Tranquility of Solitude

As did Kiki Dee .....

Missed Macca because I was working..... this more than makes up for it. Delighted with this news. What an end to the festival this will be.

It’s happening......

I only went to see her in 2019 because my daughter and niece dragged me there.

Other stages and acts are available.

I saw her in 2019. As mime artists go, she’s no Marcel Marceau.

Been trying to sharpen up the BBC image.....

Paul Heaton & Jacque Abbott in Glasgow on Friday.... Billy Bragg supporting.... almost like an evening at the festival...... for £34. Bargain of the century, hats off to them. Wish more artists were like them.

I can confirm this was also true in 2019. Best bet in the morning is to head through woods to Lulus or down past old Beat Hotel to the ones nearer Pyramid.

If young people stay interested in music, it won’t be too long before they develop huge interest in any band or artist worthy of the slot we’re talking about here. Beatles broke up when I was 6.

Filthy tractors?

This sentence only makes sense if you’re 10.

For balance, thought I’d share the peas and gravy option, because that’s what I had.....

Aye, but you won’t see any ads either. (Sorry, I know you were making a serious point, but I couldn’t resist)

Yeah, but sadly he’s been cancelled due to multiple complaints over his wee Jimmy hat.

Think Russ Abbott would make a better legend in that line up. As this is the headliners thread, I’m now going Arctic Monkeys Peter Kay Mrs Browns Boys

If Mrs Browns Boys headlines I’ll be elsewhere.

This is pretty much exactly how my festival goes.

Biggest plus for Darble, when travelling by coach, is the ease of access back to your coach on the Monday morning. Clearly it’s also a positive upon arrival, but once you reach a certain age (I’m 59) the thought of dragging all your kit across site after 5 days at the festival is just too much. Other pluses are that it’s quiet, there’s plenty space well into the Thursday. The toilets are ok (compost loos). When camping I tend to make do with plenty deodorant and a wet flannel, so lack of shower access not a big deal for me. As you say, it’s a long way from anything. Access to John Peel, Pyramid from Mandela bar side, and Silver Hayes and the Woods is all very good. Although a walk to those areas, any crowds tend to be coming from the opposite side so it’s relatively easy. Nearby food is very sparse, and not the best offerings on the site (just my opinion). For breakfast, you can get to Lulus cafe pretty easily by going through the Woods, or you have to head deeper into the site to get anything decent. For a drink, Tolpuddle Arms, Beat Hotel (now something else) Bread and Roses and Mandela bar all quite close. Couple of these usually close early though. Late night action is all, with the exception of Silver Hayes, quite a trek. I tend to get up, nip to the loo, freshen up at the tent, pack my day bag and head in to site, never to return to my tent until I’m ready to turn in. If you feel you need to return to your tent once or twice, perhaps Darble is not for you. But to go back to my original point, and I can’t stress it enough, if your travelling by coach, come Monday morning, it’s by far the best place to be. As a side note, I think there’s a group of solo travelling efesters that formed on here a few years back, who all camp in Darble (well they used to). They also may be able to offer opinions. To be transparent, I’ll be travelling by car for the first time next year, so am still trying to decide where to head. Probably won’t be Darble, as it’s too far from the car parks.

Peter Gabriel dates announced and he seems to be ruled out. He’s got dates in Manchester and Dublin the Friday and Sunday.

A hand drawn beer set.

I love the Other opener slot. After all the build up, ticket day, getting there, getting in, pitching your tent, my Wednesday bimble, my Thursday bar crawl..... it feels very much like the official start..... usually a band I like, Charlatans, James, Pretenders...... love it.

Regular at Darble. Perfect for coach travel. Quiet.

Peter Hook and the Light surely likely? Other Stage?