This is how I'd do it: Camden Crawl

Organiser Lisa Paulon tackles her own festival

United Kingdom | 23 April 2010

We caught up with Camden Crawl organiser Lisa Paulon to find out the best way to make the most of this year's Camden Crawl.

Three bands not to miss at Camden Crawl:
1 - "Of course you can't miss my favourite band ever, Teenage Fanclub."
2 - "Midnight Juggernauts because the track they gave us for our annual compilation is seriously the song of the summer!"
3 - "Villagers as he nearly made us cry when he was on Jools Holland last week."
4 - "Can we have a cheeky extra one? Roots Manuva, because he is doing a special encore with a surprise guest and they won't tell us who it is!"

What tips do you have to fans who have just found out the venue is full for the act they want to see?
“The whole essence of the Crawl is to go with the flow and end up randomly meeting new people and getting tipped off to see something that you didn't know about that blows you away. The best times and experiences are had this way. So, don't queue! It’s guaranteed that everyone will be trying to get into The Drums, so don't miss out on good times standing in that queue.”

What do you recommend away from the music?
“Where should we start? There is so much going on. I am personally psyched about the fab comedy line-up. But on top of that there is an interactive indie improv musical that should be amazing. There is a big alternative craft fair that should be interesting. Plus there are loads of games like Crawl Fantasy League football, Scrabble Sunday and very competitive drunken pop quizzes. And of course there's Hip Hop and Ukulele Karaoke.”

What's the best way to start and end the weekend?
“With a huge breakfast!”

What one essential item will people need to complete Camden Crawl successfully?
“You really need to hang on to the programme guide lanyard. It hangs around your neck, so it shouldn't be too difficult. There are 47 venues with a million and one things going on from 12pm - 4 am, so you will be lost without it.”

Weekend and day tickets for the festival are still on sale. Click here to buy Camden Crawl tickets.