Crows Nest

[cheesey_toastie]

This has been one of my favourite places in recent years. Seen some amazing acts - and I love the chalkboard announcements. 

If you don't know what this is and have some time, head up the hill to the left as you face the park stage. It's a little gem.

Am I correct in thinking it's tidied to a particular record label (yes, I'm trying to pre-empt who might play this year!).
 

[big__phil]

They often get lots of bands from Heavenly Records play up there, plus one or two others.

Anyone know what time they update the chalkboard each day?

[cheesey_toastie]

7 minutes ago, big__phil said:

They often get lots of bands from Heavenly Records play up there, plus one or two others.

Anyone know what time they update the chalkboard each day?

Their Twitter feed ranges from 4am posts to 4pm!!

 

[fuzzy_logic]

Managed to see Snapped Ankles in there in 2019 very late on Saturday night, it was utter chaos. For me it was the highlight of the entire festival

[cheesey_toastie]

2 minutes ago, fuzzy_logic said:

Managed to see Snapped Ankles in there in 2019 very late on Saturday night, it was utter chaos. For me it was the highlight of the entire festival

I wanted to go to that but I was broken and couldn't face walking from the other side of the festival. #old

[fuzzy_logic]

Yeah its quite a trek up the hill isn't it..! defo worth it though 

[faymondo]

11 minutes ago, fuzzy_logic said:

Managed to see Snapped Ankles in there in 2019 very late on Saturday night, it was utter chaos. For me it was the highlight of the entire festival

I spewed it in the end as they seemed to take an age setting up. 

[lebenski]

Saw Ryley Walker there in 2017... was great!

[rmartin1803]

Does crows nest have a bar ? 

[blutarsky]

Just now, rmartin1803 said:

Does crows nest have a bar ? 

Yep

[moogster]

Oh I love it there. Line up is probably known mid-day I guess? Maybe check secret glast/their twitter to get an idea?

I got to see Laura Marling there in a caravan behind the tent. It was nice but weird!

[WStoner]

Does it get super busy there?  Or is it a relatively well kept secret?

[fuzzy_logic]

10 minutes ago, WStoner said:

Does it get super busy there?  Or is it a relatively well kept secret?

depends on who's playing

[Longdrop Bum Grapes]

Saw Self Esteem and Pip Blom there in 2019 - both were fantastic. Great, intimate little venue. Confidence Man there in 17 was a big highlight…

[faymondo]

Just now, Longdrop Bum Grapes said:

Saw Self Esteem and Pip Blom there in 2019 - both were fantastic. Great, intimate little venue. Confidence Man there in 17 was a big highlight…

I am hoping for a Confidence Man repeat this year?

[FloorFiller]

1 minute ago, faymondo said:

I am hoping for a Confidence Man repeat this year?

Somebody asked them and they said they’re only doing the one set this year, unfortunately.

[bexj]

I saw Black Midi there last time, that was pretty amazing.  Have also spent time chiling outside it, they always have some pretty good music playing

[Olshansky]

I saw Sea of Bees there in 2011, which was incredible.  Woody Woodmansy also read from his book there in 2015? Afternoon full of Bowie stories which absolutely made my dad.  Love the crows nest! 

[adequate8]

1 hour ago, cheesey_toastie said:

This has been one of my favourite places in recent years. Seen some amazing acts - and I love the chalkboard announcements. 

If you don't know what this is and have some time, head up the hill to the left as you face the park stage. It's a little gem.

Am I correct in thinking it's tidied to a particular record label (yes, I'm trying to pre-empt who might play this year!).
 

Speedy Wunderground / Pias also heavily involved, I’m sure Dan Carey will be doing something in one of his many projects

[carlosj]

1 hour ago, rmartin1803 said:

Does crows nest have a bar ? 

It serves hot drinks and cakes. Tricketts bar is about 50 yards away for booze.

[CH0161]

Having never been as far up the hill as the Crows Nest, I think this year is the year to get it done.

The view from the top looks unreal at night. Is there plenty of space outside if its full or is it one of those where you need to be inside ? Would be shite to trek up at night if it was full and couldn't see/get in

[carlosj]

There was sound clashing if you're outside but if they've moved other stages around, this might change things. Not sure how soon to get in, but they seem to have 30 minutes between each act which should help. 

[Jumbulance]

2 hours ago, fuzzy_logic said:

Managed to see Snapped Ankles in there in 2019 very late on Saturday night, it was utter chaos. For me it was the highlight of the entire festival

That brings back some great memories, place was bouncing.

[cheesey_toastie]

32 minutes ago, CH0161 said:

Having never been as far up the hill as the Crows Nest, I think this year is the year to get it done.

The view from the top looks unreal at night. Is there plenty of space outside if its full or is it one of those where you need to be inside ? Would be shite to trek up at night if it was full and couldn't see/get in

I've always got in - probably just ten minutes before each set is enough. But obviously if it's a biggie...

[Al2006]

Really hoping for an Adrianne Lenker set at the crow's nest this year.. especially as I think I'll be missing big thief (who were incredible earlier this year at Shepherds bush.. as was Adrianne at EartH)