Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide

In episode 82 of Festpod - the Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, with hosts Neill Wilkinson & Rich Holmes:We discuss ‪Mediterranea Metal Cruise‬: The value for money compared to other festsVaried activities onboardPassengers were from varied backgrounds around the world.with our sponsor:Fat Frank's Camping Shophttps://fatfrankscampingshop.comVideo playlist:    • Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide   Please support us on Patreon!   / festpod  https://festpod.co.ukTimestamps ⏱: 0:00 - Pre Titles0:15 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot0:57 - Title sequence01:18 - Welcome02:21 - Life aboard08:22 - Mixing with passengers13:15 - Comparison to Download and Bloodstock 21:57 - A lot to offer26:18 - Legion Of The Damned band27:11 - Broken By The Scream band-- Outro --28:14 - Thank you28:44 - Goodbye

In episode 80 of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson, Rich Holmes, and Arran Prime discuss:- Download Festival lineup teased and a commemorative coin is available.- Bloodstock lineup additions.- Live Nation is investigated over monopoly fears.- Reading Rising creators are interviewed about this year's event.with our sponsor:Fat Frank's Camping Shop https://fatfrankscampingshop.comFind all our video podcast episodes in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlfyhNTZm6HBHjHm4kSORo_HykWXf0KGu&si=_5FbNi1-Rfe0sU1tPlease support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.ukTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Pre Titles0:28 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot01:09 - Title sequence01:35 - Welcome-- Festival News --03:53 - Download lineup tease07:18 - Download Collector's Coin09:33 - Download 2026 teaser video11:05 - 5ive to headline13:55 - Should Live Nation be broken up?39:58 - Bloodstock adds 27 bands to lineup45:46 - Bloodstock '26 site additions49:08 - Camping at Bloodstock56:12 - Slaughter To Prevail controversy is their own fault1:10:24 - Sheffield Independent Venues Alliance1:13:46 - Takedown Festival lineup1:19:59 - Birmingham to change airport name to Ozzy?1:22:50 - Heavy Music Awards winners-- Ad Break --1:26:58 -  @godethband  break bumper1:27:14 -  @fatfrankscamping1991  Frank's Camping Shop - 2nd sponsor spot--- Part 2 --1:28:05 - Reading Rising Interview-- Gig Guide --1:43:56 - Bloodstock Winter Gathering1:45:00 - Reading Rising1:46:05 - Mediterranea Metal Cruise-- Festpod Favourites --1:52:43 - https://metalforgood.org1:54:37 - https://www.bowlingforsoup.com1:57:12 - Pop-up stool https://www.fatfrankscampingshop.com/product/summit-pop-up-stool-with-carry-handle/-- Outro --1:59:57 - Host plugs2:04:49 - Goodbye

In episode 79 of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson and Rich Holmes discuss:- The branding and merchandise updates from Download Festival;- Bloodstock announces that a 4th headliner will appear on Thursday night;- Mediterranea Metal Cruise is sold out for this year - we take a deeper look at what to expect onboard.with our sponsor:Fat Frank's Camping Shophttps://fatfrankscampingshop.comFind all our video podcast episodes in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlfyhNTZm6HBHjHm4kSORo_HykWXf0KGu&si=_5FbNi1-Rfe0sU1t Please support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.ukTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Pre Titles0:27 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot01:08 - Title sequence01:35 - Welcome-- Festival News --03:03 - Download Festival new branding - DLXXIII04:04 - Download's new merch08:24 - Download lineup expectations12:52 - Bloodstock's lineup and 4th headliner?18:56 - Mediterranea Metal Cruise-- Ad Break --27:00 - All Ears Avowbreak bumper27:10 - Frank's Camping Shop - 2nd sponsor spot-- Festpod's Download Stage Show --28:02 - Explanation30:07 - Steph starts the theme tune35:29 - Q&A52:53 - RIP vs General Camping1:06:00 - Festival Hacks1:28:09 - Time to end1:28:57 - Our analysis1:33:22 - Outro

