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3 hours ago, Neil said:
i reckon it doesn't help - gnr was a downgrade on the mega-headliners glastonbury has become known for, and its looking like they're struggling for mega headliners this year,
Anyone selling out stadiums consistently for as long as they have is probably a mega headliner. Not Elton's last show kind of mega but mega nonetheless
Norm at the park was still better though
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9 minutes ago, Neil said:
Looks like being another bad year.
Didn't get a ticket then?
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3 minutes ago, gigpusher said:
Exactly today has been the best day in ages. I love when things we think are bankers change and we can do all the guessing all over again 😄
Wait what's changed?
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16 hours ago, CharlotteB said:
Yeah, absolutely. It should be about 50-50 every year, but if it tips one way or the other every now and again it's not a biggy. But historically, the lineup has been very male dominated, and even pretty recently. So there's no room for complacency. Gender equality will lead to a better lineup anyway, because it's not a case of female acts not being as "strong". It's about them not getting the opportunities that male acts get. Female bands are amazing at the moment, surpassing male acts, imo. If quality led to representation, then the lineup would be 70-30 in favour of women this year. But it won't be.
Emily has been very open previously about trying to achieve a 50/50 lineup, but has stopped mentioning it in recent years once she realised it's simply not possible in the current musical landscape.
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On 6/27/2023 at 12:53 PM, DeanoL said:
But the Pyramid is on a hill. So you go a bit further back, and the flags are now blocking the screens as well.
They're almost the size of the pyramid itself and I doubt you couldn't see that.
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30 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:
The info is that he's the third headliner.
Based on?
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Sorry if I'm late to the party but what's the solid info about Stevie? If there is any.
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21 minutes ago, Leyrulion said:
Was gonna say, there was definitely more of that last year.
Did any of them actually open though? Obviously that's the point, that most people won't see them open but I haven't heard many stories about what may or may not have been behind them. Was it just for show?
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55 minutes ago, Monty Pythagoras said:
Need some more interactive areas/doors that can be opened in the SE corner
I think those days are gone. Too much cost/effort for a tiny number of people that get to see them. They've focussed on introducing higher capacity venues down there over the last decade
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On 11/20/2023 at 11:25 AM, stuie said:
I'm aware that there are really, I just think it should be discouraged at every opportunity given the ticket price increases and overcrowding issues that people constantly moan about.
Those that want to will try anyway. Exposing the ways to do so on this forum that the festival definitely read is the best way to stop it if you wanted to.
Attempting to break in has been a part of the festival for decades, almost encouraged by ME at times.
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16 hours ago, Toilet Duck said:
Another vote for the simplicity of strolling in at your leisure and camping in lime kiln (though it’s getting busier). I could arrive any time and know where our group will be camped as we’ve been in the same place since 2009 (well, that year wicket ground wasn’t family camping so we were lower down the hill).
This was our camp on the Sunday in 2017, still plenty of room (though definitely more popular than it was)
Mega walk back from Shangri-La at 5am if you're that way inclined though.
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1 hour ago, stuie said:
There is no longer any way to jib into Glastonbury Festival, so there is no point in trying.
Good luck in the resale and/or 2025.
Kind regards
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I mean there absolutely is, it's just hard.
spoke to several people last year and even more the year before who had to "keep their wrists covered" all weekend.
follow the scousers
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Not spare (YET, we'll see in a few hours) but selling 2 x ticket for the Reytons at Kentish Town Forum tonight. Unreserved balcony.
bought extras by mistake and would love to recoup at least some of this cost. HMU with any offers.
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On 7/29/2023 at 9:59 PM, marathonsteve said:
A hell of a lot of us are not getting this at all. Who are you to tell people that they can gain access to all of these many many different farms that make up Glastonbury
Whenever we've done it there has been no issues from anyone we've seen at all.
use your common sense (I.e, park/pennard hill was being used for clay pigeon shooting/certain hidden bar was fenced off so gave them both a moss). If asked to leave say no worries and move along.
Gave a few people from Worthy Farm a wave whilst walking and they all simply waved back, didn't seem too angry to us.
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On 7/3/2023 at 11:40 AM, Skip997 said:
Seems to be the general attitude.
IMO we've been very fortunate to have escaped a major crush with substantial injuries or worse, esp last year.
Which instances?
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Life was getting a bit tough and I cried my eyes out (behind sunglasses) at bjorn again opening the pyramid last year maybe? I'm not even a huge abba fan but seeing the pyramid in full flow for the first time after a while just hit me and no one I was with knew it.
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29 minutes ago, Justiceforcedave said:
I think it depends mainly on the vibe of the crowd and to a degree the act. I've done both and had good and bad experiences with either.
Our group opted for back of the field and it was absolutely epic! The fact that we were surrounded by enthusiastic Elton fans had a lot to do with it. Nothing worse that being the only people dancing/having to complete with chit chatters!Agreed, it's all about the enthusiasm of those around you. Stood 5m into row mead and it was still great. Elton managed to spread it throughout most of the crowd for something really special.
Just one Springsteen/macca sized guest required to tip it over the edge.
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3 hours ago, clarkete said:
The one I saw which said that was a Radio X flag. So I deleted the picture - their ad team can get stuffed.
Agreed, I'm all for flags but corporate logos should be categorically band. Someone from our group a couple years ago had to wake up early Wednesday Thursday Friday to speak to moyles on the phone for his breakfast show. Could you be arsed?
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2 hours ago, Joey01 said:
I don't know if it's already mentioned but can we also ban giant beach balls too? More people interested in throwing them up for a giant tennis racquet to hit back during The Editors with people just shouting 'wheyyyyyy' every time it was hit back. Listen to their 'Strawberry Lemonade' song on iPlayer and it's particular evident which is just damn right disrespectful to the band. Kudos to the frontman for not making an issue of it, but I think I would've done if people were doing it during my set.
Jesus, let your hair down a little.
sounds like a party atmosphere.
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29 minutes ago, essjay2009 said:
The cocktail machine at Village Inn was broken every time I went there. I'm not usually one for cocktails, but given the heat and dryness the watermelon and strawberry frozen daiquiri sounded like the perfect drink to cool down with, but it wasn't to be. Especially given the main beer was pretty much undrinkable and cider gets to me after a while.
I think they just take a while to freeze after they've been refilled or something like that, but try enough bars and you shall find. Banging every time if you happen to be right place right time.
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1 hour ago, deepkittycaz said:
Bloody hell. I'd be seriously questioning the point of attending if I had to put up with that.
I'm sure the masses who fry and fail to get tickets every year will fill your spot.
Love the flags just don't know anyone can be arsed to carry round a flag pole all day. Mine stays firmly in the ground at the tent.
Have you ever snuck into Glastonbury with no ticket (post 2000)?
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I haven't yet tried by sneaking in but that gate wouldn't be my first choice.
Wouldn't you have to run past the farm house and other crew BOH bits/checkpoints?