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Would have liked to see Elton, even though his voice is shot... really not fussed about the other 2 headliners. Pretty meh about the lineup this year.0
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you can probably calculate my age from a list of lineups alongside a percentage of acts I've actually heard of3
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I’m at that age, even with a hugely eclectic musical taste, I'm unfamiliar with about two thirds of this line up including never having actually heard of one of the headliners. I’m getting old.5
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If its Lizzo, that seems like a design fuck up as she's not a headliner so no idea why she's on the top line. I may still go and work there for the build, but have not tried for tickets for a few years now.Sillybilly said:I’m at that age, even with a hugely eclectic musical taste, I'm unfamiliar with about two thirds of this line up including never having actually heard of one of the headliners. I’m getting old.2 -
Mate I don't know how old you are but surely you've heard of Elton John?!Sillybilly said:I’m at that age, even with a hugely eclectic musical taste, I'm unfamiliar with about two thirds of this line up including never having actually heard of one of the headliners. I’m getting old.8 -
Glastonbury was £50 to get in back in 1995, if the tickets went up by the rate of inflation then they would be around £122 now not the piss take £340 they are.
It's a middle class festival now plane and simple.
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Guns n roses are terrible live.
Heard most of the acts, a lot more pop music than there usually is. But again it's the first announcement so lots more to come.2 -
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Have seen Guns N Roses live twice since they reformed.Slash is still outrageously good, but Axl Rose’s voice really struggles. Live in the stadium it didn’t sound so bad, but on TV he sounds horrendous.1
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Gender balance for the sake of balance rather than what's best for the festival will be the death of the pyramid stage. The fact they've given lizzo 'joint billing' is stupid. If they have to find 2x female mega stars per year, itl be on repeat in 3/4 years.Raith_C_Chattonell said:
Taylor swift, Beyonce, Madonna, Adele.. I'm not sure how many more could do a headline spot and actually deserve it.0 -
I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
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To be fair, his voice was always pretty shocking live at the best of times - but the energy and attitude carried it through.cafctom said:Have seen Guns N Roses live twice since they reformed.Slash is still outrageously good, but Axl Rose’s voice really struggles. Live in the stadium it didn’t sound so bad, but on TV he sounds horrendous.
Now? Bloke looks and sounds like a mess - as do I, but I'm not on stage punting out tickets at over a ton a piece!
Which is all a real shame as I used to absolutely love GNR back in the day - seeing them at the old Wembley Stadium was, and maybe still is, one of the best and most memorable gigs of my life. But I wasn't tempted to go and see them at Spurs last year (the clips I saw sounded terrible!) and am not tempted to go to Hyde Park this year, let alone Glastonbury.3 -
He runs off to the side of the stage a at least once in every song, and I heard a rumour that it’s because he just needs to rest and get some oxygen (could be bollocks).Off_it said:
To be fair, his voice was always pretty shocking live at the best of times - but the energy and attitude carried it through.cafctom said:Have seen Guns N Roses live twice since they reformed.Slash is still outrageously good, but Axl Rose’s voice really struggles. Live in the stadium it didn’t sound so bad, but on TV he sounds horrendous.
Now? Bloke looks and sounds like a mess - as do I, but I'm not on stage punting out tickets at over a ton a piece!
Which is all a real shame as I used to absolutely love GNR back in the day - seeing them at the old Wembley Stadium was, and maybe still is, one of the best and most memorable gigs of my life. But I wasn't tempted to go and see them at Spurs last year (the clips I saw sounded terrible!) and am not tempted to go to Hyde Park this year, let alone Glastonbury.
I saw them at the Olympic Stadium about 5 years back when they first reformed and he was in good form. But at Spurs last year he was in a bad way, and he actually admitted it during the show that he was struggling. He tries to go 100% all in, all of the time, but that seems to have a detrimental effect.
