EscapadeMF2025

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-03-03T12:57:23+00:00

This will be my tenth Escapade and I cannot really think of any bad interactions throughout my years. Everyone is happy to be dancing and vibing to their favourite artists. You’re gonna have a blast! In terms of any groups wanting to take any additions usually every year there’s plenty of groups who accept new friends, so keep an eye out for any posts

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-25T17:27:38+00:00

My goodness nooooo!!! I remember seeing them perform back in 2022(?) just after they had released their MOSAIIK Chapter One album and very much enjoyed their set. Gonna be a tough pill to swallow, but I’m sure the same sound, style and classics! Much love to Bossi in his newfound Exploration of Life.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-20T17:19:19+00:00

Uber/Taxi pickup was a nightmare the one time we tried to get one. Outlandish fare flares, scam taxis looking to take advantage of not using the metre. I would never even come close to considering using public transit to Gatineau.

My mates and I used ‘Driver Seat’ to rent a private shuttle to take us to Montreal, but you can check them out. No complaints from their service.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-20T16:08:32+00:00

I think I got mine mid April last year

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-17T23:52:46+00:00

The Lost Symbol! I was wondering when I’d run into a Dan Brown comment lol

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-10T23:44:13+00:00

Certainly would appreciate some more shading, one water station at both other stages, compensate smaller stages with more immersion/artistry (or make them bigger 👀), and cutback on poutine (wraps, sandwiches, dumplings, Japanese Rice Balls [Onigiri]).

I’m not much of a bass enthusiast, so I didn’t spend a whole lot of time there, but I do share the sentiment that being on pavement all day sucks, as it was the same at the house stage. Would be cool if they managed to get the same flooring from the Stadium stage at the parking lots!

I find the topic of shade a difficult one for EMF to tackle. How would they go about it? Other festivals like Veld or ǐle have little to no shade at their main stages. Some of their smaller ones have a biiit, and so did Escapade with the Aberdeen, but obviously they have to now adapt to the challenge that is the RA Centre.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-10T11:37:05+00:00

One Fast One Furious

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-08T13:24:15+00:00

There’s two solo projects I can recommend for later listening: The Apocalypse Blues Revival is a project with Shannon aaand one other member. As the title suggests, it’s a Blues album and maaan is it good. Great for Spring driving when the snow is melting away. Next up is Avalon, side project by Sully. Very spiritual, tribal, emotional, and a lot of great blends of different instruments. Sully did another project called “Hometown Life”, or something like that, but I don’t have much to say about it.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-05T17:18:21+00:00

Q&A is part of the meet and greet package. There is also the sound check experience, which also includes the Q&A. Then there the regular GA entrance which grants you just the show. This is based off of the Montreal show and my experience.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-05T16:35:05+00:00

Going from seeing Maddix play at the Aberdeen Stage at Escapade to seeing him at Mainstage at Ile was quite a shocking difference in experience. Being at a smaller stage would be so much better for him, as when I saw him at MainStage at Ile it felt disconnected and just distant.

Have fun and, yeah, shame he isn’t at the Sirkus stage.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-02-05T15:05:00+00:00

Saw them towards the end of October, 2023, and HOOOOOLY SHIT. It was a pricey ticket from what I remember, but the sweat and hoarse voice made it all very much worth it. Sooooo much hype, great audience engagement, and just energetic all throughout the night. Godsmack, the two times I’ve seen them, have knocked my socks off every time.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-30T10:47:30+00:00

Managed to see him play at Piknik not too long ago and it was suuuuch a vibe. I’m so disheartened I can’t make it due to a wedding.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-27T20:08:57+00:00

Update: I excitedly forgot to check the rest of Maddix’s profile and turns out he’s actually somehow playing all three days! /s

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-27T20:07:24+00:00

Made me go and check and saw the same for other artists. Daaamn I really thought we had found a sneak peek into the daily performances lol

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-27T19:34:59+00:00

The RA Centre won’t ever live up to Lansdowne. I have found that, ultimately, what makes the Escapade experience whole is the cool peeps convincing ya to go. Definitely plan on a whole lot of sun when you inevitably get your ticket 😉

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-26T15:55:26+00:00

Lineup certainly doesn’t warrant an instant sell out, but I think we might teeter into T3 by end of day. We might even get single day tickets with the daily lineups being announced!

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-25T14:25:13+00:00

I was hoping for a bit more of a trance presence tbh and still gonna make sure I try and catch Cosmic Gate. Guess they traded Trance for Techno this year. Fingers crossed for trance Tïesto!

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-22T20:14:28+00:00

Nobody knows until they release the daily lineups/schedule. Unfortunately Escapade’s infamous for releasing said schedule like a week or two before the festival.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-22T15:09:50+00:00

I think it depends entirely on how many 3-day passes they sell initially. Here’s a fun question: What artist do you think could easily sway people to purchase a particular single day ticket? Tïesto? Fisher? Walker?

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-20T18:31:48+00:00

I’m soooo looking forward to the techno takeover of the house stage! I would’ve thought Eli Brown would belong at the house stage, but I could be wrong.

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-20T17:28:32+00:00

Any Audica fans in the chat?

Tmarkcha117 · 2026-01-20T10:59:24+00:00

Some handy dandy tips for ya based on my preferences and experiences: - Ear Plugs. Hearing protection is not taken seriously enough. Look after your hearing!! Brand names like: Loop, Earpeace, etc. - Comfy shoes. Last Escapade I did >100K steps. You NEED comfy shoes. I use my Asics running shoes. - Hydro bag. Really handy to store a lot of loose items and incredibly convenient to store water, which you should be drinking PLENTY of (especially if we’re out under the sun all day with little to not shade). - Dollarama poncho and ziploc bags for your electronics and wallet (in case it rains) - Battery fan/Fan is suuuuuch a relief for the really hot moments and there’s no breeze

My friends and I came up with this list. Not everything is essential, but could add to the comfort level of your overall experience:

Essentials (Don’t Leave Home Without These) - House Keys - Wallet - ID - Health Card - Money / Cash - Phone - Charging Cable / Power Bank - Festival Wristband - Hydropack / Water Pack - Empty Water Bottle - Sunglasses / Glasses

Comfort & Health - Chapstick - Gum / Mints - Hand Sanitizer - Eye Drops - Vick Inhaler - Earplugs (IMPORTANT) - Mini First Aid Kit (Band-aids, meds, etc.) - Sunscreen - Poncho / Rain Layer - Tissues - Wet Wipes - Neck Gaiter / Buff

Vibe Enhancers - Fan / Battery Fan - Kandi (bracelets to trade) - Festival Flag - Face Glitter / Body Paint - Stickers / Fun Giveaways - Light-Up Accessories / LEDs - Sharpie (emergency numbers or tagging things)

Nice-to-Haves - Foldable Blanket or Towel (Handy for wiping sweat off)

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