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Pretty sure it was sold out

That was the last album. This album is a ‘fuck the environment’ vibe.

Well, if Viagogo says so, it must be true! 🤣

No offence, but no one cares

Is there any possibility of ' the national' and ' the war on drugs' to show up at 2022? Been coming to rock werchter all the way from India ever since 2017 hoping for the national every year xD

This lesbian bar doesn't have a fire exit!

I think we're losing sight of how Coldplay are just a bit pants here.

I heard @Mouseboy11 was there wearing a Muse t-shirt

I think that's probably it, in a nutshell. Some people have a very high regard for their own taste, and seem especially triggered when artists they dislike are popular. In my experience, many Radiohead fans are especially guilty of this. There's also a weird closet anti-woke thing going on against Chris Martin - it's never explicit, but whenever he attracts criticism there's often mutterings about his social and environmental conscience. It's weird. Can't the guy be a talented musician and socially cognisant? I don't see how that's annoying, personally. To each their own, I guess.

I know this is a good thing, but it still makes me hate Chris Martin.

I'm still going to believe Swift is headlining until they've packed The Park away on Sunday night and she hasn't popped out for a secret Folkmore set.

A lot of good points made. But this really is the nub of it, isn't it?

35 days between his last holiday and this one. The last one was while the withdrawal from Kabul took place. Also been on several other holidays this year. Everyone deserves a holiday but he has a track record of being on holiday at the worst possible times - not a coincidence I'd suggest. Combine that with his reputation for doing bugger all work (not turning up to 5 COBRA meetings at the start of the pandemic, not knowing he has responsibility for pretty much everything as PM, etc). Plus, he should be able to read the fucking room - we can't get fuel, price of food has shot up, energy crisis, supply crisis - and he's on an all expenses paid jolly. c**t. .

John Peel Tent & The Park Hot Chip 410 Jazz World / West Holts Chic ft. NiIe Rodgers 365 The Mothership Returns (George Clinton, ParIiament, Funkadelic and The Family Stone) 175 Justice 1119 (+10) JaneIIe Monáe 129

John Peel Tent & The Park Hot Chip 420 Jazz World / West Holts Chic ft. NiIe Rodgers 355 The Mothership Returns (George Clinton, ParIiament, Funkadelic and The Family Stone) 185 Justice 1109 (+10) JaneIIe Monáe 159

ABBA, Sheeran and Adele in the space of a few weeks, what a time to be a middle aged mum

Is this your first encounter with Matt?

Posting this here, as Roskilde is somewhat comparable to Glastonbury in size and scope. Apparently they received 5000 tickets for refunds, out of 80,000. Everyone else rolled over their ticket. There was a waitlist option for people interested in the resale tickets, and the waitlist was bigger than the amount of tickets available, and those tickets are now gone. They are also making 5000 additional "under 25" tickets available, that will go on sale in November. Proof of age required. I am without a ticket for Glastonbury 2022, hoping for a resale ticket. The small Roskilde resale is not good news, but was to be expected I suppose.

Really? Only 16? Rammstein had over 60 lorries for their 2019 tour. Bands that usually headline large festivals use around 10 lorries (sometimes even more) just for getting all equipment to the festival (I know that from people who run a festival in Czechia).

Adele should be announced tomoz

John Peel Tent & The Park Hot Chip 440 Jazz World / West Holts Chic ft. NiIe Rodgers 365 The Mothership Returns (George Clinton, ParIiament, Funkadelic and The Family Stone) 165 Justice 1119 (+10) JaneIIe Monáe 109

Something to lift spirits for those who may need spirits lifting... My local park has a new frequent visitor, slowly emptying the pond I reckon. He is a beauty, bless him

Much like U2, Nickelback are hated because of how big and ubiquitous they are, and because they champion worthy causes. People just love to hate things other people love. (cue predictable reply: "No, I don't hate them because other people love them, I hate them because they're shite!") It seems you can be an actual c**t (like Chris Martin for example) and get far less hate than Chad Kroeger gets. I think Nickelback are a great band (even if their recent records have been a bit patchy) and will definitely be getting tickets for next summer. That said, invite them to headline Glastonbury.

My issue with Coldplay (and it is my issue, not theirs) is that they used to make music I like, now they don't. I have trouble comprehending how they went from Rush of Blood To The Head (side one of which has an amazing run of songs) to the dreadful stuff they've defecated out since Mylo Xyloto Their 2011 set was superb, I didn't bother in 2016 and thank God for that. I've watched it back and it has its moments but it also has Barry Gibb. Anyhoo. I don't want them there because there's only been two festivals since they last did it, none if you count Live From Worthy Farm.

