this forum has become almost unbearable

[Chazeboy]

Very well observed

I wonder if there is a name for this syndrome... must speak to my psychiatrist friend

[cavelier5]

nope, it seems to be - in the main, anyway - those that are new to Glasto and who have no patience.

Just because there's currently many older acts that have self-confirmed those people are starting to think that that is all there'll be.

What's going on is very simple to explain. Older bands know the score, and announce themselves because they know it doesn't matter if they do. Newer bands are a bit in awe of the music biz, and are scared of doing something they shouldn't be doing, and so err on the side of caution and say nothing.

Alongside that many of those newer bands will be on the bill for the other big festivals who would prefer that it's not known that they'll also be at Glastonbury. In some cases it might be that the deal they have with those other fests actually obliges them to keep quiet about where else they'll play.

Yet as ever, Glastonbury will have a fat line-up of those trendy bands, and you'll see nearly every 'new music' band that's playing the likes of T, V, & Reading/Leeds at Glastonbury. When the line-up is fully announced only the deaf will be able to say that there's not more music to their liking at Glastonbury than they'll ever be able to see.

[cornholio]

I'm looking forward to getting out of the car, cracking the first beer. Getting to the where we are camping, tent up and relax with a few more. Then to the Jazz World Stage to join the merry throng outside the Brother's tent!

Oh yeah, there might be some music going on that weekend; if I bump into it I might watch

Seriously, if there is something you don't like, don't watch. Find something else to do because there is lots of it. Shock yourself; walk away from the stages, go and see other things. Talk to people - mix with others you wouldn't necessarily elsewhere; it's great.

Oh, and have some more Brother's

Peace

[eFestivals]

Plus - on another topic. Any ideas when the official line up is due (or rumoured) to be announced? Or is there a Q/NME thing coming up next month?

it's the same as it's ever been - end of May/beginning of June, when Q mag hits the shelves.

[pinback]

When the line-up is fully announced only the deaf will be able to say that there's not more music to their liking at Glastonbury than they'll ever be able to see.

[airds]

What I find strange is that these people who are complaining can cancel if they wish, no one is stopping them, I certainly wouldn't pay £175 to go to somewhere I didn't like ?!?

I mean only a complete idiot would pay £175 to go to place they hate

It really is that simple, if you dont like somewhere, dont go

For me, I love the place and I dont care whos playing, I would live there all year round if I could

[Crouchie]

Brothers Cider

[pinback]

cider tastes of wee

[William of Walworth]

Some of us like BOTH (quality beer and cider that is )

[William of Walworth]

i'd like a bit of this and a bit of that

some dance music in the dance village

some newer bands in the JP tent and on the park stage

some older and newer acoustic gems in the acoustic tent

some big classic names and some newer big bands on the pyramid and other stages

some soul, reggae, jazz and world music on the jazzworld stage

something a little bit more alternative on some of the quieter outside stages

some madness, mystery and mayhem in trash city and shangri-la

some more reflective and peaceful goings on in the green fields

something visually interesting, perhaps acrobatic, skilful and mesmerising in the circus areas

some food from all corners of the globe in the markets, preferably vegetarian in the green fields

some engrossing movies, perhaps funny- perhaps arty- perhaps action, in the cinema field

some friendly people camping next to me, maybe who wouldn't mind me joining them for a chinwag and a cider around their fire

some hushed whispering magical awe-inspiring unbeatable atmosphere in the kings meadow after hours

some folks letting their hair down and having a good time with whoever they happen across

[rosstopher]

Some of us like BOTH (quality beer and cider that is )

[eFestivals]

cider tastes of wee

and is brewed vomit.

(no smilies, cos it's not a joke).

[Redcanadahat]

I DO I DO I DO!

Jason mraz is playing THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!! :-) :-)

[joshwarrr]

and is brewed vomit.

(no smilies, cos it's not a joke).

[mouth]

in that case brewed vomit tastse good in the morning

[joshwarrr]

apart from the crusty bits left around your mouth from the night before.

[kohoutec]

when we are all stood in front of the pyramid stage as the sun sets on sunday night with Wayne Coyne at the altar giving us a life changing sermon on the power of positivity followed by Do You Realize blasting out of the speakers with confetti falling all around us we will, for a few minutes, feel euphoria like we have never felt before. The only way to remove the smiles our faces will be with hammers and chisels

[CrunchyFrog]

I was getting a bit fed up on people posting new topics and 'threatening' to cancel tickets.

I am also sick to the back teeth of the ageist views and stereotyping that is being put forward by ALOT of people.

So yeah, lets get some positivity going... I will put forward that there seems to be a sense of sharing at Glastonbury that I have not experienced at other festivals. I have seen just regular attenders giving out a poncho to someone when it started raining. I have seen people rush to others who are stuck in the mud and I have met peope who will gladly offer a beer to you when in conversation. Nice! :-)

[sungubala]

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[zendeejay]

it seems everyone has lost all positiveness due to this recession... (sorry had to put that one in) There's loads to be excited about this year:

Firstly the weather is good now so what's it gonna be like at glasto time. i predict a sunstorm, baking hot all day long with a few cooling showers to keep you all nice.

look at all the bands which are tbc at the moment, and the likelyhood of the reformed bands playing. (Lamb for one have reformed and i'd love to see them) HINT HINT MR.EAVIS

Fuel and beer prices are still low at the moment.

Hopefully we all still have jobs, (sorry if you haven't but at least you can sit online allday dissing us while we are at work & look for cool things to bring this year, or come up with mad ways to be able to afford this years spending money)

All these millions of ugandan dollars i've been given every week for the last 3-4 months. hell if you can't pay for your glast contact me and you too can get ugandan dollars. lol