Diary of T in The Park 2008 - Friday night

Well after arriving in good time at Craigwell campsite on Friday afternoon we proceeded to get our tent and the famous £10 gazebo put up.

The campsite was more than adequate with plenty space, parking, clean loos, a shower (£10 for 10 minutes - worth it if it's mucky) and a burger van selling more than burgers on hand.

Unfortunately we got caught in a shower but were all equipped with wellies and hats (and or hooded tops) to keep us dry.

We also found shelter in Joe's porch or the equivalent to the kitchen at a party!

One last loo visit before we left and as I'm making my way back up the hill to catch up with the others, I see a fallen gazebo.

We try and patch it up but promptly give up and head to camp with beer in hand.

A short walk later and we're pretty much on site but as we had press tickets we had a bit further to go and collect our snazzy wristbands.

Once in the arena, we decided to get some drinks in while we could hear Alphabeat's Fascination through the King Tuts Wah Wah Tent.

A bizarre musical start to the weekend but it got us in the mood.

We decided to hang around for a while just taking in the atmosphere before making our way to the King Tuts tent where we caught some of Kids in Glass Houses.

Next stop, main stage for a bit of Stereophonics although I've seen them quite a few times before so we didn't hang around.

Back to King Tuts for The Music who I must say were my unexpected highlight of the weekend. New single Strength in Numbers soon became the theme tune for the weekend.

Split from the group later on to go and see The Verve and as I was making my way to the Main Stage, I could hear my favourite song of their's Sonnet.

It was quite a strange atmosphere on Friday night as everyone knew things were going to get a lot more hectic on the Saturday although I must say it was a great night!

Back to the hospitality area to finish off the night boogey-ing like idiots in the bar. A brilliant DJ took to the decks above the fireplace to spin a great set.

The journey home seemed long although that was probably largely to do with the beers consumed beforehand!

Friday nights at T in The Park - definitely worth going to!