V better than Glastonbury

[thetime]

So why so many people on this site saying that Glasto is better, yet still going to V instead. It's not ticket price.

Edited June 30, 2009 by thetime

[ChocolateRowlo]

Tbh it doesn't matter which is the "best", just go to what you prefer

Everyone has their own personal preferences and I prefer the line up at V

Did anyone see Black Eyed Peas on the TV at Glastonbury??

I will just say... LOL THEY ARE AWFUL!!!

[Benj]

The only festival I avoid with a barge poll is reading, but thats because in my opinion the "this could kick of here" atmosphere there.

[xxtinkerbellxx]

I have actually been to Glastonbury albeit 10 years ago, and compared to V, I still think V is the better festival.

Many of the acts from Glasto are at V too, plus I think the headliners at V are better. This year Oasis / The Killers vs Neil Young, Springsteen,Blur. Last year I thought jay-z was an awful booking.

Another reason I cited V as better than Glasto is the sheer size of the site (especially when covered in mud). At V everything is close to the camping areas and you can get to the arena within 10 mins no matter which camp your in. Also the crowd at Pyramid stage is a lot bigger than main stage at V, so its harder to get close up to the front for bands you really want to see.

[jjbeeson]

:angry: good joke

[the_hedge]

The whole size of the arena at V (which contains all the stages,stalls and fairground) is probably smaller than the Pyramid area of Glasto. Glasto then has about another 11 stages not forgetting the other area's of the festival such as the Circus area and Trash City. It's party in the park versus the Daddy of all festivals.

[MikeyB37]

The whole size of the arena at V (which contains all the stages,stalls and fairground) is probably smaller than the Pyramid area of Glasto. Glasto then has about another 11 stages not forgetting the other area's of the festival such as the Circus area and Trash City. It's party in the park versus the Daddy of all festivals.

[the_hedge]

off the top of my head...

Other stage

John Peel tent

Park stage

Jazz World

Acoustic tent

Dance West tent

Dance East tent

Dance Lounge

G stage

Glade stage

Queens Head tent

Croissant Neuf

Avalon tent

BBC Introducing tent

Arcadia stage

Guardian Lounge

Arcadia stage

This is a ridiculous thread.

[thetime]

For those who went this year what replaced the leftfield stage? What stage took its place, it was always my favorite stage and always had billy bragg. A glasto without mr bragg seems weird.

[robsadler]

can you not go to v if you go to glastonbury? can you only go to 1 festival a year? I never went to glastonbury this year due to the wife gave birth to out daughter last thursday

In my opinion glastonbury is the best festival ive ever been to and nothing will change my mind, but that doesnt stop me going to festivlas like v, leeds, t, latitude, download, sonisphere. Im even thinking of doing global gathering just for experiening a dance festival and amtes have been badgering me for years to go to a dance festival.

I personally go to v as its 15mins up the road.

so redmad what ur saying is if people think glastonbury is better than v, they shouldnt go to v? if you notice the threads and comments about glastonbury and v, its the people that start saying v is better than glastonbury not the people coming here gloating glastonbury is better than v.

The only festival I avoid with a barge poll is reading, but thats because in my opinion the "this could kick of here" atmosphere there.

[Benj]

i have been to reading 4/5 times and i have never noticed a "this could kick off atmosphere" in the slightest.

robx

[robsadler]

It is bizarre, there's far more of an air like that to V (Essex anyway). There's far more narkiness around the stages and esp the beer queues

[BlackHole2006]

For those who went this year what replaced the leftfield stage? What stage took its place, it was always my favorite stage and always had billy bragg. A glasto without mr bragg seems weird.

[Benj]

i have probably been to about 7 or 8 festivals.....reading, leeds and V (stafford) and i have to say they were all good atmospheres!

i didn't feel in danger or threatened (not as bad as walking down st mary's street in cardiff on a saturday night!).

robx

[thetime]

i have been to reading 4/5 times and i have never noticed a "this could kick off atmosphere" in the slightest.

robx

[Bunny]

So why so many people on this site saying that Glasto is better, yet still going to V instead. It's not ticket price.

[thetime]

But trust me, when our kids are older, I will be making Glasto a holiday for them!!!

[Yokel Again]

If 1000 people went to Glasto and V, then 999 would think Glasto was better, and they would be right.

This thread makes me laugh. (Yes, i've been to both)

[MikeyB37]

You get my point though

[the_hedge]

Sorry, that wasn't a pop at you hedge

Get yourself to Glasto next year!

[amfy]

I know watching on the tv can't compare with being there, but from what I have seen, I have decided that I made the right choice choosing V over Glasto.

Anyone else think the same?

[thetime]

I'd say if you don't prefer Glastonbury, you're probably not doing it right!

[rock n roll star]

I have been to V & Leeds and had a top time for a number of years at both, But nothing comes close to Glastonbury, It is on a different planet compared to all the others. I can honestly say i dont think i will ever do V again, Maybe Leeds but that is only because i live there....Roll on Glasto 2010

[readingyid]

I have been to V & Leeds and had a top time for a number of years at both, But nothing comes close to Glastonbury, It is on a different planet compared to all the others. I can honestly say i dont think i will ever do V again, Maybe Leeds but that is only because i live there....Roll on Glasto 2010

[Jonny!]

It all depends on your taste in music. Sadly the Blur vs Oasis thing is dictating a lot of people.