Topic: Glastonbury 2023

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

So tickets go on sale at 6pm on 3rd November for coach packages and 9am on 6th November tickets only.

There has been a large increase in prices this year -£335 + £5 booking fee, up from £275 + 5 booking fee for 2022.

https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/tickets/

Anyone thinking of going?

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Current rumours re headliners:

Arctic Monkeys - seems more or less certain for Friday

Taylor Swift, Elton John, Guns and Roses, Eminem

Legends slot - Roxy Music.

[Sheer Magnetism]

Roxy Music would be a strange choice for that slot, it's not exactly singalong material for most people. £340 though, that's an insane amount of money, especially when you weigh in a) the cost of transport, food and drink, and b) the fact we're heading into a recession.

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

[TheRedBaron]

I knew the price was going to be higher but that's quite a jump. I do get the reasons why though. I'll still be trying for a ticket as even at £335 it's still amazing value.

[Trada]

I'm hoping Rodger Waters  will play isn't he on tour in the UK around the time.

[AndyMuller]

It will be £500 in no time.

[BarryCrocker]

Coachella is USD $537, only 3 days long and is generally shit with regards to the overall line-up and things to do outside music and late at night.

I'd love to go again after doing 2013 & 2014 but finding any of my friends (early 50's) willing to travel to the other side of the world is nigh impossible.

[JerseyKloppite]

I'm hoping Rodger Waters  will play isn't he on tour in the UK around the time.

Can't see it being very likely, he's something of a persona non grata at the moment due to comments on the war in Ukraine.

[Sheer Magnetism]

Here's a crazy idea. Maybe Glastonbury doesn't have to be a 'a vast show' every year. Maybe they can just book more new bands instead of paying huge amounts for legacy acts. Maybe the dance stages don't have to be multi-storey installation art pieces. Maybe just having people there because they love the festival would make a better atmosphere than a bunch of rich people Instagramming everything because it's become a symbol of aspirational wealth.

[AndyMuller]

Here's a crazy idea. Maybe Glastonbury doesn't have to be a 'a vast show' every year. Maybe they can just book more new bands instead of paying huge amounts for legacy acts. Maybe the dance stages don't have to be multi-storey installation art pieces. Maybe just having people there because they love the festival would make a better atmosphere than a bunch of rich people Instagramming everything because it's become a symbol of aspirational wealth.

I dig this idea.

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Here's a crazy idea. Maybe Glastonbury doesn't have to be a 'a vast show' every year. Maybe they can just book more new bands instead of paying huge amounts for legacy acts. Maybe the dance stages don't have to be multi-storey installation art pieces. Maybe just having people there because they love the festival would make a better atmosphere than a bunch of rich people Instagramming everything because it's become a symbol of aspirational wealth.

I've been banging this drum for years.

Totally agree re dance stages point, e.g. Shangri-La could be made a lot more "user-friendly" if they didn't feel the need to squeeze in as many weird little art installations and pointless small venues. Open up the space a bit and reduce overcrowding/pinch points.

The vibe was definitely down this year and the demographic doesn't help, sadly it's only likely to get worse with the increased ticket price.

[Ray K]

Here's a crazy idea. Maybe Glastonbury doesn't have to be a 'a vast show' every year. Maybe they can just book more new bands instead of paying huge amounts for legacy acts.

Glasto famously don't pay the big acts much at all.  Coldplay and McCartney got paid £200 grand each for their headline shows.

[Coolie High]

Who should headline?

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Who should headline?

IMO - Beyonce/Eminem/Pink/Gwen Stafani

[Elmo!]

Was there not a very convenient gap in Bruce Springsteens tour calendar next year prompting rumours he would be headlining? Has that been ruled out?

[duvva 💅]

Reckon there’s a big chance Taylor Swift will headline one night

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Was there not a very convenient gap in Bruce Springsteens tour calendar next year prompting rumours he would be headlining? Has that been ruled out?

He's in Germany on 21st and Sweden on 24th and 26th

seems unlikely

[Coolie High]

IMO - Beyonce/Eminem/Pink/Gwen Stafani

Beyoncé or Eminem does make sense.

[AndyMuller]

Reckon there’s a big chance Taylor Swift will headline one night

Oh god no.

[duvva 💅]

Oh god no.

She’s just waiting for you to buy tickets before confirming

[AndyMuller]

She’s just waiting for you to buy tickets before confirming

Haha to be fair either Beyoncé or Eminem would put me off too!

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

Taylor Swift’s tour will be announced soon so there’s a good chance we will get an idea of her availability quite soon. She has announced as much, with UK pre-sale access code sign up available now (you don’t need to purchase anything via her site but do register for the access code).

She was due to headline in the COVID year, so I am also expecting her to be there this year… hoping her tour dates line up.

Hoping to get tickets and will apply regardless!

[duvva 💅]

She was due to headline in the COVID year, so I am also expecting her to be there this year… hoping her tour dates line up.

Yep that was my thinking, reckon she’ll be the Sunday night headliner

[John_P]

Beyoncé or Eminem does make sense.

Beyonce has already headlined the festival though.

[BarryCrocker]

Elton John could headline on the Pyramid Stage on one of nights.

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Beyonce has already headlined the festival though.

Multiple artists/bands have headlined more than once.

[Scottish-Don]

Who should headline?

Eavis's dream is for Fleetwood Mac to headline, 2023 might be the year (pardon the pun)

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Eavis's dream is for Fleetwood Mac to headline, 2023 might be the year (pardon the pun)

Currently no sign of Fleetwood Mac appearing.

Apparently they've been approached in the past, but are asking for fees way above those that Glastonbury are prepared to pay.

[BarryCrocker]

Currently no sign of Fleetwood Mac appearing.

Apparently they've been approached in the past, but are asking for fees way above those that Glastonbury are prepared to pay.

Not really the same with Buckingham.

As mentioned before Elton John signing off for good on the Pyramid Stage sounds like something that could happen.

Arctic Monkeys and Taylor Swift would have to be certainties.

Outsider - Robbie Williams
Lesser Stages - Placebo haven't played in 25 years and it's also the anniversary of 'Without You I'm Nothing'.

[cloggypop]

Eavis's dream is for Fleetwood Mac to headline, 2023 might be the year (pardon the pun)

I'd rather jack

[Circa1892]

Elton John could headline on the Pyramid Stage on one of nights.

Would make sense. Follow on nicely from McCartney as one last performance on this stage.

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

No Taylor Swift next year, she's on tour in the States.

[AndyMuller]

No Taylor Swift next year, she's on tour in the States.

Thank fuck for that. Give me Rihanna instead.

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Thank fuck for that. Give me Rihanna instead.

 

[AndyMuller]

I'll be trying tonight at 6pm then if not will be trying again Sunday at 9am. Fingers crossed I manage to bag some tickets!

[damomad]

I'll be trying tonight at 6pm then if not will be trying again Sunday at 9am. Fingers crossed I manage to bag some tickets!

Good luck mate, same here, in the unlikely event of getting some Thursday Coach tickets I'll be up early on Sunday.

[LiamG]

Anyone manage to get any yet?

[AndyMuller]

Nah shite that. Hopefully Sunday morning!

[damomad]

No from me, Sunday it is.