eFestivals Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I can't guarantee this info is correct but I'm more inclined to believe it than not..... I've heard that Glastonbury is considering happening in September next year if it doesn't feel confident about going ahead in June, and that it will decide which date in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Routledge Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Would certainly feel different! Wouldn't it be much more difficult to book bands if there isn't a confirmed date until January? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted August 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Luke Routledge said: Would certainly feel different! Wouldn't it be much more difficult to book bands if there isn't a confirmed date until January? yep, although I guess they can mitigate that to some degree by asking acts to be available for both dates. I'd guess that plenty would want to keep the option of playing Glastonbury on either dates open if they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Any indications what date in September? I think if its an option, they should tell people sooner rather than later. Jan may not be enough notice for peolle to change their diaries around or get holidays booked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RarerThanDandyB Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Definitely more chance of September happening I think. Leeds can do there testing plan and gives Glasto time to emulate it or use it a revised one due to more people. Also more chance of a vaccine come September as obviously there’s longer. It would make me much more confident about it happening. that’s great news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted August 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Just now, zahidf said: Any indications what date in September? I think if its an option, they should tell people sooner rather than later. Jan may not be enough notice for peolle to change their diaries around or get holidays booked nope, no idea of a specific date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitehorses Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Interesting... Hope so, June is feeling a bit wishful at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney McGrew Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Brrrrrr... nippy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RarerThanDandyB Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Wonder that’s why they are chatting to Muse, AM and Florence and as easy English acts that could be available both dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozanne Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Sounds very promising for a festival happening in 2021! What would the weather risks be like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morph100 Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Hopefully early September, wonder if any locals have heard anything about council being sounded out for potential date moves? any other events in the near area around then they would have to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Teachers, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simsy Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Well now I feel like a chump for buying a fresh & black tent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ozanne said: Sounds very promising for a festival happening in 2021! What would the weather risks be like? Potentially fucking cold at night. But I don't think the chance/amount of rain would be all that different to June. I was at a festival in the second weekend of September last year and overnight was the coldest I've ever been, by far. Though that was in the Midlands. EOTR runs the first weekend in September in the South West and as I understand it usually has decent weather. Bestival used to run the second weekend of September on the IOW, and had a mixture of weather - some great years, and some washouts. The first Glastonbury, or Pilton Pop Festival, was the third weekend of September so there's an anniversary there if they choose to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkychick2007 Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 September would work slightly shorter days and colder at night for sleeping in a tent!! Weather cud be variable like june!! This Wednesday was lovely and sunny quite warm then Thursday dark and rainy!! We have had mini heatwaves in September many a time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, jyoung said: Teachers, man. Good point: when does the new school year normally start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalopsia Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 My brother is getting married abroad next September, here's hoping they don't clash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Just now, zahidf said: Good point: when does the new school year normally start? At the end of August or the start of September depending on school area.. But surely those teachers are (supposed to be) working in June anyway so it's no different. They'll have to call in sick either way. For University teachers it could potentially help - exam boards are often held in late June, whereas term starts back mid-late September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzared Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, zahidf said: Any indications what date in September? I think if its an option, they should tell people sooner rather than later. Jan may not be enough notice for peolle to change their diaries around or get holidays booked Yeah I'll be f#ucked my work had already asked us in July to book 2021 holidays, so I always book my summer leave over Glastonbury 😭 haven't got a ticket yet, so maybe it won't even be a problem 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Tease Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) If that happens, lets all just agree now not to have a weather thread😉 Edited August 29, 2020 by Mr.Tease 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Tease Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I quite like the idea of more of the festival being at night time- think daylight hours are around 6.30am-7.30pm in September? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 It could be in December for all I care as long as it goes ahead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycra Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, funkychick2007 said: September would work slightly shorter days and colder at night for sleeping in a tent!! Weather cud be variable like june!! This Wednesday was lovely and sunny quite warm then Thursday dark and rainy!! We have had mini heatwaves in September many a time! Done several fests as well as camping in September: definitely nippy at night and very variable. September used to be quite reliable in giving decent weather but it become a lot more uncertain these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprefan Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 Oh god come on. So I might have to go to this and Coachella within a month? Yeah im gonna be dead hahaha. better be early Sept. so theyre going to totally clash with End Of the Road? Not as if theyll be taking anyone major away from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I must admit I would be a bit dubious on the weather! June is already a bit dicey, but at least you have the lighter evenings. In London this weekend it feels very autumnal and it's still August! That said we do have nice weather in September quite often. Only festival I've ever done at that time of year was Electric Picnic in Ireland. I remember it being okay in the daytime but really chilly at night (mind you I had a crap tent). Would be up for it if it means it can go ahead of course. For the ticketless, do we think an April resale still? Or possibly later? Maybe July or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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