New security measures in place

[DareToDibble]

Seen a few people talking about speakers. It would appear they are a no no. Has this always been the case?

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Also entirely possible they're being deliberately over-the-top tonight so that people hear about it before setting off and repack or what-have-you. In particular the BBC local news bulletin specifically showing someone having a penknife confiscated is obviously going to have been a set-up.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

5 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

Seen a few people talking about speakers. It would appear they are a no no. Has this always been the case?

Certainly not, although note that tweet doesn't explicitly say they'll be confiscated, only that the option to take it back to the car will be available. Looks like it answered the wrong question.

Aerosols I can kind of understand, there's a reason they're banned at lots of big events and on planes and stuff. Portable speakers aren't going to do any harm though, that's way too far.

Edited June 21, 2017 by Zac Quinn

[themuel]

I'm sure it'll all be fine, great atmosphere around the place. But if some security are being over zealous it needs to be nipped before it becomes a heat fuelled issue.  

[Rose-Colored Boy]

6 minutes ago, themuel said:

I'm sure it'll all be fine, great atmosphere around the place. But if some security are being over zealous it needs to be nipped before it becomes a heat fuelled issue.  

Security will probably be on edge tonight and tomorrow morning for mystery shoppers etc. Sure it will calm down as the day goes on and inside the fence though.

Edited June 21, 2017 by Zac Quinn

[DareToDibble]

9 minutes ago, Zac Quinn said:

Portable speakers aren't going to do any harm though, that's way too far.

This was my thought, too. Otherwise where is the line drawn? Do they stop portable chargers/powerbanks etc too? Surely not much of a difference from a "risk" point of view? 

[Rose-Colored Boy]

3 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

This was my thought, too. Otherwise where is the line drawn? Do they stop portable chargers/powerbanks etc too? Surely not much of a difference from a "risk" point of view? 

Yeah. I mean technically any electronic equipment is a potential threat, but you aren't gonna be banning torches and that are you. Confiscating portable speakers is going over and above the level of security you have to suffer when flying into America. Madness.

Edited June 21, 2017 by Zac Quinn

[DareToDibble]

It's frustrating because I've taken it for the last 3 years and it's been awesome for around camp... but just not worth the risk of having it taken off me. If it was a cheap one I'd be fine with taking the risk.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Just now, DareToDibble said:

It's frustrating because I've taken it for the last 3 years and it's been awesome for around camp... but just not worth the risk of having it taken off me. If it was a cheap one I'd be fine with taking the risk.

aye I mean you'd be a brave man taking anything of significant value on a camping holiday with 200,000 people anyway, let's not forget that. 

[DeanoL]

18 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

Seen a few people talking about speakers. It would appear they are a no no. Has this always been the case?

 

I think "personal sound systems" have always been on the banned list but interpreting that as a Bluetooth speaker seems harsh.

[macaloon]

Being told of x-ray scanners on the queues? Any info?

[MJP]

32 minutes ago, macaloon said:

Being told of x-ray scanners on the queues? Any info?

Would seem excessive... Metal detectors more likely!

[airwaves]

Just now, macaloon said:

Being told of x-ray scanners on the queues? Any info?

No sign whatsoever of any technology 

Saw a dog or two but they weren't doing anything with q. Not yet anyway 

[macaloon]

Thanks for the reply have you been through the gate?

Edited June 21, 2017 by macaloon

[MJP]

2 minutes ago, macaloon said:

Thanks for the reply have you been through the gate?

I'm in the holding pen of Gate D (big zigzag), won't go through security until after 9.

[airwaves]

No. Only in the holding q.

Security still saying 8 for gate open but they do every year. It was 8 mins past 7 o clock last year.

They do keep saying that those in the holding q who have had a thorough bag search will not be searched again at gate. Just wristband and in

I did go all the way up to the gate yesterday afternoon and saw no technology 

Edited June 21, 2017 by airwaves
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[JoBalls]

Maybe the best bet is to make sure we all have screen grabs of the banned items list on our phones - that way if anyone attempts to confiscate anything that's not on the list we have something to back up our claim.

[GeoHall]

Unrelated question but does anyone know what gate you come out of into the festival if you have a coach ticket? 

[macaloon]

A I believe 

[TomByTheThames]

I wasn't even asked to take my bag of my back. 

I was asked 

"any weapons or any glass"

pretty simple questions to answer.

now in holding pen. 

Mrs had more of a  search but moment they found the different skittle vodka flavours they were fascinated. Very friendly bunch.

Edited June 21, 2017 by TomByTheThames

[kalifire]

Searches have been very friendly so far. 

"Anything dangerous, apart from yourself?"

[Skoo]

This is pretty general:

• You may be searched at the entrance for any items that may be used in an illegal or offensive manner – which will be confiscated. Persons suspected of carrying out illegal and/or offensive activities onsite may also be searched and face eviction. No portable laser equipment or pens are permitted

[The_Amazing_Oblong]

Personally I think they should confiscate all tent poles..

Nothing to do with security I just want to see the ensuing hilarity in the campsites.

[samblur1]

Any signs of heightened security? Dogs or armed police?

[brettredmayne]

1 minute ago, samblur1 said:

Any signs of heightened security? Dogs or armed police?

Seen a lot of police