Line-up change
By jddcef on Apr 8, 2009 in 2009, Announcements, Featured
Unfortunately we have been told today that two bands are unable to make it to 2009′s Coke Zero Fest in South Africa.
International bands not coming anymore:
Bullet for my valentineRed Jumpsuit Apparatus
We are still waiting for official word on what will happen further! Check computicket for more information.
It will still be an awesome day out nonetheless with the following lineup:
- OASIS
- SNOW PATROL
- PANIC! AT THE DISCO
- THE DIRTY SKIRTS
- ZEBRA AND GIRAFFE
- CASSETTE
- FOTO NA DANS
- ONE DAY REMAINS (JHB only)
- AKING (CT only)
BIG Concerts, the organisers of Coca-Cola Zero Fest 2009, regrettably announce the cancellation of Bullet For My Valentine and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, who were scheduled to perform.
Both bands, who have concluded performance agreements with the promoter and have received payment in lieu of their performance, decided at the last minute to withdraw on their commitments to Coca-Cola Zero Fest 2009.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus cited personnel changes, which impacted on their ability to perform at the fest, while Bullet For My Valentine cited studio commitments, as they complete their new studio album.
BIG Concerts CEO, Attie Van Wyk said, “We are absolutely devastated by the cancellation of these two bands. Not only have they not fulfilled their agreements with us, but they have let their South African fans down in the biggest possible manner. And all at the last minute, leaving us in an unfortunate position of not being able to find suitable replacements at such short notice.”
Zayd Abrahams, Coca-Cola™ Strategic Marketing Manager, said: “Coca-Cola Zero is disappointed by the withdrawal of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Bullet For My Valentine; we are however looking forward to the awesome performances from Oasis, Snow Patrol, and Panic! At the Disco and some of the best home-brewed talent. All concert experiences that have been planned are going ahead and consumers can still expect a world-class production. “Bullet For My Valentine have apologised to their fans in South Africa. Matt Tuck says: “We’re absolutely gutted to have to cancel these shows, we were proper looking forward to it, but we are really getting stuck in with writing new songs and we have a busy schedule to get everything prepared for recording the new album ‐ which we are all really excited about!”
Ticket holders are able to get a full refund for their tickets from Computicket if they so wish. This offer stands until Friday 17 April 2009.
Fans have an added bonus this weekend: OASIS, SNOW PATROL and PANIC AT THE DISCO will play extended performances at Coca-Cola Zero Fest. The fest has loads to offer this weekend – Big Sound, Bold Artists, Zero Heroes, Mist Angels, Chill Zones, Guitar Heroes and Zero Zones.
Oh well, I just heard it on the radio as well.
Looks like I’m goin to get my refund tomorrow…
Can’t really blame the Coke Fest for it, its the bands that cancelled. Funny I expected this of Oasis and I was looking forward to Bullet!!!!
Lucky Fish HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!
Darren | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
those are the two bands i don’t really care about so…. oh well.
d | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
It’s absolutely ridiculous, I blame the organizers for this…why would 2 great international acts cancel a few days before a show…blame Big concerts!!!!!!
Albertus | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I still wanna see OASIS, but was looking forward to bullet….this is such bullshit! Now, a not so great lineup got even worse…
Aubrey | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Might be the case, but it does not reflect well for future concert. You agree?
Albertus | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
So can we get a refund from computicket??
Lindsay | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
The only reason i bought a golden circle ticket was to go see Red Jumpsuit. I think this is unacceptable, surely a contract must be signed or something. You cant get people to buy tickets by advertising two big international acts and then 2 days before the concert allow them to pull out. This is really unacceptable.
Sands | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I hope all the Bullet fans decide to get refunds and not come anymore! That would make the concert so much better!
Koos | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Maybe they should think of adding a few more SA bands to make up for the loss of the two international bands. I vote Voodoo Child and Evolver (for a change to the normal boring same bands that these festivals book – example Prime Circle – for all the PC fans I am not dissing PC I just want the other SA Bands to get their turn). Hey bring aKing to JHB too.
Candice | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Bummed out about this announcement no doubt. I’d still like to go but the other 3 people I was driving up with are over it and want refunds. Oh well. At least I get R600 back.
Matt | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
im so glad.its the best news ever.. hope all u guys stay at home and i can revel in extented perfomances from oasis ,snow patrol and panic… less people, more ,music
frans | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I would still like to go but i dont see the point, its to expensive for the amount of bands now playing this year! Why cant big concerts offer a small money amount of money back? They are gonna rip us off with food and drink prices anyway!!!
Rivas | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
SO glad I never bought a ticket to what has turned out to be PansyFest! At least Koos and Frans will be able to hookup and hav a champagne supernova in the sky mos.
And for the rest of us: unfortunately, if you want to see your fav bands and not be disappointed, u hav to go overseas. its the sad truth… if a albino metalhead from langa can do it, so can yous!
Frikkie Mamas | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Coke fest Hero to ZERO, I’m cashing my ticket in later.
Hey everyone Koos will be easy to spot at the coke fest, cause he’s going to be the only wank there
yaman | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
hey guys come on… atleast we can get refunds
i feel so depressed bout this whole story but what can we do….? (refund)
maybe next year it will be awesome (i hope)
don’t blame the organisers or anybody
was the bands own choice…it’s their lost!
but we will try to forgive and forget
lol!
BiancaPret | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
That is so pathetic!
I’ve been so anxious to watch bullet for my valentine peform… been counting down the days because we don’t get allot of metal bands touring to SA and this could have been the mark of more bands to come, now they go and screw us over! Just because they want finish a album, a album that I will more than like not buy now! They make a album to promote a band, cash up and sell live events…wtf…where’s the live event now?
Been counting down the days to one of my favorite bands along side killswitch, lamb of god, inflames and so on… Such a disappointment guys…
First Gun and roses now this…Doesn’t the event organisers have some kind of contract or written and signed agreement to secure the artist and prevent them from pulling out of the event. And for lame reasons such as “We’re absolutely gutted to have to cancel these shows, we were proper looking forward to it, but we are really getting stuck in with writing new songs and we have a busy schedule to get everything prepared for recording the new album”…
Come on!!!! Were you really looking forward to the fest? You have a busy schedule due to events like this and FANS like US! Gutted? Riiiggghhhtttt….. well now they have more time to go play with themselves do to this misfortunate cancelation… Hope the next band will actually play and the Coke Fest Event Organisers properly secure their performance.
Reply on this…
Riniel Gresse | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Epic Epic Fail. I’m so angry right now, I’m gonna stop drinking coke, or drink lots of water and vomit on Koos and his mother
3D | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
ah please tell all the bullet fans to stay home… the drive will be smooth , and the line for the beer shorter ah,,, see shitty bands like bullet and redsuit cant even commit to a organized concert after recieving their pay for it..shows there mentality,,they feel a fuk for their fans… shame hey and all you guys are complaining about big concerts? why not tell ur fav bands to go fuk themselves for not showing… at least the so called shitty bands are pitching,showing some integraty and proffesionalism.
frans | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Hey Frikkie Mamas! Pass virrie wing!
Eben Donges | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Well I can’t say I’m surprised. This kakfest has just been one f@ck-up after another from the beginning. Only thing I am surprised about is that it was those 2 that cancelled, not Oasis.
Anyway, so now that there are 3 absolutely kak international bands left, I can see the majority of ticket holders getting a refund. I see empty stadiums this weekend.
