Download Festival '23 - RIP Sleepy Hollow Review
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Жыл бұрынI answer the age old question. Is RIP Worth The Money?!
This year I camped in the Sleepy Hollow site, and made the most of the facilities so I can give an honest opinion on whether we are all really getting our moneys worth.
Footage you see throughout this review is taken from my Download '23 VLOG - • Download Festival 2023...
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@stevethom4329 12 күн бұрын
Ace video, we did Rock Retreat this year which was good but a fair walk for buses. Was just away to book thr RIP but its now £778.00 each.
@SMTV__ 12 күн бұрын
Thank you! It’s rather expensive now isn’t it… it’s a great shame, not giving many people the opportunity to experience it
@keithcampbell6632 6 күн бұрын
Tbf, this looks well worth the money. Next year I’m going for the TT, which I’ve mentioned many times on the dischord, but for 2026 I think I’ll be flying solo and this could well be the option I go for. Nice one Stu.
@SMTV__ 6 күн бұрын
Great timing you looking into it, cause I’m currently uploading my RIP vs General video as we speak! Keep your eyes peeled later tonight. Thanks for your comment!
@keithcampbell6632 6 күн бұрын
@@SMTV__ nice one, I’ll have a watch. I’ve only ever dossed on the campervan site at download, but having done general at other smaller festivals I have to say I can’t see me ever doing it at download!! I bet the mud was horrific this year…
@PeteDevlinootnaboot Жыл бұрын
The video that everyone needed finally. Great stuff.
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you buddy!
@DeadSetOnLiving_ Жыл бұрын
Informative as always pal, nice one! This just makes me more excited for my first RIP experience next year 😄
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
RIP let’s goooo
@Jaggysean Жыл бұрын
Great video mate! First time doing RIP this year after doing 12 years of general an this has gotten me even more excited. In Sleepy Hollow so may see you there 🤙
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
You’ll wonder why it’s taken you so long 😄 Yeah man, see you there!
@claire6426 Жыл бұрын
Another great video Stu. Keep em coming. ❤
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Thank you Claire 😁
@tomberrisford850 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos and they are amazing your incredible as well 💕
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😁
@baldobaz1 Жыл бұрын
Cracking video. Our First time in RIP area this year, and it’s a totally different festival compared to gen pop. Being able to park next to the tent was the biggest sell for us. Everything else was just a bonus. We’ve already secured our tickets for next year.
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Once you go RIP there’s no going back! See you there 🤘
@emaduncan86 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review dude… that wood fired pizza 🍕 🍕 🤤 👌🏼 Regarding the showers- I’ve seen a lot of people keep it simple by just taking flip flops & a dressing gown, I love this idea but would probably opt for a dry robe to minimise the risk of flashing the campsite if the gown belt were to become undone 😅
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁 Capers and black olives… oh boi Dry robe, good shout!
@Unevenestnumber Ай бұрын
We went to the crew huts and loved it. RIP is amazing
@SMTV__ Ай бұрын
It’s crazy how close you are to the arena and village isn’t it!
@Unevenestnumber Ай бұрын
@@SMTV__ it’s amazing and was so handy to get away from the sun, I filmed it from the arena to the crew hut 4:34. Can’t argue with that of a walk.
@anthonymccoll5 Жыл бұрын
I’ll watch video in full once kids are asleep, but I’m imagining the answer is yes!!!
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Imagine if the answer was NO! Hope you enjoy buddy
@anthonymccoll5 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTV__ lol done Park Farm enough times to know the answer. Just parking next to tent is worth it.
@franknotaro7968 Жыл бұрын
Great video! We booked RIP after your last video and tickets were selling out fast. I think ours in the end was £755, but we used Klarna to split into instalments. I shared the video with my other half and she loved your insight into Sleepy Hollow and the whole RIP experience! We are doing coach next year, but friends drove this year. With RIP is there a separate area to get wrist bands etc, or do you get them at the normal check in area at the top of the hill. Am in Dear Download now 👍
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Great stuff glad to hear it! Yeah the Klarna option is great isn’t it, makes RIP more accessible. So you will receive an email closer to the festival giving you a postcode to head towards, then when closer you will follow the signs for RIP camping. There is an RIP camping only check in area. Getting the coach, I guess that will drop you off at the general ticket desks and you’ll just have to walk around the site to get to Sleepy Hollow 😁
@mjc220683 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video mate. I can see many benefits for sure. However i don't think i would ever do it now. Gen pop for me. I much prefer to have the circle of tents and set up we have now. This year i was in orange camp just next to Camping plus and was not too far to walk for car park and arena overall. As a veteran of 23 years of various festivals, i have never showered once lol i aint bothered. Wet wipes twice a day. Toilets i am used to way worse and this year was the best i think i have used. Only thing i am jealous of is parking next to a tent. That is about it. But very cool concept i just couldn't justify the cost. Glad you enjoyed it.
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Yeah if in gen camping, wet wipes all the way! Main sell for me this year was going solo, and really not wanting to lug all my gear on my own. Everything else mentioned was just a bonus! Cheers buddy
@mjc220683 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTV__ makes sense dude. I did float the idea to my group but cost was a little high. Never say never. I ain’t getting any younger haha
@PhilFlaherty Жыл бұрын
Another cracker mate, keep it up :)
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Cheers lad!
@emmaatkins3957 Жыл бұрын
Yeah you have definitely sold RIP to me, I was going to go for camping plus but it looks like it right by where you have to scan your tickets to get wristbands so hopefully more RIP are available when the band announcements happen
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
More will be available come Oct/Nov, whenever the next announcement is. Just need to be quick off the mark
@emmaatkins3957 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTV__ yeah will definitely be quick of the mark next time
@blokeofkent82 Ай бұрын
once your parked up can you drive out again over the weekend to pop to tesco or stuck in for the rest of the festival ?
@SMTV__ Ай бұрын
You can come and go as you please in your car, but I’m pretty sure they try and enforce a curfew past 10pm… pretty sure this would depend on the urgency of leaving site
@morrighanh Жыл бұрын
Probably an obvious question, but does that cost (£615/£675) include your ticket price, which is £300 ish. Or do you buy that as well, separately?
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
It does include 1 ticket yeah. It is confusing, especially for the more expensive options, which might say ‘Luxury yurt for 2’ - but you have to read the small print to know that includes 2 x tickets to the festival also. So a good question, but not an obvious answer 😄
@chidzvidz Жыл бұрын
I don’t think they’ll do that T-shirt idea. Because profits etc. the 2015 t shirt is probably the best rip t shirt. No lineup but does have print on the back and front
@SMTV__ Жыл бұрын
Money money money 💰 Got a pic of the ‘15 tee?
@webbster2003 Ай бұрын
Hahahahahaha 15:37 Lars catching strays 😂😂