in Episode 78, Neill, Rich, and Arran take a walk around the main arena for a guided tour of Bloodstock Festival 2025, discovering what's on offer at the stages and stalls, and meeting many happy people along the way.with Fat Frank's Camping Shophttps://fatfrankscampingshop.comFind all our video podcast episodes in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlfyhNTZm6HBHjHm4kSORo_HykWXf0KGu&si=_5FbNi1-Rfe0sU1t Please support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.ukTimestamps ⏱:-- Part 1 --00:00 - Titles00:23 - Welcome to Serpent's Lair02:29 - Rupert the Bear04:20 - Man with belly shirt05:39 - Ram Gallery06:23 - Market stalls07:00 - EMP Stage09:39 - Sophie Stage10:58 - Bradley the Barman14:51 - Lobsters17:28 - Battle Arena18:36 - Pink Man21:52 - Red Bull Gaming Sphere & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 & 424:42 - Camel Sheesha25:13 - 'Axe Heads' Axe Throwing26:02 - Old Sarum Tattoos27:21 - Kitty de Vyne and Jam-- Ad Break --30:50 -  @TheFiveHundred  break bumper31:01 - https://fatfrankscampingshop.com - sponsor spot-- Part 2 --32:09 - Firehound Forge Blacksmith38:11 - Spud Man39:36 - Gaming Arena43:26 - Campsite Entrance with Stan head44:40 - Man vs Food45:54 - Spin the Wheel46:21 - Peek inside the Sophie Tent at Eihwar47:49 - Chodepod48:36 - New Blood Stage49:34 - Pizza Roma51:25 - Seating area51:46 - Merch stall52:28 - Red Method53:14 - 4-pint beer or cider in a plastic milk bottle at Lemmy's Bar54:11 - Main Stage54:22 - 2026 lineup announcement01:00:21 - Outro

In this episode of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson and Rich Holmes chat to Joe Hammond - the guitarist from the metalcore band Assurance, and also the creator of a new festival - The Sanctum festival in Digbeth, Birmingham. Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/assurance-band-uk/t-rpvzmkowith our sponsor:Fat Frank's Camping Shop https://fatfrankscampingshop.comFind all our video podcast episodes in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlfyhNTZm6HBHjHm4kSORo_HykWXf0KGu&si=_5FbNi1-Rfe0sU1t Please support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.ukTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Pre Titles0:17 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot0:58 - Title sequence01:18 - Welcome01:57 - Joe Hammond27:41 - Outro

In this episode of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson and Rich Holmes interview the six bands chosen to perform at the 2025 Takeover at Download. All Ears Avow, Collapse The Sky, Change Persona, Dacara, Two Year Break, and Exist Immortal all talk about their upcoming appearance on the Doghouse stage in June.Every year, six unsigned bands get picked to play on the first day of Download Festival at Donington Park. The Doghouse stage in District X, what used to be called The Village, can host thousands of eager fans waiting to see the first live music of the event.The process to pick those few bands is a hard slog of watching videos, listening to submissions and arguments between the panel about who deserves it more. Eventually, the panel reaches agreement, and the chosen bands get informed. After Festpod's exclusive announcement of the bands picked to play, we now make contact with them and get their reaction to being selected. This is our chance to get to know those six bands before they head out on stage to a packed Doghouse tent.The Takeover at Download is a huge opportunity for unsigned bands to play for thousands of Rock and Metal fans and can lead to future connections, gigs and development, if they impress the right people. The stage is set, the excitement is peaking, and Download is about to begin.with our sponsor:Fat Frank's Camping Shop https://fatfrankscampingshop.comFind all our video podcast episodes in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlfyhNTZm6HBHjHm4kSORo_HykWXf0KGu&si=_5FbNi1-Rfe0sU1t Please support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.ukTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Pre Titles0:19 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot01:00 - Title sequence01:32 - Welcome-- Band Interviews pt. 1 --04:16 - All Ears Avow29:17 - Collapse The Sky-- Ad Break --53:08 - Bloodmores break bumper53:19 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 2nd sponsor spot-- Band Interviews pt. 2 --54:20- Change Persona01:12:49 - Dacara-- Ad Break 2 --01:28:03 - Rupcha Farms break bumper-- Band Interviews pt. 3 --01:28:49 - Two Year Break01:48:37 - Exist Immortal02:11:30 - Outro

