It’s 2000trees weekend! Hooray. Three days of debauchery at Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, alongside 120 of the best rock bands around – including Upset faves Lower Than Atlantis, The Menzingers, The Front Bottoms, Nothing But Thieves, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Deaf Havana, Mallory Knox – and Weirds, who are looking forward to catching up with the Alcopop and BSM gang.
Hey Weirds, how has 2017 been treating you so far?
It’s been great, we’ve toured with The Wytches, we’re releasing our debut album, and we had our Facebook page hacked and then regained.
So you’re playing 2000trees soon – have you been before?
We haven’t – we’re super excited for it, heard a lot of artists say that it’s one of their favourite festivals.
What’s your favourite thing about playing festivals like 2000trees?
Playing festivals is always fun – you get to hang out with other bands, discover new artists, and generally have a good time.
Are there any must-have items you try to take with you?
Cigarettes and a towel.
Are there any bands on the line-up you’re looking forward to catching up with, or seeing play?
We’re Looking forward to seeing Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, they always put on a great show. There’s loads of Alcopop! and BSM bands playing too so it will be great to catch up with the whole gang.
Are you going to hang around all weekend to soak up the festival atmosphere?
Maybe. If we don’t have to be elsewhere. Although I once stayed at Beacons festival for the whole weekend just to catch The Fall on the last day, but the heavens opened with a vengeance, and their set got cut short.
What do you think makes the perfect festival set?
Just a great live performance, like any other show. Chaos, loudness, good songs.
What else have you got coming up this year?
Festival season! We want to find some time to write new stuff too!
2000trees takes place at Upcote Farm from 6th-8th July. Visit twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk for details and tickets.
