Question about Oppi 2012

[Ampha]

Hi there
This will be my first year going to Oppi, I'm taking a cousin there that is visiting from overseas and has always wanted to see Seether live, so his trip worked out quite well lol :D
My questions is this:
Do I just rock up with my own tent and camp wherever or is the only place where you can stay at Oppi that Kreef hotel ?
Can I bring my own booze?

[ScottulusMaximus]

An Oppi virgin, aaaaaaaaah sweet!!!!

First ur questions:-

Yup bring ur own tent find a spot and off you go, "Can I bring my own booze?", simply answer is yes and lots of it...

Now a few thing you need to know and take with:-

1. You will be filthy and covered in dust, there is no way around this so if u can't handle it don't go. There are showers but a true Koppi experience is never knowing where these are. Take 100-200 wetwipes to clean urself up and 4 of those 5l water bottles each, you can never take too much water.
2. Will be better to go in a large a group as possible, 20+ is usually the best bet so u can all camp together, kuier together and carpool together.
3. Take some 2l coke bottles so u can pre-mix ur drinks for around the stages cos no glass is allowed inside the stage area.
4. Take warm clothes, gets f-ing cold at night along with a lekker sleeeping bag.

Any other questions lemme no!!!!

EDIT: also going for one band is like pitching up at a buffet and only taking carrots, to do oppi properly once they finalise the schedule print it out and make a plan as to which bands you want to see and stick to it as best you can... There are 7 stages in operation this year, so make sure you are where u need to be.

[prOd]

you can never take too much water.

This man speaks the truth

[Ampha]

Awesome thanks,
Im very keen on going, just bought the tickets :)
I havent done an Oppi (have heard great things about it) before but did go to Woodstock 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Personally I'm not going for one band, there are many bands that have been confirmed that I want to see for the first time and again :D

[tsume]

Any MyBBers want to camp together?
I saw this on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/oppikoppifestival/app_154941327973088

I'm also an Oppi nOOb

[abzo]

This one time at Oppi, I was sooo sober that I didn't pass out or throw-up anywhere.

[Nicodeamus]

takes lots of water, and wet wipe, I used to wake up every morning at 5am and just took a shower, but there is a lot of truth in the dust part!

[Shake&Bake]

Ok, so when is it happening this year! Been wanting to go for the longest time - make a week of it with a train ride there and back.

[tsume]

Ok, so when is it happening this year! Been wanting to go for the longest time - make a week of it with a train ride there and back.

From the 9th to the 11th of August

[Ampha]

One more question, are there braai areas everywhere where you set up camp, or a designated area for it ? :D

[Shake&Bake]

Thanks tsume!

[poffle]

One more question, are there braai areas everywhere where you set up camp, or a designated area for it ? :D

Nope you just braai at your own camp. Take your own grid + utensils. I've found that if you braai you waste a lot of time at the camp (granted this can also be the best things about oppi), i usually just budget +-R200 bucks for food so you dont have to waste time constantly cooking & cleaning, making a fire, make sure it won't rage out of control etc. They have standard festival food. Curry, potijie, burgers, vetkoek etc.

Me and a mate booked kreef again this year. It is the ultimate way to do festivals :D

As whats been said, take the following:
Mountains of booze,
wet wipes,
water,
camping equipment,
lekker sleeping bag as its flippen cold at night,
drugs (if thats your thing),
balaclava if you can - saves your nose & lungs from the dust,
A way to locate your camp site when you decide to wander back at night. You can get lost for hours,
strong legs as your will be walking and dancing a lot!

[Randhir]

Take toilet paper. About 3 rolls.

Trust me.

[Ampha]

Thanks for all the info :)
I did try Kreef, but by the time I looked it was sold out, I am on a waiting list though :)

[Randhir]

I stayed at Kreef on my girlfriend's first trip to Splashy. They were quite cool, but I prefer having a big camp with lots of mates.

[abzo]

Surprised no one mentioned condoms. You guys are so irresponsible.

[poffle]

I stayed at Kreef on my girlfriend's first trip to Splashy. They were quite cool, but I prefer having a big camp with lots of mates.

ya that is rad i agree, but i've mordor'd it enough times.
It's so lekker to wake up, have a shower & sh#t. Go chow some lekker buffet breakfast and coffee while you listening to Tidal Waves/Albert frost :D flippen excited !!

