THE FIRST FESTIVAL SINCE LOCKDOWN! | Download Pilot 2021

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It’s time. We’ve waited almost two years. Festivals are BACK! This is the ULTIMATE account of what when down during the first UK festival since 2019. Accept no imitations.
Live vicariously through our experience in the holy grounds of Donington Park as we reconnect with our family, friends, and viewers - whilst doing what we do best: drinking, laughing and rocking out to some of the UK’s finest rock bands.
Nobody does it like TPD TV. And we couldn’t do it without you all.
It was an honour and a privilege to have such an incredible experience with everyone. The most unforgettable weekend ever. We love you.
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[@jasmine_2459]

you guys are so underrated. I genuinely don't understand why you don't have millions of subs

[@archieconnor3663]

Niche audience

[@SourRobbo]

I literally said this to Rob, Chris & Mary at the weekend. Legends!

[@TPD]

APPRECIATE IT JAS. NOT SURE I CAN PUT MUCH MORE INTO THIS TBH IM STILL SHATTERED FROM THIS EDIT

[@olf9832]

true story

[@novakgoatovic]

because they suck and are not funny? xD

[@aa23k51]

just seeing the words best camp 2021 is unbelievable, we love to see the boys back in their natural habitat

[@TPD]

ITS A NICE THING EH

[@studentfilmed]

5:08 Live music coming back to the UK off to a great start

[@breezy8105]

Rob getting emotional at festivals is my favorite thing. Crying at concerts is the world's best feeling!

[@Baron_von_Fargone]

You should Try crying after sex .... Girls really dig that shit too 🥸 ✌️

[@justintime38]

You guys are my go to Channel now. Love this shit man. Spreading the word

[@bleblo13]

Found them two days ago, and they are so good at getting the festival vibe across. Watching this makes waiting for summer even harder, can't wait to go to Wacken again.

[@mikebloor8810]

5:06 what a way to open live music at festivals again by falling backwards 😂😂

[@TPD]

A GREAT START

[@ericblair5174]

Oh she ate total shit! 😂 hopefully she shook it off and rocked the crowd

[@danielrose1984]

Rob crying whilst watching Frank Turner got me man, brilliant video as always. Love you loads TPDTV 😘

[@TPD]

GREAT MOMENT

[@andycrane2532]

Excellent work. After like 16/17 months of no live events, the TPD lads and Mary have worked so hard to bring quality content and happiness to anyone who watches. I’m gonna cry too when I get to a gig. And that’s fine.

[@TPD]

LEGEND ANDY

[@jordharper8322]

You boys are so genuine and likeable, give the perfect representation of festival’s 🤟🏼

[@TPD]

AH THANKS MAN THAT'S LOVELY

[@AnnieJ_75]

I knew I was gonna cry. 11:09 I died when Rob got sent to the floor

[@TPD]

ME TOO

[@ct5625]

Not gonna lie, watching this gives me the feels. I've been to 14 Downloads and missing 2 years of this insanity has been worse than I thought. Never thought I'd say this but I really miss those five days of trudging through mud and sleeping in a damp tent that's both boiling hot and freezing cold.

[@anthonyverney7498]

I met Razzy and Cleasby. Absolutely gutted I didn't make it into a video. But considering I went up to Razzy and said "Your band does that one song yeah?" While I was pissed. I'm not surprised 😂 Was quality meeting you both though. And the video is excellent as always 🤙

[@SingingtoMaisiee]

This just majorly turned my Monday around! Made me happy seeing you all so happy, can tell this meant a lot to you and thank you for sharing it with us that couldn’t go 🥺

[@TPD]

WOOOO THANKS SO MUCH MATE

[@hayleywood8753]

Kellas getting emotional just to be back with the music (though it may be from pure exhaustion) was so sweet!

[@TPD]

IT WAS A LOVELY MOMENT

[@ReyBeltane]

How did you edit and post it so quickly?! Download was over too fast! Feels like I just waved to Kellas outside Eazy Cheezy only a second ago…can’t wait til next year lads 🤘🏻

[@TPD]

JUST AN INSANE AMOUNT OF WORK. PODAST EXPLAINING PROCESS COMING SOON

[@owainbarrett4618]

So happy for you guys thanks for all the videos during lockdown, can't wait for festival season to be back to normal.

