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[itsmitchelltime]

Had a run of 10 Glastos from 1997 until 2009 (just missing 98) and being on Virtual festivals and TOS sites back then
 

I returned in 2023 for what I thought would be closure/unfinished business (or whatever you call it).  My comments then were:

 

“What a 3 days. Best part of 22 miles walked. A number of hours blank. 

Glastonbury after 14 years safe to say you’re still brilliant, albeit about a third bigger (probably same as my waist)“

 

After some jealousy at some mates also going this year I’m returning in 2025 for what may be the start of another chapter. 

PS I know I said 3 days (lightweight) I have no idea how I used to 5, I am also a WV convert after 2023 as the no carrying all the gear from the car park was an absolute godsend IMHO

[ehg]

Hello, I'm Ed! First went to Glastonbury in 1997 when I was 13, then back again in 1998, and through the 2000s. Was there for the insane floods in 2004 / 2005 or whenever it was (the infamous photo of people rowing a canoe through the campsite) so between that and 97/98 I've done my time in the trenches weather-wise.

 

I hadn't been since 2007 until I got invited to do a panel discussion last summer - absolutely blown away by how much bigger and busier it is now, and how little the vibe has changed. Going back next summer to help run a stage, can't wait.

[MilkyJoe]

On 11/19/2024 at 9:54 PM, itsmitchelltime said:

Had a run of 10 Glastos from 1997 until 2009 (just missing 98) and being on Virtual festivals and TOS sites back then
 

I returned in 2023 for what I thought would be closure/unfinished business (or whatever you call it).  My comments then were:

 

“What a 3 days. Best part of 22 miles walked. A number of hours blank. 

Glastonbury after 14 years safe to say you’re still brilliant, albeit about a third bigger (probably same as my waist)“

 

After some jealousy at some mates also going this year I’m returning in 2025 for what may be the start of another chapter. 

PS I know I said 3 days (lightweight) I have no idea how I used to 5, I am also a WV convert after 2023 as the no carrying all the gear from the car park was an absolute godsend IMHO

 

21 minutes ago, ehg said:

Hello, I'm Ed! First went to Glastonbury in 1997 when I was 13, then back again in 1998, and through the 2000s. Was there for the insane floods in 2004 / 2005 or whenever it was (the infamous photo of people rowing a canoe through the campsite) so between that and 97/98 I've done my time in the trenches weather-wise.

 

I hadn't been since 2007 until I got invited to do a panel discussion last summer - absolutely blown away by how much bigger and busier it is now, and how little the vibe has changed. Going back next summer to help run a stage, can't wait.

 

Greetings to our new members and welcome to eFests.😊 We hope you'll find things here friendly and informative, feel free to have a look around and get involved in the discussions as we wait on the festival's next announcement. 

 

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MJ.

 

Edited November 22, 2024 by MilkyJoe

[Guz]

Hi everyone, i'm Guz from the Netherlands. Started reading last year where we managed to get 4 tickets. 

We never got to make it to the festival due to an accident on our way to the farm on Wednesday morning. We have 8 tickets for next year, to honor our friend who passed away. Let's make it a good memory this time and close the book called Glasto for once and all.

Edited November 27, 2024 by Guz

[MilkyJoe]

33 minutes ago, Guz said:

Hi everyone, i'm Guz from the Netherlands. Started reading last year where we managed to get 4 tickets. 

We never got to make it to the festival due to an accident on our way to the farm on Wednesday morning. We have 8 tickets for next year, to honor our friend who passed away. Let's make it a good memory this time and close the book called Glasto for once and all.

Hi Guz welcome to eFests.

 

Sorry for your loss. I remember reading about it after it happened. I hope you all have a great festival next year and it is a fitting tribute to your friend.

[aident93]

Afternoon all. I hope those who wanted campervan/glamping were successful in today's "ballot". 2025 will be my 3rd Glasto after falling in love with the place in 2022 and again in 2023. Didn't have any luck for 2024 so cannot wait to return to the farm next year! Have been reading for a while and just had to sign up to get involved in all things Glasto. Love all the 'X' accounts, websites (GlastoEarth, glastonburytips etc). 

Edited November 28, 2024 by aident93

[Rorsome]

Hello - long time lurker, first time poster. Hope all those that were trying got the accommodation they wanted. Been a fair few times since 2009 and looking forward to 2025.

[sallycinnamon87]

Hi folks

 

Newbie here.  First time managing to get tickets this year.  Love festivals but never had any luck with Glasto until this year.  Buzzing for it!

[Avalon_Fields]

On 12/12/2024 at 11:45 AM, sallycinnamon87 said:

Hi folks

 

Newbie here.  First time managing to get tickets this year.  Love festivals but never had any luck with Glasto until this year.  Buzzing for it!

Welcome & congratulations! 

