blutarsky Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Of course the obvious answer is yes, any Glastonbury is a good Glastonbury, but how good would it have been? From a weather point of view it’s worth getting a local’s perspective, @deebeedoobee @pilton digger . If the festival site was where I live, Wednesday and Thursday would have been belting, bordering on ‘too hot’, Friday night got very wet and Saturday and Sunday were very windy, to the extent my tent took off. Would definitely have made things a bit more difficult if it was here, but it may have been different in Pilton. As far as headliners go, I think Kendrick would have been a moment - his set would have been so relevant and I just think it would have struck a chord. I reckon T-Swizz would have commanded the crowd and delivered. Not so sure about Macca as I’m not a huge fan, but I’m sure he’d have had the sense to pack his set with Beatles hits and we’d have had an enjoyable sing along. I was personally expecting Pangea and Glastonbury-on-Sea to have improved and hopefully with another year they will take even bigger steps forward. Was also curious to see what replaced the Beat Hotel, anyone know what was planned? On a personal note Thursday night at Williams Green would probably have been my highlight, and there were some belting electronic acts I’d have had lined up for myself. I was also hoping to bag an open slot at P&W which would have been incredible if it had happened. In short I’d say it would have been great, but not at 2017 levels of perfection for me. I know it’s an impossible question to answer really, but what do you all reckon? Edited June 29, 2020 by blutarsky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Good weather and a great line up. It would have been a goddamn belter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Good weather and a great line up. Was the weather good down there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just now, dentalplan said: Was the weather good down there? Been confirmed by Dee in the Weather thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 ive no idea ..... but yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillyblue Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Would have been as fantastic as ever with favourite bits revisited and said hello and chat to some fellow efesters! Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Let’s not kill ourselves with what could have been. Pretend it was a complete shitter and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 The line-up was superb for me, certainly the best since 2016. I actually think the weather is irrelevant. Given the massive impact caused by Colvid-19, and specifically the huge reduction in transport and emissions, chaos theory dictates that the weather over the weekend could have turned out totally different had the festival gone ahead. I suspect it probably would have been dry all weekend, little wind, with heavy cloud every morning until at least 10:00 to keep the tents nice and cool, before clearing up into blue skies with temperatures hovering around a lovely 23 C and perfect sunsets every evening, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Also... on paper the festival looks brilliant, but we don't know all the secret sets and special guests that would have happened. What secret sets would we have got, Metallica, Coldplay? Would Macca have some special guests? And what about all the spontaneous things that just can't be planned? eg. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 It would have be fucking brilliant. 21 will be even better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Yes of course it would have because even my worst festival by far (2016) still had tons of wonderful moments that I'll never forget and as bad as it was it was still the best place in the world I could have been at that moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Would of been great rain or shine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Tonne Baby Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 No doubt it would have been great. But it would now be over now. But it will be rolled over in 2021 so technically is still to happen and is now something we can look forward to! It's the first ever Monday after the festival that I know I have tickets for the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a6l6e6x Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 21 will be way better. Early reports suggest an absolute belter of a line up and 23 degrees sunshine with a gentle breeze every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdm22 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Getting on site and putting up the tent in 30 degree heat would have been horrible but otherwise yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryGirl Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 I know that it would have. For me personally it would have been the best lineup I'd seen, and I am sorely upset that the headliners at least may not be seen next year. But the good thing is that none of us "missed it". It just didn't happen. The countdown to 2021 (which will be so so special in itself because of events this year) starts here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeo-vile idiot Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Even the year I slipped over in a river of piss next to a hedge at 10pm one Friday didn’t get chalked up as a bad one ... so I’m sure this year would of been just great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 50 minutes ago, One Tonne Baby said: No doubt it would have been great. But it would now be over now. But it will be rolled over in 2021 so technically is still to happen and is now something we can look forward to! It's the first ever Monday after the festival that I know I have tickets for the next one! This is a great way to think about it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKOCF Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 The Chats playing in the Williams Green would have made this the best year ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Tonne Baby Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Without the positive spin. This year would have been special for me for a lot of reasons that wont be able to be recreated. It was the weekend of my 10th anniversary of my first Glasto (2010) and would have been the last one I had without being a dad. But I guess next year i'll be thankful for the rest and may sleep through the whole thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaf Nobby Burton Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) It would’ve been epic as always. Kendrick would’ve been something else assuming everything else panned out the same way with George Floyd etc. But as has been pointed out, for anyone with a ticket that sinking feeling of suddenly being ticketless for the first time doesn’t exist. No need to live in purgatory for those three months of the year with your attendance for the next one in doubt. With a lot of 2021 already booked and live music being wiped off the face of the planet in 2020, there is also the potential for 2021 to be something truly beyond comprehension in terms of quality. Edited June 29, 2020 by Deaf Nobby Burton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 The initial lineup poster was an early indicator that this year would’ve been an all timer, and the weather, despite the odd spell of rain, looked great as well. It stings, but right now I’ll just focus on how much of a bag of shit I would currently be feeling like and the sheer hell the upcoming week would be from the post-festival blues to having to go back to work. I’ve still got the week booked off so I’m gonna make sure I fill it with the joy I wouldn’t be capable of if the festival had happened. So basically, fuck this year, and bring on 2021. We’re at the halfway point now! Now to just get me a ticket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosieangel Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 The weather, the line-up and the general euphoria/celebration about the site turning 50... would have been wonderful. I can't say it would have been the best ever as often those moments have sprung from group moments, or feelings during specific sets or other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaytee... Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 I've no doubt it would have been incredible. But more personally my back is in pieces at the moment so don't think I would've survived it 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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