47 - Bloodstock BETTER than Download Festival???
We sit down at Bloodstock and compare our favourite heavy metal festivals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Festpod
The latest news about your favourite Rock and Metal festivals. We'll cover the predicted line-up of bands, the latest announcements, and answer your questions about camping in the UK.
We love seeing live Rock and Metal. We started off covering Download Festival exclusively, but now cover a broader range of rock gigs and festivals. We're here to offer news, opinions and advice.
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46 - Friday at Bloodstock
We visit Catton Park in Derbyshire to get all the juicy bits from Bloodstock Festival 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 46
45 - Download Band Interviews
In this special 45th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we interview the Boardie Takeover bands after their performances, Fat Frank's Camping Shop, plus a number of actual Downloaders in various states of fancy dress. And then we rub a gnome. For early access to episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpod If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod Our Linktree here: https://li...
Aug 01, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 45
44 - Sunday at DL23
In the 44th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we've reached our final day at Download Festival 2023! For early access to our regular episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpod If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod Our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/festpod #festpod #festival #music #livemusic #rock #metal #rockmusic #metalmusic #podcasting #podcast Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jul 22, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 44
43 - Saturday at DL23
We try and figure out what day it is as we look back on Friday's acts at Download 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 43
42 - Thursday & Friday at DL23
It's Friday and we're exhausted already! Here's what happened at Download Festival for us over the past day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 09, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 42
41 - Wednesday at DL23
Here's Festpod's first day at Download Festival 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 08, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 41
40 - Festival News from our Birmingham studio!
In the 40th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we travel to Birmingham to record the show all in person. This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival has sold out. Again. • Download festival Accessibility update: Three Campsites - A (Track Campsite, Hard Standing) B/C (Grass Campsites (where the old access camping used to be) * Everyone will be assigned one suitable to their needs before the festival and they will try and keep groups together * Changing Unit (A) - Elect...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 40
39 - We interview the 2023 Takeover lineup!
In this Special episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we chat with all the bands chosen to play at this year's Boardie Takeover at Download Festival. Hosted by Neill Wilkinson, with Leigh Ellingham, Rich Holmes and Eamon Shortt. Guests are Andromedous, North Atlas, Arran from Crushed by Waves, Confessions of a Traitor and October Ends. For early access to our regular episodes and for other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpod If you'd like...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 2Ep. 39
38 - Download Festival Day Splits
In the thirty-eighth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: It's a mini-update to cover the latest Download Festival announcement. This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival new line-up poster • Day and stage splits revealed • 12 additional bands announced • Charities encouraged to get involved to work at DL • Some new DL merch Hosted by Neill Wilkinson, with Leigh Ellingham & Eamon Shortt. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, support us on ...
Apr 26, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 38
37 - Boardie Takeover bands announced!
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 Leigh Ellingham and Eamon Shortt. Guests are Heather Gibb (Hevs), Trish Rayner, and Charlie Bowes from Seething Akira. For early access to our regular episodes and for other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpod If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store ...
Apr 24, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 37
36 - Latest news on Download, 2000 Trees, Graspop, Bloodstock, ArcTanGent & Dominion Festival
In the thirty-sixth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival set to completely sell out for the first time in its 20-year history • Rituals win The Deal and will appear at Download • Power Trip announced headliners including AC/DC , Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica etc. • Devildriver and NonPoint pull out of bloodstock - Abbath, BOSSK & Pest Control added • Bloodstock Confirm ROCK FIT to make their Bloodstock debut • Bloodstock announ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Festpod 35 - Download Festival sold out for '23!
In the thirty-fifth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: This episode's Festival News: • E-tickets are back for DL • No loyalty scheme this year at Download • New Download merch • DL Access camping and all of the weekend and Saturday tickets have sold out. • Download standard camping has sold out • Glastonbury lineup revealed • 2000 Trees announce BFMV as headliners, and add Brutus and When Horn Blows to the lineup • Heavy Music Awards finalists announced • Avenged Sevenfold ...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Festpod 34 - Boardie Takeover Special!
In the thirty-fourth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: In this special episode, we meet Heather Gibb (Hev) and Trish Rayner - the organisers of the Boardie Takeover at Download Festival. They run the Download Forum and Facebook groups, as well as organising the Boardie Barbecue and Quiz at Download every year. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpod If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch...
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Festpod 33 - DL Day Splits, Leakers, and Cassettes!
