TheGChild Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hi, another day of waiting for nothing to arrive so in the meantime what ideas have people got for themed areas or venues. This could be a re-theme for existing areas or a completely new venue. I'd like to seen an area given over to a western town, by day there would be C&W, americana and bluegrass bands playing small outdoor stages. The centre would be a huge double level salon with dueling pianos playing requests and maybe a headline from a Zac Brown Band or Blackeberry Smoke. There could be a BBQ pit serving food, roasted corn, moon shine cocktails etc and actors staging periodic shows, bar brawls, high noon showdowns, dancing ladies etc. Maybe even a train coach element for high end dining. Be cool to hear everyones ideas... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePaul Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, TheGChild said: I'd like to seen an area given over to a western town, by day there would be C&W, americana and bluegrass bands playing small outdoor stages. The centre would be a huge double level salon with dueling pianos playing requests and maybe a headline from a Zac Brown Band or Blackeberry Smoke. There could be a BBQ pit serving food, roasted corn, moon shine cocktails etc and actors staging periodic shows, bar brawls, high noon showdowns, dancing ladies etc. Maybe even a train coach element for high end dining. Be cool to hear everyones ideas... Bring back Bourbon Street! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Boomtown seems to be the one for these ideas … I’m sure they must have a bigger pot than G for the creative team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutarsky Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 The totally tropical field, sponsored by Hawaiian Tropic and Lilt. All artists have to perform with a ukulele orchestra. Palm trees planted - they’d thrive in the Pilton micro-climate. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaf Nobby Burton Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: Boomtown seems to be the one for these ideas … I’m sure they must have a bigger pot than G for the creative team I *think that it’s just because it’s much smaller, and ultimately that’s it’s USP, as they don’t book any large size acts so their budget doesn’t go on booking big names to sell tickets (like say R&L) but rather it’s based on the experience. In fact having said that, I’m sure listening to the Glastocast with that Kaptain guy who is in charge of booking the acts there, he actually said they aren’t even releasing a lineup at all this year. I think it would be tricky to replicate what boomtown do at Glastonbury as the budget is spread so thin across the smaller areas that are the equivalent of Boomtown in size. Edited April 21, 2022 by Deaf Nobby Burton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Picture it...armageddon...urban dystopia...society is crumbling, the only ones left are a hedonistic few, keen to see out the final days of the human race with one last party... I've been contacted by solicitors acting on behalf of Shangri-La to cease and desist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 I'd like this for the SE Corner... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsonjack Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Less of a 'theme' but we're long overdue an area that showcases and celebrates the work of the NHS. If ever there was a year for it 2022 is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 minute ago, parsonjack said: Less of a 'theme' but we're long overdue an area that showcases and celebrates the work of the NHS. If ever there was a year for it 2022 is it. Great idea. To make it super realistic, maybe there could be a 4-6 week queue to get in... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, TheGChild said: Hi, another day of waiting for nothing to arrive so in the meantime what ideas have people got for themed areas or venues. This could be a re-theme for existing areas or a completely new venue. I'd like to seen an area given over to a western town, by day there would be C&W, americana and bluegrass bands playing small outdoor stages. The centre would be a huge double level salon with dueling pianos playing requests and maybe a headline from a Zac Brown Band or Blackeberry Smoke. There could be a BBQ pit serving food, roasted corn, moon shine cocktails etc and actors staging periodic shows, bar brawls, high noon showdowns, dancing ladies etc. Maybe even a train coach element for high end dining. Be cool to hear everyones ideas... Would really appreciate an interactive area which documented the history of the festival. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 I'd really like a qiant fire breathing spider which is going through a metamorphosis, process turning into a crane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 minute ago, stuie said: I'd really like a qiant fire breathing spider which is going through a metamorphosis, process turning into a crane. Let's stop there! The Western town idea sounds awesome, would be well up for that. A gritty industrial venue would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 around the pier/Glastonbury on Sea: i'd like to see some pirates free ranging around that area, stealing cans of beer and chips off people and saying AAARRR a lot. Sort of like the seagulls in t+c but with a stronger feel of faint violence to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubick Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Thunderdome @ Stone Circle. Winner bakes all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 The Jim Steinbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuthugger Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 A fairytale, Shrek-type thing would be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmillen Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Having been too young for the heyday of the 90s illegal rave scene, I’d love to see something themed around that era. Random payphones where you have to dial an answering service to work out what’s happening. Collection of Escorts and Novas parked outside. Exposed wiring everywhere etc… Fairytale, Alice in Wonderland, middle earth fantasy etc would be amazing but it’s very, very difficult and expensive to do well so it’s truly immersive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaf Nobby Burton Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Not so much a theme but I’d like to see a petting zoo added somewhere for when you’re seriously hungover and need to stroke a puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth_pig Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 I'd make silver Hayes sort of bollywood/carnival style like the tent they had at bestival. Much more colourful anyway, market stalls, street food. Need to change its silver name to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutarsky Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Martha’s Vineyard. Give a south facing slope of the festival over to Rufus Wainwright’s sister so she can grow grapes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePaul Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 I though The Blues was a stage that looked stunning and had great potential to develop further, but ended up sadly lost and forgotten at the back of Silver Hayes. Would love to see that in a more prominent position and developed further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) Lots of people want to see what it was like before the fence, so an area like that...no coppers, bonfires, lager sold out of vans, some travellers, dogs on string, hippies wandering around offering drugs for cash (or come Sunday just asking if you had a quid or two spare), no mobile phones (but loads of notes at meeting points), queues at payphones, blokes flogging black 'ash/trips/sensi from a big frame tent, folks riding trail bikes with no helmets or driving old vans through crowds, more intimidating security geezers in an LWB land rover attempting to look ominous. Like a big lawless circus 😊 Edited April 21, 2022 by clarkete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 40 minutes ago, clarkete said: Lots of people want to see what it was like before the fence, so an area like that...no coppers, bonfires, lager sold out of vans, some travellers, dogs on string, hippies wandering around offering drugs for cash (or come Sunday just asking if you had a quid or two spare), no mobile phones (but loads of notes at meeting points), queues at payphones, blokes flogging black 'ash/trips/sensi from a big frame tent, folks riding trail bikes with no helmets or driving old vans through crowds, more intimidating security geezers in an LWB land rover attempting to look ominous. Like a big lawless circus 😊 And they can only listen to Van Morrison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutarsky Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 42 minutes ago, clarkete said: Lots of people want to see what it was like before the fence, so an area like that...no coppers, bonfires, lager sold out of vans, some travellers, dogs on string, hippies wandering around offering drugs for cash (or come Sunday just asking if you had a quid or two spare), no mobile phones (but loads of notes at meeting points), queues at payphones, blokes flogging black 'ash/trips/sensi from a big frame tent, folks riding trail bikes with no helmets or driving old vans through crowds, more intimidating security geezers in an LWB land rover attempting to look ominous. Like a big lawless circus 😊 Actually not a bad idea. Re-enactments of the battle of Yeoman’s bridge every day at 5pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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