RIP FAQs

Last year was the first year that RIP was booked through Ticketweb and I didn't check to see if my order status changed at any point - I don't know if any other RIPpers did. I think it's Live Nation Experience that despatch the RIP passports.
 
RIP passports are usually only sent out a couple of weeks before the festival, so I wouldn't expect them for another three or so weeks.

 
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I couldn't check last year as mine was booked for me by livenation...

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beamiegoth

Last year was the first year that RIP was booked through Ticketweb and I didn't check to see if my order status changed at any point - I don't know if any other RIPpers did. I think it's Live Nation Experience that despatch the RIP passports.

RIP passports are usually only sent out a couple of weeks before the festival, so I wouldn't expect them for another three or so weeks.

Cheers Beamie.  As always you are a little bundle of helpful awesomness

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Awww thanks!

 
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Can anyone answer this simple question for me please. I have two RIP campervan tickets. There are none left. I want to have my sone in a pup tent on our pitch. Will he be allowed there if he has an RIP camping ticket which isnt a campervan ticket? Or will he have to camp in a different area? Hope someone can help!
 

Hello, if he has a camping ticket, he can ask the stewards if he allowed to camp next you but from what I remember the campervan/caravan spaces are gravel so not suitable for tents.

There are some gravel spaces for campervans but also lots that go on grass.  I've got a camper and been on grass the last 2 years with a friend in a small tent next to me.

Are the Luxpads Packages for tow people or do you have to buy two separate packages? 

 

According to the blurb it is for two people:
 
"All the options below are limited in numbers and the price is per unit (shared between up to 2 or 4 people)."
 
 
 

 

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Couple o' questions:
The last time I camped in RIP ('09), we didn't arrive til about 8pm on the Thursday because of traffic and had a lot of trouble finding somewhere to pitch two 3-man tents - I got the impression that if we'd been any later there would would have been some serious issues with actually finding the space to camp. This year I'm planning on either arriving later on the thursday or early friday because of work and was just wondering - has the situation got any better or am I likely to turn up on friday morning and have nowhere to pitch? I know theoretically that they can't let that happen, but if someone could put my mind at rest it would be wonderful!
 
Also, I've heard talk of there being somewhere to plug in hairdryers/straighteners - I don't seem to remember this from last time. Where was it?

They will find space for you - just talk to the stewards when you arrive.
 
The info about the place for drying hair/using straighteners is covered in point 29 in my original post on this thread - Is there anywhere I can dry/straighten my hair/put on my makeup in RIP? Yes - there is a yurt (The Dressing Room) near the RIP site entrance that has tables, chairs, lit mirrors and plugs for hairdryers and straighteners - you need to bring your own hairdryer/straightener.

 
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beamiegoth

They will find space for you - just talk to the stewards when you arrive.

The info about the place for drying hair/using straighteners is covered in point 29 in my original post on this thread - Is there anywhere I can dry/straighten my hair/put on my makeup in RIP? Yes - there is a yurt (The Dressing Room) near the RIP site entrance that has tables, chairs, lit mirrors and plugs for hairdryers and straighteners - you need to bring your own hairdryer/straightener.

 
Awesome, that's put my mind at rest.
 
And I must have missed that point, silly goose. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

Did we get any clarification on lockers in the RIP campsite? and if so, do we know if they have phone chargers in them! Cheers

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Info on lockers here: http://forums.downloadfestival.co.uk/m5347914.aspx

 
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Our train doesn't arrive in Derby till 10:30 on Wednesday night so there's no chance of us making it across to Donington for 11 (stated time registration closes). We're in the podpad section, so would we have to wait till Thursday to get in or would they let us in? Never noticed when we booked the train so its our fault if they won't.
 
Thanks

hi everybody, this is the first year im going RIP, cant wait, just wondered cos we are off to alton towers on Thursday, we will arrive n pitch on Weds, people wont be able to pitch/ park in our car spot while were out will they?
Really hope RIP is worth the extra cash, very excited
Ta luvs

You should be fine - bring some rope or tape to mark off your area tho just incase.
 

   

Audioslaved - I suggest you contact Live Nation Experience: livenationexperience@livenation.co.uk or phone 020 7009 3484 to see if they can do anything about your arrival.

