I had a great time...
I arrived at Sankeys around midnight to see the ultimate handbag himself drop some tunes only for the power to off for around 40 mins, it didn't dampen spirits and I stayed until the end, some great sets and not all old Skool, great to see Smokin Jo as well back on the Isle. I don't like Sankys, I really feel they need to take it elsewhere, a lot of people I know went to Glitterbox
Sunday was crazy hot, but still highly enjoyable, I've read some of the negative comments about the heat, too many beds, grown men fanning themselves, should have had air con ...blah blah . Jason Bye smashed the place to pieces with his set, a few of the others were pants, SF should have stayed in the wall at Amnesia. It as easier to get a drink than last year and slightly better organised. Again i stayed until the end and then went to the after party at Dunes, some great up to date Tech House played, bought me back up and I loved it
Monday Mambo was ram, never seen it so busy, vinyl set from Bysie was a treat, crowd were up for it and it as a great vibe. I went to the after party which was another highlight, Jason Bye wasnt scheduled to play but came on for about an hour, the atmosphere was electric, it was fantastic. All the DJ's were good.
I listen to old Skool for two weekends of the the year so I know exactly what music to expect and I look forward to it. I go raving a hell of a lot, prob more than most, it's great to listen to that fantastic era of music.
It's getting bigger, I do think there needs to be a few changes, it will be interesting to see what happens next year, the normal rumour mill will churn but Manstan quotes it will not be going to Oceon Beach.
. As you say it's a rare foray back to that era and if it wasn't for that crowd I wouldn't bother (like so many others). Was out with a boat all day Monday and staggered past Mambo with a load of gear headed back to my hotel about half eight. didn't look like much was going off tbh...
