matt2007 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-4720397 This is interesting. I don't think that Glastonbury is going this way but we all must try to keep the reason we go and it has become so successful by respecting it's ethos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber Soldier Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, matt2007 said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-4720397 This is interesting. I don't think that Glastonbury is going this way but we all must try to keep the reason we go and it has become so successful by respecting it's ethos Link isn’t working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt2007 Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Sorry will try again, it is on the front page of BBC news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Here you go https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47203978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaKate Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 51 minutes ago, matt2007 said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-4720397 This is interesting. I don't think that Glastonbury is going this way but we all must try to keep the reason we go and it has become so successful by respecting it's ethos Well glasto does have the glamping opions available... I dont think it will ever get to point where theres an obvious split in attendees. I'm glad burning man is stepping up and realizing that its changing their festival... A lot of US festivals have varying levels of VIP/premium tickets available... festivals should foster a sense of unity and inclusion... and I think VIP etc really breaks down that culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred quimby Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, matt2007 said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-4720397 This is interesting. I don't think that Glastonbury is going this way but we all must try to keep the reason we go and it has become so successful by respecting it's ethos Has it not gone that way to a big extent already? not as bad as the states, but you would not expect it to anyway due to our size and demographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, fred quimby said: Has it not gone that way to a big extent already? not as bad as the states, but you would not expect it to anyway due to our size and demographic Yes, undoubtedly. There's I think a four figure total of pre-erected tents and more exclusive accommodation outside of the main fence, just take a look at the aerial shots. I did a rough count when GlastoMap was still around, it was a huge number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, fred quimby said: Has it not gone that way to a big extent already? not as bad as the states, but you would not expect it to anyway due to our size and demographic To a huge extent, yeah, but I think the difference is probably that most of it at Glastonbury (aside from the Tipis and the Hospitality area) is off-site and so doesn't create much in the way of segregation within the festival itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Placid Casual Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just read this in work. That $100k figure for accommodation is absolutely staggering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just looked at the Instagram pics and they are all staged with zero interaction with other people. Looks shit to be honest, everyone trying to out mad max each other. Give me a muddy Glastonbury anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeHC Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 28 minutes ago, incident said: To a huge extent, yeah, but I think the difference is probably that most of it at Glastonbury (aside from the Tipis and the Hospitality area) is off-site and so doesn't create much in the way of segregation within the festival itself. Exactly this- Glastonbury has taken steps to avoid the red trouser brigade taking space inside the festival wall. If their existence helps the festival remain viable then so be it- there's no VIP/ golden circle crap once you get inside thankfully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeble Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Yeah don’t want to be TOO inclusive do we, anyone wearing red trousers or exhibiting good enunciation must be excluded on the ground they may have more money than us. Inclusive means exactly that, everyone is welcome no matter what their background. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeHC Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Smeble said: Yeah don’t want to be TOO inclusive do we, anyone wearing red trousers or exhibiting good enunciation must be excluded on the ground they may have more money than us. Inclusive means exactly that, everyone is welcome no matter what their background. *sigh* you know perfectly well what I meant in context. Allow unrestricted corporate access to the festival and it would eventually distort beyond all recognition. I for one don't want Glastonbury to end up being Henley Regatta in a field, do you? Edited February 18, 2019 by LeeHC Extra explanation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdusty surfer Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Now searching Ebay for some second hand red trousers ready for June. Will get their first public appearance at the eFests meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Isn't it just an excuse for a massive orgy anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Never forget, never forgive http://lookatmyfuckingredtrousers.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anarion Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Smeble said: Yeah don’t want to be TOO inclusive do we, anyone wearing red trousers or exhibiting good enunciation must be excluded on the ground they may have more money than us. Inclusive means exactly that, everyone is welcome no matter what their background. Asking people to respect the ethos of a festival and participate on the same terms as everyone else is excluding someone? Glastonbury doesn't feel corporate just yet, and I pray it wont fall victim to the Instagram/model culture that plagues Coachella and now, apparently, Burning Man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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