Leftfield :(

[mimis]

Anyone else? Was just having a think, and getting excited that it's NEXT WEEK!! Then the no Leftfield reality hit There's nothing like it, and it's going to be a huuuge let down not having it there. Hope to see it back in future years x x

[ThomThomDrum]

Anyone else? Was just having a think, and getting excited that it's NEXT WEEK!! Then the no Leftfield reality hit There's nothing like it, and it's going to be a huuuge let down not having it there. Hope to see it back in future years x x

Edited June 18, 2009 by ThomThomDrum

[William of Walworth]

Dont be down! Its Glasto!! And dont forget it will be back next year with Mr Bragg in tow!!

[budvar]

So was there an explanation as to its removal this year?

It seemed to me that it only drew decent crowds for a few acts i.e. Bragg.

I was also wonderign the other day if the giant wind sculpture will still be there without it? I do hops so

[504329lt]

Anyone else? Was just having a think, and getting excited that it's NEXT WEEK!! Then the no Leftfield reality hit There's nothing like it, and it's going to be a huuuge let down not having it there. Hope to see it back in future years x x

[paulo999]

There's definitely been other threads about this (search under 'Leftfield' as a thread title search for this forum). But there's no definite guarentee that LF will be back, just uncertainly sourced rumours I believe. We'll see in 2010 ....

[Magma]

I was really disappointed to see it's missing this year... an integral part of the Festival, IMHO.

[Peaceman]

ThomThomDrum - do you know where that quote came from? I would like to pass it on to some people involved in Leftfield but want to be able to tell them where it came from.

Cheers

[ThomThomDrum]

ThomThomDrum - do you know where that quote came from? I would like to pass it on to some people involved in Leftfield but want to be able to tell them where it came from.

Cheers

[russycarps]

I was really disappointed to see it's missing this year... an integral part of the Festival, IMHO.

[dvb]

mr billy bragg next year?, theyve already sold one ticket for next year!!. got a feeling next year will be legendary, this year will be one of if not the best yet also!.

[sisterofmercy]

I didn't get the chance to check out the Left Field last year, was looking forward to giving it a look see this year so am rather gutted it's not here this time around. Hopefully it's back next year, my mum has told me it's one of the best areas of the site.

[jollynolly]

I will miss my annual Braggfest pilgrimage at 8pm Sunday night. I'll also miss my trip to the tent on Thursday the Levs were fab last year

[planetcat]

I agree 100%. Leftfield is the beating heart of the festival. Without it, it risks becoming "just another festival"

I am glad Billy Bragg is boycotting the festival this year. (obviously I am sad that we wont get to hear his music but you know what I mean)

[glastofreak]

I am very worried by the statement on the Glasto earth site

Talking frankly today, Michael said that the Left Field will be back in 2010, with the much-loved campaigning musician Billy Bragg playing a key role. "It'll probably be a different location... and maybe more than one venue".

Confidential?

"Oh no. The more people that know about this the better", said an on-form Michael, enthusiastically.

This to me point towards a watering down of the Leftfield if it is taking place at different locations. I am all for the message being promoted around the site but if there is not a place that is dedicated to the views of the left then it all looks to be an after thought.

[meatyparson]

Hopefully something better than a socialist commy tent will replace it

[Swindlebiscuit]

It seemed to me that it only drew decent crowds for a few acts i.e. Bragg.

[William of Walworth]

Hopefully something better than a socialist commy tent will replace it

[William of Walworth]

It'll be sorely missed by a lot of people, and Glasto is definitely poorer for its absence. Really hope the quote up top turns out to be true!

[Mardy]

hehehe, there's a great US workers song called 'You ain't nothing if you ain't been called a Red'

I wear the badge with pride

[verrymerry]

Leftfield to return in 2010 in Holts as a more "intimate" venue says Eavis at the Q&A session on Sunday - he was adamant too, as opposed to simply an idea

[Alcatraz]

Leftfield to return in 2010 in Holts as a more "intimate" venue says Eavis at the Q&A session on Sunday - he was adamant too, as opposed to simply an idea

[mimis]

Ohhh thanks for that - great to hear that it will be back. Just hope it is at least as good as before - not too hidden away. One thing I thought was great about Leftfield was its position and involvement of fairly large acts, attracted festie goers who might otherwise not have given it a thought.. just hope it does not lose this element and become a preaching to the converted kinda place. x