Age limit for Glastonbury

[Ponyegg]

Is it me or does the OP's original idea that only <30 year olds should be allowed to have fun have some vague Logan's Run-esque feel to it. Could we see an introduction of the Carousel of Death in the Unfair Playground for those approaching their 30th in future years?

[Magma]

Whilst the festival shouldn't alter itself to become more appealing to its oldest and youngest guests, it should NEVER exclude anyone that wants to come.

There were some women at the back of the Pet Shop Boys, must have been in their 60s going absolutely mental; singing along, hugging, dancing... brilliant, it was.

[hedgepeg]

There was a 94 year old lady there in 2009 - she loved it

Edited July 5, 2010 by hedgepeg

[amfy]

As long as the bill doesn't become targetted at an older audience, and as long as young people keep finding the festival (because it needs them), we don't have a problem.

I first went to Glastonbury @ 22 but my main Glasto years have been my 30s and 40s - mainly because I have the money now as the OP says - but me not going isn't going to land that money in the pockets of poor students so how does that help? My first choice annual holiday is Glastonbury because it engages all my senses from start to finish, I love the sun but I wouldn't swap a week by the pool for this and I can't see myself doing so any time soon.

There is room at Glastonbury for everyone.

[cejx]

While I don't think anyone should be banned from anywhere, I think with the increasing prices and also timing (A-Levels) the Evi should pay some thought to exactly who they're aiming to attract, its a nice mix at the moment, but I think the older population is growing and for the festival to keep going, without getting stale, it needs to be their kids who come too.

[saratink]

Are you serious!!!!!!!

My mam is 55 and has been going for the past 20odd years and this year, they camped 'too close' to us (normally we keep our distance but my parents friends started pitching up 5 tents away from us).. and guess what! We have a brill time with them.

Theres something for everyone at glasto.

[FunkyDenz]

Banning everyone over the age of 30 would ruin the festival (well for me, as a 32 year old, in particular) and is a ridiculous notion. Most of the people I met up with are over 30, and the vast majority of the performers I saw were over 30 too (only Vampire Weekend and Florence and the Machine were under 30).

[sifi]

I'm fairly certain the coverage on Efestivals would be fairly sparse if this ridiculous idea were to be introduced!

[tevaburger]

Not at all, I just feel that once you've had the 'wild times' in your life (I'm 50) you should stand back for those who still have to have theirs.

[LostRiot]

timing? You want to move Summer Solstice too?

People do their A'Levels once in their lives. If you can't go that year because of exam clashes, then so be it. Why change it for anyone else who is NOT 18!

What utter nonsense.

Whats wrong with walking poles?

[Mardy]

If it clashes with your exams, skip your exams. You can always take them again. f**kin' pussies. That's the trouble with the youth of today, no commitment.

what are you going to remember on your deathbed? A levels or Glastonbury?

[cejx]

I don't want to move anything, it was just a comment, I'd like to think of Glastonbury as a bit more than a place for 40 somethings to relive their youth. - Having said that my parents turn 50 this year, and I'm trying pretty hard to make them come next summer (they're testing the waters with womad this year).

Walking poles are just frustrating and unnecessary and only made to make something that isn't supposed to be comfortable a bit more appealing. Exactly like sitting in a camping chair all day at the pyramid stage at Glastonbury.

[Festy Lover]

ha, ha, I'm with Mahdynwyn

[Mahdnyw]

ha, ha, I'm with Mahdynwyn

[Mardy]

Me I'm assuming?

Why is everyone still feeding this thread?

It's a load of nonsense, will never happen and is therefore a pointless discussion IMO.

[Mahdnyw]

f**k me, if we only had discussions with a point, this forum would be empty by August

[Spindles]

Not at all, I just feel that once you've had the 'wild times' in your life (I'm 50) you should stand back for those who still have to have theirs.

[Sabcully]

Very good....er...point

But continuing to feed a blatant trolling thread is just dumb.

[glwm1992]

If it clashes with your exams, skip your exams. You can always take them again. f**kin' pussies. That's the trouble with the youth of today, no commitment.

what are you going to remember on your deathbed? A levels or Glastonbury?

[caroline1210]

What a load of tosh the original poster wrote. I'm in my 50s and have been going to festivals for 40 years now but like lots of new stuff and also now go with 2 generations below me therefore keeping new young blood in the equation.

(Also had to use a walking stick and chair some of the time this year so does that make me a real baddy?? Had to as some idiot smashed into my car some years ago and I'm living with the consequences not because I want to p*ss people off.)

Glasto is great because of the diversity and how all ages just get on with each other.

[Mardy]

couldnt agree more!

[lmsbossy]

" We really should do our 'yoof' a favour and treat them to the festival experience if we have the funds and stay at home with the cat and a large G and T!"

You are talking B0llocks. Why don't you just continue revising for your A levels (resits) and stop bothering the grown ups. Is diddums upset that mummy and daddy went without their little soldier this year and took Aunty instead??? Troll.

[OSHmusic]

Imagine you've been to every Glasto since you could, love them and now you're 29. That would be horrid situation, especially if you're the oldest amongst your mates.

[Guest musiclove123]

Of course! It's the oldies that make the festival

[mandypants]

For a lot of people like me, a chair, walking pole or other stuff like that are a necessary evil. It's a PITA to carry a chair around, but, having a lot of back problems, I need a seat with a backrest. Stools, benches and the ground just don't hack it, I end up in a LOT of pain without my back being supported. Likewise, I'm sure those who need to use walking poles would prefer not to if they could get away with it.