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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 3 Verified review

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Review of Electric Fields 2016

Overall rating: 4.5

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 5

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 4

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 4.5

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 4.5

Too many neds this year spoiling the family friendly atmosphere who were obviously there just for Noel G.
Other than that top notch!

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 5

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 5

Great festival, location & atmosphere would defo recommend

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 4 Verified review

The lineup was exceptional for the size of the festival, would give it 6 stars if I could. Not one band was a letdown and the vast majority blew me away completely. Vibe was great -- fab crowds all up for a good time and a nice mix of people.

Downsides was it got very cold at night which detracted a little from the enjoyment in the evenings. Perhaps earlier in the year would be better? I do also wish the music would have gone on a little longer after 1am -- a banging dance tent 'til three am would have sealed it. It all felt like it ended a bit abruptly, with stewards ushering everyone out of the arena bang on the stroke of 1am, felt a bit like your parents telling you to go to bed.

One thing I'd love to point out to the organisers is that the c**ktail bar tent, being the last bar that stayed open at night, was pulling people away from the Arc tent. Alexis Taylor sadly had hardly anyone present because everyone had gravitated towards the bar at the c**ktail tent by then, and stayed because it had a good atmosphere being so busy with good music on. Would have been great to see either a bar near Arc or some other way to pull people back to the last acts on at midnight-1am.

Overall, cracking wee festival and would recommend to friends!

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Review of Drumlanrig Castle

Overall rating: 4.5

Cons first, let's get them out the way: the 'no chair' rule sucks, Sneaky Pete's tent was way too tame, music-wise, and 1am finish is too early (Even one night with a dance and/or chill-out tent to the wee hours would be good). It would be nice if the pond wasn't fenced off as a paddle would have been good. And the Accessible Viewing platform to allow wheelchair users to see the main stage was ridiculously tokenistic.
Moan over. For a venue this size, it's just amazing the calibre of acts they put on. I ran around solidly from 1pm to 11pm on Friday without a break, because there was an unbroken chain of acts that I just couldn't miss. Well-established and brand new. Local and international. Family-friendly yet indie as f***. And the quality of the top acts was awesome. Huge kudos to whoever plans & books the line-up - this festival punches way above its weight for the acts it can attract to a cute-as-a-button sized site with relatively limited capacity. Support this festival! It's too good, too nourishing for the soul, to risk seeing it fade away. See you next year!

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 4 Verified review

great wee festival. Very eclectic music choices. Friendly family oriented atmosphere. I had a brill time. Clean toilets nice food alcohol a touch too expensive but to be expected. Live in vehicle area spot on. Well done electric fields. See you next year👍😀

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 4.5 Verified review

Needed waste disposal for the camper van site..... Information point at entrance to event. clear signs on each tent to know who was playing in each....good event fab time had 🎶😊

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 4

Don't think the new layout suits the festival, lost some of the intimate feeling and main stage noise could be heard in other stages

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Review of Electric Fields 2017

Overall rating: 5

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Overall rating: 5

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Review of Electric Fields 2018

Venue needs "tweaking" as I still feel I'm standing in a field listening to music. A good template is the Eden Festival layout.

No folding chairs in the arena? ....What's THAT all about??? It was fine yesterday as it did not rain and we could sit on the grass, but the thought of standing all day and night ... in a field ... doesn't bear thinking about!!!! I've never been to a Festival where chairs weren't permitted.

Review of Electric Fields 2017

Overall rating: 5

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Review of Electric Fields 2017

Overall rating: 5

Brilliant atmosphere, great music, lovely people, family friendly.

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Review of Electric Fields 2017

Overall rating: 4.5

thoroughly enjoyed the festival although not happy with the booze prices...ripped off again...the bands were great although im not a fan of dizzy rascal...thought he was the wrong kind of act for a family festival.

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Review of Electric Fields 2016

Overall rating: 4.5 Verified review

Beautiful setting very friendly atmosphere great music plenty of dancing what more do you need from a festival.

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