I've been attending since 2008 and totally underwhelmed by this lineup. JG recently spoke about the rising costs and it is reflected here. The bigger tickets touring next year, Springsteen, Pink, Coldplay are out of reach, long gone are the days when top dollar was paid for the RHCP, Macca, Stones etc. The 2012 lineup included Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Biffy, Elbow and Noel. In 2011 Pulp were sub to the Foo's.
There seems to be more solo pop artists this year, the rock identity of the festival has also been lost. I do have a good deal of sympathy for anyone organising large events at this time, the alternative I guess is to follow Glastonbury'lead and hike prices by £80. Our group of 8 will still make our annual pilgrimage, however the general feeling after today is that we may take a break after next year. I live in hope that the next announcement may bring more cheer!