reviewers noted strong live performances despite rain; weather issues and logistical challenges were part of the narrative. 2024 reviews commended lineup diversity and resilience in rainy conditions, including notable sets such as Busted, and surprise covers. A few acts encountered tech hiccups, though overall sound quality and atmosphere. Trustpilot-like feedback tends to praise solid sound plus the vibe, but toilets and queues drew mixed reviews. Overall coverage frames Download as a marquee rock spectacle featuring standout moments and occasional operational challenges.
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uk.trustpilot.comLiquid Death Presents Download Festival might have been one of the wettest on record but that didn't dampen anyone's spirits.
www.bringthenoiseuk.comDownload 2023. Headlined by Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon and Metallica(s), it was a true celebration in metal music, both new and old, as Donnington’s Download turned Twenty.
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