Don’t be put off by Pinkpop’s fluffy name. With a line-up including the likes of the Foo Fighters, Metallica, Queens of the Stone Age, and Rage Against the Machine, this festival is anything but pink…well, Kate Nash and KT Tunstall aside of course.
Pinkpop will take place on 30th May – 1st June 2008. It will see three days of Rock bands take to the stage and obliterate its audience with a shattering host of bands.
In its 38th year, Pinkpop is back, with a line-up hotter than ever. What better excuse to go to Holland for the weekend? Not that we need an excuse…

Why Pinkpop?

Pinkpop is the oldest annual festival to date, not just in Amsterdam, but in the world. If its longevity doesn’t suggest its superiority among other festivals, then maybe its impressive history of bands will:

Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, REM, Pixies, Herman Brood, Urban Dance, U2, Tool, Dire Straits, The Police, The Stranglers, The Cure….need we go on?

These performances caused such a stir that many of them are still shown on TV.

Pinkpop is also well-known for showcasing bands years before they break through, so it is the perfect place to witness some crackling future talent.

Top Historical Pinkpop Highlights

1. Pearl Jam play Pinkpop ’92.

The Pearl Jam set in 1992 went down in history as one of the most remarkable shows at Pinkpop – ever. The show was frantic, urgent and wildly engulfing. Fans at Pinkpop ’92 witnessed a piece of spectacular music history.

2. Radiohead play Pinkpop ‘96
( Check out the attached Youtube video of Radiohead at Pinkpop playing Bones)

Only Thom Yorke can wear a yellow anorak and trousers – and be still be one of the coolest men alive. Radiohead stormed Pinkpop in the torrential rain, playing classics such as Street Spirit and Creep, resulting in a momentous performance.

3. The breakthrough of alternative Dutch band, Krezip.

Although they were not originally on the bill, Krezip stood in for one of the big names who had to pull out. The astounding set that Krezip put on for an enthusiastic crowd resulted in the band’s national breakthrough.

Pinkpop – The Vibe.

Despite the effervescent, electric performances, the atmosphere is always peaceful and relaxing. Pink Pop knows how to party, but they also know how to kick back and chill out – the perfect combination for a festival.

Camping

The camping is guaranteed to be fun, tightly packed with fans and eager musicians with many guitars strewn amongst the beer cans.

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All sites include toilets, hot showers, running water, supermarket, information desk, camping store, first aid points, cash points and food and drink stands.
The sites are accessible from Friday May 30th at midday until Monday 2nd June midday.
The campsite is free with your weekend ticket.
Disability camping is CAMPSITE A.
Cars, motorbikes and Caravans are not permitted on the campsites.
Glass, cans, campfires, dogs, sound-systems and merchandise trading are forbidden.

Directions and Travel Information

By Train: Travel to NS station Landgraaf. From here shuttle buses will travel to the festival site and camping areas. The site is a 10minute walk from the station.
By Car: Drive to Landgraaf and follow signs to ‘park gravenrode’ and then ‘parkeren pinkpop’. On arrival you will be directed to a parking space.
By Plane: Nearest airport is Maastricht Aachen Airport. From there you can take a taxi to Landgraaf or from the city of Maastricht you can take a train.

Who do we thank?

Jan Smeets, Mr Pinkpop himself. Cheers Jan.

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