What's changed?

[stuartbert two hats]

33 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

Wasn’t really a tent by Woodsies more of a canopy 

Ohhh, thanks for that. I had imagined it totally different.

[Spindles]

The woodsies area is much better for it as well, nice shade and benches during the day, chill vibes after dark.  I spent way more time there than any previous festival, just chilling in the shade or the sun between acts or ending up there for a spliff and a wind down at the end of my night.

[Euphoricape]

8 hours ago, MilkyJoe said:

The Terminal 1 thing whatever that was near Carhenge.

What was the point in that? I'd forgotten all about it.

[timbrass]

Other differences between 2024 and early 2000's.....no campfires (people used to sit around their fire). Mobile phone reception is good - resulting in big changes in behaviour.  Don't need cash (mostly). Less randomness and things to stumble upon.  Secret gigs = avoid as will be crammed. More stuff on Wednesday and Thursday. Fewer drugs openly for sale. Increase in average age of attendees. Sound quality on big stages much better.  Less nakedness and Traveller types. And.... oh yes..... The guy selling candle powered boats to fix his mill in Wales is no longer around! 

[StuwieG]

That spontaneous cheer that people used to do on the Wednesday that would carry from one side to the other. 
 

People shouting “Alan” randomly (was annoying) 

 

Legal high shops 

[itsmitchelltime]

Bring back the years of the chorus of “BOL***KS” ringing out

[Alvoram]

On 11/30/2024 at 10:30 AM, MilkyJoe said:

The Terminal 1 thing whatever that was near Carhenge.

That was a massive improvement on last year's Carhenge area. Good cocktails in there. 🙂 

[Olshansky]

8 hours ago, StuwieG said:

That spontaneous cheer that people used to do on the Wednesday that would carry from one side to the other. 
 

People shouting “Alan” randomly (was annoying) 

 

Legal high shops 

 

I loved the "Alan" shouting.  It still makes me laugh when I think about it 

[Avalon_Fields]

5 minutes ago, Olshansky said:

 

I loved the "Alan" shouting.  It still makes me laugh when I think about it 

I can’t prove it but I’m sure it was our group who started this, probably 2004, a big group of us on Big Ground. We kept shouting for our lost friend and eventually it just spread around the Pyramid area. It was quite an amazing experience to hear it from far off.

 

Alan was ‘Scottish Alan’, he now lives in Dubai and hasn’t returned to the festival for years. 

[Olshansky]

8 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said:

I can’t prove it but I’m sure it was our group who started this, probably 2004, a big group of us on Big Ground. We kept shouting for our lost friend and eventually it just spread around the Pyramid area. It was quite an amazing experience to hear it from far off.

 

Alan was ‘Scottish Alan’, he now lives in Dubai and hasn’t returned to the festival for years. 

 

I fully believe you.  2004 was my first Glasto and we camped at Big Ground. That left a huge impression on me!

[sedra]

4 hours ago, Avalon_Fields said:

I can’t prove it but I’m sure it was our group who started this, probably 2004, a big group of us on Big Ground. We kept shouting for our lost friend and eventually it just spread around the Pyramid area. It was quite an amazing experience to hear it from far off.

 

Alan was ‘Scottish Alan’, he now lives in Dubai and hasn’t returned to the festival for years. 

I thought this went back to 2000- I certainly remember walking back to the car after David Bowie with people shouting ( Monty Python style) Alan, Alan and everyone replying - I’m Alan, no, I’M Alan, NO! I’M Alan!! 😂

[Avalon_Fields]

1 hour ago, sedra said:

I thought this went back to 2000- I certainly remember walking back to the car after David Bowie with people shouting ( Monty Python style) Alan, Alan and everyone replying - I’m Alan, no, I’M Alan, NO! I’M Alan!! 😂

Maybe so, I could be wrong, or it’s a coincidence as I don’t think we were inspired by an existing chant. 

[sedra]

14 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said:

Maybe so, I could be wrong, or it’s a coincidence as I don’t think we were inspired by an existing chant. 

Maybe it was Brian then 😂 it’s bit  hazy 😂

[CharlotteB]

Another change is the Left Field Stage location. It got ping ponged around for a while but has settled now between WH and the Glade.

[Titters]

When did the Spunky's clothes stall / late night sound system exit the festival? Around 2010? 

[sedra]

9 hours ago, sedra said:

Maybe it was Brian then 😂 it’s bit  hazy 😂

Actually have just checked with someone who was with me - it was definitely Alan in 2000!! 

[StuwieG]

Did Alan not come from this:

 

 

[worthyraver]

On 11/18/2024 at 12:32 PM, Skip997 said:

The vibe 

 

Much as it pains me: Nailed it 🙂

[gooner1990]

43 minutes ago, StuwieG said:

Did Alan not come from this:

 

 

 

That's what I thought too, used to hear it at Reading Festival a lot.

[GhostOfMaurice]

On 11/30/2024 at 10:23 AM, Crazyfool01 said:

Wasn’t really a tent by Woodsies more of a canopy 

 

That looks really handy for shade. Brilliant idea. There's a similar setup at the Glade isn't there?

[Spindles]

I'm pretty sure it is the same crew behind the Glade that have been responsible for the woodsies improvements. 

[tarw]

4 hours ago, gooner1990 said:

 

That's what I thought too, used to hear it at Reading Festival a lot.

I remember the same at Reading in the 80s. Used to be “Wally” from what I remember 

[CharlotteB]

13 hours ago, StuwieG said:

Did Alan not come from this:

 

 

 

That's the first time I heard it. That clip is so funny 🤣 the shouting it at festivals less so...