Qype: Hurricane in Scheeßel

Scheessel - Arts & Entertainment - Events

I would have given Hurricane four stars, but, I can't really forgive them for making me camp on a field of dust. If you're making a million euros every year on tickets and sponsorship, then why not grow grass on the campsite instead of wheat? Actually, not all the campsite is stubble, but if you get there anything like late, expect to get all your stuff covered in crap.

My other gripe is with the facilities - it's not like they haven't done this before, but like you see time and time again at commercial festivals, the toilets and fresh water aren't up to scratch. Again, if I organised this, it wouldn't happen. Take a trip to Glastonbury and check out how you can do it when you're giving all the money away.

Rant over.

It's generally a very pleasant arena - definitely more than enough space for 70k revelers, and a few bits of pieces to do. If it's sunny, you can easily sunbathe and generally chill out without getting walked on, which is nice. The sound system(s) are too quiet (ah, Europe!) and the 2 main stages are too close together, so unless you walk right over you can hear both at the same time. It's pretty easy to get to the front if you want to mosh to the Foos and pretend you're 16 again and at Reading.

if you're considering a foreign festival for the first time, this is a MUCH cheaper option than Benicassim from the UK. You definitely don't feel ripped off when you leave.

In one line: a solid festival for the kids, and cheap considering the lineup.

Check out my review of Hurricane - I am filchambers - on Qype