Justine wrote Sep 18/07
Hey guys!
A little late but I am finally getting to it!
I wasnt at Vfest for to long due to my allergies and their hate for everything that is outside. But the time I spent at Vfest was amazing!

When I first got there I caught the majority of the Biffy Clyro set. Everyone was right into it and they definitely caught my attention. I had never heard them before and it seemed lots of people watching them hadn't as well. But there amazing singing and guitar talent sored through the air and caught the love of all our hearts.

The only other set I caught was part of Tokyo Police club which was just plain awesome. I mean who doesnt love the Tokyo Police Club??
Stars definitely took my vote for best act that I saw.

Sorry I didnt get more guys!
Hopefully everyone had an awesome time there!
Until next year! When hopefully I have control of these vicious allergies!

Ali wrote Sep 12/07
Hey Hey,

Well this was my second V-Fest. Seeing that last year I was taken away by my favourite (Jack White and the Raconteurs) alongside with The Strokes, Wolfmother, Sam Roberts, and Lupe Fiasco all within the span of about 6 hours… this years V-Fest has fairly large shoes to fill.

There was a small ordeal that occurred during the day which left me to miss the majority of the acts on Sunday. I arrived on scene during the set of The Killers. I’m not too big on these guys… don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate them, although I don’t love them. Let’s just say I tap my feet when their music gets played.

Did anyone see MIA on Saturday? She was one act that I REALLY wanted to see. If anyone caught her set, write a spiel about it!

The band that I was stoaked to see, as well as the majority of Toronto and surrounding areas was The Smashing Pumpkins Reunion! Before I attended the show I thought the reunion was just a pay cheque. Only 50% of the original band was in attendance, James Iha & D’Arcy/Melissa Auf Der Maur had absolutely no relations in the reunion. Another tidbit that had me in the $$$ state of mind was the way Billy Corgan ended the career of the Pumpkins. At the start of this decade, Billy muttered that the Pumpkins were no more b/c the youth of America was more interested in buying Britney Spears and N*Sync albums. At that period of time I lost almost all of my respect for the man. As it was true Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls were outselling The Pumpkins. Much like Kurt Cobain, Billy Corgan committed suicide only instead of ending his own life, he ended the music. While Pearl Jam kept with the vows that they made… to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health for as long as we both shall live… we will not quit

Billy Corgan arrived on stage in true grunge style. With the stripped long-sleeve shirt underneath a t-shirt, the leg warmer socks pulled over his pants and of course… the Fender Stratocaster! I have to say, that the new album is very similar to old Pumpkins with more of a Pink Floyd vibe. Although I was disappointed that “Bullets with Butterfly Wings” was played as one of the first songs. The drums weren’t as pounding and the guitars weren’t as ruthless as it once sounded in my cassette deck 12 years ago. This sure wasn’t the same Pumpkins from 1993, but this is a new chapter in the life of the Pumpkins and more importantly Billy Corgan. I now realize that when he ended the Pumpkins he created Zwan for a different approach in music. Sure it didn’t work, but at least he tried. I’m glad that Billy’s back in his zone and releasing quality music again. But I truly hope that James Iha and Melissa Auf De Mare make an appearance in the upcoming albums from the Smashing Pumpkins.

All-in-all I met some great people, made a good friend and was able to finally yell out ‘intoxicated with the madness / im in love with my sadness’ while the Pumpkins played ‘Zero’. I love watching shows on the Island, being able to see the beautiful skyline of Toronto and being able to rock out on an island during a summers night is simply sublime. Too bad the island has a strict curfew! I hope everyone had a blast, and I hope no one fought over the +1 hour wait for the ferry!

Ali wrote Sep 12/07
Hey Hey,

Well this was my second V-Fest. Seeing that last year I was taken away by my favourite (Jack White and the Raconteurs) alongside with The Strokes, Wolfmother, Sam Roberts, and Lupe Fiasco all within the span of about 6 hours… this years V-Fest has fairly large shoes to fill.

There was a small ordeal that occurred during the day which left me to miss the majority of the acts on Sunday. I arrived on scene during the set of The Killers. I’m not too big on these guys… don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate them, although I don’t love them. Let’s just say I tap my feet when their music gets played.

Did anyone see MIA on Saturday? She was one act that I REALLY wanted to see. If anyone caught her set, write a spiel about it!