Strategically, this means one of two things: a) Coke will get their act together and do things properly next year (which hopefully includes getting a decent line-up), or b) 2009 is the last year that we have a coke fest. As sad as that would be, after the debacle this year I suspect we might end up with option b.
WTF | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
All my mates “were” comming up from Durbs to the show this year and now they think it’s a waste of time, petrol and money.. This is such bullshit…!
Ryan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
EPIC FAIL!! Extended performances from Panic!
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Mayb next year you’ll get some decent bands! and then ppl will actually come and watch!
Hahahaha | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
BiancaPret, I disagree, the whole Zero Coke Fest 2009 was poorly planned from the start, the orginizers didn’t pay any attention to the demand majority – I bet you the only reason why Bullet and RJA are not playing is because they were told how many people will be visiting Coke Fest 2009.They don’t wanne be playing in front of 10 Koos fans shouting Oasis like a fag!
WTF | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Cant believe that big international acts like Bullet for my Valentine and Red Jumpsuit can realy be so unprofesional. No mather if they are not comin any more, i still wana see the rest. But please note dear Bullet end Red Jumpsuit, you have more then soiled your name with your fans in South Africa.
Jovan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I could actually not care less about defending bfmv…they really nocked this event to the ground…way to go…
Riniel Gresse | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I find it quite an odd coincidence that 2 bands simultaneously pull out – both for flaky reasons. A week after both venues are changed – both for flaky reasons. I smell a rat.
WTF | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
i’m sure we can blame this on Zuma somehow…
Mashudu | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Man that sucks.6 of us driving up from bots for this and now they pull?!? WTF!!!
dissapointed | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Ja Koos you are an Aborigine TIT!
John | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Sigh. Just sigh. I’m still keen for Oasis but I would feel like a chump. Longer sets is clearly not the answer, Oasis will probably play for a few hours anyhoo. There has to be some kind of payback, whether it be food vouchers, or discounts.
goose | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
heck ill take a case of beer for re-imbursment, help me forget my dissapointment.
dissapointed | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Get this…
Bullet has canceled the HUGE metal hammer’s HAMMERFEST as well due to recording commitments. What a bunch of #unts… Hope the album thats destroying fans falls to the ground!
Riniel Gresse | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I am INSANELY angry at the last minute cancellation of one of my favourite bands, Bullet For My Valentine!!!! I CAN”T BELIEVE THEY WOULD DO THIS TO SO MANY SOUTH AFRICANS WHO HAVE BEEN WANTING TO SEE THEM FOR SO LONG! As a die-hard metal fan, COKEFEST WAS THE THING I LOOKED FOREWARD TO MOST IN THE YEAR OF 2009, but i am now forced to refund my golden circle ticket as BFMV and TRJA are not playing. 600 RAND IS ALOT OF MONEY, AND I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO NOT SCREAM AT THIS ENTIRE SITUATION… What has been put in my mind now is that if BFMV does not care about playing at cokefest, then i simply dont care in supporting them!!! SIMPLE AS THAT~~~~~
Dominic Karatouliotis | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
pfffft. this is the lamest thing ever.
no way i’m paying that much to see the most exciting(sarcasm) performances of oasis and snow patrol. ooohhh ahhh most intense.
do i smell a refund?
hahaha that is a yes.
insertstupidscenename | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
it feels like its April 1st all over again… Im hoping and praying that this is a really really bad april fools joke…
I no I no wake up boy its not!!!
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Coke fest is pathetic, a band wouldn’t JUST cancel an overseas event, its all the bloody pathetic organisers that can go hang themselves for loosing all us supporters… Koos, go watch Kyknet or something in your little conservative Afrikaans home and choke on your mom’s koeksisters while watching your favorite show consisting of fat afr girls sokking… Hope you enjoi it d-oos
Jonny | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
YEEES!!! this is the best news ever…all the dumb bands are out…all the ones that matter are in…
sandro | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
ok well cant u get like 2 kick ass local bands to fill in the slots ,,,,,, any local band would say yes plzzz
caroline | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Now I want to drown my sorrows in koeksisters and fat afrikaans woman.
goose | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I’ll be handing out prozac at the entrance 4 all those who need it! Especially 4 all us golden circle chops who paid R600 bucks for this!!!
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I am so irritated by this, and this seems to happen every year. Last year it was Guns n Roses, and now this. First, a last minute venue change, now with the cancellations the line up is terrible, a pocketful of local bands and that’s it!!!!! I personally, and all my friends will be getting a refund and this is the last time I will ever go to a Coke Fest I am done with getting stuffed around like this two years in a row. The Disaster of Metallica and the organization says it all
christopher | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
lol, need any 1 say more – think there’s going to be 10 people at the 2009 fest!Refunding mine.
Unfortnuanitly for the pop/rock fans the majority of RSA fans want hardrock/metal bands:
Bullet,In Flames, Radio Head,Slipknot,Marilyn Manson, Tool,Killswitch Ingage, Shadows Fall, Atreyu,Billy Talent,Green day,Avenged Sevenfold, As I Lay Dying,Underoath, Trivium.
This is what happens to a festival if you don’t produce what the majority of the people want.
An idea for next year – arrange two shows, 1 metal show with any bands listed above and another show with the soft bands like this year!
I promise you that the metal show will be sold out!
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Well, I guess it’s to be expected. Bullet and Red Jumpsuit probilby saw the lineup they where playing with and where like f@#$ that…
haha
Glad I didn’t buy a ticket.
Also, have you noticed how many tickets they are giving away in competitions??? Last year they hardly gave any away (because there weren’t any left) and this year they are practicly giving away for free.. cause no one is buying any…haha
Dylan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
i am totally gutted. man, it feels like someone just told me that my dog died or something. how can they do this? 2 days before coke fest???? coke fest should have a look at the contracts they make these bands sign to prevent ANYTHING like this happening EVER again. for anyone like me who gives ANY damn about music and seeing one of our favourite bands perform, this is absolute bullshit. a stupid refund doesn’t come close to the making up for such disappointment! coke fest, this is gonna influence ur sales in the future cuz people are not gonna believe the line up till they see it anymore!
zahn | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Oh yes, and they say they going to have chairs in golden circle so everyone can sit down and watch…
Dylan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Ahahahahahah…
Now I really expected this to happen…
Im really glad I didnt buy a ticket….
Haha and to the Jonny guy who wrote this: YEEES!!! this is the best news ever…all the dumb bands are out…all the ones that matter are in…
You are the biggest effing w@nker in the world….Do you even know what music is….Pfft….
10 points to Bullet and Red Jumpsuit for canceling….
To the people that said that they let us down….Open your really tiny eyes…The people that organized this thing let us down…If I where in one of those bands…I would also not want to come down and play…
Michelle | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
@ Michelle
Fine then they dont come and play, BUT to AGREE to and then NOT come…. thats just being FU*KED UP!
dissapointed | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
i saved up for ages waiting for my all time fav band and the c%nts cancel…… dude you lost atleast one fan. and its for a crappy reason like that….. you suck balls bfmv
bendan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Grow up dissapointed…
Things in life change….Deal with it…
Michelle | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
First..
2007 – Guns & Roses cancel..
2008 – Devil Driver cancel (not Coke Fest)..
2009 – and now this!!!???
EPIC FAIL!!!
Me and all my friends are going to get refunds TODAY!
YOU GUYS SUCK!!!! Take your Coke “ZERO” Fest and stage dive into a mosh pit of angry metalheads with sharpened rugby boots on.