[@TPD]

THANKS OWAIN - APPRECIATE IT BRO

[@kristianhealey3470]

Shout-out to everyone who managed to put in this amazing event, felt really proper throughout and to be this well executed on such short notice is immense

[@TPD]

BIG UP TO THE DL TEAM

[@Randomvideo123456789]

As someone who works in the events industry and has been out of work for 16 months this is truly amazing to see. This is definitely a step in the right direction. Jealous is an understatement but good to see other techs working and punters loving it. Hope to see you all in a field soon.

[@TPD]

WE ARE ALMOST THERE MATE

[@Kirsty01773]

What a weekend, I had many moments where I got teary. I'm just so grateful to have been able to be there, saw you crowd surfing during twin Atlantic, fucking beautiful moment 👌. This vid really captures how it felt being there ❤ gonna really miss my 9,999 new best mates. Until next year folks 🤘

[@TPD]

SEE U NEXT TIME!!

[@ibexdnb2879]

When Mary mimed the words 'I lost my phone' 😂😂

[@Kaya0Anna]

I met so many fucking lovely TPD fans this year. So wholesome. Youse alluded me for another year haha I’m sure I’m stumble across you at some point, but was great to party with some of the fans. 🤘🏼🥰

[@TPD]

THE BEST FANS IN THE WORLD

[@harvkent8017]

With Varley's review of the Quechua 3 man pop-up blackout tent, I wouldn't be surprised if he got the sponsor before big Danny White

[@TPD]

DANNY WOULD BE RAGING

[@ThePaulieC123]

I need a link for dat sunnuva tent

[@lucyessex3826]

Finally got round to watching the vlog and i needed that, felt like I just relived it. I said hi to Raz in the silent disco after bullet, think I threw him and he thought I was a weirdo, few too many cans ha ha ha sorry Raz 🤣😝

[@Djk8263]

I’m going to ball my eyes out at my first festival back. Can’t wait to feel the love!

[@markwilloughby6142]

I just rewatched this after attending my first Download festival. It makes more sense after youve been to download.. i couldn't find the Wok food vendor sadly, I heard a rumour that you guys we're at DL2023... So im looking forward to seeing that video!

[@InToDaily]

Class work that lads. Thank you for making the weekend so special and putting this up for me to watch back and remember forever. Ask Jake fed me the last of them noddles before bullet came on and they were unreal. Cheers

[@TPD]

LOVE YOU ALEX!!

[@TownAllDay]

5:10 great call out by Rob on what music means to people!

[@19Louu93]

Yesss boys, another great video! Makes me feel like I was there, instead of working all weekend hahah!

[@TPD]

THANKS! SORRY U HAD TO WORK

[@o7_Xander]

You legends, i was a Bar manager on Bar 1 that your went to! my stock manager served you Alex in the orange top! Thank you for supporting us!

[@TPD]

TOP LAD SERVING ON THE FRONT LINE!

[@sc4ofi31d]

Someone please tell Varley that untamed hair is the way forward for him! Glad you all enjoyed the festival and really hope to see you there next year.

[@TPD]

HE LOOKS BETTER WHEN HE DOESNT SPEND AN HOUR GETTING READY

[@NAYrocks]

5:09 i’m so happy u got that on film

[@nicolebbyjin]

GOD BLESS TPD genuinely teared up when you did. Couldn't imagine how great it felt to be there! Thank you for everything 🙌

[@TPD]

LOVE IT NICOLE, HOPE UR GOOD MATE X

[@nicolebbyjin]

Not doing bad thanks! GTA nights need to make a return at some point! x

[@mitchellrobins7482]

I miss the pilot Been none stop gigging and going festivals sgain since covid ended Nearly as much as you guys But pilot was just so significant

[@conorkelly4953]

You deserve every success guys the content you put out is top tier Loving your work as per 🤘🤘

[@TPD]

THANK YOU CONOR

[@conorkelly4953]

@@TPD fucking love you boys

[@TheKiwi123420]

Being an nhs worker and also being a fellow gig/festival goer I'm so bloody glad festivals and gigs are back not only for every single band and company that goes into these nights and weekends but for people's sanitys. Im so mega chuffed that music is back and will never take it for granted again. Thankyou for the video and thankyou for keeping us entertained during Lockdowns after every shift I used to come home and binge your videos so thankyou ❤️

