Hey thought i'd set up a forum for any Download volunteers! Always good to chat before hand. I've worked with both hotbox and festaff previously over the years it's so much fun!
Download 2017
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Alice
posted this
17 February 2017
Hi!
First time volunteering and going alone! So excited!
Anybody from abroad? I'm from Italy 
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ULAPYTEL7
posted this
19 February 2017
Hi,
It's also my first time and I am going alone 
. I am from Poland
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Josephingell
posted this
21 February 2017
What acts do people like in the lineup?
Really excited for Aerosmith and system of a down.
If I miss Aerosmith will probably cry
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BeckyP
posted this
28 February 2017
Hey! It will be great to meet everyone!
I am definitely excited for SOAD and A day to remember! I know it's hard to plan before we get our shifts but i hope there's not too many clashes! You been to download before?
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Becca
posted this
23 March 2017
Heeeey guys!
Im also going solo..super excited!Traveling from nottingham but Im from Ireland originally.
I dont think I could miss SOAD ive been waiting since I was 12 to see them haha. 
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beccaaa_ox
posted this
30 March 2017
Heyy!
It's also my first time and going alone (kind of bricking it....). Excited to meet everyone though! Xx
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Monsterseatcake
posted this
11 April 2017
Hi. I plan on driving from Cambridge if any wants to split fuel costs with me.
oneokrock
posted this
14 April 2017
Planning on Download for Simple Plan alone! I'll be coming from Hull.
ashort
posted this
24 April 2017
Hey all - I'm heading to Download on the Wednesday as part of the Hotbox team! Great line up! Agreed.
Going alone - bought two tickets originally, but my partner isn't able to make it now, so thought I'd volunteer instead - keep me busy!
Is anyone driving from London? I'm willing to chip in for car sharing.
All the best for now!
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emilyl015
posted this
25 April 2017
Hello!
I'm heading to Download on Tuesday from Gloucester/ Swindon area with room for one more in my car
First time going and getting pretty excited!
Gordon
posted this
01 May 2017
- Last edited 04 June 2017
Hey Guys,
First time coming to help out, coming alone from Edinburgh, may be driving if anyone wants to share a car.
Looking forward to so many of the bands, especially System, ADTR, Mastadon. The list goes on, also excited for NXT.
AnjaR
posted this
02 May 2017
Hi everyone,
I would love to volunteer at Download Festival but I live in Belfast and have no car. So my question, though I guess it's rather unlikely: Is there anyone from Belfast volunteering this year?
Also I wonder if travel expenses are being refunded for volunteers?
Thank you!
Anja
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JordanLinton
posted this
02 May 2017
Hey hey really looking forward to Download, first time at the festival, first time volunteering and going alone!
Anyone driving through/from Bristol and room for one in the car?
Cheers
D3P0
posted this
08 May 2017
Another italian here... From London, first time volunteer and at Dowland festival.. Last 2 years I went to hellfest, in France! We see there to make amazing the festival!
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ashort
posted this
15 May 2017
As the last shift on Monday will be up until 17:00, I have a problem if that is the case. Buses only leave at 10.00 at the latest. Anyone driving from (and back to) London?
Would be great to sort out a car share for this.
Thanks all!
Aaron
Edfish
posted this
18 May 2017
Hello everyone. I'm looking to jump in someone's car and share petrol costs if anyone is driving from London. Really looking forward to being part of the Hotbox team at Download. Ed
ashort
posted this
18 May 2017
Hey EdFish. Good to meet ya. I'm travelling from London too - and am also looking for a car share partner. Looks pretty quiet so far though!
Aaron
oneokrock
posted this
20 May 2017
Just asked for my shifts essentially all to be worked around Simple Plan...fingers crossed!
Alice
posted this
22 May 2017
Hi guys! Food-related question from an Italian..I guess clichés are true! Ahah
Since I'll be flying to download, I won't be able to bring any cooking utensils or stoves. So I was wondering: do you know if there's a supermarket within walking distance and if there is the possibility of borrowing/renting tools? Not looking for big fancy meals, just "survival" food!
Alice
sfurr
posted this
25 May 2017
Hi!
krisk91
posted this
25 May 2017
I'll be driving from Manchester so I'm willing to give lifts if we share fuel costs
Miniwoo
posted this
26 May 2017
Not able to reply directly, but JordanLinton I could pick you up from Patchway station? I'm driving up from Newport.
Tommy
posted this
26 May 2017
1st time also from Jersey are you travelling by air r already in uk
Tommy
posted this
26 May 2017
Cheers for setting up the page, looking forward to it 1st time volunteering so will be different to see it from the other side
Tommy
posted this
26 May 2017
Anyone passing Airport just after 3pm on the wednesday for a short lift
krisk91
posted this
28 May 2017
Hey guys! I'm going to be driving from Manchester so if anyone needs lifts, just give me a message. I'm not 100% sure on when I will be going down and coming back as I haven't been told what shifts I have etc.
BeckyP
posted this
28 May 2017
Hey from what i remember last year the supermarket is a little bit of a walk away however people were always driving there and offering out lifts for other people who needed to go
Hi guys! Food-related question from an Italian..I guess clichés are true! Ahah
Since I'll be flying to download, I won't be able to bring any cooking utensils or stoves. So I was wondering: do you know if there's a supermarket within walking distance and if there is the possibility of borrowing/renting tools? Not looking for big fancy meals, just "survival" food!
