Stone Roses gig - what do I wear!

[lamandler]

Very excited about seeing the Stone Roses at Heaton Park this weekend, but having a total style crisis. So, here I am, nearly 40, 2 dcs, live in jeans and converse (not even skinnies) - and this is probably my last chance to relive my twenties!

Given the fact that it will probably pour with rain, please give me inspiration!

Oops x-posted, I'm a bit slow

We should all wear something which distinguishes us as MNers!

Handbag, There are some groups on fb. I'll PM you.

Ooh I am going with DH on Friday, cannot bloody wait. I have been torturing the DC with stone roses singing for weeks.
Also planning to wear wellies/ boots, leggings shorts and top and a massive waterrproof! Hoping to head into town after to continue the party vibe. may leave some slightly cooler shoes at DH office to do seamless change from mud bath babe to cool girl about town (not sure a pair of shoes lone will achieve this but worthy try!)
Have a fab time everyone

Lost track, am I the only one going on Sunday? We are having night away so staying in city centre Sunday night. Will there be stuff open after the gig?

As if I will be still upright

By stuff open, do you mean bars?

TBH it depends on how long its going to take you to get back into the city.

Oasis was a complete nightmare. Park and ride was terrible and poorly organised. Not enough buses. Traffic management in general was terrible. I know people who walked back to the city...

I think the gig finished around 10.30pm. I live 1/2 hour drive away. I wasn't hope much before 2am.

Stone Roses has to finish by 11 due to the noise laws I believe. I'll be walking home.

I'm going on Saturday and it can't come soon enough!!

I thought about what to wear and thought about asking on here!

Lo and behold! It's already being discussed

Schedule

Friday, June 29 (estimated times)
Kid British 4.45pm to 5.10pm
The Vaccines 5.30pm to 6.05pm
The Wailers 6.35pm to 7.20pm
Primal Scream 7.50pm to 8.40pm
The Stone Roses 9.10pm to 10.55pm

Saturday, June 30
Hollie Cook 4.45pm to 5.10pm
Professor Green 5.30pm to 6.05pm
The Wailers 6.35pm to 7.20pm
Beady Eye 7.50pm to 8.40pm
The Stone Roses 9.10pm to 10.55pm

Sunday, July 1
Dirty North 4.45pm to 5.10pm
The Justice Tonight Band (ft Mick Jones and The Farm) 5.30pm to 6.05pm
The Wailers 6.35pm to 7.20pm
Plan B 7.50pm to 8.40pm
The Stone Roses 9.10pm to 10.55pm

From Stone Roses Weekend

Grr at Friday people

Well the forecast said the rain would be back on Thursday, and it would rain until Tuesday.

Already had a few good downpours this morning...

Earplugs? I saw Ian brown at reading too many years ago and he was utterly out of tune. Still, it will be worth it just to see the stone roses

I'm going on Sunday. Would driving be ridiculous? Any idea if there's enough parking if I showed up at 5 ish? I was excited until I saw the forecast. :(

There is NO parking! You have to do the park & ride which is at Bowlee. It sounds a ballache.

I saw them in foreign a couple of weeks ago. Definitely suggest you wear something beer proof. Primark have some quite nice ponchos for £9 ish but they will blow around in the wind and leave your forearms exposed.

Have a great time everyone!

Working at all three concerts. I'll be wearing combats and a green "medical team" tshirt I need me some wellies pronto

I'm going on friday. As i still haven't lost all the baby weight yet (dd is 5mo) i'm going to wear 'stuff that fits', hiking boots and a cagoule.

I'm getting v excited

Today i mean! Friday is today! yes i don't get out much

It's currently very sunny here, so although rain is forecast for later, it will hopefully not be a total mud bath :)

I'm excited too!

Those going today, please pop back on as soon as you wake up tomorrow with top tips for those of us going later :)

I'm in South Manchester and it's gloomy and a bit rainy. Definately getting those wellies on.

From the bottom up...

• Funky wellies, leggings
• Denim mini-skirt, assorted layers (vest, long-sleeved off-shoulder top or old band T-shirt, thin hoody)
• Waterproof mac, parka or rain coat but in one colour not a Mum's mac If colour of coat matches wellies so much the better for standing out in crowd and getting picked up on the big stage TVs.
• Reni hat or similar. Hair worn long if you have it.
• Lots of eye make-up and lip-balm.
• Tiny cross-body bag, or better still no bag (keep purse, car-keys, lip-balm and camera-phone inside raincoat pockets).
• Throat warmed by Mumsnet scarf on the outside and by plenty of alcohol on the inside (enough of the latter and you won't care about the rain).

DH's cousin is there now and has just text to say its boggy already

Oh, and it's £4 a pint at the onsite bars

I'm listening the The Wailers in my back garden and they are ACE. Don't miss them.
of those with tickets.

Stand to the left of the stage as you look at it for the ending.

Wear wellies.

Do not expect to have a fucking drink until 9.30 so prepare your alcohol intake accordingly.

You could park locally if you're prepared to be cheeky as there was plenty of space but watch out for road closures.

Leaving was an issue. The bar was a massive issue. They'd got w handle on it by late but it was horrific beforehand.

Have a fucking amazing time!!!

Well, I'm just back & I wore a big grin all the way thru!