Oasis' Noel Gallagher has described his band's set at the Benicassim festival on Thursday (July 17) as a "waste of time" because of the sound problems that occurred during the show.The Manchester legends lost sound while they were playing 'Wonderwall', with singer Liam Gallagher walking off stage before later returning to complete the set on the first night of the Spanish event.Writing on his blog at Oasisinet.com, Noel explained that only the crowd reaction the band received made the show worth it."Benicassim?" he wrote. "What a fuckin' waste of time! If it wasn't for those bloody kids it would've been a disaster. I really can't say enough about the crowd. Unbelievable behaviour. Special mention to the topless birds – what a welcome sight that was!”Elaborating on the sound problems, he continued: "The problem was... wait for it... yes! The fuckin' PA. It blew twice! And the monitor system blew twice! It's becoming a joke. And not a very funny one."
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Oasis' Noel Gallagher: 'Benicassim was a waste of time'
Oasis' Noel Gallagher has described his band's set at the Benicassim festival on Thursday (July 17) as a "waste of time" because of the sound problems that occurred during the show.The Manchester legends lost sound while they were playing 'Wonderwall', with singer Liam Gallagher walking off stage before later returning to complete the set on the first night of the Spanish event.Writing on his blog at Oasisinet.com, Noel explained that only the crowd reaction the band received made the show worth it."Benicassim?" he wrote. "What a fuckin' waste of time! If it wasn't for those bloody kids it would've been a disaster. I really can't say enough about the crowd. Unbelievable behaviour. Special mention to the topless birds – what a welcome sight that was!”Elaborating on the sound problems, he continued: "The problem was... wait for it... yes! The fuckin' PA. It blew twice! And the monitor system blew twice! It's becoming a joke. And not a very funny one."
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Lily Allen’s drinking too much
One-night stands and cancelled gigs is Lily heading for meltdown again?
Lily Allen’s bouts on stage in Helsinki on 16 August were explained as the result of back pain.
But Lily, 24, was less accommodating about the fact that her injury was caused by a fall after a night of heavy boozing, which is becoming a act of a habit.
‘The drinking is taking its toll and making her take silly risks,’ says a source close to the singer. ‘Her record company was agitated about the bad publicity she’s been getting currently and she’s been told to get her bit together.’
Lily’s latest crisis started in July when she cancelled her aspect at Spain’s Benicassim Festival.
That was a bout of gastroenteritis, but then she pulled out of French festival Les Vieilles Charrues, claiming that she was never due to appear. Days later, she was spotted boozing for hours with old friend Damien Hirst at Scott’s in Mayfair.
Our source says: ‘Lily’s always repentant afterwards and filled with horror at what she might’ve done while she was drunk.
'She’s joked that she likes drink, but it doesn’t like her and that’s true. Her abominable behaviour also augment to her love life. She’ll hook up with anyone when she’s drunk.
‘She was back with her ex Robertson Furze currently and she was accused with an American singer. But her drinking usually spells the end of any relationship because people get fed up with her behaviour. She gets out of control when she’s had a few. For Lily, it’s about the attention. She’s still very exposed, despite looking her best at the moment.’
On 17 August, Lily went out for a curry in London’s Queen’s Park with builder Sam Cooper, who she’s been seeing for about a month. She says that he’s ‘wonderfully normal’ but with Lily’s life being anything but normal, friends don’t expect the pairing to last.
‘Lily’s very up and down at the moment,’ says our source. ‘She’s struggled with trough in the past and if she’s stressed she cosset in very unhealthy behaviour. She needs time off to take stock, but that’ll only work if she gives drinking a miss.'
See the full story about Lily Allen and her feelings for Ed Simons in Now arsenal dated 31 August 2009 out now!
But Lily, 24, was less accommodating about the fact that her injury was caused by a fall after a night of heavy boozing, which is becoming a act of a habit.
‘The drinking is taking its toll and making her take silly risks,’ says a source close to the singer. ‘Her record company was agitated about the bad publicity she’s been getting currently and she’s been told to get her bit together.’
Lily’s latest crisis started in July when she cancelled her aspect at Spain’s Benicassim Festival.
That was a bout of gastroenteritis, but then she pulled out of French festival Les Vieilles Charrues, claiming that she was never due to appear. Days later, she was spotted boozing for hours with old friend Damien Hirst at Scott’s in Mayfair.
Our source says: ‘Lily’s always repentant afterwards and filled with horror at what she might’ve done while she was drunk.
'She’s joked that she likes drink, but it doesn’t like her and that’s true. Her abominable behaviour also augment to her love life. She’ll hook up with anyone when she’s drunk.
