Get down with the celebs at V Festival 2015
V Festival-
So you’re a V Fest virgin? Now I know what you’re thinking, it’s all overpriced beer in plastic cups and slumming it in a shoddy two man tent from Argos without Wifi for two days. Well yeah, whilst you would probably be right, let face it, who doesn't love a good old jolly up in a field?! Although we highly doubt you'll see Branson roaming about in his waterproofs.
The festival takes place in two locations, Highlands Park in Chelmsford and Weston Park in South Staffordshire; the same artists perform at each venue but on alternating days so you haven’t got to fret over missing your favourite act, clever eh? The two day shenanigans take place over the 22nd and the 23rd of August, slap bang in the middle of summer and you never know, we may even be graced with a little sunshine. I would still pack your wellies though - this is England after all.
Getting there-
For all you Essex lads and ladies Hylands Park will be your venue of choice; it covers 570 acres of land so that’s plenty of space for all those rather large celebrity egos. It sits approximately 2 miles from Chelmsford in the parish of Writtle although I wouldn’t worry too much about getting lost. Let’s be honest, If Joey Essex can find his way there then I’m pretty sure the rest of us can. For those of you more up north of the country the festival will also take place in Weston Park, located in South Staffordshire just 30 minutes from the city of Birmingham. The park has over a thousand acres of greenery, making it the perfect location to practice your welly wanging, just be sure not to take anyone’s eye out.
Both locations offer a coach service that will pick you up from any 68 departure points, although I’d recommend the one closest to home! Information on getting there by train or shuttle bus is also available on the festivals website for those of you not lucky enough to be offered a ride by the taxi of mum or dad. Apparently you can also fly in by helicopter but I would assume that one’s reserved for Mr Simon Cowell.
Celeb Fest
Whoever said celebrities aren't just like us ey? Honestly, a bit of booze, a fancy gazebo and some freebies and they all turn up. Okay so we may have to make do with a two man tent dad found at the end of the garden but is that not totally the best bit? Being at one with nature, sipping warm Pimms under the sun, you love it! V Fest is known for bringing in a celebrity crowd. You can almost bet money that Caroline Flack will make an appearance because to be honest that’s about as standard as Jameela Jamil turning up in a floppy hat and some oversized sunnies. You may even see Alan Carr and Ricky from EastEnders bonding over a cheeky cocktail, because that was totally once a thing. What I wouldn’t give to be a fly on the wall in the Louder Lounge, even a dead fly stuck to the bottom of a Hunter Wellie would do, I'm not fussed - just imagine the celeb gossip. Just please, if you do spot someone famous; for God’s sake take a selfie.
The Line Up
Off stage isn’t the only place you can do some serious celebrity spotting either, have you seen the line up for this year? I get heart palpitations just looking at it. It’s basically a dead ringer for the UK`s official Top 40, meaning everyone you listen to on the radio whilst getting there will most likely be performing - perfect excuse for belting out some tunes on the journey. Brit award winner Sam Smith will be making an appearance, bringing his insanely talented voice with him. Joining him will be the likes of George Ezra, Jess Glyne, Olly Murs and Calvin Harris, only some of the best in British music, no biggie! Personally, you will either find me in the dance tent head bobbing along to Oliver Heldens or being carted off by security for getting a bit too close to George Ezra. I mean, can you really blame me?
Tickets available online now, see website for further details.
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By Sophie Black