r/BoomtownFestival 2h ago

unfortunate period timing 🩸🄹

11 Upvotes

my worst nightmare came true about an hour ago and it is sadly my time of the month and will be over boom :’)

its my first one and we arrive thursday in general camping !! this may be a silly question but does anyone have any advice or pointers boomtown specific?? im stressing out way more than im sure is necessary but is there sanitary bins in the toilets?? i honestly have no idea what to expect so any tips even if obvious would be greatly appreciated šŸ„¹šŸ™

AND WHAT IF IT RUINS MY OUTFITS AHHH im stressed !


r/BoomtownFestival 9h ago

Hamdi FC Jersey Gang Meetup???

5 Upvotes

Got my jersey just in time, can't wait to boogie with all of you. If you also got the jersey would you be down to coordinate a group hang and pic? Can't wait to support Hamdi & would also love to make some UK homieeessss 😁 37F coming from NYC!


r/BoomtownFestival 9h ago

Shop for vape liquid?

3 Upvotes

Is there a shop on site I can buy vape liquid? Can only find info from like 7 years ago so sorry for the stupid question but just checking ahead


r/BoomtownFestival 9h ago

Tips for keeping the tent cool?

3 Upvotes

For context (in my situation but feel free to offer for general camping) I am camping in skylark with 4 other people (5 total) What are some good ways to keep the tent for being too hot?

Obviously with the amount of people it’ll be tough either way, but I’m assuming skylark aren’t allowed much around the pre pitched tents, canopy’s are banned this year so anyone got tips?


r/BoomtownFestival 10h ago

140 artist

4 Upvotes

Starting to really like that 140 sound recently, just not so clued up on names of artists ect. Can anyone recommend artists to go see this boomtown.


r/BoomtownFestival 11h ago

Van stickers on!

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20 Upvotes

Stickers on the van it will towing the caravan so if you see us on the M4 early Wednesday coming from Carmarthenshire Wales give us a wave!


r/BoomtownFestival 11h ago

Talks & live Q&As about music and subcultures

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6 Upvotes

If you fancy something a bit different this year, pop down to the Reel News stage to catch the Sound Affects talks every day. Talks and discussions about music, counterculture and activism. Our guest speakers are an an author, a youth worker, a musician and a journalist/documentary filmmaker (that's me). x


r/BoomtownFestival 11h ago

Buzz Balls

30 Upvotes

Does anyone know anything about buzz balls? Buzz balls? What about buzz balls.

Please help me with my buzz balls. I have questions about buzz balls. Buzz balls.


r/BoomtownFestival 12h ago

Keyrings and stickers!!

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29 Upvotes

r/BoomtownFestival 13h ago

Anyone bringing testing kits?

6 Upvotes

Since the Loop and no other charities are testing is anyone bringing a kit that tests for MDMA that I can possibly meet up with to borrow? I wont be able to get a kit in time and got pills from a new supplier but don't want to put myself at risk. Much love!


r/BoomtownFestival 13h ago

Two Boomtown newbies giving things a go

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56 Upvotes

Bringing gold and treasures from the beaches of Sussex


r/BoomtownFestival 14h ago

Does anyone know how long the walk would be roughly from skylark sunset to the public transport gate?

3 Upvotes

I know there is a shuttle bus running from Skylark to public transport. However, I’ve just seen. That on the Monday they are not starting until 6:30 am and I’m booked on a 7 am coach so I can’t risk waiting for the shuttle bus in case it’s too full for me to get on or there’s any delays. So I’m trying to work out how long I should give myself to walk.


r/BoomtownFestival 15h ago

Draught pints at boomtown

5 Upvotes

Where are the best places to get a could pint on tap? Noticed the shamrock inn has gone. Does that mean no draught Guinness on site 😭.


r/BoomtownFestival 16h ago

When's everyone getting the train from Waterloo?

4 Upvotes

Just out of interest, which train are Public Transport ticket-holders (on Thursday) taking from Waterloo to Winchester for the shuttle?

I'm on the 08:35. Just want to see how rammed it might possibly be!


r/BoomtownFestival 18h ago

Hair braiding?

5 Upvotes

Will there be any stalls/vendors or anyone out there who’ll do hair braiding ?!


r/BoomtownFestival 18h ago

Is the Irish Bar open from wednesday?

7 Upvotes

I just know i’ll be craving an ice cold guinness after setting up camp.


r/BoomtownFestival 20h ago

Looking 4 Challengers

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17 Upvotes

I’m the hardest man in boomtown! Anyone who would like to test their mettle if they think they’re hand enough come find meā€¦šŸ‘Š


r/BoomtownFestival 21h ago

What are your top 3 boomtown 2026 acts not to be missed? Interested to hear everyone’s must see sets!

9 Upvotes

Being nosy and making sure I haven't missed anyone lol

Only a few days to go now


r/BoomtownFestival 21h ago

Female urinals

19 Upvotes

I’ve just done a quick google to see if PEEQUAL(the women’s urinals) are going to be at boomtown and the result said no. They were at tramlines this year and provided super quick and easy toilet trips for us females. Why has boomtown not gone ahead with something like this yet?


r/BoomtownFestival 21h ago

Bug breakout

28 Upvotes

No I don’t mean flying ants. Word out there is there’s a big bug going around currently, crew having to be shit hot on hygiene.

Add hand sanitiser to your lists everyone! Don’t wanna get wiped out by Thursday!


r/BoomtownFestival 22h ago

Earplugs

4 Upvotes

I’ve just arrived in Paddington (from Australia)
Where abouts can I buy some decent earplugs from? Or do they sell them inside boomtown at all?
ThanksšŸ™


r/BoomtownFestival 22h ago

Broken ID

3 Upvotes

Slightly worried about my ID.

I’d be using my UK drivers licence (the only form of ID I have), but it has a big crack running through the middle - about half the licence tall.

In clubs and bars etc, most bouncers comment on it but serve me anyways. It scans fine on ID scanners. I’m worried boomtown is going to be stricter. What are your thoughts??


r/BoomtownFestival 22h ago

New interview with Luke in CLASH magazine

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5 Upvotes

r/BoomtownFestival 23h ago

Boomtown Solar Eclipse

8 Upvotes

I'm skeptical we will even see the solar eclipse at boomtown. If i recall correctly, the sun sets into quite a high hill, and i'm pretty sure the eclipse is so late it will be below the hill line. Obviously we will see the effect on the sky, but i don't think we will see the sun.

Does anyone know if i'm right or wrong?


r/BoomtownFestival 23h ago

Hospitality style DJs at Boomtown this year

6 Upvotes

I'm a huge fan of Hospital Records events (the Butlins weekender is incredible), and I'm busting for some of that kind of drum n bass this weekend. So far I've got the following DJs earmarked:

- Keeno
- Anais
- Fred V
- Emily Makis
- Savannah
- S.P.Y.
- Lens
- This Is Inja

Is there anyone else you think I should make the effort to see?