[@TPD]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE WONDERFUL COMMENT AND FOR BEING AN NHS WORKER XXX

[@thomasmoorcroft5602]

Never clicked on a video faster in my life. Up the TPD ❤️

[@TPD]

BIG UP TM

[@dannyarty2912]

Well this was a surprise to wake up to, you guys posted this so quick

[@TPD]

NO MESSING AROUND

[@dannyarty2912]

@@TPD did rob kellas reply to that comment

[@evanjohnson4530]

The sheer absolute happiness that this channel brings me is ridiculous and I love it

[@TPD]

AW THANKS EVAN

[@tomwackett9649]

I have waited a long time for this! Your channel is so underrated, soon you'll take off lads!

[@TPD]

YOU AND US BOTH

[@rebeccacraig4238]

The production of this video is class. Smashed it boys and hope you had the best time!

[@TPD]

THANKS REBECCA!

[@PaigeeCTFO]

Rob crying at frank Turner is honestly how I picture myself getting to broco in November 🥺

[@TPD]

LOVE IT

[@dxnielastbury8767]

Here we are, about 2 years in the waiting cant fucking wait to watch this

[@TPD]

BUZZING THANKS LAD

[@Simon-ku7ky]

thats a really nice photo of you all at the end, should do that more often!

[@derelictCHEESEBURGER]

Great stuff! Really enjoyed your perspective. Had a great weekend it was so good to just be in the open, surrounded by people singing to live music Sundays weather was so nice too for Bullet \m/

[@TPD]

THANKS MATE. BULLET WAS TOO SICK

[@kaztitch7764]

Great to see you guys!! And the man the legend Jamie. Top content. Love you all!!

[@TPD]

BIG UP JAMIEEEE LOVE U

[@Basham86]

typical Download Fest. Glorious sunshine for 2 weeks before the fest, then downpour for the fest weekend, then back to nice weather after hahaha

[@elizabethr5664]

This video had it all.. the rocktail cocktail security guard/hype man… crying at Frank Turner… we were camped just a few tents over from you! Great video x

[@TPD]

THANKS!!!

[@peterelleraype]

Ngl I got emotional watching this just can't fucking wait to be in a field with beers and my friends listening to music we love, amazing content lads thank you 😊

[@TPD]

BUZZING PETER, THANK U

[@mikemackay994]

Even though I’m new around these here parts, I’ve exhausted nearly all of your videos, that’s why I was particularly happy to see a new vid drop. I was reminiscing while watching old Glasto 2019 vlogs (Being a Glasto sentinel), and it recommended one of your Download vids. As soon as I’d popped it on, you mentioned the name “Razzy”, and it took my breath away. I’d only ever known one Razzy before, My mate, the Great Razzy Aka the CODFather. He died a short while before I found your Vids during the pandemic. He was a G like you boys. And I haven’t stopped watching Kellas throw up since. Keep up your crucial yet Stella work lads. And before I go, may I ask a question?. When did Eggy become Razzy?, and why?. Anyway, top job boys, bravo.

[@TPD]

BEAUTIFUL COMMENT. I'VE SHARED IT WITH THE LADS. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING. RIP RAZZY THE CODFATHER. XX

[@mikemackay994]

@@TPD Wow, I genuinely can’t believe you lads found the time to reply to me, you don’t know how much it means to me. Razz would be made up with your beautiful little tribute man. Top blokes. You really fucking are. I was layed down partaking in a bit of “Dan White Dutch Debauchery” watching the DITL episode where you watched Don Broco twice for the 20th and 21st time. I checked notifications when it ended and saw your lovely comment. Beautiful boys. Bravo. 👏 Wishing you lads all the very best. Keep winning. You’ve made my day here, you really have. Hopefully see you at a Best Camp one day. UP THE TDP CREW.😊

[@mikemackay994]

@@TPD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX*unintentional typing of the letter C restricted me to 3 lines. But consider it infinite. X

[@burton_albion1232]

What a video! Looked class! Credit for getting it up so fast! Bring on Leeds fest!

[@TPD]

2 MONTHS!

[@user-ll2iq9su3f]

Pure fuming I was literally a few feet away from you guys at a lot of parts of this and never saw you 💔

[@TPD]

WE WERE AVOIDING YOU ;)

[@charlehcunningham4840]

Genuinely wondering if I was the 'girl' who spoke to you at silent disco, i am the type to say i appreciate it repeatedly. 😂 i have massive green dreads. I was hammered, all i remember is hugging you rob and leaving, not much else before or after. 😂😂

[@lumberrie]

It may have been me I had one too many maoams and I just didnt know what to say!!!

