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  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,961
    Apologies! Only using it out of laziness though.
  • buckshee
    buckshee Posts: 7,866
    edited July 2013
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  • buckshee
    buckshee Posts: 7,866
    edited July 2013
    "Calling Glastonbury "Glasto" should be a punishable offence"

    Absolutely

    Don't get me wrong I really missed not going this year and would have loved to have been there but it's definitely changed somewhat .

    Adam Buxton sums it up perfectly here.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=kuGqX32wY3A
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    overhyped, overpriced and overrated .. however for Stones fans .. a performance to treasure .. glad I didn't die before I got old
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 4,982
    Retweeted by JJ: "Prince Harry was at Glastonbury. It's over. I think normal people should start turning up at polo and see how they f'n like it."

    I have literally no desire to go. Festivals on the continent are cheaper, better weather, fewer curfews, usually nicer settings, you get some travelling in and you can often walk between stuff like death metal and minimal techno in a few minutes. I would probably have a laugh at Glastonbury but I'd have to wear my best kicking boots.
  • CAFCOlly
    CAFCOlly Posts: 523
    Was my first Glasto experience and i loved every moment of it. Nice to see the CAFC flag aswell, just a shame i also saw a girl in a millwall tracksuit and a girl in a palace tracksuit! Haha but absolutely cracking 5 days, would definitely recommend anyone to experience it, if of course you're able to get tickets which was one of the most stressful experiences ever.
  • DanDavis
    DanDavis Posts: 1,131
    RedPanda said:

    Retweeted by JJ: "Prince Harry was at Glastonbury. It's over. I think normal people should start turning up at polo and see how they f'n like it."

    I have literally no desire to go. Festivals on the continent are cheaper, better weather, fewer curfews, usually nicer settings, you get some travelling in and you can often walk between stuff like death metal and minimal techno in a few minutes. I would probably have a laugh at Glastonbury but I'd have to wear my best kicking boots.

    Don't go then.

    I on the other hand have been twice 2010 & 2011 and I can with no doubt say they were the 2 best weekends of my life.

  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,914
    Just got back after 3 weeks on site doing decor for shangri la. Loved the stones set, but Chic were by far the best thing I saw all weekend
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,914
    edited July 2013
    Lincsaddick said:

    overhyped, overpriced and overrated .. however for Stones fans .. a performance to treasure .. glad I didn't die before I got old

    No way is it overpriced, £50 a day for as much music as you can handle is actually pretty much a bargain.
  • DanDavis
    DanDavis Posts: 1,131
    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.
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  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 4,982
    DanDavis said:

    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.

    Likewise those who say it's the best in the world always seem to be those who have never been to one outside the UK.

  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    DanDavis said:

    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.

    I went twice a long time ago and loved it .. I am older now, my tastes are set and most of the performers there this year I would not open the curtains to see if they were on my front lawn .. when I write overhyped etc that is my opinion, I am not a hater .. you of course love it .. good luck .. BUT any co-relation between 90% of live bands today and (say) 10, 20 or 30 years ago is pure coincidence .. modern electronic music and repetitive 'vibes' are not suited to marathon open air festivals .. In my opinion
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    DanDavis said:

    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.

    Not haters - but invariably people who went before it became a fashionable thing to do.

  • DanDavis
    DanDavis Posts: 1,131
    Modern Electronic music is just a small part of Glastonbury (even this year)...obviously more so than 20 years ago but musical trends have seen to that. I think where the organisers get it so right is that they move with the times without forgetting what made it so great in the first place.

    Personally I don't think the main line-up this year was as good as 3 years ago but like when everyone kicked up a fuss when Jay-Z headlined a few years back the main stages are only part of what makes up the experience.

    I remember watching Candi Stanton play to about 500 people in the Park and it was incredible, Will Young in a tent that we discovered by accident was amazing......a DJ playing nothing but 80's cheese dressed as a Zebra at 3 in the afternoon....this is what Glastonbury is really about.

    In my opinion obviously!

  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    DanDavis said:

    Modern Electronic music is just a small part of Glastonbury (even this year)...obviously more so than 20 years ago but musical trends have seen to that. I think where the organisers get it so right is that they move with the times without forgetting what made it so great in the first place.

    Personally I don't think the main line-up this year was as good as 3 years ago but like when everyone kicked up a fuss when Jay-Z headlined a few years back the main stages are only part of what makes up the experience.

