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Sadly didn’t get the proper Levels experience but it looked popping when walking to Woodsies for Slowdive/Editors. I actually had a really nice chat with a random guy called Geoff in the bar to the right of Other Stage who helped to build the stage. A really nice chap who’s led a really interesting life travelling the world doing carpentry - retired - but now doing festival work such as this in between jobs for friends across the globe.

The year of the Sam’s Toastie. Think I had four across the festival as there were so bloody good. The leek made all the difference.

After lightly slating him in another thread prior to the festival, I saw the lead singer of The 1975 at West Holts before Black Country, New Road. He did stop for a few people who recognised him to give him some credit. Also fairly sure I saw one member of Young Fathers at the Pyramid too.

One of my all-time favourite sets at Glastonbury. They were on top, top form and managed to breeze straight down the front for the most incredible view, sound and experience. Watched 30 mins of Elton on TV earlier and as a great as he sounded, I'm certain I made the right personal choice. Was 'triffic to finally hear one of my favourites off Songs for the Deaf too in God is in the Radio. Such a killer tune. Really looking forward to the O2 show later this year.

Trolleys on the way in slowing entry down and basically making life very difficult; particularly in the zig zag queue which seemed to go on forever at Gate B. Other than that, no complaints whatsoever. Had a truly wonderful weekend. Edit: Actually, the sound not being particularly good at certain moments (GnR/Skindred had noticeable issues with guitar levels and some gigs felt a little quiet). All peaks and troughs I suppose, the sound for QOTSA, Royal Blood and Arctics was excellent though I was a bit closer for all of those acts.

Wrapping up at 1pm but the big G and final day of the first Ashes Test will ensure very little is done.

I'll be sad to miss the event that will be Elton but I cannot bring myself to miss one of my favourite bands ever in QOTSA. I'll be happy to watch Elton on the highlights once I'm back home.

Also joining to say thank you to those who invested time into researching and sharing all the weather data. You've been stars. First year I'm not taking wellies; crazy. Have a great festival.

No chance (probably)...

The setlists from the three Euro festival this weekend have settled any lingering doubts about where I’ll be spending Sunday night. Would love it if they played ‘God is in the Radio’. ‘Misfit Love’ is a massively underrated opener too. Digging the new album. ‘Time & Place’ my current favourite.

Met a bloke at the Arctics gig yesterday who said that after missing out in the public ballots, now has a ticket through a business contact who claimed to have bagged him one through Elton. Apparently Elton requested lots of tickets for his own use and many are now falling into the hands of random punters. Might be a load of codswallop but interesting if true.

Can anybody share the rough set times from last night? Thanks in advance.

Going tomorrow. Looking forward to it immensely and then seeing how/if they change it up for the Pyramid next week.

The wellies/walking boots conundrum is becoming a far less bigger issue to contend with.

This looks quite similar to 2014 which I'd probably take. Bar the Friday storm it were easy.