[@charlehcunningham4840]

I was the same, didnt know what to say. Those moams aye😂

[@TPD]

IT 100% WASNT SOMEONE WITH DREADS

[@charlehcunningham4840]

@@TPD Thank god. Hopefully just a random hug it was then 🤣

[@shanilaird1492]

The amount of effort you boys have put into your videos is insane. Props to the lot of yas x

[@TPD]

THANKS V MUCH SHANI

[@charizardmaster13]

Cant believe im sat in bed ill watching all the great videos of people having a wonderful time at this festival. Theres always next year tho!

[@TPD]

NEXT TIME SIR!

[@ryanc9524]

49 minutes & 38 seconds of pure joy!

[@TPD]

[@harrybateman8341]

The best channel around ❤

[@TPD]

THANKS HARRY X

[@caitlinspence4749]

Ive LITERALLY WAITED ALL MONTH FOR THISSS ! ALSO MANESKIN AT THE START OF THE VLOG HECK YEEE

[@TPD]

WHAT IS MANESKIN

[@caitlinspence4749]

The Eurovision song winners from Italy they were playing at the start of the vlog but you guys said their shite in another comment x

[@cudntgiv1]

Just found you guys and loving the content so far. I'm was working on the Rocktail Cocktail bar and I can see myself in the vid so I probably served you too

[@TPD]

thankd andrew, top lad!

[@BabyUnic0rnx]

Thank you lads for documenting your time 💗 never get bored of your videos so underrated!! You deserve so much more 💗 hopefully next year I’ll be able to go!

[@TPD]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS

[@meganpreston7648]

So glad you had a great time! Can't wait to get back in the field! Hopefully see you'd soon!

[@TPD]

HOPE SO!

[@abbij5390]

been waiting for this one, so glad for the festival aditl vids to be returning 🙌🏼

[@TPD]

ANOTHER COMING NEXT MONTH (SSH)

[@adamwelch7737]

So buzzing for this the return of best youtube series!!!

[@TPD]

THANKS ADAM XX

[@courtneyelley3751]

I've been looking forward to this!!! Hope yous had the best time lads :)

[@TPD]

WE SURE DID!

[@rfiq]

I’ve missed these festival vlogs , buzzing to see you lot at them again

[@TPD]

HAPPY TO BE BACK

[@sandrajones9777]

That festival was amazing!!!! I had the best time ever!!!!! Thanks for being there!!!! And producing such a brilliant vlog!!!!!😃😎🎉🥂

[@TPD]

ANY TIME X

[@olliegoodchild-horne9728]

what a great but long overdue piece of content, big up the sesh

[@TPD]

BIG UP OG

[@shanbc95]

love the new editing you’ve done in this video!

[@jackyates2376]

I'm so mf early, thank you for making this lads I wish I could've been there 👌

[@TPD]

NO MESSING AROUND

[@chrisbanks3594]

I always find myself coming back to this video for the 30 second toilet review and it never fails to make me laugh hahahhaa

[@MadMike_222]

Pilot was fucking awesome, I’ll look out for you guys this year if your attending 🤘🤘🤘

[@gillianjb]

Been waiting on this to cheer me up. Looked like a blast

[@TPD]

YOU AND ME BOTH

[@letsroamaround2189]

You boys are so fast witht the edits, its crazy so hard working

[@TPD]

I GET NO SLEEP

[@mainlineto5988]

Guys, that was SUCH a great video. Thank you!

[@TPD]

THANKS SO MUCH±

[@Katy22287]

YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! Been waiting for this all week! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TPD]

SUCH A LONG TIMEEEE

[@olf9832]

finally back again..love it!

[@Antbiffy]

So good to see you guys there! Best weekend ever lads

[@TPD]

PLEASURE!!

[@JPoweellaa]

Rob you got that out quick!! Was so nice seeing you lads

[@TPD]

LOVELY TO SEE U JO

[@samantha4130]

Ha! No way I’ve spotted myself and my fella on your video. Proper chuffed 😆

[@dazziooo418]

love these, remind me of my festival days, ten years back.