    I remember watching Candi Stanton play to about 500 people in the Park and it was incredible, Will Young in a tent that we discovered by accident was amazing......a DJ playing nothing but 80's cheese dressed as a Zebra at 3 in the afternoon....this is what Glastonbury is really about.

    In my opinion obviously!

    I am pleased that you had a good time .. as I said and I think that we agree upon, times, trends and tastes change .. good luck DD
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,069
    RedPanda said:

    DanDavis said:

    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.

    Likewise those who say it's the best in the world always seem to be those who have never been to one outside the UK.

    Indeed. I would like to see them name one outside of the UK other than Woodstock!!
  • DanDavis
    DanDavis Posts: 1,131
    Friend Or Defoe said:

    RedPanda said:

    DanDavis said:

    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.

    Likewise those who say it's the best in the world always seem to be those who have never been to one outside the UK.

    Indeed. I would like to see them name one outside of the UK other than Woodstock!!
    I went to The Love Parade in Dortmund in 2010, that was pretty crazy. The Croatian festivals like Hide Out seem fun if a bit boutiquey.

    I'd love to go to Burning Man, that seems like a survival of the fittest! Anyone on here been?

  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    DanDavis said:

    Friend Or Defoe said:

    RedPanda said:

    DanDavis said:

    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.

    Likewise those who say it's the best in the world always seem to be those who have never been to one outside the UK.

    Indeed. I would like to see them name one outside of the UK other than Woodstock!!
    I went to The Love Parade in Dortmund in 2010, that was pretty crazy. The Croatian festivals like Hide Out seem fun if a bit boutiquey.

    I'd love to go to Burning Man, that seems like a survival of the fittest! Anyone on here been?

    Summer in the S W Desert ???? ... It's Burnin Man !!!! .. I've not been friends have, the secret of survival ?? .. lots of tequila and peyote so I am told
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,971
    edited July 2013
    DanDavis said:

    Friend Or Defoe said:

    RedPanda said:

    DanDavis said:

    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.

    Likewise those who say it's the best in the world always seem to be those who have never been to one outside the UK.

    Indeed. I would like to see them name one outside of the UK other than Woodstock!!
    I went to The Love Parade in Dortmund in 2010, that was pretty crazy. The Croatian festivals like Hide Out seem fun if a bit boutiquey.

    I'd love to go to Burning Man, that seems like a survival of the fittest! Anyone on here been?

    Few mates are in Croatia now for Hide Out. Looks like an incredible place to go.

    Really wanted to do Tomorrowland in Belgium, but now im a dad i think those opportunities are long gone.
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,691
    ValleyGary said:

    DanDavis said:

    Friend Or Defoe said:

    RedPanda said:

    DanDavis said:

    I wouldn't say its overhyped or overrated either....the haters always seem to be those that have never been.

    Likewise those who say it's the best in the world always seem to be those who have never been to one outside the UK.

    Indeed. I would like to see them name one outside of the UK other than Woodstock!!
    I went to The Love Parade in Dortmund in 2010, that was pretty crazy. The Croatian festivals like Hide Out seem fun if a bit boutiquey.

    I'd love to go to Burning Man, that seems like a survival of the fittest! Anyone on here been?

    Few mates are in Croatia now for Hide Out. Looks like an incredible place to go.

    Really wanted to do Tomorrowland in Belgium, but now im a dad i think those opportunities are long gone.
    they can look after themselves for a couple of days. either that or bring them along, most festivals are free for kids.
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  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,069
    edited July 2013
    Another Belgium festival, Pukkelpop has a fantastic line up this year. Prodigy, Slayer, Eminem and Neil Young at the same festival, something for everyone!

    I don't think Burning man is a music festival, probably more of an art festival? Would be a great one to go to though.
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,971
    edited July 2013
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  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,069
    One year someone fell in to the drop toilets at Glastonbury....
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    Friend Or Defoe said:

    RedPanda said:

    DanDavis said:


    .

    Indeed. I would like to see them name one outside of the UK other than Woodstock!!
    The Oktoberfest?
  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    Bloody bbc, no coverage from the acoustic stage (wanted to check out Steve Winwoods set.
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYTdGX8M3GQ
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    ^^^^ thanks for this BFR .. this man is a REAL music history legend
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,981
    The XX. I find them rather dreary. Are there any fans on here ?
  • SELR_addicks
    SELR_addicks Posts: 15,443
    Covered End said:

    The XX. I find them rather dreary. Are there any fans on here ?

    Love them, but don't think i'd want to go and see them live.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    The guitar playing of that Goat stuff reminded me of Paul Rudolph.

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