It’s a shame we’ve not had a new GnR album since they reformed, as Axl is a great songwriter, and that’s where his real talent lies.0 -
Very Jealous. Enjoy every minute.Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
Do and see as much as you can, but don't put pressure on yourself to see 'all the bands' on your list, because chances are, all the ones you want to see will be on at the same time 4 miles apart and you'll end up not seeing either properly. Defo bake in time to get from stage, to bar, to food, to stage. It'll always take longer than you think.
I would advise if the choice is between 'legend' or 'new band' see legend because you'll never get the chance again.
I really enjoyed spending time on Thursday morning at 'Glastonbury on Sea' and also wandered up to 'Block 9' where we saw Kae Tempest and Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs on the Thursday afternoon.
Don't padlock your tent, makes it more tempting to anyone looking for an opportunity. Having said that, I've never had anything stolen. People are friendly and mainly there for a good time. Make friends with your neighbours. Take loo roll with you everywhere you go and hand sanitiser and pocket torch for when you get back to tent and trip up guide ropes and can't find your toothbrush before bed.
Oh and, it's amazing what a bucket/bottle of water over your head with a quick shampoo and rinse can do for making you feel fresh every day. (if you can't find/be arsed to find a shower queue)4 -
What ticket type do you have Wilma? I can share advice with that in mind, but also some general. I have been going for donkeys and my experience has gotten better through better planning. Suzisausage points to that a bit above. It is the best festival in the World imho. Will come back later with more after work. You will love it! 👍Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.0 -
Take plenty of coins or bottles of piss to throw at any dopey birds who sit on someone's shoulders
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Don't plan too much. There's so much going on and the site is just too big to stick to any sort of rigid timetable. Pick a couple of artists each day as must haves (preferably not back to back on different stages) then just wander around taking it all in. Some of my best memories have been in random parts of the festival that before going I had no idea existed. Kind of linked to that just get lost and don't just stick to the big stages, follow random paths and see where they lead as you can find some brilliant things.Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.5 -
I have a general ticket but I'm staying at the top of the hill in the Worthy View campsite so I don't have to find a good spot and pitch my own tent. I'm aware of the steep hill to/from the main festival site.Pavoren007 said:
What ticket type do you have Wilma? I can share advice with that in mind, but also some general. I have been going for donkeys and my experience has gotten better through better planning. Suzisausage points to that a bit above. It is the best festival in the World imho. Will come back later with more after work. You will love it! 👍Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
I have Lizzo, Newton Faulkner, Arctic Monkeys and Elton (obviously!) on the list to try and see, but most looking forward to seeing Rick Astley as I saw him when I was 14 years old as my first ever gig.
Any recommendations for bands that are outside of mainstream would be good. Also after hours places that aren't dance music.0 - Sponsored links:
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Or a lead singer if 'his' band turns up 30 minutes late.MrOneLung said:Take plenty of coins or bottles of piss to throw at any dopey birds who sit on someone's shoulders
Was a massive GNR fan as a kid but i've had zero interest in seeing them live since they reformed, or listening to their new stuff. That said the cover band Guns 2 Roses are very good and local too.0 -
Arctic Monkeys have cancelled their Dublin gig tomorrow, Alex has laryngitis. I'm sure he will be back for Glastonbury though!0
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Anyone who holds a smart phone above the height of their own heads should be showered with piss as a matter of course. Oh wait, that’s every f####r these days!!!!Friend Or Defoe said:
Or a lead singer if 'his' band turns up 30 minutes late.MrOneLung said:Take plenty of coins or bottles of piss to throw at any dopey birds who sit on someone's shoulders
Was a massive GNR fan as a kid but i've had zero interest in seeing them live since they reformed, or listening to their new stuff. That said the cover band Guns 2 Roses are very good and local too.
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This line is confusing me. You're either 20 or 50.Wilma said:
I have a general ticket but I'm staying at the top of the hill in the Worthy View campsite so I don't have to find a good spot and pitch my own tent. I'm aware of the steep hill to/from the main festival site.Pavoren007 said:
What ticket type do you have Wilma? I can share advice with that in mind, but also some general. I have been going for donkeys and my experience has gotten better through better planning. Suzisausage points to that a bit above. It is the best festival in the World imho. Will come back later with more after work. You will love it! 👍Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
I have Lizzo, Newton Faulkner, Arctic Monkeys and Elton (obviously!) on the list to try and see, but most looking forward to seeing Rick Astley as I saw him when I was 14 years old as my first ever gig.