Alice
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BeckyP
posted this
28 May 2017
Hey
What time are people hoping to arrive, will be great to meet everyone! fingers crossed everyone gets their shift choices 
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Miniwoo
posted this
28 May 2017
Hey, as early as possible Wednesday for me! Have a feeling it won't be until afternoon though as whatever time I set off I'm likely to hit bad traffic
Hey
What time are people hoping to arrive, will be great to meet everyone! fingers crossed everyone gets their shift choices
ashort
posted this
29 May 2017
Hi all,
Has anyone been told their shifts yet? I'm still waiting to hear so I can book my train tickets to and from.
Still no word on anyone driving from London?
Aaron
Dunky
posted this
30 May 2017
LIFT AVAILABLE FROM NORTHAMPTON.
Hi all, Super excited for my first year volunteering. And all by myself too, though I can't imagine it'll take too long to meet like-minded people at Download!!!
I'm travelling from Northampton and have up to 3 spaces available. Happy to collect from Northampton train station (on the Euston to Birmingham line) if that helps. Plan to travel up on Tuesday (assuming I get the shift I want) and back early Monday (again shift dependent).
D3P0
posted this
30 May 2017
Member of top road team 1!! Yes!! What I wish!
adenbeckitt
posted this
30 May 2017
Any idea how "Top Road" differs from the normal dog shifts?
smjl
posted this
30 May 2017
Anyone else in Bravo 1?
Spamfritters94
posted this
30 May 2017
Hi this is my first time volunteering, im doing it alone and im in team charlie 2. Wouldnt mind getting to know some of you beforehand, drop me a message
Spamfritters94
posted this
30 May 2017
Same, what group are you in ?
ashort
posted this
31 May 2017
Hey Guys. I've been allocated Top Road 1. Not one of preferences. Struggling to see how I'm gonna get there and back in time. Any ideas?
cwyz
posted this
31 May 2017
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Hi, I'm Cecilia and I've been put in Bravo 1
1) Is anyone driving from Central London to Download on Wednesday? I'm happy to chip in £15 for petrol.
2) Is anyone driving from Download to Central London/East London on Sunday night or very early in the morning on Monday? I need to get to work on Monday. I'm happy to pay £25 for this ride.
Cheers and happy festivalling!
ashort
posted this
31 May 2017
Cecilia, I'm also looking to go from Central/East London at the same time as you (although Wednesday departing after 3
0pm as its the earliest I can get out). Trains/buses do not accomodate my needs! So tricky!
Tommy
posted this
31 May 2017
hi Becky arrive at dl wednesday about 3.30 from airport hope to catch up with some of the teams im in Delta 1
erica
posted this
01 June 2017
Hey everyone! So I saw many people looking for lifts from London and just wanted to let you know East Midlands Trains have tickets for £11 St Pancras - East Midlands Parkway (then there's a shuttle to EMA, shouldn't be more than £7). It's cheap and you can get to Donington is about 2 hours! Hope it helps!
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ashort
posted this
01 June 2017
Erica. Thanks! Booking this up right now.
ale5875
posted this
01 June 2017
Another fellow Italian here! First time at Download, I'm in team Echo 1. Excited to see Moose Blood and System of a Down among others, and to know many of you.
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Alice
posted this
01 June 2017
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Wow, there are more italians than I expected! Are you leaving from Italy? I'll fly from Bergamo to East Midlands on tuesday!
ale5875
posted this
01 June 2017
Italians are everywhere, haha. I'm leaving from Malpensa to Stansted on the 6th, I'll spend an afternoon and a night in nearby Nottingham, and then I'll get to the festival site on Wednesday. Which team are you in?
Kaiteeboo
posted this
01 June 2017
Does anyone know if you can swap shifts? I'm in ECHO 1
zilters
posted this
03 June 2017
Anyone able to give me a lift to Download from Brighton (or nearby)? Need to head up on the 6th (Tues) and back to Brighton on the 12th. Petrol money etc. I can also teach you how to brew beer and speak French
Ali
crawf123
posted this
03 June 2017
Hi,
I am travelling from West London, I can do pickup from around Heathrow. I have space for two.
It's my first time at volunteering and first time at Download, I am in CHARLIE 2.
zilters
posted this
05 June 2017
Change of plan: I'll now be driving up. PM me if you want a lift from Brighton or the surrounding areas, or anywhere en route
Lingxin
posted this
05 June 2017
Hi guys,
I'll be coming from Liverpool by train on Wednesday. First time solo, volunteering and first time to a UK festival (I'm from Germany). I'm in Echo 1. Looking forward to meet you guys!
Caticorn
posted this
05 June 2017
Hi, anyone going to Download on Wednesday from Bristol and has space in their car? I need a lift.
ashort
posted this
07 June 2017
Sun is out. Let's hope it stays out!
Looking forward to seeing everyone later.
Aaron
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Tommy
posted this
07 June 2017
Great to here arrive at east midlands at 3.05 ,should be there for 4 ,hope to bump in to you at sme point \m/
Tommy
posted this
12 June 2017
Thank you all for a great Download , met some good people hope you all got / get home save and until next year stay safe \m/
