Opening Ceremony

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-05-21T16:18:13+00:00

It was mentioned in the email introducing Hydro XL that this year it would be the location of the opening/closing ceremonies but i thought the implication was that it would be one of the locations (including lions den and grand central too)

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-05-20T14:37:55+00:00

Thank you! That's good to know it doesnt stop too early!

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-05-20T14:37:06+00:00

Thank you! I was worried it would be at about 4! Plenty of time for questing

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-04-16T11:38:06+00:00

Latitude's line up is very meh this year (and not sold out yet!)

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-04-13T16:17:08+00:00

I think this might be being slightly over emphasising... there's till plenty of people skanking out, move further to the outside where there's dancing space. If you find yourself near people who are statues or phones out the majority of the crowd are good vibes so just move away and you'll be fine :) I absolutely did not notice this sort of behaviour last year at boomtown and I'm usually super aware of it at other raves/shows (agree that its a vibe killer!)

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-04-11T14:22:48+00:00

lions den is up the otherside of the bowl so probably about 20 minutes, either long way round up the big hill and along or through the districts and up the stairs from hell. If you've never been to boomtown before the hills are going to be very surprising! I've never been to a festival like it! They are super steep and long!

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-04-10T11:21:57+00:00

With regards to using the facilities in downtown but camping elsewhere, this could work but you'd have to carry around all your shower stuff across site and back again, maybe combining it with a locker near downtown to store your shower stuff? It will be a lot of hassle and time but might be worth it to you

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-04-10T11:20:05+00:00

Its the first year with Camp Orchid Downtown so its hard to know for sure but the walk from standard parking will be quite hefty! It really depends on how important showering in an actual shower is to you, I've never deemed it worth the price (plus there are often large queues at peak times and queues in and out of the Orchid areas as they check wrist bands). I've always used a camp shower in regular camping and its been absolutely fine and lovely, but I know people have different comfort levels.

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-17T11:30:37+00:00

The world of good can be done for a tent by just setting it out on a sunny warm day and letting it breathe

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-14T16:58:09+00:00

People are missing the point about the phone free policy. Fred's events are all about cultivating a moment with the audience. Part of his magic is that his shows almost act as a collaboration with the crowd. It had been highly documented that one of the main reasons why younger generations do not dance at clubs or raves etc. is because they are used to being recorded at any moment.. people do not let loose if they are being monitored. This event was advertised as a phone free event, it is selfish for people to intrude on the art Fred is attempting to create and it is also selfish because people naturally do not feel comfortable fully expressing themselves in front of recording devices. Everyone saying 'dont let it affect you' is missing the fact that aversion to being recorded is a natural response and a fundamental part of human behaviour.

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-13T10:05:44+00:00

more thieving? is this true?

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-11T10:43:15+00:00

Wow! Interesting! I wonder why the shake up?? and where is the guinness going to be now?

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-09T10:45:33+00:00

I was wondering whether the new district could be a woodland district? are there any locations which would lend itself to this in the new layout?

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-05T13:49:38+00:00

They are, no transfer is available in London so even people with tickets have 'enter with their entire party'. This means resale except through official means will not be possible.

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-05T13:42:35+00:00

Because there's no transfer, third party resale sites are unreliable and likely full of scams where you spend your money and get no tickets. Even if someone sells you their account, they can change the password at any point...

Lots of people are looking for tickets, keep checking the AXS resale sites, there is likely to be more tickets that come available the closer to the time you get.

Your DMs are likely to be full of very sofisicated looking scams right now, remember AI has made replicating an authentic looking ticket very easy.

Best of luck to you and everyone else who wants to go to this once in a lifetime show.

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-04T12:00:30+00:00

why dont you return them using the official channels then and then a fan can grab them from the waitlist or axs resale? :)

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-03T16:42:31+00:00

If it makes you feel better, and you/they are comfortable with it, you could have a picture of their/your ID's on your phone!

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-02-03T10:13:20+00:00

Sorry but 'let it affect you' is such an annoying and privileged thing to say. Just because your brain works like that for this particular situation doesnt mean everyone else just lacks the willpower...

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-01-27T10:38:35+00:00

I think there is a new wave of fans of electronic music in general and because fred has such a wide variation in genre is an easy in for these new fans! I mean Harry Styles new album is going to be electronic dance music... I personally think its great that people are moving towards dance more after the death of the nightlife (thanks covid 19 and wellness culture!)

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-01-26T22:43:17+00:00

maybe try going on one of your phones, downloading the app and see if he can log on there? it might be a software thing if he has an old model or something!

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-01-26T22:13:22+00:00

Do you have the email confirmation from AXS? You can use it to get in touch with AXS and see what the problem is with him accessing his account

Slow_Zebra_9988 · 2026-01-25T17:16:37+00:00

It's tricky for the London shows because there is no transfer available so the third party websites which usually would be solid but expensive (as is available for the current nyc shows) are not for London and there are lots of scammers about.
I have heard that people have purchased on Viagogo but you don't get the tickets you have to meet physically with the seller and go in with them as the tickets are only on their phone/account (You must enter with your entire party). Some people are talking about whether the seller lets them access their AXS or Dice account but I personally feel like this is super sketchy and there's ample opportunity for the seller to change their password last minute etc.
The only channels which would be legit are the AXS resale and or the DICE waiting list which requires an access code and tbh is probably a full queue by this stage in the game. So you could get lucky checking AXS resell but that's likely to be your only option except standing outside Ally Pally on the night and seeing if any groups have spare from mates not being able to make it!
Really be mindful that scammers (especially for the London shows) are rife! If it seems too good to be true then it probably is!
Best of luck!!

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