Any recommendations for bands that are outside of mainstream would be good. Also after hours places that aren't dance music.4 -
Turned Fab 50 this year!colthe3rd said:
This line is confusing me. You're either 20 or 50.Wilma said:
I have a general ticket but I'm staying at the top of the hill in the Worthy View campsite so I don't have to find a good spot and pitch my own tent. I'm aware of the steep hill to/from the main festival site.Pavoren007 said:
What ticket type do you have Wilma? I can share advice with that in mind, but also some general. I have been going for donkeys and my experience has gotten better through better planning. Suzisausage points to that a bit above. It is the best festival in the World imho. Will come back later with more after work. You will love it! 👍Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
I have Lizzo, Newton Faulkner, Arctic Monkeys and Elton (obviously!) on the list to try and see, but most looking forward to seeing Rick Astley as I saw him when I was 14 years old as my first ever gig.
Any recommendations for bands that are outside of mainstream would be good. Also after hours places that aren't dance music.1 -
Wilma said:
I have a general ticket but I'm staying at the top of the hill in the Worthy View campsite so I don't have to find a good spot and pitch my own tent. I'm aware of the steep hill to/from the main festival site.Pavoren007 said:
What ticket type do you have Wilma? I can share advice with that in mind, but also some general. I have been going for donkeys and my experience has gotten better through better planning. Suzisausage points to that a bit above. It is the best festival in the World imho. Will come back later with more after work. You will love it! 👍Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
I have Lizzo, Newton Faulkner, Arctic Monkeys and Elton (obviously!) on the list to try and see, but most looking forward to seeing Rick Astley as I saw him when I was 14 years old as my first ever gig.
Any recommendations for bands that are outside of mainstream would be good. Also after hours places that aren't dance music.
We stayed in Worthy View last year and now I'm even more jealous!!!!
Strummerville is perfect for a post band visit and a good spot to have 'one for the road' and to get your breath back before the final steep walk up to worthy view. It's steep but short. The steady hill up past sacred space is worse imo. We just went out 'for the day' with our layers on us for the potential chilly evening.
Strummerville also has a coffee house which is perfect as you head into the site for the day.
We ended up at Williams Green meeting point bar/tents on the Saturday and Sunday nights. The Saturday we stumbled across 'Deptford Northern Soul Club' in the tent on the right, but the bar tent next door were playing Brit pop classics, so we ended up flitting between the two for hours. It was me, my husband my brother and my 70 yr old dad and if someone went to the bar and didn't come back for a while we all went into the booze tent to find whoever's round it was dancing arms aloft with 4 drinks waiting to be collected. It was very funny and impromptu, I distinctly remember air guitar and moshing to Rage against the Machine. We got my Dad to bed post 4.30am when the sun was coming up.
Sunday night we had a terrible journey from our prospective 'last band viewings' as we split up and my brother went to see Kendrick Lamaar and we'd watched the end of Pet Shop Boys after my dad was transfixed watching too much of Imelda May. So to find my brother at our newly found favourite late night spot we had to shuffle for what felt like hours past/ through the hoards to the tent, where he'd got their first and got the drinks in. It was an 'ultimate power' night so a few hours of absolute classic sing-along power ballads, arms round each other swaying. It was perfect. I think we still stopped off for some live music and one for the road at Strummerville on sofas in front of a fire on our way 'home'
The Churnups are heavily rumoured to be playing the Pyramid - aka Foo Fighters. If you're a fan. It's quite a badly kept secret, but I have tried to avoid all things Glastonbury this year as I know I will regret not going as soon as I think about it
Not knowing your music tastes as above it seems quite varied it's hard to suggest people you might like to see. It really is great just to wander and stumble across things you didnt plan to see.