Murray | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Hey im dealing with it. I just think that if u make a commitment you should see it through. If you not prepared to do the show dont sign on in the 1st place.
Sure im not the only one who feels like that.
dissapointed | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Had a feeling another disappointment was on it’s way. The old ppl always believed things happens in three’s. First the k@k lineup, then venue change and now bands cancelling? I am actually feeling lame with anger. I am getting my 2 GC refunds.
I reckon bands will only cancel if it’s REALLY REALLY for a good reason, and their reasons sounds too lame, I dont believe that it’s the truth. Coke has messed up and thats that. I think this Global economic struggle are choking businesses even ones as big as Coke. Did anyone see how cheap Coke products are lately?
To Koos the Doos and Sandro, you make a perfect pair. You should hook up.
Rock Fan - CT | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Dont even start with DevilDriver… pfff… that pissd me off more than anything. And those Chromium knts who organizd it still hav the arrogance to sell out on etv talking about ‘flying the SA metal flag’ wanks.
…Nile also cancelled
fck
Hahahaha | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
@ Dissapointed How do you know that they did make a commitment? maybe they just said ” Ok we mite make it” and then coke fest goes and confirms… You never know…. Also, maybe cause of the lack of people buying tickets, they couldn’t afford to pay bullet and red jump to come…YOu can’t just assume that what the “Press” of all people, is telling you the truth…
Dylan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Dude, read the freakin bulletin’s 1st b4 coming with ur lame comebacks. they DID sign, and they WERE paid. Coke probly makes more money than the SA economy, I’m sure than can afford to spurge a little in their budget
Hahahaha | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
this sucks big time i was really looking forward to bullet! well they just let down a shit load of south african fans. But hey im still going what the hell might as well enjot the other bands that are going to be there hey atleast panic didnt cancel!!!!!
shazz | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
complete bogus! i was counting the days down for b.f.m.v….bt nt gna go for the refund…gna go get pissed n rock out with the 20 other ppl who decide 2 show up…if it carries on like this they r only gna have coke fest in jhb…cs like no1 is gna b der in cpt…bt i guess hey wat can a person do?…so much for catching sum ball sweat from b.f.m.v lol
snowy | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
yeah this sucks well yeah wat the hell eva im still gonna go and rock out haha, might aswell enjoy the other bands there hey
shazz | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I’d rather refund and spend my R350 at a bar, all the B4MV fans can join me.I’m over it!
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Even better, a private dance at Teazers – although it’ll probably only last 5 minutes, it will be memorable
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
lol 900 people voted that they wouldn’t miss coke fest for the world, guese what, 900 people voted for bullet for my valentine to come to coke fest.hope the 10 people enjoy oasis.LOL
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Can we not get nother local bands to replace them? Such as Prime Circle, Seether, Parlotones, Goldfish, anything
Chris | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
uh Chris Seether is International quality now. . . and would any local band really make up for Bullet for my Valentine – I don’t think so.Epic Fail take 5
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Agreed but it’s still better than nothing, why did I even bother! =-|
Chris | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
this is bullshit what a let down, for some of us our tickets were long hard earned and it was a waste! shot to the bands who pulled out you guys suck!
chloe | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
arggh.. I hope the organizers or Coke pull some strings and replace these bands…
Lo | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Can I hav a hug pleaz?
Hahahaha | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Jonas Brothers to replace BFMV!!!
Hahahaha | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
People – I hope you all have good memories of coke fests 2008 and before. Because that’s all we’ll be left with. After this balls up – forget about a coke fest 2010. Thank you very much to the bunch of idiots at coke and big concerts for f*cking it all up.
WTF | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
dont even play like that!
dissapointed | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Like the organizers would even know the difference between the two!!
Hahahaha | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I dont know, it took them how long to half sign a few bands, whats the chance of them being able to sign 2 other acts 2 replace the other 2. I suppose even organising the SA bands 2 replace them will b a bit of work…
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
remind me why i’m going then?
yiore | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
@yiore – i have no idea. don’t
WTF | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
You’re going to support SA music and SA f-ups… don don don don don don don don Neeevaaa saay braaai
Hahahaha | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
lol @ Hahahaha fot Jonas Brothers – doed don’t make jokes like that, these orginizers are so stupid, they might think you’re serious. . . . lets not spoil it even more for the 10 guys going.Just refunded mine @ compu – there were like 20 people in the line, when I got 2 the counter all you could see is coke fest tickets.lol
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
They should have just given in 2 all Linkin Parks rediculous requirements and brought us a totally awesome band like them.
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Are you guys just bitter because Bullet just showed you how worthless you are to them?
Matt | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
it sucks! n they wont even hav enough time to get other bands to come! this is bullshit!!!!
yiore | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Refund here I come!!!!!
This sux big time, bullet was the only reason I was going!!! For everyone still going enjoy the crappy fest!!
BS | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Man coke just get AKING to play in Joburg! its the least u can do!!!
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
This is total BS! Same thing happened last year with Gunn’s & Roses? So dissapointed in Bullet as well as the organisers. How can you just let a band cancel 3 days before the show? This was gonna be our last chance to see a show in South Africa and we were looking forward to it so much, and look what happened!
As far as I’m concerned Bullet is not one of our favourite bands anymore so they can take the ticket and stuff it somewhere!
So Koos hope you enjoy the concert on your own in your vellies and kakie shorts…
Chiq & Chan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
There must be a couple of SA bands that would b totally stoked to play, come on guys make a plan… FAST!!!
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
The coke zero website has still not changed their website, I have only seen this info on the unofficial website. Big concerts-nothing either!!!
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
wats the official website
yiore | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
lol @ Chiq & Chan
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
@ Chase
Came out on 5fm’s website this morning, already on Bullet’s site too.
Joe | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
wahahahahah
This is the best news EVER, the two bands that I wasn’t really looking forward to have cancelled!
And this should be a real crowd thinner as well, no emo metal wannabes. Awesome!
Extended sets from the real bands! Even more awesome, this is going to be one of the best days of my young life.
Mandy Moo | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
but guys what about red jumpsuit they so awesome im sure they had a good reason for not coming (sarcasm is god)…. both bullet and red jumpsuit have festivals booked 2 days after coke ass fest .. so there reasons are feeble … …..PEPSI for LIFE!!! bring on PEPSI FEST
matt damon | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I agree with Candice, they should get Voodoo Child to play in place of them!! As far as I’m concerned, Voodoo Child shoulda been in the line-up from the start!!
Zen103 | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
lol @ matt damon
Mandy I’m very excited for you – go loose your virginity to Koos
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I am truly disgusted in coke fest this year. After last year’s amazing line up, everyone was expecting this year to be even better! (although getting something better than muse will be near impossible) i seriously doubt that next year’s coke fest will be anything to look forward to, if there is even gonna be one next year. This weren’t the first international bands to cancel their tours to south africa (think devildriver). Its just one big disappointment after the other. Even if they do bring a band like linkin park to our country, i won’t get excited until the minute i finally see them onstage. That might be the only way to avoid disappointment
Disgusted | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
The local bands aren’t much to look at, are they? Z&G are pansy electro dance pop rock. I can not believe grown hetrosexual men are actually wearing PLO scarves in the SA heat! Grow an identity and stop copying what you see on TV – losers!
