Glastonbury worst I've seen!

If you're referring to Kneecap then my feelings are that the vast majority of what they say is by design - they're trying to be 'scandalous' for attention, in the same way eg the Sex Pistols did in the 70's.

I take it all with a skip load of salt, basically.

I think they're likely to stop when one of them gets banged up for repeat offending, but by then they'll have notoriety and that is their aim.

They're pushing to the extremes and it's working because everyone is talking about it.

And if Glastonbury was welcoming bands who were draping themselves in the Israeli flag, screaming support for the IDF and chanting "Kill Palestinians!", you'd have a point. Instead, they're welcoming famous hamas supporter and avowed anti-Semite Jeremy Corbyn to give a speech, inviting bands who wave hezbollah flags, and 'artists' who lead chants shouting for the death of Israeli soldiers - and telling anyone who doesn't like it to fuck off as this is what Glastonbury stands for now. Which suggests that anyone supporting Glastonbury now is declaring they're fine with it. I'm not. But then, I really hate bigotry of any kind. I guess people are different.

@lifeonmars100

it was Ukraine flags a few years ago and artists wanging on about standing with Ukraine, Now it’s Palestine.

Twice as many people have been killed in Ukraine but it seems that’s not fashionable with Glasto ravers this year. Dead kids in Myanmar and Sudan aren’t important enough for flag waving and virtual signalling rants, either.

Watching g the Frank Ferdinand with Peter Capaldi, brilliant

@Crikeyalmighty thank him from a 16 year old who has yet to recover from his amazing set (and laser show) twas great times.

Loved Gary Numan and seeing his daughters perform. Really enjoyed Wet Leg. Raye and Self Esteem aren't my thing. Wasn't sure about Amyl. Peter Capaldi with FF was cool. Gutted that Blossoms dont seem to be on the replay list.

I'm 100% with your DH and not watching because of those absolute hypocritical knobheads.

@TheHateIsNotGood I know Steve - fabulous chap - ‘oh me oh my there’s a light in the sky’ - !!! Still going strong

An awful lot of backing tapes being used too by some artists - you can’t double track yourself on stage - and some don’t appear to be playing live .

Anyone else here remember when Steve Hillage was the headline at the one and only Stage? I think it was 79.....I was there.

Something Changed is one of my top five songs of all time. Love it.

I think that the atrocities committed by Hammas were appalling and I also think that this is horrific too more than 50,000 children reportedly killed or injured in the Gaza Strip (figures from Unicef, so can be considered accurate)

Something Changed and Babies brought a tear or two for me as well.💔

I haven’t used the word ‘woke’. It’s not in my vocabulary.

Won’t derail the thread by going into a big explanation of why I don’t like the free Palestine stuff at music gigs, but in summary, it’s politics for lazy, privileged people. Predictable and boring and affects zero change.

It's always been a bit political, but I don't think anyone was aware the politics included racism and anti-Semitism until Corbyn. And I don't think anyone realised it included celebrating terrorists, murderers and rapists, until now. Or supported calling for the death of our ally's soldiers. If you don't see anything wrong with these politics, that's between you and your conscience. Personally, I think anyone who supports hezbollah, hamas etc should be sent to join them.

it went on and on and on, felt as if it was never going to end and not in good way.

Watching Pulp on catch up now, oh the memories are washing over me and a can feel a few tears starting recalling how many people I have lost since those days. I too am thinking Jarvis must almost be boiled alive in that jacket

If anyone is involved in setting pub quizzes: This was the first song played at the first ever Glastonbury.

Oh GOD, yesss!!! I was so excited to see him, as I missed seeing him live back in the day. He seemed tired and breathless and just not that into it. The bit with Mariah on the big screen was cringe too. She was in the UK last week. Eek.

Buster rhymes was shit...I was really looking forward to him

Just watched Raye, she was INCREDIBLE.

'Just watched Ezra Collective who are incredible'

Yes really joyful and uplifting.

Just watched Ezra Collective who are incredible, proper hairs on the back of my neck moment And Amyl and the Sniffers, Amy Taylor is an ICON. Cannot believe the poster disparaging Self Esteems lyrics. Perhaps listen to more than 30 seconds before scoffing at this talented woman. She's recently played Sally Bowles in Caberet in the west end. The headliners are meh, but there are still some fantastic acts amongst the rest of the music.

God, I've just watched Gary Numan again on bbc4 . I liked the guitarists and their cool outfits all a bit Mad Max.

Yes, I thought Pulp performed well but I love Babies!

There have been a few performances I’ve enjoyed, but in general it’s just SO BLAND. It feels like an extended Jools Holland show with a dash of BBC Introducing shite thrown in. It’s just not exciting to watch on telly, and the last time I went (20 odd years ago) it was bland and commercial as fuck even then,

All the Free Palestine stuff puts me off massively, too. Pissed white guys in bucket hats who can afford £400 a ticket waving the Palestinian flag… oh, just fuck off.

(Ezra Collective are making me smile with their tribute to teachers and youth workers, though 🥰)