Glastonbury 2024
Discussion
Not going this year, but I've been plenty of times in the past.
I appreciate that most of the interesting stuff happens on the smaller stages, but the line up this year seems to be lacking in quality on the main stages. There's a lot of acts I've seen previously in the afternoon on the other stage when they were arguably at the height of their popularity, which are now playing second or third fiddle on the Pyramid.
I appreciate that most of the interesting stuff happens on the smaller stages, but the line up this year seems to be lacking in quality on the main stages. There's a lot of acts I've seen previously in the afternoon on the other stage when they were arguably at the height of their popularity, which are now playing second or third fiddle on the Pyramid.
Is everyone that is going packed and ready to roll then?
My tent has already been despatched in a mate's Range Rover, him and a friend are getting there for 7am Wednesday with a big garden trolley full of tents. We've got 34 people in our camp posse this year, so a bit of a mission to get everyone camped near-ish to each other with people having staggered arrival times.
Me and my 9yo are arriving first thing Thursday morning. Weather forecast is looking good.
Our list we want to see is:
Friday
Squeeze
Paul Heaton/The Vaccines - clash
Frank Turner
Dexys
Haircut 100
Billy Bragg
Faithless
Fontaines DC
Saturday
Cyndi Lauper
Soccer Mommy
Keane
Bloc Party
The Breeders
The Streets
Orbital/Ocean Colour Scene (clash)
Sunday
The Zutons
James
Bernard Butler
Alvvways
Avril Lavigne
Two Door Cinema Club/Romy/The Farm (clash)
The National/The Feeling (clash)
So mostly none of the main headliners, and a decent roster considering I was originally a bit non-plussed with the line up. How much of that we get to do remains wo be seen - totally different dynamic with a young 'un in tow, even though he is a festival veteran. The clashes will probably be resolved by what is nearest so we don't have to deal with too many crowds.
My tent has already been despatched in a mate's Range Rover, him and a friend are getting there for 7am Wednesday with a big garden trolley full of tents. We've got 34 people in our camp posse this year, so a bit of a mission to get everyone camped near-ish to each other with people having staggered arrival times.
Me and my 9yo are arriving first thing Thursday morning. Weather forecast is looking good.
Our list we want to see is:
Friday
Squeeze
Paul Heaton/The Vaccines - clash
Frank Turner
Dexys
Haircut 100
Billy Bragg
Faithless
Fontaines DC
Saturday
Cyndi Lauper
Soccer Mommy
Keane
Bloc Party
The Breeders
The Streets
Orbital/Ocean Colour Scene (clash)
Sunday
The Zutons
James
Bernard Butler
Alvvways
Avril Lavigne
Two Door Cinema Club/Romy/The Farm (clash)
The National/The Feeling (clash)
So mostly none of the main headliners, and a decent roster considering I was originally a bit non-plussed with the line up. How much of that we get to do remains wo be seen - totally different dynamic with a young 'un in tow, even though he is a festival veteran. The clashes will probably be resolved by what is nearest so we don't have to deal with too many crowds.
Adam. said:
LCD Soundsystem would be my pick along with the National
Apart from 'All My Friends' (which is great) I just can't get into them. Saw them in Austin, TX a few years ago, everyone was mad for them but it just didn't do anything for me.
That's the great thing about Glastonbury though, something for everyone.
What sort of backpack/size of backpack do people take? I have some smallish lightweight ones I use for skiing and running, but normally don't take any backpack at all to festivals, so am a bit in the dark. Will be used to hold some beers (probably not that many though, can always buy some from the bar), and some water, although again, am normally quite happy with a couple of bottles in my pockets. I'll be mainly in the dance music areas bouncing around, rather than stood still watching any of the big stages.
Usually a small backpack is fine for a few odds and sods, couple of beers, wipes and power banks for phones. That’s during the day.
If you’re bouncing in the dance areas I would avoid a bag as much as possible, it can get cold when stumbling home at 2-5am so I usually tie a hoody round my waist and buy drinks
If you’re bouncing in the dance areas I would avoid a bag as much as possible, it can get cold when stumbling home at 2-5am so I usually tie a hoody round my waist and buy drinks
PurpleTurtle said:
Is everyone that is going packed and ready to roll then?
Saturday
Orbital/Ocean Colour Scene (clash)
I'd definitely go for Orbital, saw them earlier this year and best I've ever seen them...absolutely brilliant. Never liked OCS so easy choice for me, nearly fell asleep last time they were inflicted on me live.Saturday
Orbital/Ocean Colour Scene (clash)
Have a great weekend though, done a few Glastos in the late 80's and early 90's. Happy days
PurpleTurtle said:
Is everyone that is going packed and ready to roll then?
