Glastonbury - advice / thoughts
Discussion
Off to Glasto this year for the first time, going posh (Yurt) which I suspect will upset the purists, but as I'm nearly middle aged I think I can justify that.
As I've never been to Glasto (or many other festivals for that matter, certainly nothing on this scale) it would be good to get some insight on the event.
Has anyone got any advice on how to tackle it? Any areas that are must see / do's (I've heard Trash City is quite lively overnight?)
What's people's experience of going?
Thanks
As I've never been to Glasto (or many other festivals for that matter, certainly nothing on this scale) it would be good to get some insight on the event.
Has anyone got any advice on how to tackle it? Any areas that are must see / do's (I've heard Trash City is quite lively overnight?)
What's people's experience of going?
Thanks
Don't over-plan. It's hard to understand the scale of the site and how long it takes to get from one spot to another. By all means pick a few bands you really want to see but if you try and plan out the whole day you will spend more time moving between stages than in front of them so be prepared to just go with the flow.
1878 said:
Don't over-plan. It's hard to understand the scale of the site and how long it takes to get from one spot to another. By all means pick a few bands you really want to see but if you try and plan out the whole day you will spend more time moving between stages than in front of them so be prepared to just go with the flow.
Spot on advice.Good advice on Arcadia. Even if you're not into all-night raving it and the areas around it are quite a spectacle and well worth seeing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut_NL_aUMCw
And there's a lot more to Glastonbury than the music - last time I went was 2011, I was wandering in search of a stage and stumbled across the poetry tent. Not normally my thing but it was clean and dry and a respite from the mud so I thought I'd drop in for 10 mins to sit down and rest. Two hours later I was still there.
And there's a lot more to Glastonbury than the music - last time I went was 2011, I was wandering in search of a stage and stumbled across the poetry tent. Not normally my thing but it was clean and dry and a respite from the mud so I thought I'd drop in for 10 mins to sit down and rest. Two hours later I was still there.
1878 said:
audidoody said:
Leave your iPhone (equivalent) at home. Buy a £15 SIM-free cheapie from argos or carphone.
And if you do take it, don't spend all your time cocking around on Facebook telling people where you are and what you're doing. Nobody cares.
t wagon1878 said:
Don't over-plan. It's hard to understand the scale of the site and how long it takes to get from one spot to another. By all means pick a few bands you really want to see but if you try and plan out the whole day you will spend more time moving between stages than in front of them so be prepared to just go with the flow.
This.It's good to get lost occasionally and just follow your nose. You will always end up somewhere interesting.
As first timers in 2010 this was our experience............
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
(Not sure if you are taking kids though as our write up is quite child-centric!)
However you approach it you'll have a fab time
ATB, Al.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
(Not sure if you are taking kids though as our write up is quite child-centric!)
However you approach it you'll have a fab time
ATB, Al.
1878 said:
Don't over-plan. It's hard to understand the scale of the site and how long it takes to get from one spot to another. By all means pick a few bands you really want to see but if you try and plan out the whole day you will spend more time moving between stages than in front of them so be prepared to just go with the flow.
This.Take only old clothes with you and dont take anything that you are not willing to lose or have to throw away because its nackered by the time you get back.
croyde said:
A bunch of idiots playing refugee for 3 days and paying thru the nose for it.
I've worked there for the past 10 years and it's ste. 
My 2p.
Working there and being there for leisure are two different things though. You're one of the high rise camera guys aren't you iirc?I've worked there for the past 10 years and it's s
te. My 2p.A couple of beers and a feel-good atmosphere make all the difference.
Baz Tench said:
croyde said:
A bunch of idiots playing refugee for 3 days and paying thru the nose for it.
I've worked there for the past 10 years and it's ste. My 2p.
Working there and being there for leisure are two different things though. You're one of the high rise camera guys aren't you iirc?I've worked there for the past 10 years and it's s
te. My 2p.A couple of beers and a feel-good atmosphere make all the difference.
Ive never really gone for it due to the scale of the place and some experiences of large festivals previously
this on the other hand.... www.beautifuldays.org every one for the last 10 years, only 15,000 people at it, brilliant weekend
this on the other hand.... www.beautifuldays.org every one for the last 10 years, only 15,000 people at it, brilliant weekend
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