I would probably look up the times of the following from a quick scan of the line up and see if they happened to work for me:
Chvches, Cat Stevens, The Hives, The Lathums, The Unthanks, The Magic Numbers (old fave of mine caught them last year and hadn't heard for years and had a good sing song).
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Suzisausage shared some excellent advice, but I would download the Glastonbury App (if you have not already) and try to schedule in your preferred acts. I used to ‘go with the flow’ but found myself missing some of the acts I really wanted to see, as you can get drawn into all sorts of acts which are good in their own right, but can be a huge distraction.Wilma said:
I have a general ticket but I'm staying at the top of the hill in the Worthy View campsite so I don't have to find a good spot and pitch my own tent. I'm aware of the steep hill to/from the main festival site.Pavoren007 said:
What ticket type do you have Wilma? I can share advice with that in mind, but also some general. I have been going for donkeys and my experience has gotten better through better planning. Suzisausage points to that a bit above. It is the best festival in the World imho. Will come back later with more after work. You will love it! 👍Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
I have Lizzo, Newton Faulkner, Arctic Monkeys and Elton (obviously!) on the list to try and see, but most looking forward to seeing Rick Astley as I saw him when I was 14 years old as my first ever gig.
Any recommendations for bands that are outside of mainstream would be good. Also after hours places that aren't dance music.
Most importantly look at the map and see how far the stages are from one another? Some are 45 mins walk from one another, so trying to see Act 1 at 1pm that finishes at 145pm and then trying to see act 2 at 2pm can only work if the distance between the two stages is factored in.If you have not seen Raye before I would recommend you hear her, she won an Ivor Novello Award this year and deservedly so, if you liked the Scissor Sisters before they broke up, check out Jake Shears who performs Scissor Sister’s biggest hits alongside his new music and Cat Stevens will likely surprise you when he performs songs of his, that many others have since covered.We heavily suspect the Churnups are in fact the Foo Fighters. There is ordinarily an announced major act added to one of the stages for Sunday but think it is the FF this year on Saturday tea time.If you are not on Vodafone, consider a dual eSim solution - pay £34.95 but cancel before the month expires to save going onto a monthly tariff. Other signals will be sh1te!Most importantly, enjoy every minute. Best show on Earth.3 -
Yes the app is great for ‘soft’ planning and you can easily see clashes and stages. I know your tent is up already but if you get there Wednesday it is great to wander the whole site Wednesday pm and Thursday to understand the scale of it which can never be explained properly till you’re there. Be prepared that on the Friday there will be tons more people and it will take longer to move around.2
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That's brilliant, thank you so much. Will check out the bands mentioned.suzisausage said:Wilma said:
I have a general ticket but I'm staying at the top of the hill in the Worthy View campsite so I don't have to find a good spot and pitch my own tent. I'm aware of the steep hill to/from the main festival site.Pavoren007 said:
What ticket type do you have Wilma? I can share advice with that in mind, but also some general. I have been going for donkeys and my experience has gotten better through better planning. Suzisausage points to that a bit above. It is the best festival in the World imho. Will come back later with more after work. You will love it! 👍Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
I have Lizzo, Newton Faulkner, Arctic Monkeys and Elton (obviously!) on the list to try and see, but most looking forward to seeing Rick Astley as I saw him when I was 14 years old as my first ever gig.
Any recommendations for bands that are outside of mainstream would be good. Also after hours places that aren't dance music.
We stayed in Worthy View last year and now I'm even more jealous!!!!
Strummerville is perfect for a post band visit and a good spot to have 'one for the road' and to get your breath back before the final steep walk up to worthy view. It's steep but short. The steady hill up past sacred space is worse imo. We just went out 'for the day' with our layers on us for the potential chilly evening.
Strummerville also has a coffee house which is perfect as you head into the site for the day.