Dank | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
lol @ Dank
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
i would love to see what the figures are after today of tickets sold and how many people have gotten refunds. its almost certain that coke are going to be having this festival at a loss which might mean they will pull the plug on the whole show. wouldnt be too surprised…so much has happened already. at least its a long wknd and we’ll all have an extra R600 to have some fun with…
no coke fest | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Coke zero, just go into their website!
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Yeah this SUCKS!!!!
Those are the 2 bands I ACTUALLY bought golden tickets for!!! It’s just SAD and WRONG!!! Somethings got to be done about this!!
Shorty | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I doubt they would cancel the whole show, they’ll just run it at a loss, and sue the HELL out of Bullet for my Valentine and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
I really hope they do sue them, and they go under and are forced to break up.
Matt | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Oasis and Snow Patrol are the best bands to play anyway, so its not a big deal about the other 2 not playing.I think they should try get Prime Circle and Parlitones to play for a little while. They are really awesome bands as well.
Alana | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Cassette? They were telling SA bands to concentrate on their music mixing, right? Perhaps they should listen to their own CCM mix – fit for church and gospel radio.
Dank | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Ok, the official website has now officially posted the press release with the updated running order! Dont think any new bands are going 2 be added!
Chase | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Hi All, if you feel as upset as I am @ this whole situation, please forward your views to the listed people below and be heard.The more the better – we need to obviously educate these people on exactly what we think.
For media enquiries:
PENNY STEIN (pro-file@yebo.co.za)
DIONNE DOMYAN (prwork@iafrica.com)
BIG Concerts:
GWEN IRONSI (gwen@bigconcerts.co.za)
Your thoughts regarding the Cokefest:
info@cokezero.co.za
Lets only hope that they can learn from this and deliver an awsome 2010 fest
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I never went to another fest since Metallica. I still recall Collective Soul singing “ohhhh . . . let you light shine bright” and then the power went off. My sides are still healing today from the laughter. These fests always suck as they never stick up to the media hype. Come on guys, do you get bigger media punters then Coke???
You know how BFMV looks up to Metallica – they probably told them to cancel!! I can picture James now: “Are you guys f***kn retarded?”
Jonathan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
SAMA Best 5 ROCK Acts:
Paul E Flynn!!!?? WTF
Perez??!!
Dirty Skirts??!!
Z&G – pansy electro pop – scarf wearers!!!!
Prime Circle – fair play..
Dank | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
What a load of cr@p. 2 days before the concert and they cancel. F them seriously Respect = 0
I guess it takes bullet 2 days to realize…oh we recording a new album. Geee it’s coming on so well. Let just cancel our tour date to SA..
Matt | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
bullet for my WHAT??? Red Jumpsuit WHAT?? Who gives a shit, they cant be that important if i dont know them! Besides Oasis is gonna rock the Coke fest weather they are there or not!! BOO f*&^king hooo to them… Maybe they should go wipe the wetness away from behind their ears…
See Ya’ll at the COKE FEST!!
T | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
hey i see what you saying. this morning i woke up, got a an sms (which was the bad news)
now i’m having a shitty day!
coke fest was my birthday.
last year it was the best day of my life =(
anyways later
BiancaPret | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Nah! Clearly you won’t be seeing all of us at the coke fest.
Dank | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
omg hahahahaha…bleh. Well glad im not going, they should just postpone it. get some extra bands…blame the bands they clearly dont value their fans hey….at least coke did well the previous years. but they can SERIOUSLY make that damn tickets cheaper, dont milk the few people thats going to be there further. at least, everyone thats goiing…lootsaaaa freebies (mmmm freebies, maybe i should go)
hahahahaha
RadAngel | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
lol Dank, he’ll be seeing the other 10 people which includes Koos
ffp | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
hhahahaha that happened at the metallica cokefest n last yr didnt it? haha im sure it did! i’ve been every yr just not the 2007 one but they’ve all been awesome! jst so disappointed with the one this yr!
yiore | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Classic, sien die Stellenberg Hoer Myth Lewe nog. Meer opwindend as die kak line up.
JHN | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Well i think we are all over it by now, it just sucks that we dont have anything to look forward to this vryday (JHB), owell lets drink haha
Awwww | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
FAIL
TJ | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Need better bands for this concert. The line-up is now pretty bad with the remaining INTERNATIONAL bands.
Oasis is the only descent int. band left. sigh..
Better bands | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
This is brilliant =D
Sooo stoked that Bullet are pulling out
Seriosuly, they’re complete and utter sell outs!
MTV-Sluts!
Heck yeah!
Jason_ROFLCOPTER | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Seeing as though Bullet and Red Jumpsuit cancelled, cant we fill in the gaps with a South African metal band? Maybe “The Dead will Tell” or “Facing the Gallows”. They are really good and they are local! We dont give our SA bands enough credit so maybe we should slot some of the less known guys in such as “You name in Neon” – AWESOME!!!! They won the Battle for Woodstock. Also “Japan and I” are REALLY cool and so much fun!
Oasis, Snow Patrol and Panic are still going to be cool!
Next year, Coke Fest is going to be the BEST live music festival EVER! For now, I am happy that there are going to be bands, people, fun and singing for a day that would otherwise be quite boring and uneventful in JHB! I mean, what else is there REALLY to do?
Cant wait!
Punker | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Punker, that is a brilliant idea!
I’d much rather see Facing the Gallows, Your Name in Neon, Go! Go! Bronco and Crossingpoint rather than Bullet For My Valentine!
South African music is amazing and it’s about time that the organisers of big concerts realise this!
Jason_ROFLCOPTER | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
such bull!!!!!was going just to see RJA!!How do you pull out a few days before a big concert??
Maybe its a good oppurtunity to showcase what talent SA has!
Nadya | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Get Chromium, awesome SA metal band!
Pewpew | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
yes… you know what…. the cooler bands cancel…. i say the owe us each at least a free 6 pack of beer each…. that would be cool cos lets face it…. ticket prices can cover the beer with their lost value from the bands….
free beer | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
The only reason I wanted to go to this stupid concert has now decided to cancel at the last minute! I am disgusted by their total disregard to their fans! WTf? Commitments? WE ARE THEIR COMITTMENTS!!!!! We’re the fans! The ones who are supposed to buy their cd’s and stuff. Why does South Africa always get treated like crap! Why dont the bands include US in important tours? Why do so many bands cancel? This is Bull! I dont believe those shitty reasons. They must’ve had an argument with Big Concerts or something. Seriously, BOTH bands? What are the odds???!!! Just when I got excited. Now the long weekend is looking quite glum. So sorry to the other bands performing, but I’m getting a refund.
Dariah | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
This was the worst news ever, the only reason i was goin was to see Bullet!!, sorry kirsten and jamie, (the two awesome girls i was supposed to meet there), oh well i get R600 back, we can party at my house!! “…the cyanide and blades are in the glove-box…” Fish
Garry | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I’m seriously annoyed. I was looking forward to Coke Fest so much. Now I don’t think I’ll be able to enjoy the other bands as much so I’m gonna get a refund.
I agree with Dariah. I think BIG concerts and the two bands disagreed on something and that is why they pulled out. What a disgrace
http://musicindustryinsouthafrica.blogspot.com/
Brad | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Many of you are saying that we should replace them with local bands, while bands like “facing the gallows” are awesome, we can see them anytime as they live in this country. The same cannot be said about the red jumpsuit and Bullet… but seeing as bullet bailed on me I just might be going, and im ganna have a good time.
