Electronica/Dance

[Twiggy553]

15 minutes ago, bennyhana22 said:

I like the area and agree it gets a harsh review. It's just that, musically, it doesn't really have much of what I'm looking for. The venues themselves are cool, and it still feels like a proper, slightly grimy Glastonbury dance area. Just a bit too much of a profile of DnB and Bass for me, tho' if you take some time to look you can often find some old school rave/breaks too - @Supernintendo Chalmers is the master at uncovering these! 
 

Ben

I’m not really a fan. Mostly due to the programming tbh (the decor feels pretty dated but it’s forgivable because a) I go every year so just because its not novel to me doesn’t mean it won’t be to others b) as you say it has that old-school glasto feel)

 

I think if they were a bit more like Temple or Arcadia in having more varied themes on each night they’d garner broader support…

Edited May 14, 2025 by Twiggy553

[bennyhana22]

4 minutes ago, Twiggy553 said:

I’m not really a fan. Mostly due to the programming tbh (the decor feels pretty dated but it’s forgivable because a) I go every year so its not novel to me b) as you say it has that old school glasto feel)…

 

I think if they were a bit more like Temple or Arcadia in having more varied themes on each night they’d garner broader support…

 

I get that, but the venues are always pretty rammo at peak time (maybe 0100-0400h), so they are catering to a crowd who really love that stuff. It's always funny walking through and listening to relentless 160pbm DnB/Jungle from every venue competing with one another!

 

Ben

 

Edit: as we've said, roll on Block9 😆

Edited May 14, 2025 by bennyhana22

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

1 hour ago, Twiggy553 said:

b) as you say it has that old-school glasto feel

 

If you want old skool Glasto vibes, try and get yourself in the Unfairground crew bar. Gives Maceo's a run for it's money for absolute caners 

[Madyaker]

2 hours ago, bennyhana22 said:

I like the area and agree it gets a harsh review. It's just that, musically, it doesn't really have much of what I'm looking for. The venues themselves are cool, and it still feels like a proper, slightly grimy Glastonbury dance area. Just a bit too much of a profile of DnB and Bass for me, tho' if you take some time to look you can often find some old school rave/breaks too - @Supernintendo Chalmers is the master at uncovering these! 
 

Ben

Flashbacks of Phil Hartnoll whenever that was, 2023 I guess.

[Twiggy553]

2 hours ago, bennyhana22 said:

the venues are always pretty rammo at peak time

it’s always seemed empty to me, but i’ll take your word for it 🙂

[danbailey80]

Speaking of Unfairground. Did anyone see Sasha in 2017 at Bez’s rave thing? So f**king good. The rain stopped and it was pure class. 

[hmmmloddy]

19 hours ago, Claire0406 said:

plenty for me, i dont get why the lineup gets a bad wrap each year, i think its a great area, and visually one of my faves personally

Agree. I was surprised at how many names were heavy pencils for me on this line up.  Lens, [IVY], S.P.Y, Shadow Child all surprised me for not being in bigger settings. What's the biggest capacity stage in Unfairground?

[hmmmloddy]

Also HI everyone. Back at Glasto after a 6 year hiatus having kids. So excited to be back on the farm this year (without the kids). Look forward to getting stuck in to this thread again.

[bennyhana22]

Block9 at 5pm, team

 

👀

Ben

[nikkic]

Just now, bennyhana22 said:

Block9 at 5pm, team

 

👀

Ben

Excellent 

[beesboy]

2 hours ago, bennyhana22 said:

Block9 at 5pm, team

 

👀

Ben

What are you hoping to see on there Captain? Any advanced knowledge of the lineup?

[bennyhana22]

11 minutes ago, beesboy said:

What are you hoping to see on there Captain? Any advanced knowledge of the lineup?

No, no intel on line-up, about which I'm sort of glad, as it's the anticipation of the B9 drop that is one of my very favourite things! 
 

Would LOVE to see Helena Hauff melt IICON with twin vinyl decks. That would be phenomenal. And, I'm really hoping that Wata Igarashi is not coming all that way only to do an ambient set on the Tree Stage. Two hours of him on Genosys and I might just burst. 
 

Be 

[cerv]

20 minutes ago, bennyhana22 said:

No, no intel on line-up, about which I'm sort of glad, as it's the anticipation of the B9 drop that is one of my very favourite things! 
 

Would LOVE to see Helena Hauff melt IICON with twin vinyl decks. That would be phenomenal. And, I'm really hoping that Wata Igarashi is not coming all that way only to do an ambient set on the Tree Stage. Two hours of him on Genosys and I might just burst. 
 

Be 

My dream too Ben. That Glasto shaped hole in her schedule is still there. Fingers crossed...

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Could this be the year that Jeff Mills makes an appearance? 

 

The rise of ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U has been meteoric over the past year. A possibility?

 

The Sub Focus on IICON rumour is a strange one. That would be a departure from the usual policy, unless he's trying something a little different, which would be very interesting. If they're going to retain some DnB on there, Calibre could be a shout, but he's playing twice elsewhere. Multiple bookings are common though. 

 

Richie Hawtin's on site. Be surprised if he plays just the Glade. 

 

I guess we'll find out very soon...

 

[bennyhana22]

I'm really hoping now that my source is reliable 🤪. 
 

Ben

[Adam75]

12 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

Could this be the year that Jeff Mills makes an appearance? 

 

The rise of ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U has been meteoric over the past year. A possibility?

 

The Sub Focus on IICON rumour is a strange one. That would be a departure from the usual policy, unless he's trying something a little different, which would be very interesting. If they're going to retain some DnB on there, Calibre could be a shout, but he's playing twice elsewhere. Multiple bookings are common though. 

 

Richie Hawtin's on site. Be surprised if he plays just the Glade. 

 

I guess we'll find out very soon...

 

Fingers crossed for Jeff Mills. 

 

I'm sure Juan Atkins must be on there as he is onsite for the Tree Stage set. Would love that to be a Cybotron set

 

Another set for Hawtin would work too. 

 

Helena Hauff was awesome in 2023, would love more of that!

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

16 minutes ago, bennyhana22 said:

I'm really hoping now that my source is reliable 🤪. 
 

Ben

 

We need a "fingers crossed" emoji 

[Crazyfool01]

29 minutes ago, bennyhana22 said:

I'm really hoping now that my source is reliable 🤪. 
 

Ben

Fears allayed 😀

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

B9 thoughts, gang?

[Suprefan]

Modeselektor in IIcon will def conflict solve the Levels booking. Danilo inside Nyc download is a bummer. Whhhhy

[Suprefan]

Just now, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

B9 thoughts, gang?

Yes. The daytime thing is gonna be fun too. 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

That Sub Focus placement confused me before, I'm straight up baffled now. As does FBS on Genosys. Maybe a few acts are trying something a little different?

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

1 minute ago, Suprefan said:

Modeselektor in IIcon will def conflict solve the Levels booking. Danilo inside Nyc download is a bummer. Whhhhy

 

Do you not like NYCDL?

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

1 minute ago, Suprefan said:

Yes. The daytime thing is gonna be fun too. 

 

Yeah, that could be a blast!

[hjwright]

Really poor year for electronic music IMO.

 

The worst in years.