Fake Festival - anyone attending/attended in the past?

[LiamHaith]

I feel that this may be the correct area to post (If not feel free to shout at me)

 

I've gone every year for the past few years as well as attending the "Big FakeFest" in September gone. I was wondering if anyone else has been to any in the past or is actively going this year (to any, be it the 1 day FakeFest or the 3 day)

 

I'm interested to hear everyone's opinions on the concept of paying to listen to tribute bands.

 

Link for anyone who has not heard of the event: https://www.fakefestivals.co.uk/

 

Regards,

Liam

[LosOjos]

I feel that this may be the correct area to post (If not feel free to shout at me)

 

I've gone every year for the past few years as well as attending the "Big FakeFest" in September gone. I was wondering if anyone else has been to any in the past or is actively going this year (to any, be it the 1 day FakeFest or the 3 day)

 

I'm interested to hear everyone's opinions on the concept of paying to listen to tribute bands.

 

Link for anyone who has not heard of the event: https://www.fakefestivals.co.uk/

 

Regards,

Liam

 

I've not been to any of their festivals before, but I've been to others that were exclusively tribute/cover bands and watch those kinds of bands regularly. I don't see why it should be a problem to be honest; you're paying a fair price [usually!] to watch some talented [usually!!] musicians playing songs you know you like [usually!!!]. I've seen some fantastic tribute bands over the years; The ZZ Tops, The Ramonas, Twin Lizzy and Rhapsody are some of the first to come to mind; and when they're really good, you can be forgiven for feeling like you're watching the real thing

 

At the end of the day, where else are you going to get that gig atmosphere, with those songs being played live in front of you in an intimate setting without paying thousands for a ticket to see the original band (not to mention half of them are dead if you're in to 70s rock like I am!)?

 

TL;DR - go for it!

 

And while I'm here, a photo I snapped watching Rhapsody (Queen tribute if the name didn't give it away) at Mock Fest II - they were excellent, highly recommend you watch them if you ever get the chance (and like Queen):

 

[LiamHaith]

I completely agree, the atmosphere makes it.

 

FakeFest is real cheap too. £20 gets you a ticket to the one day event which comes in hand with the 3 day ticket FREE of charge*.

 

*Free being you still have to buy food/drinks etc but admission is free.

 

EDIT: I've also NEVER been disappointed by the acts that have been on at FakeFest, we've had some awesome bands. The likes of Blondie, Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers - just to name some (all tributes of course). All in all, it's a great day/weekend.

Edited April 21, 2015 by LiamHaith

[LiamHaith]

UPDATE: Just bought my ticket for next weekend. Excited is not the word.

[jhothersall]

Ive been for 2 years in Skipton it was great. The best ones were the Fillers band the Killers tribute

[LiamHaith]

Ah yes, I've seen the fillers a few times now. They always put on a great show