My tent has already been despatched in a mate's Range Rover, him and a friend are getting there for 7am Wednesday with a big garden trolley full of tents. We've got 34 people in our camp posse this year, so a bit of a mission to get everyone camped near-ish to each other with people having staggered arrival times.
Me and my 9yo are arriving first thing Thursday morning. Weather forecast is looking good.
Our list we want to see is:
Friday
Squeeze
Paul Heaton/The Vaccines - clash
Frank Turner
Dexys
Haircut 100
Billy Bragg
Faithless
Fontaines DC
Saturday
Cyndi Lauper
Soccer Mommy
Keane
Bloc Party
The Breeders
The Streets
Orbital/Ocean Colour Scene (clash)
Sunday
The Zutons
James
Bernard Butler
Alvvways
Avril Lavigne
Two Door Cinema Club/Romy/The Farm (clash)
The National/The Feeling (clash)
So mostly none of the main headliners, and a decent roster considering I was originally a bit non-plussed with the line up. How much of that we get to do remains wo be seen - totally different dynamic with a young 'un in tow, even though he is a festival veteran. The clashes will probably be resolved by what is nearest so we don't have to deal with too many crowds.
That's a pretty epic list PT, considering the mehness of the headlines, I might be tempted to come home on the Sunday though after James. Have a great fest, give my regards to the gang and I'll be looking out for Gary Glowsticks down the front at some weird act on my tellybox!My tent has already been despatched in a mate's Range Rover, him and a friend are getting there for 7am Wednesday with a big garden trolley full of tents. We've got 34 people in our camp posse this year, so a bit of a mission to get everyone camped near-ish to each other with people having staggered arrival times.
Me and my 9yo are arriving first thing Thursday morning. Weather forecast is looking good.
Our list we want to see is:
Friday
Squeeze
Paul Heaton/The Vaccines - clash
Frank Turner
Dexys
Haircut 100
Billy Bragg
Faithless
Fontaines DC
Saturday
Cyndi Lauper
Soccer Mommy
Keane
Bloc Party
The Breeders
The Streets
Orbital/Ocean Colour Scene (clash)
Sunday
The Zutons
James
Bernard Butler
Alvvways
Avril Lavigne
Two Door Cinema Club/Romy/The Farm (clash)
The National/The Feeling (clash)
So mostly none of the main headliners, and a decent roster considering I was originally a bit non-plussed with the line up. How much of that we get to do remains wo be seen - totally different dynamic with a young 'un in tow, even though he is a festival veteran. The clashes will probably be resolved by what is nearest so we don't have to deal with too many crowds.
I just watched some of the IOW festival on sky arts.
That seemed to have a much better line up (in the opinion of middle aged me), I would feel a little miffed if I had bought Glasto tickets, "chose the wrong festival, hurrumph!"
I know there's lots of other stuff there (I did go many years ago)
That seemed to have a much better line up (in the opinion of middle aged me), I would feel a little miffed if I had bought Glasto tickets, "chose the wrong festival, hurrumph!"
I know there's lots of other stuff there (I did go many years ago)
georgezippy said:
I just watched some of the IOW festival on sky arts.
That seemed to have a much better line up (in the opinion of middle aged me),
It depends what you like, the IOW line up is literally all music from 15/20 years ago, so hardly surprising middle age man would like it, but there is absolutely nothing there for anyone under 30 with the exception perhaps of Zara Larsson. That seemed to have a much better line up (in the opinion of middle aged me),
Until I started looking through some of the smaller festivals I had no idea half these bands were even still going!!
Condi said:
What sort of backpack/size of backpack do people take? I have some smallish lightweight ones I use for skiing and running, but normally don't take any backpack at all to festivals, so am a bit in the dark. Will be used to hold some beers (probably not that many though, can always buy some from the bar), and some water, although again, am normally quite happy with a couple of bottles in my pockets. I'll be mainly in the dance music areas bouncing around, rather than stood still watching any of the big stages.
I take my skiing daypack with me, an ancient Salomon thing that has had more beer and mud thrown at it than I care to think about. I like to carry a fair few cans with me, taking full advantage of not being forced to buy at the bar like most other festivals. Small advantage is that your bag gets lighter the more you drink! 
Remember you can use the many property lock up tents for free (small donation to CND who run them, if you wish) if you don't want to be saddled with a bag all day.
Failing that, grab one of the free Tote bags that they give you on entry, always sponsored by The Guardian, fill that with beers then fold it up in your pocket once empty. If you can really be bothered then flog it on eBay for 7 quid afterwards!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145345395603
wal 45 said:
PurpleTurtle said:
Is everyone that is going packed and ready to roll then?