‘She was back with her ex Robertson Furze currently and she was accused with an American singer. But her drinking usually spells the end of any relationship because people get fed up with her behaviour. She gets out of control when she’s had a few. For Lily, it’s about the attention. She’s still very exposed, despite looking her best at the moment.’
On 17 August, Lily went out for a curry in London’s Queen’s Park with builder Sam Cooper, who she’s been seeing for about a month. She says that he’s ‘wonderfully normal’ but with Lily’s life being anything but normal, friends don’t expect the pairing to last.
‘Lily’s very up and down at the moment,’ says our source. ‘She’s struggled with trough in the past and if she’s stressed she cosset in very unhealthy behaviour. She needs time off to take stock, but that’ll only work if she gives drinking a miss.'
See the full story about Lily Allen and her feelings for Ed Simons in Now arsenal dated 31 August 2009 out now!
Friday, 7 August 2009
BENICASSIM FESTIVAL 2009 DOWN ON THE SPANISH FESTIVAL SITE
king of leno have cancelled their Benicassim 2009 headline slot after the festival was closed down last night (July 17) due to extreme weather conditions.However, Lily Allen has pulled out of her previously-scheduled slot for tonight (July 18).Wind lashed down on the Spanish festival site last night, with organisers taking precautions such as removing the large video screens beside the Escenario Verde stage and pinning down sections that had come loose.The music did king of leno, however, with Paul wellen playing a set on the stage at 9:30pm (CEST). But later in the evening the wind got so bad that the smaller stages were cordoned off King of Leno. 11pm set was initially delayed, with Tom Tom Club playing instead only to be greeted with boos from fans of the US band. Then at around 1am it was announced that the band would not be playing as the conditions were too dangerous.Some nearby campsites were evacuated, with bus-loads of fans taken to a nearby leisure centre for shelter. The sites have since been re-opened, although many fans have returned to find their tents destroyed by the wind.The main festival site is set to re-open this evening. Organisers had hoped to reschedule King of leno's slot for tonight, but the band had already departed.Drummer Nathan Followill wrote on his Twitter page: "I'm sad to say that we aren't playing Benicassim. We are so sorry and bummed about last night. Our gear is already headed to Switzerland."Maximo park, who had their slot cancelled last night, will play tonight. They are set to take the stage at 9:30pm in place of Lily Allen, who has pulled out due to illness.The wind wasn't the only problem to hit the festival last night. While Weller was playing a fire broke out next to the Benicassim sitie on a grassy stretch used by many to get to and from the festival.
Kings Of Leon have cancelled their Benicassim Festival 2009
Kings Of Leon have cancelled their Benicassim 2009 headline slot after the festival was closed down last night (July 17) due to extreme weather conditions.However, Lily Allen has pulled out of her previously-scheduled slot for tonight (July 18).Wind lashed down on the Spanish festival site last night, with organisers taking precautions such as removing the large video screens beside the Escenario Verde stage and pinning down sections that had come loose.
The music did king of leno, however, with Paul Weller playing a set on the stage at 9:30pm (CEST). But later in the evening the wind got so bad that the smaller stages were cordoned off.Kings Of Leon's 11pm set was initially delayed, with Tom Tom Club playing instead only to be greeted with boos from fans of the US band. Then at around 1am it was announced that the band would not be playing as the conditions were too dangerous.Some nearby campsites were evacuated, with bus-loads of fans taken to a nearby leisure centre for shelter. The sites have since been re-opened, although many fans have returned to find their tents destroyed by the wind.The main festival site is set to re-open this evening. Organisers had hoped to reschedule Kings Of Leon's slot for tonight, but the band had already departed.Drummer Nathan Followill wrote on his Twitter page: "I'm sad to say that we aren't playing Benicassim. We are so sorry and bummed about last night. Our gear is already headed to Switzerland."Maximo Park, who had their slot cancelled last night, will play tonight. They are set to take the stage at 9:30pm in place of Lily Allen, who has pulled out due to illness.The wind wasn't the only problem to hit the festival last night. While Weller was playing a fire broke out next to the Benicassim site on a grassy stretch used by many to get to and from the festival.