 
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Hi guys just a quick question, I am going to be using a couple of disposable bbq's and my stove this year.  I see that you mentioned using bricks so that the grass doesn't get burnt, where do you get the bricks from? Cheers.
 
Leon

Festivals Attended:
Download: Standard Camping 2004,2005,2006,2007, 2010, RIP: 2011
Reading: 2004, 2005, 2008
Sonisphere: 2009

They have bricks available next to the empty gas bottle cage, you can help yourself and then return them when you're done.

 
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OK cool, thanks for the reply [sm=thumb.gif]

Festivals Attended:
Download: Standard Camping 2004,2005,2006,2007, 2010, RIP: 2011
Reading: 2004, 2005, 2008
Sonisphere: 2009

Hi
We've booked a Luxpad & I've made the assumption the pads don't come with bedding. None is mentioned anywhere & it states next to photos the bedding does not come as standard. I've gone through this thread & I can't see it mentioned. Please, does anyone know if I'm right; that the luxpads do not come with bedding & I need to take my own?
 
Thank you!

Yep - you need your own bedding.

 
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Hi, I hope you can help. I have been reading a few of the threads and starting to get a bit nervous. My father in law has given me a Airport Thistle Hotel RIP package for my birthday. He has booked the ticket in his name but its only me coming to Download. Can anyone advise me if this will be an issue when I check in? If so is there anything I can do in advance to save any embarrassment or worse!! Thanks

I would recommend that you contact the Live Nation Experience team - there was a mobile phone number given in the RIP passport and the paperwork they will have sent you. I'm sure it will be fine as long as you can confirm your father-in-law's name (what a nice man he is to get you a RIP hotel package!), but better to confirm it with the team.

 
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Hi just wanted to ask,

You said 'Lockers were available in 2012 for £5 for the entire stay (open 24 x 7, you get to keep the padlock, purchased from the check-in tent)'

Do they run out/go fast?
Is there anyway to prebook one for rip?

I'm not aware of anyone having a problem getting one. They didn't do pre-booking, it was just on-site.

 
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We had a locker in 2012 and there were loads being unused so you will have no problem getting one!

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lucy811

We had a locker in 2012 and there were loads being unused so you will have no problem getting one!

My concern is there were so few being used that LN might not deem it worthwhile to provide them again next year. I found them to be a godsend so hope they return in 2013.

 

I've always used them in normal camping and yes godsend is about right, I just don't want to get there and be without one and the normal campsite lockers are gonna be too far away

They had far more lockers than needed, and had no issues with people using their own padlocks.
 
I used one, but still left most stuff in my car.

Good gigs are like buses, you wait ages for one, then you end up with loads at the same time.

WOW Beam great thread!!! Well done you!  Your not just a pwetty face are you ?? xx

Am sure they will have them again in 2013

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RIP 2013 Challenges Won = 1


 

metalminx

WOW Beam great thread!!! Well done you!  Your not just a pwetty face are you ?? xx

 
Thanks Chelle! xxx

 
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First year in RIP and can now never go back to standard!! Already got tickets for 2013. Great chat thread, very usefull

Booked rip for the first time for next year I booked the £400 ticket x2 is this for 3days or 5days or do I have to get a extra ticket for the wed n thurs

It's for all 5 days

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Thanks for the help

Evening - just a quick question re no 23 on the FAQ
Can my friends from standard/disabled/family/VIP/media camping visit me in RIP? Yes they can. You have to pre-book this with the Live Nation Experience staff on the RIP site (at The Mortuary) and will have to give your details and your guest's details and pay a £50 security deposit, which is returned when you sign your friend off the site. If your friend stays after 11pm then you will lose your deposit and security will come to find you and your friend to get them to leave the site.
 
How about non Download folk, my daughter may not be able to get the Wednesday off school - so would my hubbie be allowed on site for a few hours to help me with my tent and stuff !?!?
Thanks

RIP Challenges won 2013 = 2
RIP Challenges won 2012 = 2  
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You say maybe not able - I would wait til closer to the time and see if she can help.
LN do not restrict and will be fine but a question for nearer to the time.