The Big Question...Rockness or TITP

There is no doubt about it, that for the past 10 years or so T In the Park has been Scotland's premier festival; bringing top acts from across the globe to the humble setting of Balado. The festival is considered to be a big contender on the UK summer festival scene attracting crowds of 100,000 +. However, over recent years a smaller scale festival taking place amongst the picturesque hills of Lochness is offering serious competition - Rockness. 

There is rising criticism surrounding many factors of T In the Park and the list is growing - 
Over crowding, horrendous toilets, the overflow of pop acts and the arrival of the neds are to name but a few. Even the loyal T army are beginning to doubt their commitment to the festival as it has been suggested that the event has simply became too large.

 Rockness on the other hand oozes a fresh and simpler approach. With an impressive trophy cabinet boasting awards such as 'Best Small Festival' for two years running and more headline acts by the year, this event is definitely one to check out. Eevn from last year, the number of tickets has grown by 10,000 resulting in the total number of festival gowers reaching 40,000+.


Having experienced both of these festivals I have to say - sorry T fans, Rockness is the way forward. Fair enough, it is not yet attracting the likes of U2, Coldplay and Beyonce...but give it a few years. There is nothing quite like the atmosphere at this festival. Even first thing in the morning when the smell of tequilla haunts your tent, and the thought of lighting a fag makes you want to end your life - Rockness will soon cure you. Maybe its the breathtaking surroundings, the simple layout or too much fresh hair up in the mountains; but Rockness is the one for me.

   

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