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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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PuppyMonkey · 28/06/2025 19:07

TwigletsAndRadishes · 28/06/2025 15:12

I just don't think that live festivals come across well on the TV or radio AT ALL. Either be there, or don't bother.

I sort of agree, although I sometimes watch along when I’ve had a glass or two and it’s not so bad. What’s worse is when Radio 2 and 6 Music are continuously playing clips of the bands that have played earlier and they sound so bloody awful. Just play the actual record rather than a squawking live version that makes no sense and has no visual context.Confused

Treesnthings · 28/06/2025 19:05

Gloriia · 28/06/2025 18:26

I don't think what hamas do using civilians as human shields is ok at all, no. Either debate or ignore me, your 'pipe down' is as rude as your other deleted comment.

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I am confused as to why you are on a thread about Glastonbury slating Kneecap (again). ‘Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis says people who disagree with festival’s politics can go elsewhere’, and he was referring to the Kneecap ‘controversy’ so it would seem the festival is not for you. There are other kneecap free festivals this summer for you to discuss.

the80sweregreat · 28/06/2025 19:04

I like Jarvis !He is unique

gingercat02 · 28/06/2025 19:01

Jarvis is making me smile as much as he did in the 90s

Words · 28/06/2025 19:01

I thought the young were environmentallly aware? The whole thing should be banned on those grounds alone and I can only imagine the noise and traffic nuisance caused to local residents.

Dandelionlawn · 28/06/2025 19:00

I'm mid fifties but have seen great stuff. Alanis Morisette, CMAT, Myles Smith, Lola Young now Pulp. All great.

JaneJeffer · 28/06/2025 18:57

Words · 28/06/2025 18:52

I hope they all take their tents and litter home. I was completely appalled looking at the field after the Leeds festival.

They won’t. I watched a programme about the clean up last year.

WillowTit · 28/06/2025 18:56

i do like myles smith, i remember he played last year, just without an audience, really impressive
enjoying TV on the radio currently
that is why i like finding different acts

CovenOfCheeses · 28/06/2025 18:54

CovenOfCheeses · 28/06/2025 18:06

We need a reform festival, with no foreign food, no foreign music and British values such as proper queuing for warm beer, an insurance based system for medical care, wife beating bulldog tattooed pink racists area, the blame foriners for everything stage,
the Nigel sings the Brexit blues and how it would have made us all millionaires if he had dun Brexit and Antiwoke songs and proper men and women’s toilets where they inspect your genitals to apportion gender.

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I think a lot of MNers would love camping in the bigot field being nostalgic for the music of their youth like Chas and Dave, flanders and swan and George Formby that played proper tunes that you could sing along with the words and tap your feet to the tune.

“The English, the English, the English are
best
I wouldn't give tuppence for all of the rest

The rottenest bits of these islands of ours
We've left in the hands of three unfriendly powers

Examine the Irishman, Welshman or Scot
You'll find he's a stinker, as likely as not”

Words · 28/06/2025 18:52

I hope they all take their tents and litter home. I was completely appalled looking at the field after the Leeds festival.

WillowTit · 28/06/2025 18:49

i like flicking the channels but dd is home and we watched 1975 last night, i had never heard their music, i tried to stay interested

VeganStar · 28/06/2025 18:45

jay55 · 28/06/2025 14:18

It was lovely to see Louis Capaldi back. But I’m not fussed about much else that’s been on.

But then I loved it when I went in my teens and early 20s but never fancied going as a proper adult.

Yes it was. My heart went out to him when he had that breakdown on stage. But he’s back now and as good as ever. I’m glad he’s over his demons and he’s feeling mentally much better.
I love his new song.

Sogfree · 28/06/2025 18:39

Pulp 💕

Good. But not as good as the O2 a couple of weeks ago.

Adult DC are finding it hilarious that I'm bouncing my way through their set.

MrsTerryPratchett · 28/06/2025 18:37

SauvignonBlanche · 28/06/2025 16:47

I saw The Cure play at Glastonbury - in 1990! 😱

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I was there too. For @RampantIvy@RitaAndFrankand @abnerbrownsdressinggownit was bloody brilliant. Although the crush was so bad that some poor girl was airlifted out. And the only reason I survived the front row was that there was a lovely posh boy from Bath with his arms locked on the barricade either side of me. Bless him.

<sigh> those were the days.

TelephoneWires · 28/06/2025 18:34

I love Glastonbury on the TV. Can pick and choose who to watch, fantastic view, no standing at the back on tiptoes and not seeing anything. Absolutely loving Alanis Morissette. Looking forward to Olivia Rodrigo tomorrow night. I was in Hyde Park and saw her last night which was fun, but I honestly think I’ll enjoy it more on the TV tomorrow. I haven’t ever been to Glastonbury but every time I see it. I just think there are too many people. I’m getting old. Would love to see Orla Gartland though and she’s not on a big enough stage for the TV so if you’re there in real life there are all sorts of things going on that we don’t know about from the BBC.

SteakBakesAndHotTakes · 28/06/2025 18:32

Gloriia · 28/06/2025 18:27

An empty school with hamas in it or in a tunnel beneath it perchance?

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And filled with Yazidi girls taken as sex slaves

SteakBakesAndHotTakes · 28/06/2025 18:32

Chanting for deaths and glorifying terrorism is completely unhinged and disgusting...people just never ever learn

EasternStandard · 28/06/2025 18:30

Gloriia · 28/06/2025 18:29

Anyway as we've been spared kneecap back to Glastonbury. Where are pulp i cant find them?

I’m listening on R6

Gloriia · 28/06/2025 18:29

Anyway as we've been spared kneecap back to Glastonbury. Where are pulp i cant find them?

Hiiiti · 28/06/2025 18:27

At least Jarvis is entertaining.

Gloriia · 28/06/2025 18:27

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An empty school with hamas in it or in a tunnel beneath it perchance?

spindrift2025 · 28/06/2025 18:27

Biffy Clyro were brilliant.

EasternStandard · 28/06/2025 18:26

BurntBroccoli · 28/06/2025 18:21

Patchwork Is Pulp 😁

30 years ago. It’s nice to hear them

Gloriia · 28/06/2025 18:26

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I don't think what hamas do using civilians as human shields is ok at all, no. Either debate or ignore me, your 'pipe down' is as rude as your other deleted comment.

Thegreyhound · 28/06/2025 18:25

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