Garry | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
This makes me feel slightly better about not being able to go this year. But i would still love to see PATD.
clandestine | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
@T
Just a thought… the reason you probably haven’t ever heard of BMV is because you don’t know shit about metal/rock music.
@T - WTF | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Garry, I agree. But we still dont give the local guys enough support. I am all for local music and I think we have awesome talent here. It does suck that the international guys pulled out, but we still have three that are staying. All the guys who are going to the fest this year are going to have fun, and we probably wont sink in the mud in the beer tent this year. Its really what you make of it at the end of the day! I went to Woodstock in Harrismith and it rained buckets for days! There was mud everywhere, but we made the most of it, had fun, saw some really AWESOME bands and never had any regrets – other than losing a shoe or two to the mud…
I know these bands are not everyone’s scene, but we will still support the fest as there is nothing cooler than live music and beer on a sunny SA day!
And if by ANY chance the organisers do manage to pull some stings and get some local metal bands, it will just be a cherry on top!
Punker | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
HAHAHA!!!! My brother was washing the dishes for 2 month’s now to get his golden circle ticket that was in the safe… I told him this won’t be worth it… But no… He told me it is going 2 be the best show yet… Poor guy… I actually feel sorry for the lad… Thank G I watched Metallica!!!! peace
Cr0n0 | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
WTF, i went through hell just to let my dad let me go see bullet… he gives in to me and i get my ticket and now the only two awsome bands on the list cancel.. bullet, you disappointed me so damn bad. feel like burning all my cd’s. now what way is that to promote their new album to us sa fans. i am so refunding my ticket, at least we can… utter bull shit…
Jenn | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
You damn bastards, they were never gona come, were they? you are just scamming us all the way and the money pocketer in this scam is laughing all the way to the bank but wont laugh as the pits of lucifers hell fire burns you for eternity and a while longer.
Good day twat.
fritz | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
this is exactly why coke fest organisers shouldn’t have even bothered getting such crappy bands in the first place…they could’ve filled the space with something MUCH better!!!
... | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
totally expected that…………..
shot intl. bands for disappointing us again…….
what an epic f up this year…..
glad i’m not going….
actually really glad i’m not going…. wow
zibo | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I’m with dot-dot-dot on this one – if they’d had a decent line-up overall, there wouldn’t be such an outcry over 2 bands canceling. The year Guns & Roses canceled, we were pissed off, but at least there were still decent bands to watch. Now there’s a total of 3 international bands, of which one is completely over the hill and gay, and the other two are just gay.
WTF | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Every year, the list of international bands are shortened but the price of tickets increase. Will we only have 2 bands next year? Surely they must have a steadfast contract in place? And if they still receive a penalty fee from these bands, surely they can give us a 40% discount back on our tickets. I don’t want to refund my ticket because I still want to see the other bands but why should I still pay full price, how do they justify that? Very, very disappointed, I think people will think twice before buying tickets next year. Maybe we need to turn to Virginfest for better results, oh wait, they couldn’t get it right either! Maybe Pepsi?
Giles | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I dont quite know what to say, im at a loss for words….dont think i will get a refund, live shows are awesome,even if some bands cancel…but i think its just fair that you guys and gals get refunded if you so choose to not go,and for those of us who are still going…. i think some compensation is in order….we did still pay the full price of the ticket, and getting 2 bands less….so something must be done… or i will start a riot and in some fashion or other get the whole community to boycott next years coke fest…
Come to think of it…this all happened right after the news of Zuma being a free man…drolle….
Jonathan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Wot time does cape town start??????
Useless idiots just leave it off their sites.
Now have to hopefully find out from the fans.
O ja, South Africa.
ant | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I didn’t know Radiohead was a metal band???
You forgot to include Dimmu Borgir, Opeth, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity and Cradle…
Peter | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Bullet for my Vagina fans, I laugh at your misfortune.
Dylan | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
That sucks! I was so looking forward to Bullet for my Valentine
I don’t reckon the organizers are to blame, props for getting such a great lineup anyway. At last South Africa is a destination properly on the map for REAL bands.
Next year bring Rise Against, Chevelle, Atreyu and oh ja ok some metal bands from Jo’burg :p
Peace see ya’ll there! Owen. Cape Town.
Owen. | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
Refund Refund Refund, is all I can say!!!!! For the ppl still going….shame I pity you fools!!!
B***@s | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
i really don’t understand why everyone commenting (mostly) is blaming Bullet and basically wants to crucify them…..what the hell, granted they cancelled, but think about it guys, 2 bands cancelled, on the 8th, playing a gig on the 10th, half way across the world, there is no way they would get here, with all their personal equipment, get through the jet lag of a 14 + hour flight and still have time to do sound checks and all the publicity required of them, and still play a gig in a day and a halfs time?????? Something else must have set it off in a big way, i mean to find out about scheduling conflicts that late is entirely up to recording or management companies….so there is your f**k up, not the band but the higher powers that be. Who do u believe anyway,i mean the venue changes to a smaller spot, tickets stay the same price and all of a sudden a cancellation……makes u think doesn’t it maybe they cancelled a long time ago but promoters just used the names to sell the tickets…………my theory and i’m sticking to it…..we only get a fest like this once a year, so go and make the bast of it.
PEACE
Tony | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
i wont lie. im not big into bullet
but i was still really amped that they ( and rja (even though i think they’re a lil soft)) were gonna have a great show for my first intl. act
im outraged yo
just cos this is africa doesnt mean you can ditch a FOUR DAY SCHEDULE to do something ‘better’ with your time
if it was America do you rate the same wouldve happened? no.
thought not.
xx
toxic_terrors | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
yoh! sucks that the two pulled out, but sh*t, im still going. y have i heard the shows on hold????
should stll b a cool show! but nextime bring more! RedHotChiliPeppers! Kings of Leon! RADIOHEAD!
paranoid android | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
The show’s not on hold. Its gonna continue and Oasis, Snow Patrol and Panic at the Disco are supposedly going to play longer sets. We’ll see…. Well, i won’t cos i’m getting a refund…
http://musicindustryinsouthafrica.blogspot.com/
Brad | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I’m not that disappointed in Coke Fest, rather in the bands. What kind of lame excuse is recording? They were fine in taking the money. They could’ve at least had the courtesy to drop the bomb earlier. Plans could still have been made. I’m so disappointed!!! does anyone want my Bullet cd’s?
pickabooICU | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
I know of a band or 2 that would be awesome for the fest!!!! And i also happen 2 know that they are not booked 4 this Friday…….. I lsao know that alot of ppl would be STOKED to see them perform again!! ISOCHRONOUS
KIDOFDOOM
Zelda | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
im pissed that i dont have until the concert begins to refund my ticket, give us the chance to cancel right at the last minute too!! I cant get mine in by friday- stuff this i want my money back!!!
patman | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
dahm nice one bullet….recordngz,can’t it wait I few days?? guess not,we should support you by buying the cds rght?? well thatz not gona happen if you cancel shows like this..I was realy looking forward to the coke fest,and always wantd to see bullet,oh we’ll guess it was all I lay from their side!! there is bo other band on the line up that I want to see..coke can you please try to bring atlest one metal band to SA and add them to the line up..
monk | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
@patman
You have until the 17th to refund your ticket.
I think that is a clear indicator that the BANDS – Bullet and Red Jumpsuit – are to blame for this, NOT the organiser.
If they were trying to be sneaky and rip you off you WOULD have until the festival starts (2 days) to refund, but you have another whole week afterward. It shows that the organisers also got seriously shafted by this lack of professionalism.
