If you could only choose one.....

[drunk pumpkin]

Being provided with the option, which way would you go and why?

[Hugh Jass]

The second one, obviously.

[GlastoAwe]

My festival highlights are rarely the planned moments/bands that I’ve known I’m going to love, always the random magical moments or artists I’d not anticipated would be quite as awesome. 

[GMF]

Am I allowed a camping chair. Oh and can i go to the long drops? Oh can i go to the Cider Bus? Oh can i go to Le Rac Shack, oh bugger it option 2.

[BlackZeppelin]

I went to the Byron Bay Blues Festival a couple of years ago.

It had a decent line-up and in a beautiful location.

There are maybe 4 stages, and it is organised very well.

But I hated it.

Almost for the exact reason characterized by option 1 in the poll question.

It just felt like everyone was consuming the acts like commodities rather than participating in a festival. It seemed to breed a selfish, entitled attitude

It revealed just how special the ethic at Glastonbury is in creating a genuine festival. 

Edited April 10, 2019 by BlackZeppelin

[OG]

Second obviously because it aint no V or Reading/Leeds

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

 

I've never been to Glastonbury for the music, so it's the second option for me. That said, I understand that there will be those that would (and have) chosen the first option. Fair play to them, but I don't think they'll be in the majority. 

Have i just stated the obvious, or what? 

I think I'll scratch my head now in a Stan Laurel stylee.

[drunk pumpkin]

5 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

 

I've never been to Glastonbury for the music, so it's the second option for me. That said, I understand that there will be those that would (and have) chosen the first option. Fair play to them, but I don't think they'll be in the majority. 

Have i just stated the obvious, or what? 

I think I'll scratch my head now in a Stan Laurel stylee.

It’s definitely option 2 for me but I’m sure lots of people would go for 1. 

Maybe only those who aren’t familiar with everything else that goes on but there would be lots 

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

30 minutes ago, drunk pumpkin said:

It’s definitely option 2 for me but I’m sure lots of people would go for 1. 

Maybe only those who aren’t familiar with everything else that goes on but there would be lots 

I don't doubt that there may well be lots, it's just that I don't think that they'll be in the majority. I could be wrong though I often am. 

I fully understand that for some being in that perfect position for a particular track by an artist(s) would be of paramount importance. I'd simply love to have been in the audience here (see below), and would choose option 1, if it meant that it could be;

 

[Losing my hair]

Although I go mainly for the music, Option 1 sounds as soulless as Hyde Park - you might as well stay at home and watch it on BBC. Wandering around is the joy of Glastonbury.

[sime]

Option 2. Always.

[nikkic]

Option 2.

Because sometimes you’re in the right place at the right time to hear your favourite song, then Radiohead don’t play Reckoner.

So you may as well have a wander!!

[BambooShanks]

a lot of the time, the 'key songs' that end up being the prevailing memory/moment of the festival are completely unexpected or a result of bimbling.

Option one sounds too much like watching it on tv.  Yes you may see what you (think you) want but its devoid of the soul of Glastonbury

[clarkete]

For option 1 are the songs presented to them whilst they are in one stationary place on a screen, do they have some sort of sci fi teleport or are they wheeled around to see their songs strapped in to a Hannibal Lecter trolley?

[BambooShanks]

8 minutes ago, clarkete said:

are they wheeled around to see their songs strapped in to a Hannibal Lecter trolley?

I take my answer back, option 1 is looking more tempting.  I just feel sorry for whoever has to push me up to The Park.

[bombfrog]

Option 1

I've done option 2 about 15 times and absolutely love it but if it's just a one off then option 1 sounds awesome, a bit like spending an evening watching all your favourite acts live on youtube but being there, no clashes. Also, "every key song" suggests only 2 or 3 per act which means i'd get to see well over 50. A chance not to be turned down, but like I said best it's a one off.

Edited April 10, 2019 by bombfrog

[priest17]

Option 1 is what things like APE are for.