Who did you discover?

[John the Moth]

Casually strolling past John Peel on the way to somewhere else and just had to stop and listen to Nothing But Thieves. Never heard them before but we were thrilled at how excellent they were!

What did you guys discover for the first time? 

[Sidasta]

Me girl took me to see a few acts that I would never have caught if I wasn't with her. I've never sought out folky type music but she loves it, so I now know and love The Portraits, Keston Cobblers Club, and Treacherous Orchestra.

Elsewhere, Bear's Den was lovely dreamy music (although not what I was going for at that time of day so didn't stay for the whole set - will definitely check them out again though). I read about The Human Pyramids in the programme and that was a wonderful way to start the day.

[m_bantam]

The Vryll Society for me, they played before the "secret" catfish & the bottlemen set at the BBC introducing stage on Friday which was a small bonus for me.

Very good young band from Liverpool, reminded me of an early verve.

[phillyfaddle]

Lady Leshurr all the way for me. She put on an absolutely fantastic set. Great personality, sense of humour, worked the crowd and boy, can she spit the rhymes!

[BluePaul]

New York Brass Band on the Greenpeace Stage on Thursday - they are a brass band from York, and they are new(wish).  Had the place bouncing with lots of cover versions!

[Futurism]

I thought Ed Harcourt and Nine Below Zero were both superb:

 

Sorry about the excess swaying I think I must have had too many pints of Otter Amber..

 

[justperfect]

Bring me the horizon 

 

I'd heard and read the hype that comes with them so thought I'd find out for myself

Wow 

Mind blown

 

Booked for the Manchester arena later in the year 

[nidon]

on my third glastonbury finally got to see Mik Artistik and had a great time. Had went to bandstand on Wednesday but apparently they were stuck in the traffic with everyone else but got to see him in the T+C field on the Thursday.

Also loved the Portraits - such genuine nice caring people

Edited June 29, 2016 by nidon

[baggie92]

Saw Wheel Of Four Tunes for the first time and they were hilarious!

[verrymerry]

3 hours ago, John the Moth said:

Casually strolling past John Peel on the way to somewhere else and just had to stop and listen to Nothing But Thieves

Same!  Although I'd planned to see them, but they were so much better than I expected.  Also enjoyed ELO way more than I thought I would

[cammie81]

Abandoman on sensation seekers. A comedy rap duo that come up with rhymes on the spot based on audience interactions. Our group's collective act of the weekend.

[Madyaker]

James Blake! I know he's pretty big, especially in the uk. I was mesmerised by his set on west Holts 

[thewayiam]

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott and some of PJ.

[found home in 2009]

My 2 random discoveries were both on the Friday.

Lounge Cate Ideals - swing band that I randomly saw in a tipee on the way to see Ezra Furman at the park. The singer has an amazing voice and the band were so obviously enjoying themselves it was infectious.

Maceo Plex - felt like Sigur Ros finished earlier than I expected and I didn't want to finish the night. Couldn't be bothered walking to the South East corner and was wandering around the Silver Hayes area trying to find something decent. Walked passed the gully and really enjoyed the sounds coming from there. Think I danced for pretty much full set, then next morning looked at the line up to work out who I'd been dancing too. Not that into dance music, but get the impression he's fairly well known, but for me it was a random discover. 

[justperfect]

21 minutes ago, thewayiam said:

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott and some of PJ.

Think Paul and Jacqui work better in a smaller more intimate setting

[Lucy92]

I hung out backstage for a while with this band called true vibenation. They were so lovely and I have since listened to some of their music after I realised I saw some of their set. They're great, I can recommend a listen!! 

[Larraht]

Shibushirazu Orchestra - went along on recomendations from here and was not disappointed. Totally weird stuff on stage...but those funky tunes though. Really enjoyed it!

[thewayiam]

22 minutes ago, justperfect said:

Think Paul and Jacqui work better in a smaller more intimate setting

I thought it was really good. Nice happy Sunday singalong.

[budvar]

52 minutes ago, cammie81 said:

Abandoman on sensation seekers. A comedy rap duo that come up with rhymes on the spot based on audience interactions. Our group's collective act of the weekend.

That's who I was going to say; were you there the day of Steve the security guard? Superbly enjoyable stuff.

[Ducky89]

Sheeba on the other stage early on Saturday - caught last song and will be giving them a listen

[majormajormajor]

25 minutes ago, Larraht said:

Shibushirazu Orchestra - went along on recomendations from here and was not disappointed. Totally weird stuff on stage...but those funky tunes though. Really enjoyed it!

This.

Saw them on the hell stage Saturday night. Absolutely crazy stuff.

[muddychick]

The Eskies on before Travis on Croissant Neuf. Blooming marvellous.

Bears den, very chilled out and relaxing.

Ward Thomas on acoustic. Country music and sounded excellent.

[Digital Monkey (Womad)]

17 minutes ago, muddychick said:

The Eskies on before Travis on Croissant Neuf. Blooming marvellous.

Bears den, very chilled out and relaxing.

Ward Thomas on acoustic. Country music and sounded excellent.

Glad someone else was at the Ward Thomas gig. If you  enjoyed them you would have loved Applewood Road who played same stage on Sunday. Lovely harmonies and a wonderful cover of Losing My Religon

I made quite a few discoveries over at the Acoustic; Sam Lee, Blair Dunlop a few others. The best of the lot The Ben Miller Band at Avalon

[Digital Monkey (Womad)]

Another mention to Dhakabraka

[cammie81]

53 minutes ago, budvar said:

That's who I was going to say; were you there the day of Steve the security guard? Superbly enjoyable stuff.

No don't think so. I seen them Sunday. Only went over as one of us went to toilet. So fast, don't know how they do it.