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Bare in mind im 30 so im not exactly using the platform, but they supposedly had a bit of a resurgence thanks to a lot of their songs being used on TikTok (apparently thats how kids find music now), youtube shorts and IG reels. Kinda like how Limp Bizkit and Creed have a new generation of audience by becoming a meme? Idk, i feel like what im saying makes sense.

I was surprised about their double return aswell, but they still "only" played three times/four sets in 5 editions with always a year break in between before returning. Is there really a precedent to playing 4 times/six sets in 5 editions except for Shellac and maybe some smaller local act? Not even Deerhunter did that actually.   I'd be totally down for Charli being the spiritual successor of Shellac by returning every year though lol.

Lock him in.

If she arrives on stage on a motorbike then that’s perfection

Lots of BT vs Ynot on here. Been BT 3 times if memory serves me right. Always a laid back festival vibe going one. Kind of place people take kids but it’s not overrun with them. I use to think the days were slightly genre based ,ie Friday rock / indie , Saturday folky, Sunday more reggae R&B, don’t know if anyone else thought that. Not been for 3 or 4 years now but seriously considering after that line up drop. Agree that the undercard / smaller stages aren’t as strong as maybe other festivals, but there is plenty to discover if you can be bothered doing your homework.  Went YNOT 4 years running. First one probably 2017 or there abouts (madness headlined) , great weather , great bands. Went downhill from there the following years. Seemed to loose its soul. Became overrun with teenagers. Bands aimed at them. Place became a dump at times. Maybe obvious to say but the lineup attracts the demographic. I’ve done Kendal last 3 years, somewhat of a happy medium between the two, but for me their headliners aren’t for me , seem to appease the 90s indie man. BT has a good diversity and seriously thinking of giving it another go this year. That said got greenman tickets so got to get funds for that first. As others have said can’t do them all due to £££.  would definitely say BT is a good one for couples and or families.   just as side note, seen people say how many bands they see at a festival. I plan ahead but in reality what does everyone really watch? I reckon on average I get about 5 full sets a day. I’ve just looked back on clashfinder as I mark off who I seen, on a good day there 6 or 7 , on a bad day , ahem.. 1 or 2 , and I wonder what the hell was I doing all day🍺🍺🍺🍺