Topic: Glastonbury Festival 2022

[Flaccido Dongingo]

Mate, the Levellers headlined in 1994 off the back of two albums and pulled the biggest crowd ever at the festival (at that point). If they're good enough, they're big enough. Not that Billie Eilish is good enough, but you get my drift.

The Levellers are fucking ace though.

[Only Me]

Ah, didn’t realise that this over hyped, white middle class millennial gap year nonsense was back on.

Might have a couple of hours playing spot the non white face in the pyramid stage crowd.

More entertaining than the shite acts that are on.

The lack of diversity in the crowd is fucking weird, given the bargain price of only £300 a ticket.

[ToneLa]

shite bands
shite artists
shite music all weekend
shite

BUT

wish ah wis thair with ma acid

[duvva 💅]

Ah, didn’t realise that this over hyped, white middle class millennial gap year nonsense was back on.

Might have a couple of hours playing spot the non white face in the pyramid stage crowd.

More entertaining than the shite acts that are on.

The lack of diversity in the crowd is fucking weird, given the bargain price of only £300 a ticket.

Those first two words in your sub title are well chosen

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Finished early.

Referee's a wanker is on

[Flaccido Dongingo]

Ah, didn’t realise that this over hyped, white middle class millennial gap year nonsense was back on.

Might have a couple of hours playing spot the non white face in the pyramid stage crowd.

More entertaining than the shite acts that are on.

The lack of diversity in the crowd is fucking weird, given the bargain price of only £300 a ticket.

You are The Male Online from Viz, and I claim my £5.

[John C]

Ah, didn’t realise that this over hyped, white middle class millennial gap year nonsense was back on.

Might have a couple of hours playing spot the non white face in the pyramid stage crowd.

More entertaining than the shite acts that are on.

The lack of diversity in the crowd is fucking weird, given the bargain price of only £300 a ticket.

That's quite an unusual post and I'll say inaccurate in every sense if you don't mind mate.

Overhyped? That's usually a term we'd perhaps associate with the organisers or media to generate interest in something that could be perceived as insignificant. It's the people, the crowd and indeed the viewer that have longed for this - for years. It was in my diary many months ago as soon as the announcements were made.

In just the first afternoon I saw a lot of diversity and indeed pride celebration yesterday. There was a togetherness of people of all ages and backgrounds and I'd bet if any one from any ethnicity was underrepresented it would not be because they aren't welcome.

I'd also add that £300 is a bargain (if that is the price) for a full weekend of entertainment by multiple mega-stars given the facilities and security required to keep people safe and contained. I suspect there'll be extortionate prices for food and beer inside the complex but we experience that on our own doorstep in Sefton Park at any event.

[Red Viper]

Ah, didn’t realise that this over hyped, white middle class millennial gap year nonsense was back on.

Might have a couple of hours playing spot the non white face in the pyramid stage crowd.

More entertaining than the shite acts that are on.

The lack of diversity in the crowd is fucking weird, given the bargain price of only £300 a ticket.

What an utterly bizarre take.

I know a tonne of people that go every year and you couldn't call any of them middle class. All working class guys and girls who save up a bit every year, no different to saving up for a holiday somewhere.

And of all the things to bash Glastonbury for, lack of diversity and representation is certainly not one of them. In fact, the progressiveness and inclusivity of the festival is probably the main thing that's converted me from a complete cynic to a big fan.

Oh and £300 actually is a bargain. Tell me anywhere you can go for 3/4 nights that costs less than that? It wouldn't even get you two nights in a decent hotel in most cities and obviously you wouldn't have 100s of entertainment acts to choose from.

[AndyMuller]

Mad shout by Only Me that. Especially seeing as an African American is actually headlining on Sunday.

[JerseyKloppite]

Ah, didn’t realise that this over hyped, white middle class millennial gap year nonsense was back on.

Might have a couple of hours playing spot the non white face in the pyramid stage crowd.

More entertaining than the shite acts that are on.

The lack of diversity in the crowd is fucking weird, given the bargain price of only £300 a ticket.