Saturday
Orbital/Ocean Colour Scene (clash)
I'd definitely go for Orbital, saw them earlier this year and best I've ever seen them...absolutely brilliant. Never liked OCS so easy choice for me, nearly fell asleep last time they were inflicted on me live.Saturday
Orbital/Ocean Colour Scene (clash)
Have a great weekend though, done a few Glastos in the late 80's and early 90's. Happy days
The big challenge I will have there is having a 9yo in tow. He likes a bit of OCS, isn't a fully fledged raver yet!
Also, the last time I saw a dance-ish act up at the Park (Spiritualized) it was impressively very, very loud, they properly cranked it up, which might be a bit too much for him. Some milling about on the fringes of the (far less busy) Acoustic stage with him possibly asleep in his wagon by then, might be the easier call. The bloody wagon weighs a ton and I've made the call that this is the last year we use it, but it is handy if he is tired later on.
I also generally take the view of "if something is not on the iPlayer, go see it in person", which favours OCS as the Acoustic stage is never filmed, a real shame IMHO as they have some great acts on there.
Condi said:
georgezippy said:
I just watched some of the IOW festival on sky arts.
That seemed to have a much better line up (in the opinion of middle aged me),
It depends what you like, the IOW line up is literally all music from 15/20 years ago, so hardly surprising middle age man would like it, but there is absolutely nothing there for anyone under 30 with the exception perhaps of Zara Larsson. That seemed to have a much better line up (in the opinion of middle aged me),
Until I started looking through some of the smaller festivals I had no idea half these bands were even still going!!
CivicDuties said:
That's a pretty epic list PT, considering the mehness of the headlines, I might be tempted to come home on the Sunday though after James. Have a great fest, give my regards to the gang and I'll be looking out for Gary Glowsticks down the front at some weird act on my tellybox!
I see what you did there, very clever. 
I’m not going, but here is a story for anyone we first did back in the early 2000’s
Toilets, they are disguising, but needs must. One year we got a spare tent and an old garden chair with a fabric seat, which we cut out. A couple of well placed bags later and well, you have your own private toilet! We would wrap the waste up tight in the bag and go and throw it away near the toilet blocks.
Obviously, can only be done with trusted friends… don’t ask me how I know!
Toilets, they are disguising, but needs must. One year we got a spare tent and an old garden chair with a fabric seat, which we cut out. A couple of well placed bags later and well, you have your own private toilet! We would wrap the waste up tight in the bag and go and throw it away near the toilet blocks.
Obviously, can only be done with trusted friends… don’t ask me how I know!
extraT said:
I’m not going, but here is a story for anyone we first did back in the early 2000’s
Toilets, they are disguising, but needs must. One year we got a spare tent and an old garden chair with a fabric seat, which we cut out. A couple of well placed bags later and well, you have your own private toilet! We would wrap the waste up tight in the bag and go and throw it away near the toilet blocks.
Obviously, can only be done with trusted friends… don’t ask me how I know!
I think that is very much an option I'd happily take. Although not sure I'd be telling anyone else in my group about it! Toilets, they are disguising, but needs must. One year we got a spare tent and an old garden chair with a fabric seat, which we cut out. A couple of well placed bags later and well, you have your own private toilet! We would wrap the waste up tight in the bag and go and throw it away near the toilet blocks.
Obviously, can only be done with trusted friends… don’t ask me how I know!
extraT said:
I’m not going, but here is a story for anyone we first did back in the early 2000’s
Toilets, they are disguising, but needs must. One year we got a spare tent and an old garden chair with a fabric seat, which we cut out. A couple of well placed bags later and well, you have your own private toilet! We would wrap the waste up tight in the bag and go and throw it away near the toilet blocks.
Obviously, can only be done with trusted friends… don’t ask me how I know!
2019 we stayed in camping that was a bit away from the main areas, can't remember the name of the site but it was billed as being "quieter", the campsite loos were cleaned out early every morning, I'm a regular morning man so it worked for me! Toilets, they are disguising, but needs must. One year we got a spare tent and an old garden chair with a fabric seat, which we cut out. A couple of well placed bags later and well, you have your own private toilet! We would wrap the waste up tight in the bag and go and throw it away near the toilet blocks.
Obviously, can only be done with trusted friends… don’t ask me how I know!
The overall lineup is bang average this year however I still would have loved to go as its just the whole atmosphere that's great, all is not lost though we've Green Day on Saturday and King's of Leon on Sunday.
I hope everyone has a great time in Somerset though.
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