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6 minutes ago, zico martin said:
Is this 480,000 more than die in a normal year though? How many people usually die annually?
This is 480,000 people dying as a result of catching this virus. Some might have died of something else I suppose, but it’s like saying don’t try to cure cancer cos they might get hit by a bus anyway.
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29 minutes ago, TownesMR said:
Plenty of events/places do honestly, including regular tourist attractions.
I’m linking in the hygiene issue. Seriously we all know the place and love it, but it’s not clean is it? We all come home every year with Festival flu.
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200K people from all parts of the globe and every town and city in the UK. Nothing comes close to that sort of demographic profile. All congregated in a small space with little or no personal hygiene being an almost elemental aspect of the experience. Whenever journalists and politicians discuss ‘events’ that may be cancelled you can bet your bottom dollar that Glastonbury is what they are getting at. It will have its own place on any Public Health England/ Govt risk register, no question.
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3 minutes ago, Sasperella said:
Why would they take a decision as big as that two and a half months before the festival is due to take place?
It’s not a decision taken in isolation though. Volunteer groups have a duty of care to their people which will include carrying out risk assessments. Public Health England will very probably have advice out there in April which will make Oxfam, for example, to have to make some big decisions. The impact on the NHS though, particularly local to Somerset, will trump everything. If this hasn’t died down significantly in a month (and that’s not likely)!then the Euros, the Olympics and major festivals are all at significant risk.
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I know from a very well placed source within the FA that the ‘go/no go’ decision by UEFA on the European championships was the end of April last week, and has been brought forward two weeks in the past couple of days due primarily to the situation in Italy. I think there are many people underestimating this; there will be significant travel restrictions imposed globally and the idea of putting 200k people from around the world in a field may not be as acceptable as many of you think and that period around balance payment/resale is clearly when the decision will be taken.
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Just off to see Oranj Son in Manchester; first time Ive seen them for a few months. Never, ever disappoint. They have some amazing tunes, just seem to have new bangers every time I see them. Love this one.
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Ooh this is good, just noticed it on Tom Robinson’s Twitter.. Saw them in Liverpool a few weeks ago, big crowd - bit of a buzz around them in the city I think. They keep disappearing from the live scene for ages and then popping up with bangers and brilliant live shows.
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Just remind me - is it maximum of 2?
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3 minutes ago, eFestivals said:
clearly not, as they cracked down on it this year.
I know someone who got in so ingeniously that I wonder if he will ever pay in again. No bribe, no runner....no more details!!!!
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Worrying that I’ve left too early for campervan West and annoying everyone on the M6 by only doing about 50mph.
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The weather guy on the BBC cricket coverage said that the tournament will be badly affected this week but will be ok next week. ‘The week after should be even better again.’
Michael Fish all over....
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I’m a bit confused by the booking system. If a group of us want to go (Say 6) do we need to make 6 bookings? For £120? Or do you buy a car and that includes a number of people....?
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8 minutes ago, eFestivals said:
If we want freedom of speech/expression for ourselves we have to grant the same to others.
Totally agree. Yet I find myself in agreement with Billy Bragg in relation to accountability for what you say. It’s an interesting debate and we have to be careful with where it’s going.
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Ray Jones, erstwhile MC on the Joe Strummer “Rock Against the Rich” tour in the ‘80’s (with ‘your dads a horrible man’ Rees Mogg botherer Ian Bone watching on), delivering articulate and clever play with words. It’s offensive. It’s playful. It’s art. It’s punk. It’s not inciting anyone to actually kill anyone.
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17 minutes ago, eFestivals said:
2426 entries.
The winner has been mailed.
</cue screaming somewhere
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No, still hasn’t come through. Try again mate.
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10 minutes ago, Cooter said:
aahh, fond memories!
Yeah. Haven’t had a kitkat for ages.
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10 minutes ago, Cooter said:
aahh, fond memories!
Yeah. Haven’t had a kitkat for ages.
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4 minutes ago, MEGABOWL said:
It’s not bad at all. Plus you know, I’m 42 now. Got to be sensible. ?
I’m 55. I’m sensible 51 weeks a year.
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2 hours ago, eFestivals said:
Farmer Giles.
No clues now....
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Are DMAs ruled out?
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6 minutes ago, BlackHole2006 said:
haahahahaha
sorry guys, i'm so embarrased I can't even bare to read the comments.
this thread seemed like a good idea at the time but in hindsight was probably a terrible one, which is basically the story my life.
I would like to apologise to all the kitty's, toby's and jamie xx fans of the world who I offended making this post.
much love from a mortified blackhole2006.
So...... we can still laugh at hippies....?
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Love this - new one from my fave Scouse tunesmiths at the moment. Boss live, saw them in Bristol when it was just the two brothers and again in Brighton as full band. Both ace.
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On 3/21/2019 at 5:01 PM, Blisterpack said:
28% of list is letters A-E.....
might just be coincidence. And yes a ‘pre-listen to everything else’ vote for Lines from me.
Finished listening to them all and still really rooting for Lines. Accepting that taste is clearly subjective, I’m sticking sort of with my first instincts. Nearly a third from first few letters of the alphabet and a lot of dross in there. A few interesting acts but can’t help feel that those ‘bloggers’ are either half arsed in their approach or are simply touting mates or bands who push their twitter/Instagram. If that’s the future of music then Christ knows what I’ve been following on the live scene the past few years.
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This appeared on YouTube yesterday. Saw them playing with Toy just before lockdown and they said they were about to go into the studio to record a few things but suspect that this live rehearsal vid is a ‘ticking over teaser’. There is absolutely nobody with a better ear for a hook than these guys.