Agree with the above replies. It's a weird take on it. There are festivals that have far more of a white middle class studenty vibe to them (Leeds/Reading for example) where the focus is more squarely on rock/alternative music. Glastonbury has a more diverse musical output, both stylistically and socially - this year alone you've got Arlo Parks, Little Simz, Kendrick Lamar all featured prominently on the bill. There's more work to be done representing minorities on stage and in the crowd, but there's a limit to what the organisers can be expected to achieve. If you put on a broad range of acts and support a friendly, welcoming vibe then you're on the right path. And as noted while £300 isn't cheap, it's really not expensive for what you get.

[courty61]

£300 definitely isn't cheap when Champions League tickets were more and tickets for The Rolling Stones started at like £90 and went up to over £300

[kaesarsosei]

The interesting thing about Glastonbury is, if you don't like it thats perfectly fine. Several fucking bizarre people in here, really. Go outside for a walk and clear your heads.

[JerseyKloppite]

£300 definitely isn't cheap when Champions League tickets were more and tickets for The Rolling Stones started at like £90 and went up to over £300

It's all relative though isn't it?

£300 for a football match is horribly expensive, objectively. Roughly 2 hours of entertainment (stretch to 3 for a CL final with a pre-match "show" and ET/penalties), so £100 per hour at best. £300 for a one off gig is even worse if you ask me.

£300 for a whole weekend of performances by huge artists across the musical spectrum, all in the same place, with a place to pitch a tent, facilities, staff, huge numbers of amenities etc? I mean it's comparative to a holiday for 3/4 days. I wouldn't necessarily say "cheap" but I don't think the cost is disproportionate to the experience.

The interesting thing about Glastonbury is, if you don't like it thats perfectly fine. Several fucking bizarre people in here, really. Go outside for a walk and clear your heads.

Was thinking this with some of the comments on Billie Eilish last night Some of them very much had the vibe of...

[reddebs]

Probably a stupid question but for those of you who've been regularly is it possible to camp and spend your time away from all the main stages?

I'd love to go but I'd want to stay away from the crowds and be with the hippies and pagens, having a more contemplative chilled few days.

[sheepfest]

Just wanted to say well in Jamie Webster who smashed it last night from looking at some videos this morning. From watching him in the Halfway House to his dream of playing at Glastonbury wow.

[AndyMuller]

I do get Ting Tings vibes from Wet Leg, I think someone said it in here earlier.

[Sheer Magnetism]

Watching some of the highlights from yesterday, Crowded House were sensational. They'd have fit right into that mid-afternoon slot on Sunday no bother. Sam Fender excellent too, I still maintain he should have been in one of the headline slots. Wasn't as keen on Billie Eilish, but I've never understood the hype around her music. I'd have preferred Dua Lipa, but people seemed to like it so fair enough!

[SamAteTheRedAcid]

Probably a stupid question but for those of you who've been regularly is it possible to camp and spend your time away from all the main stages?

I'd love to go but I'd want to stay away from the crowds and be with the hippies and pagens, having a more contemplative chilled few days.

I went loads of times from 1999-2011 and one year I did spend pretty much all my time in the tipi field where my mate was camped. Only saw about 6 bands. Drank a lot of chai. It's defo possible.

[reddebs]

I went loads of times from 1999-2011 and one year I did spend pretty much all my time in the tipi field where my mate was camped. Only saw about 6 bands. Drank a lot of chai. It's defo possible.

Fantastic thanks mate 👍

[duvva 💅]

Just caught up with Supergrass set from yesterday. Loved it, great trip down memory Lane, forgot how many really good songs they had.
Gaz Coombs last couple of solo records are well worth a listen if you haven’t had the pleasure

[Crosby Nick]

Just caught up with Supergrass set from yesterday. Loved it, great trip down memory Lane, forgot how many really good songs they had.
Gaz Coombs last couple of solo records are well worth a listen if you haven’t had the pleasure

Yeah I quite liked them back in the day, but never massively but when I revisit their older stuff I really like it. In It For The Money had some belting tunes and then a later album after they’d fallen out of favour a bit, Road to Rouen is really good. Bit more grown up sounding with a couple of good really nice songs (St Petersburg and Low  C).

[Millie]

Ah, didn’t realise that this over hyped, white middle class millennial gap year nonsense was back on.

Might have a couple of hours playing spot the non white face in the pyramid stage crowd.

