Lethal10 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 What is the opinion on this festival?It was suggested that we grab some tickets to head along.Quite a few bands that I'd like to hear without many mainstream big hitters.All the tickets are sold out and the ones hitting ebay are going for silly money.Why is this festival so popular with premium prices?Can anyone assist with the help of some tickets at a reasonable cost, ie face value?Two festivals in Inverness and both doing well, what do those guys have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphas Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I've been the last two years and really enjoyed it. Nothing groundbreaking and you won't see any major acts but there are some good performances to be seen and you may well catch a good new band. In the times I've been there I've caught some decent performances.It has a family feel to it but still has a lively atmosphere later on if that is what you are after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Rocker Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 It's the experience of Belladrum that's it main attraction. You can know that your kids will be safe at Belladrum. It's generally a more mature audience and families rather than the party that you get at Rockness.The setting is pretty spectacular too:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Been three times, played twice, and it's never disappointed. Great festy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetlejuice Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Covered Bella for Hercules Moments in 2009 and it was brilliant fun. A lovely atmosphere, some great bands, and a REALLY nice setting. Great all round, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Surely one of the best main stage settings of any Festival as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Love Bella. Been a heap of times and played a few - it's always great. Big enough that there's always plenty to do and see, but not too big so you don't feel like you're missing anything, and as everyone says the atmosphere is great.The bam count is always very low indeed, never encountered any hassle at all.I'll be there again this year, The Lorelei are playing the potting shed stage on Sat.Anyone else going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal10 Posted July 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 If I could find some tickets. By the looks of it 90 is face value for a weekend ticket?I've watched a few pairs of tickets going through eBay for 350+ which at the best part of 100% mark up, I'm not willing to pay that much. Will search through Gumtree, adtrader and the ticket resellers later and see what shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 If I could find some tickets. By the looks of it 90 is face value for a weekend ticket?I've watched a few pairs of tickets going through eBay for 350+ which at the best part of 100% mark up, I'm not willing to pay that much. Will search through Gumtree, adtrader and the ticket resellers later and see what shows up.Might be worth keeping an eye on the Ticket Trust -http://www.thetickettrust.comThey're a website set up for ethical exchange of spare tickets for festivals at face value to try and beat the touts. Bella have signed up to them, and although they don't have any tickets just now, would be worth watching just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal10 Posted July 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Rocker Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm playing this year so will be there:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm playing this year so will be there:-)where/when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Rocker Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Seedings stage - Saturday night. I think we're on at 10.15pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal10 Posted July 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Any idea what the capactity is?I don't think I've come across any other gig where so few tickets are available to buy on the open market.There is a pair on Gumtree for face value but the women wants cash and is near Inverness and has had quite a few lookers. I await a response. A bit of a journey and 50 petrol.Other than that just the few on ebay ones going for top dollar. Nowhere else has any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Rocker Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Capacity is around 10,000 to 12,000 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofdeon Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 We (Fridge Magnets) are also playing this year, Friday 6.30pm on the Jock The Reaper Stage. Early slot but if you are about and fancy a mini rave come along, if not hope i'll see a few of you over the weekend! My first time so can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 There are a few tickets for sale just now on Scarlet Mist at face value (as is always the case on Scarlet Mist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 minutes of hate Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 we are playing this year too. saturday 9.15 on the seedlings stage.should be a good laugh. belladrum has a great atmosphere so its well worth going to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Apparently a few returned tickets will be released on Skiddle tomorrow at 10am. They will go quickly though...Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2011 Tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 All packed and ready to go. Hope to see as many folk there as possible. If you find me face down anywhere, please return to the tents with the Lorelei flag flying. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal10 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Just a heads up. Check out BBC alba for coverage of the festival. Had it sorted to go but something came up and I could not go. Just watching ontv now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphas Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Wouldn't mind to be going this year but can't manage. Not a bad line up this time round and a cracking wee festival, brilliant setting for a main stage as well.Have a good one if you are playing/watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Apparently this is now flooded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 It's a Friday/Saturday festival so probably lucky to avoid the rain of last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Rocker Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 In all, until 10pm last night it was a totally dry weekend. Even managed to get sunburnt!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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