We ended up at Williams Green meeting point bar/tents on the Saturday and Sunday nights. The Saturday we stumbled across 'Deptford Northern Soul Club' in the tent on the right, but the bar tent next door were playing Brit pop classics, so we ended up flitting between the two for hours. It was me, my husband my brother and my 70 yr old dad and if someone went to the bar and didn't come back for a while we all went into the booze tent to find whoever's round it was dancing arms aloft with 4 drinks waiting to be collected. It was very funny and impromptu, I distinctly remember air guitar and moshing to Rage against the Machine. We got my Dad to bed post 4.30am when the sun was coming up.
Sunday night we had a terrible journey from our prospective 'last band viewings' as we split up and my brother went to see Kendrick Lamaar and we'd watched the end of Pet Shop Boys after my dad was transfixed watching too much of Imelda May. So to find my brother at our newly found favourite late night spot we had to shuffle for what felt like hours past/ through the hoards to the tent, where he'd got their first and got the drinks in. It was an 'ultimate power' night so a few hours of absolute classic sing-along power ballads, arms round each other swaying. It was perfect. I think we still stopped off for some live music and one for the road at Strummerville on sofas in front of a fire on our way 'home'
The Churnups are heavily rumoured to be playing the Pyramid - aka Foo Fighters. If you're a fan. It's quite a badly kept secret, but I have tried to avoid all things Glastonbury this year as I know I will regret not going as soon as I think about it
Not knowing your music tastes as above it seems quite varied it's hard to suggest people you might like to see. It really is great just to wander and stumble across things you didnt plan to see.
I would probably look up the times of the following from a quick scan of the line up and see if they happened to work for me:
Chvches, Cat Stevens, The Hives, The Lathums, The Unthanks, The Magic Numbers (old fave of mine caught them last year and hadn't heard for years and had a good sing song).0 -
Thanks, have downloaded the app and added my faves but it's a little overwhelming with the amount of different artists and stages/tents!Pavoren007 said:
Suzisausage shared some excellent advice, but I would download the Glastonbury App (if you have not already) and try to schedule in your preferred acts. I used to ‘go with the flow’ but found myself missing some of the acts I really wanted to see, as you can get drawn into all sorts of acts which are good in their own right, but can be a huge distraction.Wilma said:
I have a general ticket but I'm staying at the top of the hill in the Worthy View campsite so I don't have to find a good spot and pitch my own tent. I'm aware of the steep hill to/from the main festival site.Pavoren007 said:
What ticket type do you have Wilma? I can share advice with that in mind, but also some general. I have been going for donkeys and my experience has gotten better through better planning. Suzisausage points to that a bit above. It is the best festival in the World imho. Will come back later with more after work. You will love it! 👍Wilma said:I know you all seemed to have turned your nose up to this year's line up, but it's my first time going to Glastonbury so would appreciate any tips from more regular attendees.
I have Lizzo, Newton Faulkner, Arctic Monkeys and Elton (obviously!) on the list to try and see, but most looking forward to seeing Rick Astley as I saw him when I was 14 years old as my first ever gig.
Any recommendations for bands that are outside of mainstream would be good. Also after hours places that aren't dance music.
Most importantly look at the map and see how far the stages are from one another? Some are 45 mins walk from one another, so trying to see Act 1 at 1pm that finishes at 145pm and then trying to see act 2 at 2pm can only work if the distance between the two stages is factored in.If you have not seen Raye before I would recommend you hear her, she won an Ivor Novello Award this year and deservedly so, if you liked the Scissor Sisters before they broke up, check out Jake Shears who performs Scissor Sister’s biggest hits alongside his new music and Cat Stevens will likely surprise you when he performs songs of his, that many others have since covered.We heavily suspect the Churnups are in fact the Foo Fighters. There is ordinarily an announced major act added to one of the stages for Sunday but think it is the FF this year on Saturday tea time.If you are not on Vodafone, consider a dual eSim solution - pay £34.95 but cancel before the month expires to save going onto a monthly tariff. Other signals will be sh1te!Most importantly, enjoy every minute. Best show on Earth.
I haven't heard of Raye so will look her up but I do know Jake Shears.0