Matt | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
@Matt – mmmm, you seem like an untrustworthy individual (might want to change your name).\
WTF | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Its not that gays I blame the band for all of this, what’s more important the music or you fans
(with out the fans there will be Bullet For My Valentine and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus coz we the fans made them so ************** that means no matter what bands plays there im going to rock for the love of rock music)
Barry | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Go read the bullet website. It clearly states that they cancelled, it not anybody at big concerts fault.
Pewpew | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
AH cant wait for Oasis live!!!! go listen to the live oasis live album Familiar to millions… noel and liam gallagher are more hardcore than any BFMV ever can be,,,the original bass ass mofos of britpop… yip everyone growing up with Mornig Glory will know what im talking about… the line up? just remember popular bands get booked years in advance, and still then of your the Foo Fighter and can choose about a gig 2 hours away from home and more pay… would you realy fly 20 odd hours and less pay? so from all the bands available and WILLING to fly so far and getting less pay if they are already not booked or recording, thats the group they can choose from… so its luck of the draw who comes to cokefest… we are damn lucky to get oasis, snow patrol and panic at the disco and if you went to see them seperately you would pay more than R300… CANT FKN WAIT FOR TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!
frans | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
U know wad…bullet would of been kick ass. now a few peps are dropinout…its gay as ass…get someone to fill it up…can u bring a hubbly…
Shash | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Wasn’t looking for those 2 bands anyway so not fussed
TJ | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Punker you rock!!! Thats why i love you guys!
sands | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/1526/lulzfailfestlostlul.jpg
Gert | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
@ Gert
BWAHAHAHA awsome pic!
dissapointed | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
So last night Big Concerts confirmed the following 2 bands for the fest:
Evolver (cool)
Die Heuwels Fantasties (super kak)
Not sure which venues they are playing…
Sy | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Well Frans, I think your professionalism and integrity got lost in your toilet! Don’t criticize bands, it only shows ignorance on your part, all bands and their fans should be respected. I personally don’t like Oasis but hey if you do so be it it’s your choice. So I hope you get sunburnt and your warm beers make you puke!
Anon | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
I specially waited till last minute to buy my golden circle ticket….just in case things changed….R600 is a steep ask….now Im not so sure anymore.
Drew | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Hahah anon,,see will all you guys not showing, my beer will be cold because i will only wait for it a few minutes ..
frans | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
and it might rain,,so no sunburn..
frans | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Suppose there’s no point in bitchin – they cancelled on us – not the promoters fault but rather the arrogance of 2 pompous bands that can f**kin stay where they are anyway.
I’m still gonna go. I’m still gonna get ripped off for beer (such is life!), I’m still gonna enjoy what bands are left, I’m still gonna wake up sat morning with a big headache and a big smile on my face cos I kno that i don’t need these 2 sh*tty bands to enjoy it!
Bring it on i say!!
Extorted | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
sad thing is that ive been to festivals all over the world, reading 2002 (blink 182,linkin park, blur , system,metallica etc) and V festival (foo fighters, RHCP etc) , donwload fest with all the metal bands etc.. ive seen them all,, and still i wanna see oasis.. cant wait.. you guys should stop moaning about the line up and save and go to a REAL festival 4 days camping and seeing all the bands you luv on a weekend. Stop bitchin about some poor metal band and a one hit wonder punk band,, we are all very lucky to even get bands in SA.. think about the 90’s…bon jovi ant other shitty bands. all the people at the cokefest are gonna be super happy and chilled… cause they wanna be there!!!! so shut the fuk up mofo.
frans | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
I am deleting BFMV from my music… I really got into their music in the last while so that i could look forward to seeing them live even more… Screw that theyve lost me as a fan thats or sure. I dont care what the reasoning is but you would need a bloody good excuse to disappoint thousands of people like this.
Philip | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Where’d u get that info, I looked on Big concerts website and see nothing!!!
Chase | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Sorry that was for @ Sy
Chase | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Oh I see on the 5fm website that Evolver have joined the coke fest line up!!!
Chase | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Good for you! You are not the only one that has been around the world at festivals. Clearly you have nothing better to do than wait for comments here. Seems you are contradicting yourself now hey
haha, love the way you have to type the bands you have seen, totally expected from someone like you to do that. So you will go see those bands yet you diss BFMV, does not make sense oh well enjoy the fest dude! Rain, cold beer and all! I’ll see you at Wacken ;P haha
Anon | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
I really hope we don’t get any more surprises and that the organisers did their jobs regarding food and beverages….
pickabooICU | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Cause I’m going to “drink” in the boring periods…
pickabooICU | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
i wonder how many people actually got their money back???
Dom | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
What a mess up, the bands suck now, bullet and RJA were the only good bands.
Matt tuck said
“We’re absolutely gutted to have to cancel these shows, we were proper looking forward to it, but we are really getting stuck in with writing new songs and we have a busy schedule to get everything prepared for recording the new album ‐ which we are all really excited about!”
You know what Matt, F^&k you and your band, you have lost me as a fan. it was my dream to see you guys now this. your excited about the new album? I was excited to see you guys play, sold stuff just to get a ticket. but guess those turds will never get it.
SIGH!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Adam | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Ah well, I’ll still go…
Oasis is a quality band and it’s also cool
to see what our local bands do on a big stage…
And it would be really cool to see a good local metal band like people said?
Better bands | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Hey Chase
I know one of the scouts that punts bands to Big Concerts…heard from him last night…you can also check on Die Heuwels Fantasties Facebook Page that they have been added…
Sy | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
@ Hahahahaha
You dumb knt! Chromium didn’t organise Devil Driver and the reason they cancelled were because of the crazy fundamentalist christians in Harties.
Do your research b4 commenting you dumbass.
The Dude | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
One Word
MotherFUDD
BlitZmat | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Again… I really really hope there is enough booze!
pickabooICU | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Another code band at our festival. Go to KKNK
Dank | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
HUh…
pickabooICU | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Ouch! Was a poor lineup to begin with… now it’s a whole new definition of crap. If I’d wasted money on a ticket in the first place, I’d certainly be scrambling for a refund now!
Bryan | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
99 bottles of beer on the wall…..
pickabooICU | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
we gave up our sweet money for a whole year to get hit in the face with this bullshit!!! im telling my momy
lil pimp ho | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
F*CK THESE GUYS MAN REALLY……. TO EVERYONE WHO IS GOING DONT WORRY…….ITS NOT GONNA ROCK HARD ENOUGH TO BE PARTIED OUT SO AT LEST U’LL STILL HAVE THE WEEKEND….SEE THERE ARE SOME POSITIVES TO THESE GAY BOYS PULLING OUT……..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HEY MAYBE THEY WILL LET TWEAK (CRASH CAR BURN) REPLACE THE BANDS… WHO KNOWS….ORGANISERS HAVE ORGANISED SUCH SH!T ALREADY MAYBE THIS WILL BE THE CHERRY ON THE TOP
BULLET-is-POOPUSHER | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
HAHAHA! I’m so not surprised! Coke fest’s are always a screw-up, and this one is gonna take the cake – sooo looking like raining tomorrow! Maybe it’s all punishment for organising it on a religious day…?
DarrenD | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
@ DarrenD
You go boy. Say what you really feel!
Rain, mud, warm beer, no toilets, weak line-up – is this really a good friday?
Splashy is looking dead too!
Think I’ll stay at home and smoke pipe!
