Glasto

[readingyid]

As a loyal Reading goer , Reading has to really pull up it's socks to compare with Glasto, it is the ultimate festival!! I know eveyone will say it doesn't cater for the heavy music fans , which is true . But the atomsphere and the amount of things to do and see make it a must, to any music fan !!

Give it try , believe me it's worth it!!

[Lithium05]

In fairness, in terms of atmosphere and stuff to do, Reading needs to pull it's socks up compared to Download, let alone Glasto!

[robsadler]

i've not been to glasto before but think i might try and get a few mates down there next year!

it does always look good to be fair.

robx

[twenty_foot_chickens]

I prefer Leeds to Glasto (Just got back).

[robsadler]

why is that can i ask?

robx

[SJH]

I've got tickets for Reading this year; wish I had spent the money on Glasto instead tbh.

Edited June 29, 2009 by SJH

[Lithium05]

I've got tickets for Reading this year; wish I had spent the money on Glasto instead tbh.

[beLIEveR]

Completely agree with that.

There's a tradeoff between lineups and experience. I've always gone to Reading because on balance it's always had the best lineup of festivals I was able to go to (Download's usually out of the question). In fairness it probably edges the lineup stakes again, but I might have gone for Glasto this year if my money wasn't already tied up with Reading and Sonisphere.

Next year I'm only going to buy my early entry in the pre-sale, and if I don't get hold of a ticket legitimately when the bands are announced, I'll either volunteer or not go.

Edited June 29, 2009 by beLIEveR

[rexclark]

Gutted I couldn't make it to Glasto this year but I'm definately gonna try for tickets next year. Might give Leeds a miss.

[Jung]

I've got tickets for Reading this year; wish I had spent the money on Glasto instead tbh.

[thomasowen]

I was really regretting not going to Glasto this year based on the lineup but on reflection after seeing it on TV I'm very glad I didn't.

I always forget two vital things - 1) It is SO big and I really wouldn't like being at such a massive festival. 2) I think there is less emphasis on the music, which is great, but at this stage of my life I don't want that. I know they have a great, diverse lineup but the emphasis is much more on other things such as the shagri la field and trash city.

[thetime]

I was really regretting not going to Glasto this year based on the lineup but on reflection after seeing it on TV I'm very glad I didn't.

I always forget two vital things - 1) It is SO big and I really wouldn't like being at such a massive festival.

[thomasowen]

I feel its far more crowded/cramped at other festivals especially reading where everything is so condensed its like sardines in a tin.

[hearing_aid]

I was really regretting not going to Glasto this year based on the lineup but on reflection after seeing it on TV I'm very glad I didn't.

I always forget two vital things - 1) It is SO big and I really wouldn't like being at such a massive festival. 2) I think there is less emphasis on the music, which is great, but at this stage of my life I don't want that. I know they have a great, diverse lineup but the emphasis is much more on other things such as the shagri la field and trash city.

[VCK]

Just got back from my first Glasto, and it was better than the four times I've been to Leeds.

[twenty_foot_chickens]

why is that can i ask?

robx

[Budweiser]

The only downer of glastonbury i could find was the amount of flags people used.

[micawber]

Just got back from my first Glasto. I'll probably stick with Reading next year.

Glasto is just too huuuuge. They have 1000's of acts on but you'll see fewer bands than at Reading because of the sheer logistics of the place. I found it pretty frustrating missing stuff all over the place. Reading is crammed in the arena, but it is never more than a 400 yard walk to get into a quieter place. The gaps between bands felt 5/10 minutes longer too. I'll have to check this year.

But do try Glasto. I'm sure that most people would love it. Just don't set your expectations too high. The camping is just as crammed, and if you are late on site then you'll be miles from the action. I loved the greater variety of food, drinks, stores and activities at Glasto, but it didn't compensate me for less music. The disabled facilities looked less friendly at Glasto as well if that's a factor in your choice.

[kittycat100]

Just got back from my first Glasto. I'll probably stick with Reading next year.

Glasto is just too huuuuge. They have 1000's of acts on but you'll see fewer bands than at Reading because of the sheer logistics of the place. I found it pretty frustrating missing stuff all over the place. Reading is crammed in the arena, but it is never more than a 400 yard walk to get into a quieter place. The gaps between bands felt 5/10 minutes longer too. I'll have to check this year.

But do try Glasto. I'm sure that most people would love it. Just don't set your expectations too high. The camping is just as crammed, and if you are late on site then you'll be miles from the action. I loved the greater variety of food, drinks, stores and activities at Glasto, but it didn't compensate me for less music. The disabled facilities looked less friendly at Glasto as well if that's a factor in your choice.

[VCK]

Glasto is insanely huge and there were times when I thought my feet would drop off, but the atmosphere was a lot nicer than Leeds and it was good to relax in the campsite on Sunday night without fear of being hit by flying shrapnel!

[micawber]

Glasto is insanely huge and there were times when I thought my feet would drop off, but the atmosphere was a lot nicer than Leeds and it was good to relax in the campsite on Sunday night without fear of being hit by flying shrapnel!

[beLIEveR]

Glasto is insanely huge and there were times when I thought my feet would drop off, but the atmosphere was a lot nicer than Leeds and it was good to relax in the campsite on Sunday night without fear of being hit by flying shrapnel!

Edited June 30, 2009 by beLIEveR

[howlin_pete]

The only problem with Glasto is trying to fit everything yoyu want to do within one weekend. It's nigh on impossible, and if you do try you are knackered by Sunday night and want to crash! You just got to do as much as you reasonably can at the end of the day, I've been for 3 years and was the first time I've been to shagri-la and it was amazing, and next year I want to properly explore The Green Fields.

It's just far too big a walk between stages, you can't watch the first of someone and catch the end of someone else, and that I didn't like. This isn't the case at Leeds.

I was kind of expecting it to be something different, but bar the Arcadia, strip it away and it's just another festival. Some good bands, and I had a really good time, but I think I was expecting something else that's all.

[Messi30]

some people (like myself) go for the music only , I couldn't care less about any of the other things going on tbh.

[thetime]

some people (like myself) go for the music only , I couldn't care less about any of the other things going on tbh.