In this episode of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson and Rich Holmes discuss the latest updates from Download Festival 2025, including improvements to facilities, new camping options, and insights into the festival experience.They also introduce new sponsors and merchandise, while sharing personal anecdotes and humorous commentary on festival life. In this conversation, they discuss the evolution of festival experiences, particularly focusing on Download Festival.They explore:The increasing number of first-time attendeesThe changing landscape of festival lineupsThe introduction of new entertainment areas like District X.The significance of Ozzy Osbourne's final performanceThe unveiling of Lemmy's statueThe controversy surrounding non-traditional acts at rock festivalsThe extra entertainment for Bloodstock FestivalSentient and their new musicDebenhams now sells merchDisposable cameraswith our sponsors:Fat Frank's Camping Shop https://fatfrankscampingshop.comThe Splatter House by Voodoo Vibe https://thesplatterhouse.co.ukTakeawaysDownload Festival is making significant improvements based on attendee feedback.Upgraded toilets and more food options are part of the festival's enhancements.Group camping options are now available for festival-goers.RIP Lite camping offers a new way to experience the festival with closer parking.The cost of festival tickets continues to rise, raising concerns among attendees.Rock Retreat offers a quieter camping experience for those seeking tranquillity.The hosts share personal experiences and humorous takes on festival life.The importance of first-hand experiences in discussing festival options.Festival culture evolves as attendees' preferences change over time.The experience of paying for VIP access enhances enjoyment at festivals.Walking long distances at festivals can be exhausting, especially for older attendees.A significant portion of Download Festival ticket buyers are first-time attendees, indicating a shift in audience.Festivals must evolve to keep up with changing tastes and expectations.Diverse lineups are essential to attract a wider audience to festivals.District X offers a new entertainment experience at Download Festival.First-time attendees can benefit from guides and resources to enhance their experience.Ozzy Osbourne's final performance is a significant event for fans and the music community.Lemmy's statue serves as a lasting tribute to his legacy in rock music.Controversial acts at festivals can provide a fun and light-hearted break from the main lineup.Bloodstock Festival has a variety of fun themes for attendees.Fancy dress adds to the festival atmosphere and community spirit.Silent discos are a popular entertainment option at festivals.Sentient's new EP is their heaviest release yet, showcasing their growth as a band.Disposable cameras are making a comeback at festivals for capturing memories.Merchandise for bands is becoming more accessible and reasonably priced at Debenhams.The hosts emphasise the importance of community and interaction at festivals.Bloodstock's unique atmosphere encourages creativity and fun among attendees.Find all our video podcast episodes in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlfyhNTZm6HBHjHm4kSORo_HykWXf0KGu&si=_5FbNi1-Rfe0sU1tPlease support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.uk

Festival season 2025 is upon us and we're ready for action!We have two interviews in this, Episode 74.Firstly, we'll chat to Bleed Again who update us about their lives since headlining the Takeover at Download 2024, lineup changes, and their new track out Friday the 16th May - Obsession!Then, we get Harry White on the line from Hammerdown Festival, who gives us some backstory on its humble beginnings, the amazing lineup for this year, and where it's headed in the future!with our sponsor, Fat Frank's Camping Shop https://fatfrankscampingshop.comFind all our video podcast episodes in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlfyhNTZm6HBHjHm4kSORo_HykWXf0KGu&si=_5FbNi1-Rfe0sU1tPlease support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpodIf you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/FestpodAll our links here: https://festpod.co.ukTimestamps ⏱:0:00 - Pre Titles0:24 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 1st sponsor spot01:05 - Title sequence01:29 - Welcome07:32 - Bleed Again interview42:36 - The Five Hundred break bumper42:48 - Fat Frank's Camping Shop - 2nd sponsor spot44:32 - Harry White from Hammerdown Festival interview1:19:23 - Outro