[@TPD]

TIME TO RESUME?

[@screambluemurder101]

Same here. Don’t know if I’ve got it in me any more 🤣🤣🤣

[@itsmikemccall]

That was our camp you walked through, tripping through my mates guide ropes and apologising for walking through the camp.

[@TPD]

I AM SORRY ABOUT THE ROPE

[@AshBetton]

Truly wonderful weekend, i'm still broken. A pleasure to see you again during Neck Deep

[@TPD]

ALWAYS A PLEASURE ASH

[@its_ambs]

Had to watch this vlog for a second time it's just too good. You put so much effort into everything and get nowhere near enough credit for what you do

[@TPD]

BUZZING, THANK U FOR THE KIND WORDS

[@katelynanderson9883]

Absolutely crying at the toilet review

[@magentapinktv]

Aaaahhh....loved this!... Fair play ya'll work hard for your art...Found your channel during lockdown & your vid's have kept me going😁... Cheers 😎

[@TPD]

AMAZING STUFF - THANKS FOR SHARING!!

[@chrisspike9101]

Download 2021 was AWSOME I can't believe how much I missed festivals. Roll on Bloodstock 🤘

[@TPD]

ROLL ON

[@canisaybum]

You guys are amazing you deserve more subs!!

[@TPD]

THANK YOU! HERES HOPING

[@StalwartShinobi]

Been saving this for my night off so I can get pissed and enjoy the lads once again!! COME ONNNN!!! HARVEY PRICE UGGS AND A CAN OF DARK FRUITS!!!

[@TPD]

THE DREAM

[@SamThatcher234]

Bunch of absolute legends

[@TPD]

THANK U SAM

[@SketchyMagpie]

My living situation meant I wasn't able to go (not concerned for my own safety but rather those I come into contact with at home) but I really enjoyed watching this, lads. Totally get Rob's emotional reaction at certain points. I don't think I'll get to a gig until early next year, probably (got a ticket booked for Halestorm) and I'm sure I'll have a tear in my eye! Enjoyed this immensely, cheers fellas.

[@TPD]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT COMMENT MATE

[@Ally_and_Gigs]

Watching this is the best way of nursing the download blues

[@TPD]

GLAD TO BE OF SERVICE!

[@tapthatkeyboard]

I was hoping this would come out today just managed to catch it before work ✌️👍

[@TPD]

HOPE U LIKED

[@lee-annestott4855]

Amazing weekend, didnt see the lads but was epic start to finish and we even got some dry and sun, scuse me while I die quietly in bed watching this 😂

[@TPD]

HOPE U LIKED!

[@lee-annestott4855]

@@TPD was awesome loved the video and full on agree that the noodle place was the best vendor hands down

[@fernkennard8897]

Amazing job as always.❤️‍🔥 Much love.🥰

[@TPD]

THANKS FERN X

[@domsa_]

Poulton is gradually turning into Noel Gallagher.

[@TPD]

HE'S HALF THE WORLD AWAY

[@gabematthews4993]

Started on my birthday and I couldn't go :( but I'm so glad you all had a great time. One step closer to normality. Hopefully I'll see you all at DL next year x

[@TPD]

THATS THE PERFECT REASON TO HAVE GONE GABE

[@gabematthews4993]

@@TPD I KNOW BUT IM POOR :(

[@matthewneale428]

Thanks for the upload, love your videos.

[@TPD]

ANY TIME

[@joshbrown3278]

Love to see the boys back at festivals. What a sight

[@TPD]

ANOTHER ROUND THE CORNER

[@jeffgordonsmom1730]

The Beatles patch on your jacket f*ing broke me. The audacity to sport that shoit at the best festival of the year. This is why I come back again and again

[@Monkeypole]

Fuck off, Beatles are awesome

[@TheFilmFella]

Spent the entirety of this trying to spy a rogue Jon Wal or Adam Robinson in the background 😂. Still gutted I couldn’t get to this, but you definitely delivered on the living it vicariously through you guys part 😅🤘🏻

[@TPD]

WHO ARE THOSE PEOPLE?!

[@TheFilmFella]

@@TPD in the case of Jonathan Walker, a man with likely the most flamboyant leggings you’ll have ever seen!

[@Spamnoid98]

Amazing weekend and so great to meet you all 😆

[@TPD]

PLEASURE!!