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Review of South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival
I don't think a stage and a tent qualifies as a festival. There was a huge empty tent from the festival the day before that should have been utilised. Apparently was supposed to be kids area but nothing going on in there. I was told there would be music playing in there from 7pm but nothing. Just not enough music options for me. I hope they take feedback on board and come back better. Would like to see this grow as it has potential.
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Review of South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival
All the performers were unhappy with the sound tech and it was dreadful quality despite them repeatedly asking him to sort it. No directions or instructions for car park so people who'd paid £10 to park gave up, parked roadside and walked to the venue. Toilets were stinking and a foul stink of sewerage could be smelt yards away and unfortunately near the food stalls. Water supply ran out and people were being charged £5 for a 250ml bottle of water. Never Again.
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Would you recommended: Yes |
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Review of South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival
After going to Soultasia a couple of years back I was so looking forward to this event. To be honest I was left well let down. The bass was too loud and the artists couldn't be heard. Aswad kept stopping and telling the organisers to sort it out. There was a lot on the flyer that was promised that just didn't deliver. It advertised a fun fair, there wasn't one. It advertised entertainment for children under the big top, there wasn't any. It was very dragged out between acts, and that time was filled by the dj and compare for the evening who were both excellent. Alison Limerick was on stage, and back off again after a few songs. Drinks were very overpriced. It was a complete let down compared to Soultasia.
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Would you recommended: No |
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Review of South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival
I paid extra for VIP...the VIP area was cordoned off in a corner where you couldn't see the stage. There was meant to be seating but only 20 chairs when there was probably 200+ VIP tickets. There were two loo's but the security guard was letting in non-VIP's into the area which meant we had to queue, it was quicker to walk to the other toilets. Bar staff was very friendly.
The sound quality was quite poor even the performing artists kept asking for the mic's to be turned up.
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Would you recommended: No |
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Review of South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival
The directions to the venue was incorrect and took 50 mins to walk from train station Fairlop, therr were no signs of the event on main road met a lot of people that also struggle to find the venue, there was not enough food stalls as they ran out of food very quickly, which is disappointing, the VIP area only 1 toilet out of the 2 was working, not enough chairs to sit it, should have more facilities available if paying VIP for example clock room, the music bands were good venue was disappointing unfortunately
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Would you recommended: No |
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Review of South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival
Overall enjoyed the event. Artists were fantastic BUT!!!!!
Not allowed to bring own food & drinks...Food and beverage prices were extortion. £7.50 for a can of Budweiser...Cmon!!! Choice of beverages was limiting. Overall is expensive day with overcharging people for food & drinks...
Bit of a trek from Fairlop Tube station. Not well signposted. Could do with some speed humps along the road as had to walk in a single file...VERY MUDDY at the event. Toilets were ewww....Venue is a bit out of the way if you wanted to leave and get food elsewhere. No wristbands were given...
I would not go this venue again. Liked the music but venue and overcharging for food & drink was letdown.
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Would you recommended: No |
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Review of South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival
Great tunes but communication before the event was very aggressive. Definitely could have been more forthcoming with timings. Drink prices outrageous £8.50 for a small can of lager. The venue actually seemed empty. Just a handful of food options. Staff were friendly.
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Would you recommended: Yes |
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