alisonbison Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Hello everyone. I've been meaning to post about this. I worked this year's festival, so Wednesday morning at about 7 am, I was standing inside Pedestrian Gate C, waiting in anticipation for a flood of happy campers. It was fantastic being on the inside for once. So exciting and of course it was such a beautiful morning. The excitement was palpable as the opening time neared. At about 7.30 (I think), there was a flurry of activity and I thought the gates were open but instead of a crowd of eager festival goers, a lone bag-pipe player walked through, all kilted up and playing his pipes. It was such a surreal and beautiful moment. Minutes later the gates were pulled open and all the happy faces poured through. There was cheering, applause and even a bit of weeping - it was all just so emotional after all the build up and anticipation. Anyway, silly old hippy that I am, I still can't think about it without getting teary, though I really don't understand why? Does anyone know if the bag-pipe thing is replicated on the other gates? Also, is it a regular thing or was it a one-off? It was amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 I can't answer your question, but that's wonderful. It really is a special festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Perhaps related but I was up at Strummerville one afternoon and a lone piper sparked up (probably not the right term) in the field below and there followed a wedding ceremony close to the fence adjacent to the Tipi Field. Worryingly, I cannot for the life of me recall which day it was... On a further "Lone Piper" theme I recall visiting Glencoe many moons ago and in weather very similar to Glasto Wednesday we heard the sound of a lone piper drifting across the valley. It is a very evocative sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.pete Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 I was within earshot of bagpipes - but also at gate C, so can't add much. I think there was rumours of gates opening at 7am - then the bag-pipes started playing and we all thought we were in for sure. Then nothing... then we put our bags down again, false alarm. I think there may have been a second round or bagpipes nearer 7:30 then, and things started to flow. It definitely added to our excitement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel city camper Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 I saw the lone bag piper on the train line at around 10 pm on the Sunday night , slight change of topic but did anybody else get stamped on the hand as they got to the bottom of the hill of death at gate c on Wednesday morning, they where pulling the odd person over and stamping there hand , I was hoping I'd been chosen for free entry for the 2019 slot.any one else get this stamp or know what it was about ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy101 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 I saw a few bag piping buskers this year, don't remember seeing any in past years. One was a kid, maybe 10-12 absolutely smashing it, very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Soul Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 No tickets for 2019? Own a kilt and some bagpipes? Simply choose a gate. Bagpipe your way to the front at 7AM and stroll through unchallenged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Northern Soul said: No tickets for 2019? Own a kilt and some bagpipes? Simply choose a gate. Bagpipe your way to the front at 7AM and stroll through unchallenged. Any idea how to play the bagpipes ? wheres that youtube link ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashedonmud Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 22 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: Any idea how to play the bagpipes ? wheres that youtube link ? No need to learn the bagpipes, You need five Recorders sticking out the top of your rucksack, easily obtainable from ten year olds who attend school. Then you need a cat with one of those veterinary collars attatched, helps with amplification when said cat is placed under your arm and gently but firmly squeezed. Please don't try this at home kids, adults, wasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Is this a Stereophonics song? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpo Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Enjoy reliving the moment. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandycoke Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Bagpipes in a nutshell explained by Danny bhoy at 1.15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeble Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 There was a piper at the gates at IOW this year, fortunately I had earplugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkkkobz Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 I was jealous walking up from Gate A on Wednesday when it was about 33degrees to see some staff beyond the harris fencing sat in a paddling pool with beers listening to Toto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTLizard Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Eavis's hinting at Pink Floyd headline slot for 2019 maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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