Dank | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
I think it is time to cry , It would be really cool if Tool were to play all of a sudden
I will not be there even if you gave me tickets for free . In terms of Comercial bands
why bring out Oasis ? or Snow Patrol ?
Surely bands like Red Hot Chilli Peppers would have turned us on more …..
Brent | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Killswitch Engage would never have cancelled
I just hope there will be a Coke Fest next year
What else do we have here in SA ……..
Brent | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Hey,just a thoought…
didn’t bullet for my valentine know that they had this gig to play a good half-year in advance (atleast)?- If they knew they we’re going to be recording,why pull out at the last minute?-
I just don’t think it’s fair to spin the public bullsh*t. I hope bullet and Red jumpsuit pay for the losses and reschedule tours for next year to make up for this.
Paul | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
The chances of Bullet coming back for another tour is NOTHING! BIG Concerts would never bring them back after pulling a stunt like this! Bullet is still my favorite band, but think they don’t really think of their fans when they bullshit us. I mean, why are they still performing on the 17th overseas? Shouldn’t they still be busy with whatever keeps them out of SA 4 days earlier?
Noel | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
I’m so dissapointed with BFMV and TRJA. Only reasons i wanted to go to coke zero fest. luckily didn’t get ma ticket b4 i heard it. I’ll still listen to their music though, just dissapointed in the bands planning. PS : have fun with the 3 other people going koos, oasis gonna be i big jol (scarcasm)
rocker | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
……they better organise a KICKASS line-up for next year cuase this is such bull…still gonna go too see the other bands might as well make the most of it!!i also agree get some of S.A’s local bands to come play instead!!!! atleast THEY wont disappoint…
wAr | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
HAHAHA! i feel so incredibley sorry for all the people who bought tickets to go to shit fest this year. seriously, why? the bands were crap to begin with and now its even worse.
Andrea | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
So first people will go to the wrong venue then find out they wasted their cash.
Wayne | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
I agree with Rivas. They should offer a partial refund for tickets, especially if u hve bought Golden Circle tickets! The bands are not what was booked for, and what is “Golden Circle” going to be like at Riversands? A partial refund would at least give people some incentive to still go!
Lets be fair! | Apr 9, 2009 | Reply
Disgusted, Coke cannot plan music concerts, give it up. Every single one to date has been some or other disasterfrom availability of drinks to bands pulling out. Once concert a year and one dissapointment after another…..
tim | Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
How could they pull out so last minute??
WTF
ambs | Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
Hello!!! Has everyone except me forgotten about the chaos with the first coke fest? Ran out of any kind of drink within the first hour?
Secondly has everyone except me forgotten that that Limp Bizkit also pulled out last minute?
ITS OBVIOUSLY BIG CONCERTS!!!
lucyfire | Apr 10, 2009 | Reply
Does anyone know what the song line up was for Snow Patrol? I dont really know a lot of their stuff but I found the performance to be fantastic. Specifically Im looking for the last song they preformed.
Emily | Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
coke fest jhb sucked ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
mooga | Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
the fest sucked and on top of that it took like two hours just to get out of the parking area……….c’mon guys if this is what its like to get home after a concert i cant imagine the 2010 world cup
LeoCapeo | Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
The JHB Coke Fest was FANTASTIC! Especially Snow Patrol who really put on a great performance – best of the day! @Emily: Most of their songs played were off their previous album ‘Eyes Open’, including the last one you’re looking for which was ‘You’re All I Have’
Jon | Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
Worst coke fest ever!!!
Snow Patrol was awesome, but the rest sucked @ss! I’ve never heard such poor sound quality at a concert – I couldn’t make out any of the lyrics, especially with Oasis. We ended up leaving in the middle of the Oasis set only to find the parking area already flooded with cars trying to leave.
So nice job Coke Cola and Big Concerts: poor line from the start, stuff-up with the venue, bands not showing up, and then the terrible sound setup on the day. I guess we shouldn’t be looking forward to next year as I imagine few international acts will subject themselves to what we’ve seen here.
Can’t believe I forked out R 600. ZERO fest indeed.
Wolf | Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
Tell the bands how pissed off we are and how they let the south african fans down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wayne | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
Tell the bands how pissed off we are and how they let the south african fans down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wayne | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
How was the local bands in jhb?
Foto na Dans? Dirty Skirts?
AND Oasis…?
Better Bands | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
Personally I have never even heard of the two bands who cancelled. So I couldn’t care less. Those of you who don’t seem to think that Oasis is a big enough draw card need to educate themselves on what this band has done.
Oasis sold more albums with their first album than all the other bands at this festival will sell in their entire careers combined. That’s not to mention the absurd success they received with their follow up album “whats the story morning glory”. We should be be very proud that legendary acts such as Oasis even come to South Africa.
JDog | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
Just because your on the commercial music train doesn’t mean you have any talent.
Wayne | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
I’m with Wayne. Britney Spears also sold a lot of albums. Does that mean I should jump at the opportunity to go see her? I think not.
As for “Oasis sold more albums with their first album than all the other bands at this festival will sell in their entire careers combined” – 2 points: 1) that’s because the entire line-up was pathetic, and 2) their first 2 albums were released 15 years ago – what have they done since then? That officially makes them has-beens.
I’m proud that such legendary acts as Chris Cornell, Metallica and Staind came to South Africa. Oasis isn’t even a blip on that radar.
WTF | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
@WTF: you’re a moron. I don’t know how you can slate Oasis as has-beens without applying that same rule to Metallica. They both released their greatest albums decades ago and they’re both still releasing platinum-selling albums today.
And how anyone can consider Staind a legendary band is beyond me – they are a pale imitation of the real grunge/metal bands that came before them such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Tool, etc.
Z0MG | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
@ZoMG – difference is, Oasis make shitty music, which was in fashion 15 years ago. Metallica is a real rock band that makes good music (with the exception of Saint Anger which was shite), and their music has never been popular because of fashion. Oasis is a pop band, not a rock band. As for Staind, they are 10 times the band that Oasis ever was or ever will be.
You can be glad you didn’t say anything about Chris Cornell, otherwise I’d have had to come and bitch slap you.
WTF | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
@ZoMG – compare the certifications. Last time Oasis had a platinum or even a gold in the US was in 1997. Whereas Metallica’s had multiplatinums with each of their albums including Death Magnetic in at least US and Canada, and either platinum or gold in the UK.
Also, take a look at the nominations. Shame, poor Oasis hasn’t won any grammies (only 2 nominations). Whereas, how many grammies has Metallica won? Nine grammies. And how many nominations? Eight nominations.
When was Oasis’ last nomination? 1999? Oh look, in 2009 Metallica won 2 grammies and got another 2 nominations.
So with that, I have proven that unlike Oasis, Metallica are not has-beens.
QED
WTF | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
Okay…I think that the concert was INCREDIBLE…
They managed just fine without RJA and BFMV…Panic at The Disco and Snow Patrol certainly stole the show in my opinion…I would have paid R600 just to go watch those two play again…
I must admit, the South African bands rocked that venue quite hard…One Day Remains kicked the show off with a bang and it only got better from there (Although I didnt really enjoy Foto Na Dans as much as i do in their music videos)……
Evolver kinda stole the show from a South African band perspective, but Cassette I think wins the crowd favorite for their video…(If you havent seen it yet check it out here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBmfu1eORkE)
The Dirty Skirts & Zebra & Giraffe also put on a great show, further proving to me that South Africa ha some MASSIVELY talented bands and artists….
