I started writing this as if it was going to be a blog, but actually felt maybe it was better discussed here with all you experts. I have seen there have been threads about this already, I've just compiled my thoughts and hope it's ok to post them as a new topic.
I write this having been to Glasto as a 10 time festival Ticket Holder veteran and now also as a 1 year Glasto crew member. So that’s 11 times total I’ve been to Worthy Farm and experienced the behemoth of a festival that it is. If
I actually heard from a friend working at the Park that Wet Leg were actually supposed to play bigger stage (John Peel/Other Stage) but their manager absolutely insisted that they play the Park stage. Something about remaining indie and having the 'kudos' of a absolutely rammed set. Made the experience of trying to see them a bit miserable to you ask me.
Regarding the overcrowding, I definitely noticed it this year, whether or not there were more people, it must have been poorly managed as