The band that I was stoaked to see, as well as the majority of Toronto and surrounding areas was The Smashing Pumpkins Reunion! Before I attended the show I thought the reunion was just a pay cheque. Only 50% of the original band was in attendance, James Iha & D’Arcy/Melissa Auf Der Maur had absolutely no relations in the reunion. Another tidbit that had me in the $$$ state of mind was the way Billy Corgan ended the career of the Pumpkins. At the start of this decade, Billy muttered that the Pumpkins were no more b/c the youth of America was more interested in buying Britney Spears and N*Sync albums. At that period of time I lost almost all of my respect for the man. As it was true Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls were outselling The Pumpkins. Much like Kurt Cobain, Billy Corgan committed suicide only instead of ending his own life, he ended the music. While Pearl Jam kept with the vows that they made… to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health for as long as we both shall live… we will not quit

Billy Corgan arrived on stage in true grunge style. With the stripped long-sleeve shirt underneath a t-shirt, the leg warmer socks pulled over his pants and of course… the Fender Stratocaster! I have to say, that the new album is very similar to old Pumpkins with more of a Pink Floyd vibe. Although I was disappointed that “Bullets with Butterfly Wings” was played as one of the first songs. The drums weren’t as pounding and the guitars weren’t as ruthless as it once sounded in my cassette deck 12 years ago. This sure wasn’t the same Pumpkins from 1993, but this is a new chapter in the life of the Pumpkins and more importantly Billy Corgan. I now realize that when he ended the Pumpkins he created Zwan for a different approach in music. Sure it didn’t work, but at least he tried. I’m glad that Billy’s back in his zone and releasing quality music again. But I truly hope that James Iha and Melissa Auf De Mare make an appearance in the upcoming albums from the Smashing Pumpkins.

All-in-all I met some great people, made a good friend and was able to finally yell out ‘intoxicated with the madness / im in love with my sadness’ while the Pumpkins played ‘Zero’. I love watching shows on the Island, being able to see the beautiful skyline of Toronto and being able to rock out on an island during a summers night is simply sublime. Too bad the island has a strict curfew! I hope everyone had a blast, and I hope no one fought over the +1 hour wait for the ferry!

VirginFestival07 wrote Sep 07/07
ArmCandy says:D; how come the contest thing is different.
:l
cause wasnt it like "take the most pictures supporting your favourite band" >_Hey ArmCandy - yes, it was previously take the most pictures supporting your favorite band but we realized that for such a short competition (only one week!) we were asking a lot of people so we decided to open it up.

Thanks for the add! We'll be doing the draw soon.

Hope to see you at Virgin Festival!

Nereid wrote Sep 07/07
D; how come the contest thing is different.
:l
cause wasnt it like "take the most pictures supporting your favourite band" >_<

VirginFestival07 wrote Sep 06/07
Glad it finally worked!
Just realized - sometimes the ad with the hose is on this page. Make sure you wait until the hose finishes and then the 'add friends' button will be clickable.

Thanks!

mrhayes777 wrote Sep 06/07
mrhayes777 says:VirginFestival07 says:mandala says:Rami says:This competition is open to everyone except for Supernova staff members and their families.

what??? why??i joined supernova to sign up for this contest, and no matter what i do i can't get this site to let me add it as a 'friend'. any tips???Hi Mandala - it must be a glitch. Sorry!
I've added you as a friend. Log into your profile and accept my friend request and you will be entered into the contest.

Thanks!hey there, my wife had no problem adding you as a friend, but it seems to get hung up everytime I do it. I know, I'm a little late on getting on on this contest, but if you could get me on the list so I have a chance that would be wicked! thx!nevermind, got it that time, thx anyway!

mrhayes777 wrote Sep 06/07
VirginFestival07 says:mandala says:Rami says:This competition is open to everyone except for Supernova staff members and their families.

what??? why??i joined supernova to sign up for this contest, and no matter what i do i can't get this site to let me add it as a 'friend'. any tips???Hi Mandala - it must be a glitch. Sorry!
I've added you as a friend. Log into your profile and accept my friend request and you will be entered into the contest.

Thanks!hey there, my wife had no problem adding you as a friend, but it seems to get hung up everytime I do it. I know, I'm a little late on getting on on this contest, but if you could get me on the list so I have a chance that would be wicked! thx!

VirginFestival07 wrote Sep 05/07
If anyone has trouble adding me as a friend, leave a comment and I will add you - then you just have to go and authorize the friend request.

Hope to see you at Virgin Festival!

Rami wrote Sep 05/07
well i though Amy Winehouse will be on the bill.. in fact i dunno wtf happened to her, she probably should've went to rehab but she saud No.. no.. no...