Leyrulion Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Neil said: they don't wing it, but they don't have the suggested (above) level of organisation for announcements. 2 hours ago, stuie said: I refuse to believe that after 50 years they just wing it and produce their multi million pound event on the fly. I concede that they might not have a sophisticated system for managing file access permissions and creating log ins for people. It could well just be done on a drop box premium account. Melvin may just be shared links into his Gmail account so can't get onto it. But someone somewhere who's in charge of updating the website and creating the social media content will definitely have a sketched out plan of what's happening each week until June 30th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 regardless of file permissions theres no way Melvin Benn doesn't know who's booked in the major slots now he works with them again. hell - he probably knew while he wasn't working with them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyT Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, stuie said: It's a nice wholesome image to project but behind the kitchen table I expect there's teams of bookers and agents and graphic designers and PR companies. The narrative that Emily was taking control was being pushed at that point. Oh I completely agree. Just a little anecdote given we were talking lineups and kitchen tables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Someone coordinates all the We're Playing Glastonbury jpgs that appear on social media in the wake of an announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) This image sums up what it's actually like behind the scenes. This is literally it. Just the two of them. They sort out the lineup on Boxing Day and set about building it all themselves come April time. All extremely chilled. Any other people are works of fiction. The webcam is fake news. This image was captured in 2011 as they single-handedly curated the line up. Emily's just suggested Coldplay, but Michael's still musing over whether Morrissey is too big a twat to book. Edited February 23, 2023 by kalifire 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 I am still liking the thought of Michael Eavis trying to se a smart phone, shouting Emily to come help him tweet the line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, kalifire said: This image sums up what it's actually like behind the scenes. This is literally it. Just the two of them. They sort out the lineup on Boxing Day and set about building it all themselves come April time. All extremely chilled. Any other people are works of fiction. The webcam is fake news. That photo just begs to be a caption competition We aint booking Queen until that May character realises what damage badgers can do to a herd of prime milkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 38 minutes ago, Franky said: So............... Wen announcement? Late March/April. During the balance window I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Timings wise, I only have them for 1st poster and full line up (missing a few) but they still jump about a bit. 2011 14 April (Thu 16:30): Main stages 13 June (Mon): Full lineup with times 2013 27 March (Wed 19:00): Main Stages 30 May (Thu): Full lineup 2014 4 April (Fri 08:00): First lineup poster, most of main stages 22 May (Thu): Full lineup and times 2015 14 April (Tue 19:00): First line up poster (no 3rd headliner) 2 June (Tue): Full line up including days & set times 2016 29 March (Tue 08:20): First Line up poster 31 May (Tue): Full Line Up including days and times 2017 30th March (Thu 08:00): First Lineup Poster 30 May (Tue 10:00): Full Lineup including days and times 2019 15 March (08:00 Friday): First Lineup Poster 29 May (12:00 Wed): Full lineup including days times 2020 12 March (18:58 Thu): First Lineup Poster 2022 04 March (08:30 Fri): First Line-up Poster 30 May (Mon 10:55): Full Line-up including days and times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 The idea that a multi million pound company with untold numbers of moving parts doesn't have the correct systems and procedures in place is laughable. Maybe the the original festival was back of the fag packet type stuff, Glasto 2023 is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, nikkic said: The idea that a multi million pound company with untold numbers of moving parts doesn't have the correct systems and procedures in place is laughable. Maybe the the original festival was back of the fag packet type stuff, Glasto 2023 is not. Indeed! Makes you wonder what all the full time members of staff do in their purpose built office building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 We do this every year. There is no pattern but we usually get the poster around balance week. It drops when it’s ready. They probably don’t even have a date yet. Just a rough idea of when they hope it go live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwaite123 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 30 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Timings wise, I only have them for 1st poster and full line up (missing a few) but they still jump about a bit. 2011 14 April (Thu 16:30): Main stages 13 June (Mon): Full lineup with times 2013 27 March (Wed 19:00): Main Stages 30 May (Thu): Full lineup 2014 4 April (Fri 08:00): First lineup poster, most of main stages 22 May (Thu): Full lineup and times 2015 14 April (Tue 19:00): First line up poster (no 3rd headliner) 2 June (Tue): Full line up including days & set times 