student population etc) just throwing ideas out. or maybe even broaden the event and have other genre tents (folk/pop/rock/acoustic etc) and give immediate local residents free tickets to encourage them to be on board with the project. | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 16th Jun 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 chedup Offline Points:764 Posts: 41 | Fabtastic Parklife Overall rating:  Great festival again this year, the vibe and atmosphere was top notch!! DJ's were excellent, spent the majority of the night in Crosstown Rebels tent, watching the likes of Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler and Damian Lazarus. Seth even came over for a kiss on the cheek and a photo, so personally I was made up!! Also checked out Hercules and the Love Affair, Jamie XX, Fake Blood, Boys Noize and the Treehouse Silent Disco - all fantastic. Easier to get in this year also, no long queues like last year. Only small complaint was the bar areas, we queued for 45 minutes initially, and decided to stock up and get about 4 drinks, but getting out the crowd with the drinks was a nightmare, and felt a bit unsafe at times, but thats my only little niggle. Other than that, fantastic - will be back next year. | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 15th Jun 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 smithamy1986 Offline Points:98 Posts: 2 | Parklife did Manchester proud Overall rating: Queuing for bars the only thing I can complain about, but that's a given in any festival. Had a top time, atmosphere was brilliant despite the good old British weather being awful on Sunday, but if anything the mud and the rain added to my fun as you can see from my photos! Excellent. Will definitely be going again next year if the line-up's as good as it was this year. | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 15th Jun 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
princecreep Offline Points:246 Posts: 7 | Parklife 2011- Saturday Overall rating: I had a day ticket for Saturday 12th June at Parklife 2011, and it was fantastic!! Much better organised than last year, with no standstill queuing time, more toilets, bars and more extra festival areas like the Secret Garden. Love that such a great festival can be held in our very own Platt Fields Park. Best performances for me were Fake Blood, Boys Noize and Subfocus, who were all seriously banging- can't wait for next year! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 14th Jun 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 NoEscape Offline Points:38 Posts: 2 | ParkLife 2011 - Madchester in a Park Overall rating: First of all, how brilliant isnīt it being in a park in the middle of your city partying away with like minded happy people! Brilliant! So cool it is so central! Saturday was awesome with the sun, the atmosphere, the tunes, the vibe, the lot! Could of asked for a bit louder music on all stages, especially Main Stage. But of course, being in the city centre does come with requirements. Sunday took a bit of the relaxing sunny times away, but was exchagned with mud-wrestling and all other fun festival actions! GrandMaster Flash was rocking it, as was 2ManyDjs closing act! Big thumbs up to most of the performers, even the dancers in "half-times" were well entertaining. Also, the last minute changes of some set-ups could of been better announced! And as all other festivals, how can you charge for a programm to an event you have bought tickets for? Never had and never will get my head around that scam! Get more bar-staff in that work more effective, to lesser the queues = party and enjoy the acts more! All in all, good venue, happy people! Keep it true to Manchester! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 13th Jun 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
leygan Offline Points:38 Posts: 2 | Amazing Overall rating: Amazing weekend, the rain and the mud definitely did not stop me raving and i didn't even have wellies. Shame that the Ape and Metropolis sound system was a little quiet but the DJs and acts during the hour off were incredible, best birthday weekend ever!! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 13th Jun 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
cjwhite1 Offline Points:1297 Posts: 31 : 3 | Brilliant weekend Overall rating: Great weekend, brilliant atmosphere. Shame about the rain all day Sunday but wouldn't be Manc if it stayed dry! Some great acts, Kelis was incredible. Well organised, would definitely recommend. | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 13th Jun 2011 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
princecreep Offline Points:246 Posts: 7 | Parklife = Totally worth the wait! Overall rating: Excellent festival and cheap considering the acts playing in comparison to attending one day of other festivals. My only complaint which is evidently shared by others: the queing time. This took a very, very long time and was not helped by many people pushing in: perhaps a different entry system next year which utilises more than one entrance to the site?! Once the que was over, the event was fantastic: the usual 'more bars more toilets' complaints did appply, but I was very, very glad that Platt Fields was being used for a large, enjoyable and mostly electronic music event! I would say though for next year, if Fake Blood playing get him on the main stage! I will definatly be attending if Parklife is on again next year | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 16th Nov 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
