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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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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.

LlynTegid · 28/06/2025 14:18

It lost the original spirit and purpose a long time ago. Making some bands or solo artists pay to attend in all but name, and then tickets not allocated by ballot or some other reasonable way.

I doubt having someone who allegedly says that Nigel Farage should be given a chance would have been considered for the event even ten years ago.

DiamondThrone · 28/06/2025 14:17

Needmorelego · 28/06/2025 14:15

@NeartoNewquay According to BBC News they have decided they will broadcast Neil Young after all.

Wrong way round. It was him having a mantrum, not the BBC.

NeartoNewquay · 28/06/2025 14:16

Ooh thanks for letting me know @Needmorelego something to look forward too 😀

DiamondThrone · 28/06/2025 14:16

NeartoNewquay · 28/06/2025 14:04

Yes I agree. Enjoyed En Vogue and was looking forward to Neil Young but his set isn't going to be televised apparently.

He's done a U turn now, and decided the BBC aren't evil shills 🙄

Needmorelego · 28/06/2025 14:15

@NeartoNewquay According to BBC News they have decided they will broadcast Neil Young after all.

abnerbrownsdressinggown · 28/06/2025 14:14

RitaAndFrank · 28/06/2025 14:10

I had to switch over when En Vogue was on. But that’s due to personal taste. I’m sure if you’re a fan of that kind of music they were great. So much of it is objective really. Now when the Cure were on a few years ago, I was deeply envious of everyone that was there to experience them live.

I’m not a fan of anything much this year. Certainly none of the headliners. the Woodsies Stage looks most exciting for me.

Agreed - I had serious FOMO the year the Cure played.

abnerbrownsdressinggown · 28/06/2025 14:14

Not going this year, but there are usually a few artists we want to see on the main stages over the weekend.

The dance fields and the SE corner are where the really decent stuff is on if you are into that sort of thing though.

Gloriia · 28/06/2025 14:10

I'm older than you but even so used to enjoy watching it even if the music wasn't my thing but now it's just overhyped, politicised woke bollocks with average singers. Obviously the Eavis family are laughing all the way to the bank but it really has had its day.

We can only wait in excitement for what profound crap Kneecap will spout later today.

Do the owners seriously think their 'the world shouldn't have borders' banners are a good idea when they are surrounded by a massive effect perimeter fence?!

RitaAndFrank · 28/06/2025 14:10

I had to switch over when En Vogue was on. But that’s due to personal taste. I’m sure if you’re a fan of that kind of music they were great. So much of it is objective really. Now when the Cure were on a few years ago, I was deeply envious of everyone that was there to experience them live.

I’m not a fan of anything much this year. Certainly none of the headliners. the Woodsies Stage looks most exciting for me.

Jasmin71 · 28/06/2025 14:05

It's been getting bad for years and years. Very average all over.

NeartoNewquay · 28/06/2025 14:04

Yes I agree. Enjoyed En Vogue and was looking forward to Neil Young but his set isn't going to be televised apparently.

BalladOfBarryAndFreda · 28/06/2025 14:03

The lineup in general is crap but Alanis' set was stellar.

RitaAndFrank · 28/06/2025 14:02

It’s the first year I don’t have any FOMO whatsoever 🤣