2016 29 March (Tue 08:20): First Line up poster 31 May (Tue): Full Line Up including days and times 2017 30th March (Thu 08:00): First Lineup Poster 30 May (Tue 10:00): Full Lineup including days and times 2019 15 March (08:00 Friday): First Lineup Poster 29 May (12:00 Wed): Full lineup including days times 2020 12 March (18:58 Thu): First Lineup Poster 2022 04 March (08:30 Fri): First Line-up Poster 30 May (Mon 10:55): Full Line-up including days and times I think they might just be going for a line up poster first half of March - my guess 9th - similar to last few years. As we're now end of Feb without another announcement and not even a non-headline one like Simz/Lana/Janelle Monae of recent times so just seems odd to start drip feeding when so close to initial poster drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddyflintstonree Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Really want someone to set up the poster drop date and time guessing game. Can't lie, I can't be bothered to organise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Leyrulion said: I concede that they might not have a sophisticated system for managing file access permissions and creating log ins for people. It could well just be done on a drop box premium account. Melvin may just be shared links into his Gmail account so can't get onto it. But someone somewhere who's in charge of updating the website and creating the social media content will definitely have a sketched out plan of what's happening each week until June 30th. Yeah, there's probably a loose plsn, but that wouldn't be good enough for someone else to work a plan from. Other festivals have a plan and systems around that plan, without a firm plan, there can't be systems to work other plans from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Neil said: Yeah, there's probably a loose plsn, but that wouldn't be good enough for someone else to work a plan from. Other festivals have a plan and systems around that plan, without a firm plan, there can't be systems to work other plans from. Presume you talk in terms of a press release for the lineup and not getting one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 If Glastonbury had a fixed plan like other festivals do, they'd be able to send out press releases like other festivals do. Other organised festivals wouldn't choose to undermine that organisation, by relying on Glastonbury chaos for their system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Crazyfool01 said: Presume you talk in terms of a press release for the lineup and not getting one ? I've never seen a press release from glastinbury for anything..... Strange that people who don't have an arm in these systems think they know how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchinho76 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 I envisage a quirky announcement for a single headliner, a la Stormzy and the Oxfam shop, Radiohead and the field, etc. etc. My guess - a "Welcome to Glastonbury" road sign is replaced with "Welcome to the Jungle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Neil said: If Glastonbury had a fixed plan like other festivals do, they'd be able to send out press releases like other festivals do. Other organised festivals wouldn't choose to undermine that organisation, by relying on Glastonbury chaos for their system. Surely they don't send it out to prevent leaks? They know its front page news anyway so why bother Their whole thing is publicity to get bookings / airtime etc, its clearly a calculated decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just now, Crouchinho76 said: I envisage a quirky announcement for a single headliner, a la Stormzy and the Oxfam shop, Radiohead and the field, etc. etc. My guess - a "Welcome to Glastonbury" road sign is replaced with "Welcome to the Jungle" Can't wait for the fred again headline set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just now, Neil said: I've never seen a press release from glastinbury for anything..... Strange that people who don't have an arm in these systems think they know how they work. So basically Glastonbury don’t seem to be very organised in that aspect … maybe a could do better situation they’ve not adressed over many years that the smaller festivals are on top of .. I guess glastonbury can be a little complacent because of demand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Neil said: I've never seen a press release from glastinbury for anything..... Strange that people who don't have an arm in these systems think they know how they work. They don’t need to do press releases do they? They drop the line up and the press pick it up. What is strange is you suggesting glasto produce the largest festival without any systems and plans. You don’t need an arm in festivals to know that’s gibberish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Glastonbury doesn’t need an organised press strategy because the press comes to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said: So basically Glastonbury don’t seem to be very organised in that aspect … maybe a could do better situation they’ve not adressed over many years that the smaller festivals are on top of .. I guess glastonbury can be a little complacent because of demand Nothing to do with organised or not. They just don’t need to overwork themselves getting the major outlets to like them. Whenever they drop a lineup the press prioritises the story. They are in a fortunate position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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