[JayP1983]

Hi everyone,

 

attending this year. Have only managed once before in 2016 but looking forward to getting back!

[Crazyfool01]

10 hours ago, JayP1983 said:

Hi everyone,

 

attending this year. Have only managed once before in 2016 but looking forward to getting back!

welcome back if youve been away 🙂 

[Ayrshire Chris]

12 hours ago, JayP1983 said:

Hi everyone,

 

attending this year. Have only managed once before in 2016 but looking forward to getting back!

Great you’re getting back! And of course it’s going to be great sunny dry weather and no mud for you this time unlike 2016🤞😊, you’ll see the difference it makes. 

[JayP1983]

It was like walking through tar for six days! 

[spirit.sky]

Hi.

New here going to Glastonbury and hopping to perform.

If anyone knows anything about that message me.

[Superscally]

3 hours ago, spirit.sky said:

Hi.

New here going to Glastonbury and hopping to perform.

If anyone knows anything about that message me.

This close to the festival, I'd say you have no chance, unless you know someone personally...Good luck though!

[Crazyfool01]

3 hours ago, spirit.sky said:

Hi.

New here going to Glastonbury and hopping to perform.

If anyone knows anything about that message me.

as above ... unless you already have a ticket ? edit it reads like you do .... might be worth checking out the crew bars , west holts and Arcadia usually look for people , also smaller stages in green fields maybe ? 

Edited March 4, 2025 by Crazyfool01

[incident]

41 minutes ago, Superscally said:

This close to the festival, I'd say you have no chance, unless you know someone personally...Good luck though!

 

Would agree if they were looking for a wristband. But the fact they don't need one makes me think that there's still a chance to find spots if they can get in contact with the right people. Albeit the most desirable ones are likely spoken for so could end playing up at Saturday 9pm or something.

 

My suggestion would be to seek out the social media accounts of the various small stages, and start from there.

[Superscally]

1 hour ago, incident said:

 

Would agree if they were looking for a wristband. But the fact they don't need one makes me think that there's still a chance to find spots if they can get in contact with the right people. Albeit the most desirable ones are likely spoken for so could end playing up at Saturday 9pm or something.

 

My suggestion would be to seek out the social media accounts of the various small stages, and start from there.

That's very interesting to know...

[spirit.sky]

23 hours ago, Superscally said:

This close to the festival, I'd say you have no chance, unless you know someone personally...Good luck though!

 

22 hours ago, incident said:

 

Would agree if they were looking for a wristband. But the fact they don't need one makes me think that there's still a chance to find spots if they can get in contact with the right people. Albeit the most desirable ones are likely spoken for so could end playing up at Saturday 9pm or something.

 

My suggestion would be to seek out the social media accounts of the various small stages, and start from there.

 

23 hours ago, Crazyfool01 said:

as above ... unless you already have a ticket ? edit it reads like you do .... might be worth checking out the crew bars , west holts and Arcadia usually look for people , also smaller stages in green fields maybe ? 

 

Thankyou for the input.

Yes I have already got a ticket and I have already managed to secure one gig (tipi field). I'll try the social media route too.

Also is the 3 post limit on this forum the norm?

[Crazyfool01]

2 minutes ago, spirit.sky said:

 

 

 

Thankyou for the input.

Yes I have already got a ticket and I have already managed to secure one gig (tipi field). I'll try the social media route too.

Also is the 3 post limit on this forum the norm?

I think it runs for a short period of time at most a week and is there to prevent spamming . 

[spirit.sky]

22 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

I think it runs for a short period of time at most a week and is there to prevent spamming . 

 

Oh right makes sense. 

Thankyou.

[Natasha.xox]

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Hi All! 

I am new here and it will be my first Glastonbury after years of trying for tickets!

 

On the topic of festivals.. I am currently in my third year studying events management and writing up my dissertation, in which i am exploring the impact of crowd behaviour on attendee experience at large outdoor UK music festivals, 

 

For my research I am looking to gather 100 (completely anonymous) responses, to hear your opinions which will help shape my research! If you could take 2 mins to fill out my questionnaire that will be greatly appreciated 🙂 ! 

 

I will put the link below, thanks all! 

 

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/mmu/crowd-behaviour-at-large-outdoor-music-festivals-impacts-on-att

[Crazyfool01]

for anyone browsing without an account please sign up and get stuck in 🙂 and welcome to any new people joining now we have the lineup 

[Glastograndad01]

Hi all. Long time lurker now finally joined hoping to be a little more active will be my 4th Glastonbury this year and hope to meet more like mined friends as well down the farm 

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, Glastograndad01 said:

Hi all. Long time lurker now finally joined hoping to be a little more active will be my 4th Glastonbury this year and hope to meet more like mined friends as well down the farm 

Evening 🙂 great to have you join us 🙂