randyowen Offline Points:96 Posts: 3 | Perfect Parklife Overall rating: What a day, helped by the beautiful sunshine. atmosphere was great from the start and the queue was very reasonable, i wasnt stood still for long (the shared bottle of brandy helped witht he queue) for Ģ30 i dont think a better bargain could be found all summer. The only dilemma I had was whether to watch england on the big screen or booka shade. opted for half of each in the end. What a way to start the summer festival season! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 14th Nov 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 Tristiano89 Offline Points:189 Posts: 8 : 3 | Parklife Overall rating: Good festival. Need more bars/bar staff/more variety of drinks for next year. And also LOUDER speakers. Mint atmosphere | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 20th Oct 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 menzy81 Offline Points:161 Posts: 5 | Mr Brown is the man.... Overall rating: Mr Brown was brilliant along with all the other local bands that day/night... Loved it! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 6th Oct 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
jessduncombe Offline Points:150 Posts: 4 | great day Overall rating: top way to end the year, well worth the money, queues at bar took ages though | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 31st Aug 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 JakeeCub Offline Points:264 Posts: 2 | PARKLIFE 2010 Overall rating: Had an amazing time! The variety of music was absolutely brilliant. Nice and hot too :D | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 12th Aug 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
potatohead52 Offline Points:133 Posts: 3 | The pinnacle of the best weekend of my life Overall rating: We arrived at about half 3, maybe a 30-40 Min queue but it was fast moving and sort of added to the hype of the whole occasion. The layout was very similar to last years mad ferret festival but why change something that isn't broken. All of the tents were large enough to fit everyone in and still keep a pretty personal atmosphere. Contradiction to many thoughts there was plenty of room outside to chill for a while between acts. Whilst the football on you could watch from the main stage which kept me and many more happy, even if the outcome wasn't too great. Many people are moaning about the food and rink, I personally didn't eat because I would have expected delays with the volume of people and just sent off buddies to buy me drinks! Overall, I thought the event was fantastic and will definitely be coming again next year. great job guys! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 16th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
rockinrick7 Offline Points:14 Posts: 1 | Ian Brown Platt Fields park Overall rating: Brilliant! Ian Brown was awesome as usual Also,Was really impressed with the venue. I went to Oasis at Heaton Park and the set up at Platt fields was 100 times better. Booking an e ticket with Skiddle prooved to be a winner aswell as you didn't have to zig zag for a mile to get in like everyone else, You could go straight in | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 15th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
dannyboy74 Offline Points:34 Posts: 1 | music excellent, organisation...not so much! Overall rating:  I'm afraid that paying Ģ30 to queue up for 90 minutes and then not being able to get drinks or food or use the toilet is not good enough. It took the edge off what could have been a fantastic atmosphere. This really needs to be organised better next time from a customer service point of view - at best poor preparation and organisation, at worst treating customers with contempt. It's a shame because the music was great. Particularly enjoyed Goldie with some of the old skool drum and bass sound and Friendly Fires outside at the end! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 15th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
TiffanyM Offline Points:14 Posts: 1 | Ian Brown Overall rating: It was a great afternoon of music and sunshine in a great location! My only complains are it started and finished too early! As most people work full time i didnt get there until 7 and then it took 45 mins to get in with the ques. Once in amazing but finished all too soon! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 15th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
chriscampbell 888 Offline Points:18 Posts: 1 | Parklife 2010 Parklife was an amazin day!! great line-up and a fantastic event overall. Location was perfect. Well done to the organisers considering it was the first event on that scale. Great mix of acts and the first time I have seen a Pizza Express at a festival. Only improvements would be more toilets, shops and food stalls. Wasn't the greatest amount!! Bar staff didn't have a clue but that is always the case at festivals. Would be amazing if the festival was longer next year and there was camping. At Sonar, they carry on the festival in the evening at another part and provide coaches. The only reason the que was so long was because you are trying to get 20,000 people in the arena in one afternoon rather than over two days. | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 15th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
