Emily worry

[markeee]

they're both different genres, been around different lengths of time etc, who cares how many records someone sells or what they're worth

if you like then..that's all that matters

[robith]

Er no. Springsteen has sold 120 million records. I doubt Jay Z is close to that.

[MCmc]

The statement i made was

"Jay Z is probably more sucessful than all 3 of this years headliners..put together! "

which he is

Springsteen is obviously begging it anyway

[ericlered]

The statement i made was

"Jay Z is probably more sucessful than all 3 of this years headliners..put together! "

which he is

Springsteen is obviously begging it anyway

[windy_miller]

I'm sure she already knows what she's doing, but I think she should go and spend the weekend at Reading or V as a punter just to see how right her father has got it.

[catsoup]

We've got Spinal Tap this year - I'd imgaine that Download or Sonicsphere (or whatever it's called) are gutted they missed out on them.

[SupremeMonarch]

Except heavy rock, cuz thats too scary apparently

[BudBrain]

I fear the Emily Glastonbury for the simple reason she's not proved herself yet (in terms of Glastonbury music vibe/taste) - right now I don't think her taste varies enough but I'm hoping to be proved wrong.

Her taste (again, imo) seems to modern indie pop for my liking - leave that to V etc.

Glastonbury is about more than the music, granted, but that excuse is used more and more as the years go on and I get bored with it.

[pedmills]

Leftfield was removed because it wasn't financially viable, it wouldn't have been EE saying "Who cares about politics, let's just get rid of it!"

And how the hell is the Park only indie pop? It has quite a diverse range of acts, especially compared to the JP and Other Stages.

The range of acts playing Glastonbury WON'T CHANGE. Each stage is booked by an official stage booker, with the main acts being booked by her. If you are worried about the Pyramid Stage being full of landfill indie then maybe you should look at this years Pyramid stage lineup. It is very diverse.

[sifi]

WikiPedia on Spnal Tap: "Spinal Tap, a (mostly) fictional hard rock band"

I dont think Download/sonisphere will be too upset

Edited June 23, 2009 by sifimaster

[pedmills]

I fear the Emily Glastonbury for the simple reason she's not proved herself yet (in terms of Glastonbury music vibe/taste) - right now I don't think her taste varies enough but I'm hoping to be proved wrong.

Her taste (again, imo) seems to modern indie pop for my liking - leave that to V etc.

Glastonbury is about more than the music, granted, but that excuse is used more and more as the years go on and I get bored with it.

Edited June 23, 2009 by pedmills

[whatmidlifecrisis?]

Nah from interviews and from the park, you can tell she knows exactly what Glastonbury is about and will continue to make sure Glastonbury is not just another Reading. No one has anything to be worried about.

Just be thankful that its Emily taking over. If she wasn't around then the festival would probably either be cancelled or be run by someone who would turn it into an average commercial major festival.

And since she is young, the festival looks to have at least 10 more years in it, if not 20 or 30...

[russycarps]

Leftfield was removed because it wasn't financially viable

[t77]

I have no concerns at all, Emily did a great job with The Park last, I spent much more time there than i thought i would.

Good luck to her I say.

[pedmills]

I fear the Emily Glastonbury for the simple reason she's not proved herself yet.

[mimis]

It's pretty clear where the festival is headed

Removal of Leftfield

Workers Beer Company can't afford to do Glasto much longer & are cutting back.. others will get their job - other non ethical companies

Jay-Z and other acts who spread a less than loving vibe (genre is irrelevant)

More and more burger vans and less of the greenfields style wholesome bargains

almost £200 a ticket

Michael had to stop one day and at least Emily has been there from the start and will try (hopefully) to keep festival republic and the like in check for as long as poss.

Edited June 23, 2009 by mimis

[themuel]

Have just been reading the announcment that Mr Eavis is stepping down after next years Glastonbury and handing it all over to Emily....http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/20090622_glastonbury.shtml

What do you think?...Myself i have a fear that it will all change,and not for the better, it was her who brought a HIP HOP Headliner in last year, i hope i'm not wrong but i do feel that she will not be good for the future of Glastonbury.

[pedmills]

it is well known that is bullshit.

[mouth]

dont see a problem with it, i think it'll be good to have a slightly new direction

[Jutt69]

Leftfield was removed because it wasn't financially viable, it wouldn't have been EE saying "Who cares about politics, let's just get rid of it!"

And how the hell is the Park only indie pop? It has quite a diverse range of acts, especially compared to the JP and Other Stages.

The range of acts playing Glastonbury WON'T CHANGE. Each stage is booked by an official stage booker, with the main acts being booked by her. If you are worried about the Pyramid Stage being full of landfill indie then maybe you should look at this years Pyramid stage lineup. It is very diverse.

[StevieF]

The Park is not only indie-pop it is only shit (except for Horace Andy this year ) Indie-pop or not it's crap.

[howlin_pete]

Who better than the guys own daughter anyway? Surely she would be best at keeping it closest to what it is now? Those who arn't sure of it, who would you actually want instead, or are you just worried because you don't like Jay-Z?

[russycarps]

Not financially viable? The Leftfeild was a charitable area at a charitable festival that made lots of money for the causes and unions it supported.

[Jutt69]

Bon Iver and M.Ward says its not.

[ukslim]

Workers Beer Company can't afford to do Glasto much longer & are cutting back.. others will get their job - other non ethical companies