Mr Kieran Hebden for sure.

Yeah fair enough, I was a tad curt there.

Roskilde in particular is a rite-of-passage thing in Denmark. Kids start going when they're 15, and go back for the rest of their lives. Kids who would have started going a few years ago have missed out two years in a row. Some of my mates in CPH have been going every year for almost 25 years now (I'm pushing 40 now).

Very impressed with all the sustainability initiatives around the Coldplay tour. They're going to be the first band on this scale doing this sort of thing and it'll force the hand of every other stadium act to be doing similar things, which can only be a good thing. No, it's a real thing. A few companies have already been working on dancefloors that help to power clubs. The movement and motion from people on top of tiles – in this case presumably layed on the standing section of their gigs – is passed through and stored in a generator. It won't be generating the entire Coldplay gig but it'll go some way towards helping power eg the catering.

Thanks, just checking.

I've seen Coldplay 4 times in total which is mad considering although I like them I wouldn't class myself as a hardcore fan. I can't say I've ever regretted it nor would I pass up the opportunity to see them again. The musical snobbery towards them is somewhat bizarre. The longevity of the band speaks for itself.

Much like U2, Coldplay are hated because of how big and ubiquitous they are, and because they champion worthy causes. People just love to hate things other people love. (cue predictable reply: "No, I don't hate them because other people love them, I hate them because they're shite!") It seems you can be an actual c**t (like Josh Homme for example) and get far less hate than Chris Martin gets. I think Coldplay are a great band (even if their recent records have been a bit patchy) and will definitely be getting tickets for next summer. That said, still too soon to invite them back to headline Glastonbury.

Re-posting here as relevant: Thanks for the info @Watergirl

keep fighting the good fight brother. i'm also a believer.

The problem at Radiohead was that the crowd actually sucked energy out of the floor.

Was lovely to see you both. Really enjoyed it, saw half of their set at Green Man which triggered me to get these tickets. I’d see them again happily.

I think what CM said in 2019 was that they wouldn't tour that particular album until they found a more sustainable way to do so. Little did he know that within six months they wouldn't have much choice anyway! The actual interview is here. It's also quite an interesting read on carbon footprint. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50490700.amp

I think the specific words were more along the lines of they needed to rethink how they did them, in order to be more sustainable. Not handing out millions of single use plastic led wristbands would be a start.

Hoping to see The National too!

Too early, never 😄

Should hope so with that name.

Oh man, since my exertions at the weekend and 46h straight awake with no "enhancers" at the age of 43, I'm there too. Had to summon all my brainpower to write that last night, but knew I had to, cos I couldn't leave you hanging!

this may or may not help

John Peel Tent & The Park Hot Chip 420 (+10) Jazz World / West Holts Chic ft. NiIe Rodgers 355 The Mothership Returns (George Clinton, ParIiament, Funkadelic and The Family Stone) 190 Justice 1090 JaneIIe Monáe 155

John Peel Tent & The Park Hot Chip 400 (+5) Jazz World / West Holts Chic ft. NiIe Rodgers 355 (-5) The Mothership Returns (George Clinton, ParIiament, Funkadelic and The Family Stone) 190 Justice 1080 JaneIIe Monáe 155

No likes? No upvotes? Scoundrels. Reckon you need to post this in the main forum mate. What do you mean this isn't a direct message? Ah shi... 😜😘 😍 That's what we're talking about!! Ha! Was a celebration of the Gump run, with the idea to run until I was pretty tired and I'd go home. That happened after 42 hours without sleep!! I tagged a fundraiser on afterwards as a few people asked if I was and I thought "why not?" For my USA heroes, Peace Direct and the WWF. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1321110 (If anyone won the Euromillions tonight, or found 50p in an old jacket) My feeling when I saw the hill at Sutton Manor... Some Strava fun:

No, as long as you've emailed I'll have done it / will do it. I'll make the spreadsheet viewable again soon so everyone can check over it too.

@vintagelaureate Yep, got my email on Friday, got bit excited as making the festival seem that wee bit closer. Have booked my leave for next year too 😀

I would love Biffy or a Gallagher too (more likely Liam I would guess, given his surge in popularity over the past couple of years).