IslaMolnar Offline Points:18 Posts: 1 | I want my money back. Overall rating: Was I at a different gig? After reading other people's reviews I must have been. For a start, it waas damn freezing. Admittedly, not much they could have done about that but it kind of started out bad and things just went downhill. There was no schedule and nothing to tell us when and where people were on. We were desperate to see Justin Robertson and Scatch Perverts but missed them because we didn't know when they were on or whether they were on the main stage or in one of the tents. They were the only reason my boyfriend wanted to go. I am also furious we weren't allowed to bring our own drinks in. Alcohol was confiscated at the gate (yet some people smuggled it in and sat drinking it in front of the stewards not that those particaular ones seemed to give a damn). Not allowing alcohol I can understand(to a certain extent anyway) but I had a bottle of water that was also not permitted. I hadn't even opened it yet, it was still sealed. So we had to go and wait in a hideous mass of people (a normal queue was of course, too much to ask for) and bulldog our way to the bar to pay for warm, horrifically overpriced drinks. When I was hungry later I then subjected myself to noodles and black bean sauce - I don't know where they got that truly vile recipe but it didn't taste like any black bean I've ever had. Naturally, the toilets were hideous and a toilet paper free zone and the queues for them seemed endless. Anyway, Ian Brown's people must have been running the thing because they saved everything until the end of the night. None of the other acts had any volume or decent sound so it was impossible to actually get into the music and have a good time. When Ian Brown finally appeared he was totally out of tune (maybe he was wasted) and although I tried valiantly to enjoy myself as best I could, it was hard when people kept smashing into me. Stop drinking if you can't stand upright anymore yeah? Some woman in front of me must have crashed into me about 40-50 times, no exaggeration. Of those times she noticed about three and decided to apoplogise by putting her damn hands all over me which I had to forcefully remove. I would also have appreciated it if some people would have kept their eyes on the stage instead of on my ass. There is so much more I could say about that night but I think I've wasted enough of my time. Will I go back next year? You know, maybe I'll skip it. | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 15th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
Anika5 Offline Points:141 Posts: 1 It's my birthday! | Parklife Overall rating: fun..went fast! Long ques for drinks...one bar ran out of cider. Amazimg music however, good venue amazing atmosphere..friendly crowd! Good end to the year :D...After party could have been a lot better however! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 15th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
chedup Offline Points:764 Posts: 41 | Hacienda tent superb! Overall rating: Overall a great day - The Hacienda tent was my complete fav, Graeme Park was a legend! Ian Brown was great, as were El Diablos in the small white tent. Was gutted I missed Justin Robertson due to the queue and searching to get in the place. Toilets and bars were a bit of a joke as well, but probably what you'd expect from a festival - they just needed more staff there and more toilets!. Rusholme for a curry after was also a bonus! I would defo go to next years event - just hope they open the venue a bit later! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 14th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
 Sizzlin Offline Points:484 Posts: 5 | PARKLIFE Overall rating: AMAZING DAY OUT!!!!!!!! GREAT ATMOSPHERE, ACTS, LOCATION & WEATHER!!!!! ONLY BAD POINTS - LONG QUE TO GET IN, BARS - LONG QUES, NOT ENOUGH BARS/ALCOHOL WITH INEXPERIENCED STAFF, NOT ENOUGH FOOD OUTLETS/LONG QUES, NOT ENOUGH TOILETS. I'LL DEFINITELY ATTEND IN 2011, I JUST HOPE THE ABOVE POINTS ARE TAKEN IN TO CONSIDERATION! IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE A LOCAL FESTIVAL IN MANCHESTER! | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 14th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
Adrian_89 Offline Points:18 Posts: 1 | Parklife Overall rating: Had an amazing time!! Well worth it! could do with a few more bars and bar staff. I dont know if it just cos it was an England world cup game that mobile phone networks were busy or if it was because so many people in one area trying to use the same relay points but the organisers should try to communitcatie with telecommunications companies so that could ring mates. txting did kinda work but still took a while to get through. Nothing bad to say otherwise about it! Perfect weather for music and chilling, raving in the park :) | ||||||||||||||
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| Posted 14th Jun 2010 [ like] [report] [quote] | |||||||||||||||
Lorralegs Offline Points:38 Posts: 1 | King Monkey Rules Overall rating: Manchester music and sunshine a rare and awesome combination. Loved Platt fields could have done with a few more bar staff though. | ||||||||||||||
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ryano Offline Points:18 Posts: 1 | ian brown gig Overall rating: top nite! Shout out to Cat and Steve, and CHRIS kEANE IS A LIGHT WEIGHT FOR BACK DOORING IT. lOVE THE STONE ROSES.X | ||||||||||||||
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Loved it!! Adam Beyer was awesome...as was Seth Troxler.....slightly disappointed with Grandmaster Flash though :)