Hello all! 3 quick questions (I might just being stupid and not looking properly but..)
1. are there individual showers or communal in RIP
2. can you defanitly park your car next to your tent even you go for the cheapest RIP package
3. how often does the shuttle bus run from RIP to village and is there one that runs to the arena (I havent ever noticed one to the arena before but thought I might as well ask) 

1. individual pay showers and free showers
2. Yep, no matter what package you get you will be guarenteed a parking spot next to your tent
3. I'm not sure about this one I'm afraid but i believe the bus only runs on Wednesday and Thursday (due to the risk of thousands of people walking along the road on their way to/from the arena)

thanks, looks like me and the misses are hitting the RIP

Excellent, hopefully see you there. Introduce yourself in the chat thread and come have a few beers with the bumholes

Just as a heads up if the shuttle bus Wed and Thurs is anything like last year it's pretty pointless... just prevents you having to walk uphill...  however previous years it wasn't too bad... no there isn't one any other days..

hard to believe but I'm actually having a hard time understanding how the RIP package works. Could someone please please help me out. I'd like to get the RIP hotel stay at the Hilton or the Holiday Inn for two people and two nights. It says that the accomodation prices indicated are per couple, but when you proceed with the purchase it indicates "arena ticket included" (singular). there are two of us going - does that mean we'd have to get a RIP package + one extra weekend ticket? many thanks in advance to anyone who can help with this.

If you book a hotel package for two including ticket it will give you tickets for both of you - e.g. Holiday Inn Express is £1098 for a double/twin for 2 nights for 2 people including arena tickets for both of you.

First post updated with sold out package info.

Can't believe the RIP sold out already!!!

Really glad we bought ours as soon as Metallica were announced!

I've bought 2 RIP camping tickets and my mate's bought another one. The three of us will be coming in my car but we'll all have our own tents. Is that going to be a problem?

Also when do you have to attach names to the tickets? I'm not 100% sure who's having my second ticket but I'll definitely find someone to us it.

One car, three people and three tents won't be a problem. You'll be able to camp together next to the car since you're arriving together.
Since you're all arriving together it doesn't matter about the name on the second ticket - they'll both be in your name (me and hubby always have both tickets in my name because I always book them).

Thanks for that information. I can't wait for the festival now

Hey guys, can't believe RIP camping has sold out already! gutted! any help from the bumhole crew on getting a ticket would be greatly appreciated! :-) miss you guys! xXx

I've sent you a message on FB xxx

Couple of questions for you....
I've seen a few people mention the Barn brekkie, not been to the barn for breakfast past 2 years but quite interested in what there is to offer now!?
 
Has anyone been for a massge from RIP, are they reasonably priced (can't remember price now) and was it worth it?
 
(also as an aside... Is "Billy Talent's drummer" on here from 2 years ago......... you know who you are if you are........!!)

Here is a question for you.
 
A mate of mine who is coming rip has bought rip camping tickets.  His van that he normally travels around with can actually be used as a campervan but what he normally does is attach his tent to the side of the van.  Will this be allowed in RIP Camping do you think?

deni deni - fraid I don't know the answers to your questions - can anyone else help?
 
MetalManiac - one of the Camp Bumhole group drives a van to Download RIP every year (he doesn't have a car), so it should be ok I think. I'd suggest that your friend checks with Live Nation Experience though to be sure: livenationexperience@livenation.co.uk or phone 020 7009 3484 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm).

deni deni

Couple of questions for you....
I've seen a few people mention the Barn brekkie, not been to the barn for breakfast past 2 years but quite interested in what there is to offer now!?

Has anyone been for a massge from RIP, are they reasonably priced (can't remember price now) and was it worth it?

(also as an aside... Is "Billy Talent's drummer" on here from 2 years ago......... you know who you are if you are........!!)

The breakfast used to be reasonable value - I think it used to be £5 for a full breakfast including tea/coffee (possibly 2009). I remember being a bit disappointed last time though, with the price increase versus quality. Apologies for being a little vague. However, for an easy start to a day when recovering from a "busy" day previously, it can be helpful
My wife had a massage in 2010 and said it was worth it. I am thinking of getting one next year. Not expensive at all and especially for a festival:
"There's an Eco Day Spa tent, where you can get a massage (full body/back neck and shoulder/Indian head or foot) and this cost £20 for 30 mins or £40 for 60 mins in 2011."
From Beamiegoth's FAQ last June
 

Hello my lurvlies,
 
I've heard that there is a wait list for RIP tickets (camping) is this true & if so how do you get on the list?  My Son & Daughter were not quick enough and have both missed out
Oooops! Just seen a thread about this, sorry!