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Glastonbury worst I've seen!

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Ontobetterthings · 28/06/2025 14:02

Anyone else? I tuned in last night and couldn't believe how bad it was! 1975 was headlining and it was so middle or the road.

Maybe I'm getting old but the music was awful!!! So bland. Im early 40s 🤣

What are your thoughts?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/06/2025 20:56

Just watched and enjoyed Pulp. I bet Jarvis was bloody boiling in that jacket though.

Totally proud to be woke, btw. Anybody who sees it as an insult is a twat.

Goldenbear · 28/06/2025 20:53

Not keen on 1975 but my mid to late teenagers have introduced me to Pinkpantheress, Lola Young, Loyle Garner, I really like Pinkpantheress as original sound, I feel like 1975 is a bit psuedo Stones, although they were on the rise when I was young so it is familiar to me, I didn't really rate them then either!

Crikeyalmighty · 28/06/2025 20:52

@Gloriia indeed - as I said below as someone who works in music - the old timers are smashing it - that’s not to say I can’t like anything ‘up to date’ - quite liking this Ezra collective- at least it has oomph !!! I’ve never been keen on divas or artists like Lewis Capaldi either - can’t see the appeal, I can hear better buskers here in Bath - but I guess it’s a hard one when trying to appeal to everyone from 18 to 80

Snackpocket · 28/06/2025 20:49

Just watched Weezer, very enjoyable!

Crikeyalmighty · 28/06/2025 20:45

@binkie163 yep a bit overdressed for heat - but my issue with Pylp who I love was they needed to be louder- much louder- that’s what made it sound a bit lacklustre

the80sweregreat · 28/06/2025 20:41

No, you’ve read it wrong ! It’s a good thing ! More nostalgia , I hope they have the best time !
Nothing wrong with seeing your favorite band and reliving the good times

Tana433 · 28/06/2025 20:36

@the80sweregreat That is exactly it i think. I couldnt get tickets for Oasis but this year ive seen Holly Johnson and Bryan Adams. In September im seeing Deacon Blue for the 4th time (Rip James Prime) and then in Oct it is T'pau one of my faves from the 80s. 80s and 90s music is my happy place and i like being transported back there for a few wonderful hours.

JustSawJohnny · 28/06/2025 20:33

the80sweregreat · 28/06/2025 20:30

It’s the 90s nostalgia at the moment isn’t it!
Oasis reunion concerts will be the same , people in their 40s and 50s wanting to be young again and reliving their younger care free days with a bucket hat from the market and a sing along.

And who is anyone to tell them they shouldn't?

I wouldn't go to see Oasis if they paid me but what do you want people in their 40's & 50's to do? Sit at home and get a blue rinse?!

Fuck THAT.

binkie163 · 28/06/2025 20:33

the80sweregreat · 28/06/2025 20:15

Blossoms were good. They are very accomplished musicians

Bugger I missed the blossoms

JaneJeffer · 28/06/2025 20:32

Red Arrows

the80sweregreat · 28/06/2025 20:30

It’s the 90s nostalgia at the moment isn’t it!
Oasis reunion concerts will be the same , people in their 40s and 50s wanting to be young again and reliving their younger care free days with a bucket hat from the market and a sing along.

JustSawJohnny · 28/06/2025 20:26

I wouldn't watch the 1975 but I thought Jade was great today.

Also loved Denzel Curry.

Anyone chatting the 'woke' crap clearly doesn't get that Glasto has always been political, right from the off, and there is nothing wrong with that in the slightest.

Crikeyalmighty · 28/06/2025 20:25

i work on that business and I’m afraid the more ‘mature’ artists ‘ in my opinion’ blow away any of the younger big name acts - be that pulp, John Fogerty ( now that had groove) or Gary Numan - then again I like rock and a damn good song and am not keen at all on an awful lot of newer acts - I like a performance and many of the more talented acts here simply aren’t shown -

tinytemper66 · 28/06/2025 20:24

I am loving what I have seen.

Coolasfeck · 28/06/2025 20:23

I never really get the criticism for Glastonbury as there are hundreds of acts, so something for everyone, and only a subset are shown on BBC.

That said, the 1975 are overrated rubbish in my humble opinion.

Personally I’d prefer to go to a smaller day festival. It just seems too big for me.

IDontHateRainbows · 28/06/2025 20:23

There's loads of better festivals these days. Check out Shambala!

binkie163 · 28/06/2025 20:22

Love Jarvis but lackluster performance, probably the heat. Just kicked off with babies, first bit of energy from him and crowd.

Hiiiti · 28/06/2025 20:16

TitsInAbsentia · 28/06/2025 19:38

Shed 7 are phenomenal live...I actually think way better than they were in the 90s, hoping i can find their set on iplayer or some such.

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I think it’s already on there. I’ve seen them 4/5 times indoors and they have been brilliant.

the80sweregreat · 28/06/2025 20:15

Blossoms were good. They are very accomplished musicians

MaryGreenhill · 28/06/2025 20:13

Pulp were great, JC is so funny .
Listening to RAYE now she is just amazing what a voice ❤️

LancashireButterPie · 28/06/2025 20:11

If we ever need a new national anthem, I'd vote for "Common people", bloody love pulp.
DC go to download every year, they love it. Lots of new fresh bands.

MintTwirl · 28/06/2025 20:11

This evening has been better so far. Pulp were amazing and Raye, her voice is just fantastic.

Jojimoji · 28/06/2025 20:09

Saffy255 · 28/06/2025 20:09

I'm still waiting for Pulp's set to appear on iPlayer, they finished an hour ago...

I need a Jarvis Cocker fix!!

On BBC 2 right now

Saffy255 · 28/06/2025 20:09

I'm still waiting for Pulp's set to appear on iPlayer, they finished an hour ago...

I need a Jarvis Cocker fix!!

Comedycook · 28/06/2025 20:08

Absolutely disgusted to see some guy called Bob Vylan...never heard of him by the way...chant death to the idf. I mean wtf. Sickening.