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BigMarv

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  1. While I’m not concerned about the lineup and the impact on my having a great festival. I just got a Facebook reminder of me posting the poster drop 11 years ago for the 2013 festival. The difference in quality is astounding. Admittedly, I’m now looking at it through 2024 eyes, but the depth is truly amazing of the acts.
  2. There is not one person who is returning their ticket purely in the strength of the first poster. Not one. Some may have another factor in play and the lineup is the clincher, but I’ll wager you can measure them in low double digits. Anyone who has been before won’t be. Anyone who has previously missed out won’t be. Anyone who is at least cognoscente of the fact that a ticket is far from guaranteed any year won’t be. I could be wrong* *I’m not
  3. BigMarv

    Faithless

    To echo what’s been said above: Faithless in whatever incarnation, at the glade, on Thursday, unopposed will be daft, beyond stupid, irresponsible. Have to imagine this means that there will be a number of similar sized acts at the same time around the site. Anything else in lunacy. But, if this is the case that Thursday is becoming more of a 4th day of music with options around the site in the evening, then I’m all for it! Keen to know which other faithless sized acts will be on the bill on Thursday evening!
  4. Black Keys said last year that basically it really isn’t that big a deal for American artists. And it pays badly by comparison to any other festival. Point is, if TayTay is all about the money and feels she can get $30m for festival appearances, Glastonbury really isn’t in her agenda.
  5. Look, everyone has their own experiences, so not disputing your comments. But it was gridlocked for a good 5 minutes at the back of the field. The problem being that while there is a good number of exits, the location of WH means that you don’t want to take the wrong exit to your next act, as correcting that mistake will be a long walk. Some people on the left wanted to go right and vice versa, plus with good weather comes people sat on the floor, so it can funnel crowds. Coupled with a lot of curious late(r) arrivals and it was pretty dense round the edges. Anyway, just my observation.
  6. After the performance leaving was
  7. One of only two times in 20 years of going that I thought this is a bit dangerous. The other being Example last year.
  8. Not just big in Asia, second biggest selling artist worldwide after TayTay last year
  9. No wow moment, but been to enough to know it’ll still be great and there will be no regretting the entry price. Last year, I saw 9 acts from the original poster drop and properly saw ~40 performances over the weekend. I can see at least 9 acts from that poster (clashes notwithstanding) that I’d happily go and see, so it’ll be grand. Gutted there’s no Underworld
  10. No wow moment, but been to enough to know it’ll still be great and there will be no regretting the entry price. Last year, I saw 9 acts from the original poster drop and properly saw ~40 performances over the weekend. I can see at least 9 acts from that poster (clashes notwithstanding) that I’d happily go and see, so it’ll be grand. Gutted there’s no Underworld
  11. Gotta be next week, right? RIGHT???
  12. I got bothered by Zoe Ball one year
  13. Pretty much bang-on summary right there. This was my third time at WV & it has got progressively worse. Although to qualify that statement, it’s not at all bad and would do again.
  14. I’m a complete football shirt convert and wore one every day at the festival (barring Sunday which I regretted). Ideal for the weather, especially if you’re prone to perspiring. Great conversation starter. And few places you can wear a football shirt in your forties and not look a complete whopper. Wednesday: Netherlands (2010) Thursday: Italy (2008) Friday: Santos (2022) Saturday: Santos Laguna (2022/23) Sunday: Short-sleeved cotton shirt (sweaty back)
  15. I agree, technology nowadays is amazing.
  16. Rammed for Fatboy Slim. Borderline dangerous round the edges. Then some idiot on bike with a trailer with his missus & kid in tries to cycle through the crowd - absolute clown.
  17. Was the musical highlight thus far. Only gripes: too short, no Open Up
  18. Either started 15 minutes early or late, depending if you’re going with app or programme.
  19. Was meant to be larger this year, I thought? Same size.
  20. Getting there is the challenge.
  21. It’s only anecdotal, but I heard so many people talking about accessing the festival without a ticket, bunging a few quid here & there, Swapping wristbands. I’m sure it’s not a ridiculous amount, but still contributory.
  22. It’s just too busy. Far too busy. Dangerously busy. At a guess, maybe 80-90% capacity? The issue is that with a huge crowd & lack of big names, then the medium sized acts on the Thursday become hugely overcrowded (Mel C, Sasha last year. Example, Eats everything this year). Those acts that wouldn’t command 20% of their Thursday crowds over the weekend become over subscribed. Not sure the solution, but Thursday needs to be re-thought.
  23. Aside from EJ, Leftfield are my absolute must not miss this year. Aged raver here, but to my shame I’ve never seen Leftfield. Nice evening into FBS & then some Stanton Warriors if I’ve still got the energy!
  24. Slated for 12-3 Saturday night/Sunday morning on the Nowhere Stage (Shangri-La). Seemingly nothing concrete about who is playing. Salute said he’s doing the “essential mix stage” 2300-0000. That aside nothing I can see. Any thoughts?
  25. I wouldn’t want it, however as an ‘easy’ headline replacement, would say Ed Sheeran would be a go to. Limited production required. Headliner sized. Free.
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