In the thirty-third episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival announce 40 new bands • Download announces day splits • Download release Day Tickets for £110 • New Download VIP options in RIP • Download standard camping has sold out • Low availability on Rock Retreat and Camping Plus • 2000Trees release day tickets - £36 for evening tickets, £65 for day tickets • 2000Trees announce day splits for a few acts • ArcTanGent release day t...
Feb 23, 2023•2 hr•Season 2Ep. 33
Festpod 32 - So many festival lineups! Ozzy retires, Foo Fighters return to Europe
In the thirty-second episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: 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 Quiet camping sells out • New DL installment plans • Ozzy cancels his uk/Europe tour and retires • Slam Dunk band announcement: Pvris, The Maine, Jxdn, Sueco, ...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Festpod 31 - New Download RIP Accommodation, Techfest, and Hellfest!
In the thirty-first 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: • The Tipi Lodge and The Night Owl announced as new RIP accommodation • Bloodstock asking for fans opinion on...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Festpod 30 - Download Megastore, District X, Mini Moshers Campsite
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...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 30Ep. 2
Festpod 29 - Download Lounge & Rock Retreat details!
In the twenty-ninth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube - youtu.be/@festpod. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, subscribe to our Patreon - patreon.com/festpod. If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod. This episode's Festival News: The Offspring release a Christmas song Rock r...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Festpod 28 - Download20 Announcement Reaction
In the twenty-eighth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube - youtu.be/gN7KxQQS4Kk. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, subscribe to our Patreon - patreon.com/festpod.If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod.This episode's Festival News: Download Festival 20th anniversary announcem...
Nov 15, 2022•2 hr•Season 2Ep. 28
Festpod 27 - "I Love a Steak Bake"
In the twenty-seventh episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube - https://youtu.be/n55fzh1CO38. Please welcome the newest member of our panel - Eamon Shortt. This episode's Festival News: Sleep Token announce January UK tour with Northlane. Slam Dunk announce more bands for 2023. Announcements from European festivals Nova Rock, Greenfield and Rock for P...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Festpod 26 - Bloodstock Camping Guide
In the twenty-sixth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube.This episode's Festival News: Bloodstock has just happened - how was it? Rich Holmes gives us his review. Machine Head was the secret set at Bloodstock. Bloodstock tickets on sale now. CAMPERVAN and VIP sold out. We’re going to Slam Dunk festival! Rival Schools first band to be announced to pl...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Festpod 25 - New R.I.P. Guide for 2022
In the twenty-fifth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide : We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube . Leigh is unwell this time, but stepping in is Rich Holmes ! This episode's Festival News : • Bloodstock is days away; • Price increase for Bloodstock 23; • 2000 Trees tickets on sale for 2023; • Reading and Leeds coming up at the end of August. Any acts on their lineup we’d like to see...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Festpod 24 - New Village Guide
In the twenty-fourth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide : This episode's Festival News : • Our reflections on DL22; • First wave of tickets released for DL23; • DL23 will have 4 days of music; • 2000 Trees and Bloodstock about to happen. In this episode's The Guide - The New Village! • The village is very different, so here's our new guide! And in this episode's Your Say , your answers to: • " What were your highlights of Download Festival 2022? " Send us a voice message...
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Festpod 23 - Sunday DL22
It’s our last full day of Download so we’re going to take in as much as possible!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Festpod 22 - Saturday DL22
Leigh is drunk and insisting he won’t be at Download 23. Neil has been meeting listeners and watching Sleep Token. Our merch is available at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Festpod 21 - Friday DL22
We meet Laura - a fellow RIP Downloader and podcaster!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Festpod 20 - Thursday DL22
It’s our second day at Download Festival and we’ve had some adventures! Plus an interview with DJ Apocalypse who performed at the Boardie Takeover and the Boardie BBQ in the Guest Area. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 09, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Festpod 19 - Wednesday DL22
We’ve arrived! Here’s a little update on how we’re getting on. (We’ve had a few drinks).--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 08, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Festpod 18 - Packing Guide
In the eighteenth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide : This episode's Festival News : • Set times, Map and RIP schedule have been released; • RIP bands for the Wednesday and Thursday have been announced including their set times; • Punk Rock Factory have also been announced for an hour-long slot in the Doghouse; • Old Saram Tattoo returns. Check out oldsarumtattoo.co.uk/download for their rules, regs and booking slots; • New names for Main and 2nd stage; • Tickets confus...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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