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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

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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

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We meet Laura - a fellow RIP Downloader and podcaster!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message

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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

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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

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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 confusion;

• The Viewing Space is no longer going ahead;

• DL will be mostly cashless;

• Your bag for the arena can be no bigger than “A4 size paper”;

• Cold cans will be available in the village as singles and will not be pre order;

• There are cash-only shuttle buses operating from East Midlands Parkway and Derby;

• Friday fancy dress theme is NuMetal;

• Late announcements;

• Weather looking good.

• Premier inn at East Midlands Airport is doing unlimited breakfast;

• Metal acts at the Eurovision Song Contest;

• More Bloodstock line-up changes;

• 2000 Trees more bands and a podcast recording;

• ArcTanGent announce final acts for the festival in August.

In this episode's The Guide - Packing!

• Don't leave for Download without checking our list of essentials to pack!

And in this episode's Your Say, your answers to:

• "What’s the best costume you've seen at Download Festival?"

Send us a voice message to comment on anything we've talked about, or even just to say hi, by clicking on Message at festpod.co.uk and we could play it out on the next episode!

Hosts: Neil Wilkinson, Leigh Ellingham. Find us on the socials at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching for Festpod.

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In the seventeenth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide:

This episode's Festival News:

• Download Festival band changes - comings and goings on the lineup;

• Boardie Takeover has moved to Wednesday night and not its usual Thursday night;

• Download goes to Brighton - Their own stage at The Great Escape festival;

• Tickets are going digital - UNLESS you booked through Frontgate;

• New DL payment plan - which starts at £33;

• Loyalty Scheme results day - is 2nd of May. What happens if you're rejected?;

• Bloodstock lineup changes;

• Metal to The Masses - finals dates announced;

• 2000 Trees - lineup changes;

• ArcTanGent and 2000 Trees looking for bar staff;

• Burn It Down festival lineup announcements;

• Amplified Festival - lineup in Camden and Manchester.

Gig Reviews of -

• Royal Blood

• Invisions

In this episode's The Guide - Camping Equipment!

• Not all of us are experienced campers, and the only time we’ll go near a tent is at Download. But even if you’re familiar with tents,  a handy list of essentials is definitely a help.

And in this episode's Your Say, your answers to:

• "What’s your favourite food stall at Download Festival?"

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In the sixteenth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide:

This episode's Festival News:

• Download Festival day tickets go on sale Tuesday 29th March at 10am;

• The Deal winners were announced - we welcome Aniimalia to open The Avalanche Stage at Download in June;

• Loyalty Scheme application deadline is 4th April;

• ArcTanGent have announced their final 16 bands;

• Reading & Leeds announced more bands;

• RadarFest is now a 3 day festival;

• Heavy Music Awards announces its nominees across 11 categories;

• CastleFest at Castle Cavern in Luton, 22nd-24th September.

In this episode's The Guide - Security!

• We’ve got some hints and tips to keep you and your valuables safe at Download Festival.

And in this episode's Your Say, your answers to:

• "How far would you travel to see your favourite band?"

Send us a voice message to comment on anything we've talked about, or even just to say hi, by clicking on Message at festpod.co.uk and we could play it out on the next episode!

Hosts: Neil Wilkinson, Leigh Ellingham. Find us on the socials at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching for Festpod.

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In the fifteenth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide:

This episode's Festival News:

• 14 more bands announced for Download and we discuss each one;

• Boardie Takeover bands changes;

• 2000 Trees announce more bands with 7 Days of Trees;

• Bloodstock announce their final batch of bands for the Sophie Lancaster stage; 

• Dominion Festival - a new festival for North East England;

In this episode's The Guide - Site Changes!

• 2022 means Download will look very different! Here's our guide to the changes.

And in this episode's Your Say, your answers to:

• "Who do you want to fill the gaps in the DL 2022 lineup?"

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Hosts: Neil Wilkinson, Leigh Ellingham. Find us on the socials at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching for Festpod.

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In the fourteenth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide:

This episode's Festival News:

• Heavy Metal Truants sign up has started. Cycle, run or walk the distance from London to Donington for charity;

• Meatloaf's death;

• Muse new music;

• Deleted Spotify and Cancel Spotify is trending on Twitter;

• Kiss pull out and Iron Maiden/Megadeth won't clash rumour;

• Bloodstock announce 12 bands; 

• Techfest announced 50ish bands 

• Turbulance fest announced 2022 dates 

• Burn it down fest announce headliners; 

• 2000 Trees currently running a competition to win VIP tickets. 

In this episode's The Guide - Hotels!

• We discuss how staying at a hotel nearby makes everything a whole lot easier..

And in this episode's Your Say, your answers to:

• "What bands are you looking forward to seeing in 2022"

Send us a voice message to comment on anything we've talked about, or even just to say hi, by clicking on Message at festpod.co.uk and we could play it out on the next episode!

Hosts: Neil Wilkinson, Leigh Ellingham. Find us on the socials at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching for Festpod.

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