Queen's Head / William's Green

[Bristol Boy]

Apologies if there has already been a thread on this topic.

What did people think of this new area?

I liked the idea of the big screens although every time I walked by they were showing "arty" films or adverts. I didn't see any highlights of the previous day's performances which I thought was planned.

I believe the rugby was shown Saturday and drew a decent crowd. Did it bring the pathways to a stop?

Maximo Park obviously drew a huge crowd to the Queen's Head which brought the area to a standstill but did any other act fill the tent? I only wandered in a few times and it was rarely even half full. The drainage has not changed from Left Field days and so on Sunday I didn't bother entering as I was in trainers by then and the mud was still very squelchy.

The Snug was either rammed to the rafters or completely empty (a pity as I'm In Love With A German Filmstar was playing at that point!).

Be interesting to see what changes there are next year, especially with a World Cup taking place. The festival will clash with the last three days of group games and first two days of knockout games with games taking place (I think, if my GMTs and BSTs are correct) at 6pm and 10.30pm.

[daveinafield]

Apologies if there has already been a thread on this topic.

What did people think of this new area?

I liked the idea of the big screens although every time I walked by they were showing "arty" films or adverts. I didn't see any highlights of the previous day's performances which I thought was planned.

I believe the rugby was shown Saturday and drew a decent crowd. Did it bring the pathways to a stop?

Maximo Park obviously drew a huge crowd to the Queen's Head which brought the area to a standstill but did any other act fill the tent? I only wandered in a few times and it was rarely even half full. The drainage has not changed from Left Field days and so on Sunday I didn't bother entering as I was in trainers by then and the mud was still very squelchy.

The Snug was either rammed to the rafters or completely empty (a pity as I'm In Love With A German Filmstar was playing at that point!).

Be interesting to see what changes there are next year, especially with a World Cup taking place. The festival will clash with the last three days of group games and first two days of knockout games with games taking place (I think, if my GMTs and BSTs are correct) at 6pm and 10.30pm.

[RoisinH]

Maximo Park obviously drew a huge crowd to the Queen's Head which brought the area to a standstill but did any other act fill the tent? I only wandered in a few times and it was rarely even half full. The drainage has not changed from Left Field days and so on Sunday I didn't bother entering as I was in trainers by then and the mud was still very squelchy.

[pinktequila]

Maybe I just can't cope with things changing much but I think I normally appreciate good intiatives like the Park but I really hated the big screen, it ruined the meeting point for me and it alays seemed to be showing the Glastonbury highlights show from the night before with two really annoying presenters. I also miss the leftfield although the new pub idea was OK I guess.

[adamski]

Wasn't at Glastonbury last year, but in 2007 I thought the best thing about the leftfield was the two stages! Meant there was so much on there.

[grumpyhack]

Come back LeftField all is forgiven.

[airds]

I saw The Slips in the queens head and they were excellent

I liked the venue BUT then noticed the subliminal advertising for sony which sort of spoiled it a bit, especially since it replaced the leftfield

[spammachine]

The Wombats packed it out. I liked the venue, especially the LED displays backing and above the stage - but would be happy for it to be moved for the Leftfield to be put back their again.

[whisty]

Wasn't at Glastonbury last year, but in 2007 I thought the best thing about the leftfield was the two stages! Meant there was so much on there.

Edited July 2, 2009 by whisty

[epping2ongar]

the only bad thing about this years festival...overcrowded....tent to small..and generally crap bands.....please come back leftfield!!!

[Tenner Huey]

Absolutely packed for Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip on the Friday, great atmosphere in there.