Now lets get down to Oasis……From a musical perspective they were Bloody Brilliant…I enjoyed listening to every song…BUT…and this is a big BUT….Their on stage presence was not fantastic…Their sarcastic comments about South Africa(ie: how crap we are going to do in the world cup) got a lot of people slightly annoyed…..I think that they realize that they are Oasis and think that they dont really need to try very hard on stage because either way people are gonna love them… Having said that, they really did play a great set and I am extremely glad to have seen them…
Guys you really shouldn’t have canceled your tickets, I think it was WAAAAAY worth the money….I enjoyed it….
BRING ON COKE FEST 2010
Trevor | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
Gee guys. You were right! NOBODY went to the concerts! Just poor “over the hill” Oasis all by themselves in a big lonely field. I guess this means they won’t have another Cokefest EVER! They should bring more fresh, hip bands like Metallica over here. You guys really showed the organisers who’s boss by NOT COMING! Great job!
D | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
@D – Your poor attempt at sarcasm actually conveys a truth. This year there were 20,000 attendees, as opposed to last year’s 50,000. Speaks volumes, doesn’t it.
WTF | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
@WTF
There were 40 000 you dumbass. All the cool emo-kids and metal heads weren’t there and you know what? They weren’t missed. No one cared that they didn’t come and no one even noticed! They didn’t even make up 1% of the crowd haahaha!
Man, on a positive note Cokefest this year was AWESOME! Snow Patrol blew everyone away, they were just so fantastic. Oasis was great too but I agree with the poster above about their lack of stage-presence. Maybe its because Snow Patrol rocked out so hard before them.
Either way, it was such a huge success, no one cared that the stupid emo kids and metal wannabes didn’t show up, no one missed them, and there were TENS OF THOUSANDS of people.
THE PEOPLE showed Coca Cola that S.A. wants Cokefest to happen, no matter what 0.9% of the ticket holders who got refunds think.
BRING ON COKEFEST 2010!!!
Matt | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
@Matt – 28,000 you dumb f*cking c*ck gobbler. http://www.thetimes.co.za/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=979579
WTF | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
@WTF
haha dude I’ll trust Coke’s numbers over The Times!
but just to humour you, ok so there were 28 000 people there, if we round up, thats 30 000 with is directly in the middle of my guess and your claim of 20 000.
but its a shame you missed it bro, you would’ve had a jol like the rest of us.
hopefully you make it to Cokefest 2010!
peace out
Matt | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
Fest was a jol – beer was a bit expensive but at least it only took about 2 mins to get a pint. Snow Patrol was the best of the bands – Z and G were also good. Oasis on the other hand, sucked piles. I’ve always been an Oasis fan .. it doesn’t matter when they had number 1′s or whether they won Grammies or not .. fact is, they have fantastic music. (For those whining about WHEN they had hits – that’s irrelevant – unless you’re into Britney Spears and other poppy crap which is only good while the fashion lasts). I specifically went to see Oasis but there performance was toxic. Their attitude was pathetic and Liam must learn how to use a mic. Noel thinks he’s the mustard but his act centered around balancing a tambourine on his melon or chewing on it. They (specifically Noel) acted as if they’ve done us a huge favour by coming to SA. I was seriously disappointed by their crap attitude and their snobbish performance.
Moto | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
28,000… That may well explain why bands pulled out and the venue changed? Ticket sale requirements are standard in band riders and B/Concerts would not want to pay for the excess capacity at the race track. The bands didnt screw you, the organisers who didnt market properly caused the changes…
Everyone that I know who attended the show, did so on “free tickets” and most got golden circle freebies…
Kak bands, kak turnout.
Must just add that although I am a natural born rocker – a night of only metal and rock acts is piss boring… however what were Z&G doing there?
Dank | Apr 15, 2009 | Reply
@Dank – you’re 99% there – but you said that the organisers didn’t market properly – that’s not the case, rather the organisers didn’t analyse the market properly – if they had, they’d have realised that O-ass-is was not the right type of band to headline this fest. But I reckon a big part of the problem is that the people responsible for this festival (either at Coke or Big Concerts) left the arrangements until the last minute, and had to settle for whatever was available on touring schedules. I.e. Ofagsis.
WTF | Apr 15, 2009 | Reply
there are so many rumers that maybe blink 182 will do their last tour and that they will come to the coke fest next year!!!!!!!!!
do ya’l think its gona happen????
i dont want to get my hopes up…
i will cryyyy if they dont come to SA before they break up for good!
Hope | Apr 17, 2009 | Reply
@Hope
Blink 182 is definitely getting back together and they are working on a new album already. You can hear directly from them on their official site, http://www.blink182.com/
As for the rumours about them coming to Coke Fest, I think that its a rumour started by some random person, and not actually from Big Concerts or anyone who would really know…
Brad | Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
@Hope – i think blink 182 are cool, but lets face it, they peaked about 8 years ago. I’ll go watch them any day, as long as they’re opening for a big league band like Tool, Pearl Jam, or Chevelle.
WTF | Apr 26, 2009 | Reply
@WTF – dude, why are you using my nickname? On the bright side, at least we agree about what decent bands should be playing
WTF | Apr 27, 2009 | Reply
-Dissapointed with Line-up
-Dissapointed that the festival dosen’t want to go to durban
I hope in future more big names in the metal scene are brought down here
Shrimp | Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
blink 182 will always be my favourite band
i idolise them (but not in a stalkerish way.. lol)
everyone is allowed to hav their own opinions
and metalica peaked years and years and years ago! yet they are still pumpin! why cant Blink?
Hope | Jul 22, 2009 | Reply
My 2 cents for coke fest 2010
Kings of Leon
Green Day
Linkin Park
Foo Fighters
Tommy | Jul 29, 2009 | Reply
i agree totaly when are we going to see some acdc, pearl jam and iron maidon
chris | Nov 30, 2009 | Reply
coke fest wasnt that bad this year.. im looking forward to the next one.. LINKIN PARK please…. thats all i ask…
tanneth | Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
ok. Linkin Park , Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin, Three days grace, please thank you
Corlie | Jan 3, 2010 | Reply
Bring it on:
Kings of Leon
Aerosmith (in my dreams…sigh)
The Cult (oh yes! they performed with Lenny Kravitz here several years back and were better than he was! Ian Astbury is dynamic on stage)
Green Day
Linkin Park
some more…
ACDC (in my dreams!)
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
As I lay Dying
Children of Bodom
Nickleback
Ursh | Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
Linkin Park
Godsmack
Breaking Benjamin
system of a down
red hot chilli peppers,
Now thats a coke fest i will be at!!!
Thanks guys!!!
Wesley | Jan 11, 2010 | Reply
oh, and
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wesley | Jan 11, 2010 | Reply
Kings of Leon
Linkin Park
Alterbridge
Green Day
Foo Fighters
WHEN ARE WE GOING TO HEAR ABOUT 2010 LINEUP???
Diane | Jan 13, 2010 | Reply
Hey Guys,
So looks like Coke Fest 2010 will not be happening. Looking for a proper rock fest? Check out Thornfest the Camp! http://www.thornfest.co.za
100 bands – 3 stages – 8 DJ’s and loads more…
Brad | Jan 16, 2010 | Reply
@ frans
eugene | Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
Where can we find the line-up and dates for 2010?
Tom | Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
Foo Fighters
Linkin Park
Sum 41
Incubus
Des | Feb 6, 2010 | Reply
have better bands to replace?
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