The music did king of leno, however, with Paul Weller playing a set on the stage at 9:30pm (CEST). But later in the evening the wind got so bad that the smaller stages were cordoned off.Kings Of Leon's 11pm set was initially delayed, with Tom Tom Club playing instead only to be greeted with boos from fans of the US band. Then at around 1am it was announced that the band would not be playing as the conditions were too dangerous.Some nearby campsites were evacuated, with bus-loads of fans taken to a nearby leisure centre for shelter. The sites have since been re-opened, although many fans have returned to find their tents destroyed by the wind.The main festival site is set to re-open this evening. Organisers had hoped to reschedule Kings Of Leon's slot for tonight, but the band had already departed.Drummer Nathan Followill wrote on his Twitter page: "I'm sad to say that we aren't playing Benicassim. We are so sorry and bummed about last night. Our gear is already headed to Switzerland."Maximo Park, who had their slot cancelled last night, will play tonight. They are set to take the stage at 9:30pm in place of Lily Allen, who has pulled out due to illness.The wind wasn't the only problem to hit the festival last night. While Weller was playing a fire broke out next to the Benicassim site on a grassy stretch used by many to get to and from the festival.
Friday, 17 July 2009
Benicassim Festival 2009 Dates
The Organisers for the Benicassim Festival declared that FIB Heineken 2009 will be taking place on July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2009, at the usual concert venue in Benicassim (Castellón).
How to stay Alive in Festival Tips
- Drink loads of water.
- Wear a high factor sun block.
- Make friends
- Eat FOOD.
- Spend at least one hour in the shower a day.
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Benicassim Festival Hotels
Spain gets really warm in July so resting in a tent can be unfeasible to we advise you to reserve a hotel now. Find Below a list of Hotels in near Benicassim all rooms supplied by Alpharooms ,the number one discount hotel site, It would seem all Benicassim Rooms are sold out try Castellon which is only 20 Mins from Benicassim . Remember Benicassim is between July 16 - 19th 2009
It is not too late to Book a Hotel for Benicassim Festival, we have looked for the nearest resorts to Benicassim which have hotel availability. Remember Benicassim Festival takes place in the evening and night, so during the day it is nice to have a hotel with a pool, and a place to chill from the heat.
Hotels in Oropesa Only 5 miles or 10 Mins from Benicassim
Oropesa Hotels on Alpharooms ( 1 Hotel) /Sunshine ( 2 Hotels)
Hotels in Castellon are 6 miles and around 10 minutes drive from Benicassim.
Look for Hotels in Castellon from Sunshine ( 2 Hotels) / Alpharooms ( 1 Hotel)
Hotels in Alcoceber About 30 mins away 20 miles
Book Hotel in Alocober (6 Hotels)
Hotels in Peniscola Peniscola is about 45 mins and 36 miles away
Book Peniscola Hotel Alpharooms (4 Hotels) /Sunshine (4 Hotels)
Hotels in Vinaros is about 48 mins and 65 km away
Vinaros Hotels on Alpharooms ( 1 Hotel)
How To Get To Benicassim Festival
As some of you are usual festival vistors, you will find it no difficulty to make it across Europe to a huge music event.
However, to us newbie’s i think i can personally say it is pretty threatening but absolutely exciting. We have all been to the usual festivals back in our home land… but Europe, that’s a different story.
Now, to the main point, how to get there. I have investigated and researched and spoken to friends who went previous years. It seems the best way to get there is to fly to Valencia and get a train that goes straight to Benicassim which normally takes about an hour, ideal timing to get a few drinks down you i’d say. Other possible routes are flying to Reus (1hr 40mins away), Barcelona (2hrs 30mins away), Alicante (2hrs 50mins away) or Madrid (4hrs 40mins away).
If you are like my friends, they have decided to either create the event into some gigantic road trip across Europe or to go by train. We have found an InterRail Global Pass which allows us to travel where ever we want for either 22 days (€309) or 1 month (€399), these prices are based on the Youth Pass from the ages of 12- 26. There are other passes aswel, for a one country pass to Spain for 8 days it’s €149, also based on the Youth Pass of ages 12-26.
However, to us newbie’s i think i can personally say it is pretty threatening but absolutely exciting. We have all been to the usual festivals back in our home land… but Europe, that’s a different story.
Now, to the main point, how to get there. I have investigated and researched and spoken to friends who went previous years. It seems the best way to get there is to fly to Valencia and get a train that goes straight to Benicassim which normally takes about an hour, ideal timing to get a few drinks down you i’d say. Other possible routes are flying to Reus (1hr 40mins away), Barcelona (2hrs 30mins away), Alicante (2hrs 50mins away) or Madrid (4hrs 40mins away).
If you are like my friends, they have decided to either create the event into some gigantic road trip across Europe or to go by train. We have found an InterRail Global Pass which allows us to travel where ever we want for either 22 days (€309) or 1 month (€399), these prices are based on the Youth Pass from the ages of 12- 26. There are other passes aswel, for a one country pass to Spain for 8 days it’s €149, also based on the Youth Pass of ages 12-26.
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