The Programme

[burnageblue]

Wouldn't it be a lot better to send out the programme with the tickets?

I never get round to reading the programme actually at the festival because I''m too busy, chatting, getting drunk, dancing, etc (delete as appropriate). The only section I read is the timings.

I get home read through the programme and seee loads of bands that intrigue me.

It would also be ideal reading material for the journey to festival from Dirty Leeds. The bits when I'm not driving at least.

[Sam Crawley]

Good call.. it's not like the tickets go out months in advance when the programme isn't ready, is it.. Really once the line-up is out, the programme should be ready to roll too. Unless Q or NME (whoever publishes the official line-up in their mag) don't want their sales hurt..

[russycarps]

I disagree. I love reading the program with my first few tins of the day, or cider in the sun around the jazz stage. One of the greatest moments in life.

[jayredfern]

I disagree. I love reading the program with my first few tins of the day, or cider in the sun around the jazz stage. One of the greatest moments in life.

[WS_Jack_III]

I think its good enough that they don't charge for it.

[russycarps]

postage costs would go up hugely too.

Bad idea all round I reckon

[Pinhead]

Actually, I reckon this isn't a bad idea at all - it would give all of us more time to read the articles properly and organise who we're going to see etc. before we even get to the festival. Would also really get everyone even more excited before the festival. Good for the advertisers too in the programme as they will get longer more 'reasoned' attention and exposure; good for the OXfam stewards as well having less welcome bag stuff to put together - less to carry in to site. Possibly many people would only make do with the fine guide then on site - less rubbish - people more likely to keep the programme anyway.

Yep, postal costs might go up, but Royal Mail do it all by weight now rather than size don't they? Private deliverers may do it even cheaper just to get the business.

[r0cky]

Actually, I reckon this isn't a bad idea at all - it would give all of us more time to read the articles properly and organise who we're going to see etc. before we even get to the festival.

[ampersand]

Yep, postal costs might go up, but Royal Mail do it all by weight now rather than size don't they? Private deliverers may do it even cheaper just to get the business.

[norainplease]

I disagree. I love reading the program with my first few tins of the day, or cider in the sun around the jazz stage. One of the greatest moments in life.

[r0cky]

the tickets arent even delivered royal mail are they?

in 07, i remember getting mine from a woman in a white car.

Edited April 21, 2009 by r0cky

[scaryclaireyfairy]

I disagree. I love reading the program with my first few tins of the day, or cider in the sun around the jazz stage. One of the greatest moments in life.

[dunc55]

TERRIBLE IDEA.

1. you leave it at home, will cost you £10 for a new one.

2. will add cost to the festival, which will mean £2 or £3 to the festival ticket for admin + postage.

[Sam Crawley]

To all those of you who enjoy reading it when you get there.. no one is forcing you to read it beforehand!!!

[staggerlee]

As the cliche goes 'if it's not broken, don't fix it'

[paulo999]

It would be less accurate and/or detailed, due to earlier copy deadlines.

[Sam Crawley]

It would be less accurate and/or detailed, due to earlier copy deadlines.

[beergut100]

To all those of you who enjoy reading it when you get there.. no one is forcing you to read it beforehand!!!

[staggerlee]

If sent out with the tickets we're only talking about a day or so earlier!

[whatmidlifecrisis?]

It's a bad idea. Would probably result in increased ticket costs (although the mere changing of the seasons seems to do that), many people would forget their's and be forced to buy one, it is fun to finally set the tent up and have a look at the programme with a nice beer and smoke, would probably be inaccurate.

What are the pros? You get to read it a few days earlier and sort out your timetable?

[remote]

I like how it is. You get there and get your tent set up, empty your bag into the tent. Grab a chair and a beer and sit and read the programme. Normally in a big circle with everyone going "oooooh I didn't realise x were here this year" and someone replying "yes, you did, I told you about 4 times, God, you never listen to me, I knew it, more interested in the football/rugby/porn" then you get your first Glasto argument. Perfect!

[andymk]

See have enough trouble getting tickets and car park passes out in time, imagine what it would be like if they had to send out programmes too

[kohoutec]

I disagree. I love reading the program with my first few tins of the day, or cider in the sun around the jazz stage. One of the greatest moments in life.

[grumpyhack]

The goodie bag on arrival including the programme is part of the excitement, along with the 'how are we going to see all this?' discussion after the tents are up.

[Spliffman]

or they could just put it online when they post out the tickets!

no extra cost and if you don't want to know don't look...

Edited April 21, 2009 by Spliffman