[Randhir]

ya that is rad i agree, but i've mordor'd it enough times.
It's so lekker to wake up, have a shower & sh#t. Go chow some lekker buffet breakfast and coffee while you listening to Tidal Waves/Albert frost :D flippen excited !!

Have a HOT shower :D The breakfasts there were so simple, but so tasty.

[Korn1]

Just don't be like us and spend all the money on beer :D

[Ampha]

I'd say 80% of the budget is going to booze :p
I found my old tent and amg its so bad, need to look for another.
Anyone know of any sites where I can look for some tents, I've looked at Makro's but would like some others so I can compare prices :)

[poffle]

1 month...

Ampha : Sportsmanswarehouse, Game, Mr Price Sports (if you want a lekker cheap tent get it from here). Outdoor warehouse

[tsume]

Got my tent on Friday at Makro, was on special...now to seek the other essentials

[Tman*]

My 2nd year Im going.

Ill admit I made some mistakes last year in terms of planning. ICE = GOLD.

OPPI!....

[Korn1]

Got my ticket :cool:

[Rosaudio]

Fsck you all

[Shake&Bake]

Not going - again... :mad: :o

[poffle]

poor souls. Cant wait, 3 more weeks and counting! fsk yeah!

[Korn1]

I will be watching....your girlfriends :twisted:

[ScottulusMaximus]

2 weeks!!!! line up out today on the Facebook page, come on you sweet things!!!!

[poffle]

yah some really crazy time slots. Thursday night you have Tidal Waves -> Taxi violence -> Shadowclub -> Bittereinder all in a row.
Satruday : Sibot -> Diplo -> Das Kapital -> Pascal and Pearce ... alll in a row.

So much music :D :D

[ScottulusMaximus]

Thursday I got Black Cat Bones-Southern Gypsy Queen-Flash Republic-Tidal Waves-Taxi Violence-Bittereinder-Pestroy

Friday:- Catlike Thieves-Albert Frost-Thieve-aKing-Lieve Jeanne-Desmond-***of

Saturday:- Gevoel Van Veiligheid-Black Handed Kites-Tailor-Tuindwergies-EODM-Enter Shikari-Kongos-Seether-Bullet

And any open times u just find a random stage and chillax!!!

[Korn1]

Oppi in 2 days :twisted:

[ScottulusMaximus]

Ummmm, it's next week...

[Rosaudio]

Oppi in 2 days :twisted:

You drunk again?

[Korn1]

You drunk again?

Lol no I just marked the wrong assignment off my calendar :D

[Lordpiet]

Lol no I just marked the wrong assignment off my calendar :D

7 Days to go my 1st time and I can wait . . .:D

[BLIXEMPIE]

My 1st Oppi. Ticket in the mail. Gotsa get a tent and alcohol and water and stuff this weekend, Gonna be EPIC!!!!!

[Wikkels88]

Be sure to take a flashlight, and MEMORIZE the route from you camping site to the stages, I personally saw a guy in tears (dronkverdriet) last year because he lost his friends and can't find his campsite.

Get yourself one of those camelpacks the cyclists use (you get them for cheap at Mr price sports) you don't want to be running up and down from the stage to the campsite to "gooi nog dop"

Be sure not to wear your new Lacoste shoes, they will be FAKT up by the end of the weekend, take shoes that your willing to throw away after the festival:D

And DON't buy anything from the Rastafarians near the entrance to the stage area;)

Edit: And don't take to much food with (like I always do) you'll end up throwing food away at the end of the weekend, because it's always easier to just buy something to munch when ur babelas, there are PLENTY of food stalls around the stage areas.

[Wikkels88]

Surprised no one mentioned condoms. You guys are so irresponsible.

Last year you got them for free at the gate when they scanned your ticket;)

And not those free condoms, Durex:D

[Korn1]

My 1st Oppi. Ticket in the mail. Gotsa get a tent and alcohol and water and stuff this weekend, Gonna be EPIC!!!!!

Can't believe you not making plans 2 meet us :mad:

[poffle]

WOOOEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee excitement reaching level maximum!

They released a oppikoppi app for android, not sure about iOs. Its pretty awesome, gives you a map, schedules infos etc.

[Ampha]

WOOOEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee excitement reaching level maximum!

They released a oppikoppi app for android, not sure about iOs. Its pretty awesome, gives you a map, schedules infos etc.

Yes there is on iOs, just downloaded it now :D
Nice find!!

