Cardiffdaffs
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After getting tickets in 2019 it was such a buzz arriving on site last Wednesday and we were greeted with scorching weather. This was my 9th Glastonbury and I have to say this was definitely one of the best. What looked initially like one of the thinner line ups the performances were some of the most memorable.
1. First of all the weather was perfect. What rain we had was intermittent squalls on Friday, and overnight which made no difference to the ground which remained bone hard throughout the week. As a consequence there was no need for anything but comfortable footwear. The temperature also cooled after Thursday so it was great for walking miles in.
2. Outstanding performances. You've seen most on TV bro doubt but it kicked off for me with the Libertines who were great value followed by an incredible event at Park Stage with Wetleg. Somebody mentioned they thought it flat on TV. You had to be there mate. EA has confirmed it was the largest crowd in attendance for a Park Stage gig. The atmosphere never came across as well on TV.
Other great moments for me - Sam Fender on Pyramid, Foals on Other, Sigrid on JP, Jack White on Park, Noel Gallagher and Elbow on Pyramid, Macca of course, Jonathan Pie in the Astrolabe Pam Ayres. ( yes the poet lady) in Cabaret, PSB on Other. And one of many special moments of the 3 days came on Pyramid with Crowded House doing a Split Enz number.
I thought this was also one of the busiest Festivals Ive experienced. Had they sold more tickets this time? - it certainly felt like it.
Beer choice seemed less this time. Brothers had taken over as main cider sponsor, Carlsberg the lager. Food remains a massive choice.
3. Vibe was also great this year. Think because it has been a long time coming more people were wanting to let their hear down. Noticed a lot more babies on site too ( ear defenders were all over the site) no doubt having made their appearance in the two year absence.
Will be going again next year.
1. First of all the weather was perfect. What rain we had was intermittent squalls on Friday, and overnight which made no difference to the ground which remained bone hard throughout the week. As a consequence there was no need for anything but comfortable footwear. The temperature also cooled after Thursday so it was great for walking miles in.
2. Outstanding performances. You've seen most on TV bro doubt but it kicked off for me with the Libertines who were great value followed by an incredible event at Park Stage with Wetleg. Somebody mentioned they thought it flat on TV. You had to be there mate. EA has confirmed it was the largest crowd in attendance for a Park Stage gig. The atmosphere never came across as well on TV.
Other great moments for me - Sam Fender on Pyramid, Foals on Other, Sigrid on JP, Jack White on Park, Noel Gallagher and Elbow on Pyramid, Macca of course, Jonathan Pie in the Astrolabe Pam Ayres. ( yes the poet lady) in Cabaret, PSB on Other. And one of many special moments of the 3 days came on Pyramid with Crowded House doing a Split Enz number.
I thought this was also one of the busiest Festivals Ive experienced. Had they sold more tickets this time? - it certainly felt like it.
Beer choice seemed less this time. Brothers had taken over as main cider sponsor, Carlsberg the lager. Food remains a massive choice.
3. Vibe was also great this year. Think because it has been a long time coming more people were wanting to let their hear down. Noticed a lot more babies on site too ( ear defenders were all over the site) no doubt having made their appearance in the two year absence.
Will be going again next year.