More entertaining than the shite acts that are on.

The lack of diversity in the crowd is fucking weird, given the bargain price of only £300 a ticket.

What an utter load of bullshit - and this from a poster who often eats at Michellin Starred restaurants and boasts about it constantly on here 

[Rob Dylan]

Ah, didn’t realise that this over hyped, white middle class millennial gap year nonsense was back on.

Might have a couple of hours playing spot the non white face in the pyramid stage crowd.

More entertaining than the shite acts that are on.

The lack of diversity in the crowd is fucking weird, given the bargain price of only £300 a ticket.

Wow, a post that manages to be both utterly pointless and utterly ignorant at the same time. Well done.

Do you have some kind of quota you apply to the ethnic and socio-economic background of the crowd before you deem an event to be worthy or valid?

[Fromola]

I would honestly sacrifice every Millennial/Gen Z pop star to the music gods if it meant we could get a young Paul McCartney back with something to prove and I say this as a millennial!

Sam Fender's the best you're going to get, but the only reason Fender's gained any real traction outside Newcastle in the mainstream is because teenage girls fancy him. i saw him at the Arena this year and he was a great, with an excellent young crowd as well tbf. There are plenty of good bands and young singers out there, but it's difficult to pass through the mainstream now for a working class act, the way Oasis and co did in the 90s.

To cut through you've got to appeal to the Gen Z set and their tastes are a lot different.

Jamie Webster's great as well, and got a lot to say, but good luck getting the establishment BBC to play it and they also determine a lot what's mainstream and what isn't.

[Johnnyboy1973]

Caught up with Little Simz and onto Sleaford Mods - Andrew Fearn cracks me up.

[duvva 💅]

Just watching TLC. Not great. But Scrubs and Waterfalls in particular still pretty cool and loved by the crowd

[ElDuderino]

Anyone watching black midi? Absolute madness.

[Buck Pete]

Oh man.  Caught a singer last night on TV performing in the outdoor studio thing where Jo Wiley and the blert with the red hair do their presenting.

Her name was Sinead O'Brien

I swear to god I am in love.

[Johnnyboy1973]

Her name was Sinead O'Brien

Jools Holland had her on last month.

[Crosby Nick]

Just watching TLC. Not great. But Scrubs and Waterfalls in particular still pretty cool and loved by the crowd

Just saw that. Pretty nostalgic.

Just caught up with bits of Idles, Wolf Alice and Supergrass too (found the iPlayer!).

[Elmo!]

Just catching up on iPlayer. Primal Scream are obviously past their peak, and they could really do with the second guitarist. but still love them live.

Also, I really want the Screamadelica suit. 

[duvva 💅]

Just saw that. Pretty nostalgic.

Just caught up with bits of Idles, Wolf Alice and Supergrass too (found the iPlayer!).

Yep, just watched Wolf Alice as well, don’t know that much by them but thought they were pretty good. Looking forward to watching HAIM in a bit

[AndyMuller]

Think I’m in love with Ellie out of Wolf Alice.

[Crosby Nick]

Think I’m in love with Ellie out of Wolf Alice.

She wouldn’t go near you even if you were the last man on Earth.

[AndyMuller]

She wouldn’t go near you even if you were the last man on Earth.

 

Is this not live? I’m sure I seen them on telly yesterday aswell?

[duvva 💅]

Is this not live? I’m sure I seen them on telly yesterday aswell?

It’s yesterdays set.

[AndyMuller]

It’s yesterdays set.

Fuck sake. I’d be lost without you duvva.

[AndyMuller]

Noel Gallagher wins most boring and least charismatic performance I’ve ever seen award.

[Hazell]

Noel Gallagher wins most boring and least charismatic performance I’ve ever seen award.

Still living off Oasis's first couple of albums a quarter of a century ago (and being a mouthy twat to keep himself relevant). Everything he's done since has been dirge.

[Rob Dylan]

Noel Gallagher wins most boring and least charismatic performance I’ve ever seen award.

Just don't get the point of having him on, certainly not that high up the bill. No-one really wants to hear his solo stuff, and most Oasis songs are pointless without Liam. He certainly shouldn't be higher on the bill than Haim, based on current fame and popularity.