[Korn1]

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php/photo/32125/title/373908-10150938857365178-768713486-n/cat/500

[Lordpiet]

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php/photo/32125/title/373908-10150938857365178-768713486-n/cat/500

HAHAHA

[tsume]

Thursday I got Black Cat Bones-Southern Gypsy Queen-Flash Republic-Tidal Waves-Taxi Violence-Bittereinder-Pestroy

Friday:- Catlike Thieves-Albert Frost-Thieve-aKing-Lieve Jeanne-Desmond-***of

Saturday:- Gevoel Van Veiligheid-Black Handed Kites-Tailor-Tuindwergies-EODM-Enter Shikari-Kongos-Seether-Bullet

And any open times u just find a random stage and chillax!!!

I can tell for Saturday your not gonna make all those shows or you gonna have to leave in between sets. Apparently the trek from one stage to another is not so easy that you can make it to another stage as soon as one finishes.

[ScottulusMaximus]

I can tell for Saturday your not gonna make all those shows or you gonna have to leave in between sets. Apparently the trek from one stage to another is not so easy that you can make it to another stage as soon as one finishes.

Oh so 'you can tell' I'm not gonna get to the bands without ever having been to Koppi by the sounds of it. Besides Die Klein Bar on the hill and Trance stage over the hill all the other stages are right next to each other. This is my 5th Koppi I know what I'm doing...

[tsume]

Oh so 'you can tell' I'm not gonna get to the bands without ever having been to Koppi by the sounds of it. Besides Die Klein Bar on the hill and Trance stage over the hill all the other stages are right next to each other. This is my 5th Koppi I know what I'm doing...

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[Rosaudio]

Pffft Oppie :rolleyes:

I'll just go to Tomorrowland next year and The next Glastonbury .l.. ..l.

Not even jelly mother****ers :cool:

[tsume]

Pffft Oppie :rolleyes:

I'll just go to Tomorrowland next year and The next Glastonbury .l.. ..l.

Not even jelly mother****ers :cool:

But you'll be alone...without mates. In that case take me with you :)

[Rosaudio]

But you'll be alone...without mates. In that case take me with you :)

I wish, have to get myself there first :p

[poffle]

Pffft Oppie :rolleyes:

I'll just go to Tomorrowland next year and The next Glastonbury .l.. ..l.

Not even jelly mother****ers :cool:

i would give my left nut to goto tomorrowland. Last years and this years looked absolutely insane.

I have 2 mates who planned to goto tomorrowland this year. They bought their flight tickets. Waited for tomorrowland tickets to go on sale and boom, niks. Sold out in 12 minutes, they didn't even get a chance to get in the queue due to the amount of people trying to apply for tickets. So now, instead they are going to reading festival :( lucky buggers.

3 more days of work!!!!

[Korn1]

Tickets almost sold out!

[poffle]

Life is almost sold out!

[Korn1]

So amped!!!

[ScottulusMaximus]

1 more sleep!!! lets do this..

[Rosaudio]

Enjoy being cold as fsck fsckers :twisted:

[Korn1]

Enjoy being cold as fsck fsckers :twisted:

Just like cape town :D

I will be clean for once,got wet wipes :cool:

[ScottulusMaximus]

Enjoy being cold as fsck fsckers :twisted:

This my friend is why they invented brandewyn...

[Shake&Bake]

Ok, time to RAS this thread and get it closed! :mad:

Enjoy fsckers! :o :D

[poffle]

hahahaha

yipeeeeeeeeee can't wwait for tomorrow morning !

[Lordpiet]

what time you all gona hit the Road for Oppi??

[ScottulusMaximus]

12 today, let's do this!!!

[poffle]

11 tomorrow. ADKAOGKDSOAGKSOGKOADSKG the new dome stage looks awesome

[Grimspoon]

And. . . . . . how was it?

[ScottulusMaximus]

Well that escalated quickly, covered in cuts and bruises which is to be expected but the fractured nose and pulled ligament in my calf/ankle is a suprise!

[Ampha]

And. . . . . . how was it?

Still recovering :p

[InSanity]

Well that escalated quickly, covered in cuts and bruises which is to be expected but the fractured nose and pulled ligament in my calf/ankle is a suprise!

But sooooo worth it !!!

[ScottulusMaximus]

But sooooo worth it !!!

Oh yes!!! Any damn day...

[Korn1]

We left oppi around 10 and only made it back at 6pm