Glastonbury 2024

[DeejRC]

So not just us who thought that Shania’s performance was woefully dire?

[egor110]

Mojooo said:

SydneyBridge said:

Bracelets are made of sustainable plastic....

https://pixmob.com/projects/coldplay

I saw Coldplay at Wembley a few years ago - I think they played 2 or 3 nights

They gave us all a plastic wristband which only had a single use - absolute obscene waste of plastic IMO.

Hopefully these new ones have some other functions. I suspect the majority will end up in the Glastonbury landfill.

Let's be honest anyone that bothered about the environment wouldn't make a needless journey to London and whilst there buy drinks served in plastic cups etc.

[PinkTornado]

RammyMP said:

So far my favourites been Paul Heaton, the blonde lass is a good substitute for Jackie.

I though Heaton's girl singer was dreadful, and he wasn't all that good himself- still fluffing words even with a huge lyric screen at his feet.

[119]

DeejRC said:

So not just us who thought that Shania’s performance was woefully dire?

I didnt see any of it but isn’t she touring heavily at the moment, what with that and her voice being pretty much done for after the operation she had on her vocal chords after contracting Lymes disease?

[119]

Also just hearing about a few complains about a lack of female representation this year?

Not sure that’s the case is it?

I’m not huge Glasto follower to know enough about it tbh.

[dave_s13]

PinkTornado said:

I though Heaton's girl singer was dreadful, and he wasn't all that good himself- still fluffing words even with a huge lyric screen at his feet.

How does he not know the words!

[bobthemonkey]

119 said:

I didnt see any of it but isn’t she touring heavily at the moment, what with that and her voice being pretty much done for after the operation she had on her vocal chords after contracting Lymes disease?

There's been more than the fair share of tech issues this year, and you could see she was struggling with her in ear monitors.

Edited by bobthemonkey on Sunday 30th June 19:17

[egor110]

PinkTornado said:

RammyMP said:

So far my favourites been Paul Heaton, the blonde lass is a good substitute for Jackie.

I though Heaton's girl singer was dreadful, and he wasn't all that good himself- still fluffing words even with a huge lyric screen at his feet.

Surely the lyric sheet is actually the set list ?

[Bonefish Blues]

bobthemonkey said:

119 said:

I didnt see any of it but isn’t she touring heavily at the moment, what with that and her voice being pretty much done for after the operation she had on her vocal chords after contracting Lymes disease?

There's been than the fair share of tech issues this year, and you could see she was struggling with her in ear monitors.

I thought she was ever so slightly behind the beat for a lot of that, wonder if it's connected?

[Sixsixtysix]

Avril was fantastic at Bedford Park last night and equally as great here tonight. Nice to see someone not lip syncing too.

[helix403]

Coldplay wrist bands are supposed to be handed in to stewards after the performance (true) This is so Chris can remove the rechargeable batteries and pop them on charge in his shed using wind power from his personal wind farm for the next gig.

Edited by helix403 on Sunday 30th June 19:58

[SydneyBridge]

There are 44 on ebay, mostly from this year

[helix403]

SydneyBridge said:

There are 44 on ebay, mostly from this year

16% not returned according to Coldplay’s website.

[loughran]

Just catching up, looks like it's been a terrific weekend, perfect weather and plenty of moments.

nessiemac said:

DoctorX said:

James were great.

They were superb!!

They were wonderful ! I love a band that gets involved. Crowd surfing is a dying art but if you're going to do it, do it at Glastonbury.

Avril Lavigne Melissa Vandella gave good Glasto, a terrible BBC interview but the girls in the audience just loved her set.

Shania Twain... too used to performing for adoring American audiences? Glastonbury looked underwhelmed and I'm not convinced she captured the spirit.

[Speed Badger]

Been at Brands Hatch all day, very good, slightly sunburnt, I heard Avril Lavigne smashed it. Now currently enjoying Two door cinema club with a glass of wine. Might watch SZA out of curiosity as I have not heard her or anything by her, but then toss up between The National on the other stage or a random lucky dip!

Edited by Speed Badger on Sunday 30th June 21:04

[abzmike]

Unfortunate enough to catch a bit of Shania Twain. Appreciate she has had voice issues, but most shocking was literally a baby being shaken in the crowd during feels like a woman… I’m all for people having fun, but hopefully at least their relatives will pick them up for it.

[SydneyBridge]

abzmike said:

Unfortunate enough to catch a bit of Shania Twain. Appreciate she has had voice issues, but most shocking was literally a baby being shaken in the crowd during feels like a woman… I’m all for people having fun, but hopefully at least their relatives will pick them up for it.

I saw that and could not believe it

[chrisgtx]

I’d really love to watch London Grammar at 21.15 but in don’t think it’ll be broadcast live (-:

[Bonefish Blues]

SydneyBridge said:

abzmike said:

Unfortunate enough to catch a bit of Shania Twain. Appreciate she has had voice issues, but most shocking was literally a baby being shaken in the crowd during feels like a woman… I’m all for people having fun, but hopefully at least their relatives will pick them up for it.

I saw that and could not believe it

+1
They should have been asked to leave. A kid of that age simply shouldn't be exposed to that sound pressure for fear of permanent damage.

[272BHP]

The performance I have most been looking forward to is The National who are on the Other stage at 21:45 this evening as I understand it.

The songs do take a few listens to get your ears around them though so if you are unfamiliar with their music they might not grab you.