it is worth going next year on my own?

[saskofreak]

well after seeing some of glasto on the telly, i decided i really want to go next year, only i have nobody to go with.

therefore my question is this, is it ok to go on your own? like is it easy to make friends and that easy? or even voulnteering, is that a good plan? as its free.

[OSHmusic]

Likewise I am in this situation. Try looking for threads about . It's operated by efestivalers and gives you the opportunity of camping beside others who may also be on their own. Probably need to get there early to stand a chance of getting in.

Some people prefer to go alone as you are free to go anywhere and see just what you like. For me, it is a better experience if it is shared with friends or in a group. For next year I intend to meet new friends who are all in the Glasto spirit. Going with people who don't really want to be there simply spoils things.

[halfpint]

I've been on my own for the past 2 years (last year was my first Glasto as well). Camped with Efesters in but this was essentially just a base and wondered round on my own - i love it. Can do what i want, when i want etc. Always find somebody to talk to and people are just generally really cheery / friendly. I love it so much i'm concerned about next year as my brother mentioned coming with me and worried he will disrupte my routine!

[saskofreak]

ill look into the a bit more, thanks for the advice.

[Bobs]

Oh i'd say deffo!

My Mate didn't get down until the late Thursday this year, so i had best part of 2 days to wander around and do my own thing, and i met some pretty awesome people, then when my mate got there, whatcha wanna do?

Get something to eat, So i took him, pretty tired i just stayed out and partied at the Brothers Bar, spoke to him next day who you wanna see, everyone i didn't spo we ended up not seeing each other at all, could of easily gone on my own, Loved it!

[mouikey]

Oxfam are fab to volunteer for and I understand lots of people go alone. You have to do 3 shifts of 8 1/4 hours, pay a deposit but you get, secure campsite, showers, and 5 meal tix to use in the Oxfield. On the main shifts you have to arrive on the Monday or Tuesday, get briefed then the shifts run one morning, one afternoon and one overnight.

I've been doing it for a number of year now (with my hubby) and have met an amazing number of friendly people who have become our Glastofamily...

Applications for 2011 (for non-priority volunteers) are likely to go live in March/April 2011.

But what ever you decide, going to Glasto alone shouldn't diminish your enjoyment, I spend most of the time wandering alone and bumping into old and new friends!

[HurrahBrother]

yes do it.

After years of trying and failing to motivate others for years (about 8 times over 15 years), went first time in 2005, and on my own.

Been every time on my own since, First with camp funk (Kidney mead) but that has not run the last two years so tried out the triangle.

I found myself wondering off and enjoying the festival rather than hanging around with efesters, but attended the Wednesday and Thursday nights cider bus meet ups, bumped into a few over the festival.

Also bumped into a few random old friends from other places and wound up getting a bit trollied with them (some after they were working on green police, bin emptying etc). This festival is a bit like that

I'll probably camp closer to the coach station next year.

Edited July 12, 2010 by HurrahBrother

[MrZigster]

It can be better on your own in my experience. No hanging around waiting for others who are dawdling about or being distracted by shopping etc.. Even when I travel and camp with other people I usually make it clear that I will be doing my own thing. If they want to see the same thing, fine, then we can meet up, but don't expect me to accompany them to Ndubz or anything else I have no interest in. Or be back at the campsite straight after the headliners because they are being old, sober and boring.

[fred quimby]

Go

You will love it

[Cooter]

Yep go, I've been several times on my own and had a great time. BUT, you have to realise that any busy crowded place can be the loneliness place in the world if you're on your own. HOWEVER, as soon as that feeling kicks in make that little bit of extra effort to chat and mingle with friendly strangers and Michaels your Uncle! Its a hell alot easier than at your local Tescos but if you arn't that sort of person then forget it.

[lolbeck]

Yep go, I've been several times on my own and had a great time. BUT, you have to realise that any busy crowded place can be the loneliness place in the world if you're on your own. HOWEVER, as soon as that feeling kicks in make that little bit of extra effort to chat and mingle with friendly strangers and Michaels your Uncle! Its a hell alot easier than at your local Tescos but if you arn't that sort of person then forget it.

[markeee]

I'd like to go on my own, but I can't be trusted, I'd just be a fool and drink way too much ,

[Cooter]

I've never felt lonely at Glasto, not even when I've been sitting alone watching a band I've never heard of.

[Colonel Mustard]

Wether it's alone or with friends, I will be going in 2011.

[juliebee_moosic]

I was just asking myself this question. I got home from V Festival today (my first ever festival) and really want to do Glasto next year (as well as V and Leeds and some smaller ones). I went with 3 friends but I hardly saw them as I had my own tent and I wanted to see different people so wandered off on my own! Still managed to meet lots of people and get drawn all over! I like being on my own (like when I go travelling) as I can be my own person and eat, sleep, drink when/whatever I want!

Thanks for the thread, it's convinced me to just go for it! x

[noodle24]

if you want to go everywhere and explore then find your own little camp ,but, you could also do what we did this year and join in with the fun

hope you find some friends and have a great time next year

[theampersanddevil]

Wether it's alone or with friends, I will be going in 2011.

[jackie_anne171]

Went on my own last year - was my first Glasto and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Like the other posts in this thread, you just bump into loads of friendly people, you can do your own thing, see the bands you want to see and you're not hanging round for anyone else. I did miss company back at the campsite tho. The people around me were friendly enough but somehow it wasn't quite the same as being with your mates. But if you want to go just do it. That's what I did and I'm glad I did it too.

[LusciousLucy]

Considering tix arent even out yet, once you do hopefully get your deposit in, there are then 9 LONG full months in which to make friends with bodlings on here. There will potentially be a pre-meet planned for around April time for people to meet up before the fest so they can get acquainted with peeps and hopefully more than one in an area convenient in the country. Look out for other meets outside of festival season too. And never be afraid to say hello especially in person.

These boards have been running for quite some time now and there are many people who are now life long friends thanks to this place. We do try our hardest not to be cliquey, which we arent anyway. The (dare I say it) 'core' gang of people who frequent , quite a few have been camping together in Pennards for at least 3 years now as well as partying as various other festivals across the country, but year on year out, new faces and friends join in and the group just gets larger Its nice to have a group of people who can explain the experience cos it helps ease anyone with worries in so much easier. Dont let the reason for the conversations on here being internet based be a cause for concern. We are all very real and very nice people who all love Glasto and festies!

The beauty of this forum is that you make the decisions yourself but there are hundreds of people ready and willing to convince you out of worries and concerns with knowledge, experience and kind words of support. Afterall, most of us were tentative and a little lacking in info/kno-how and experience about festies early on in our festy careers. It doesnt matter when you start or how you start, be it alone or with friends/lovers (and then after a break up, say f**k em I am going alone now! ), you jump in at the deep end and bloomin 'eck, this is Glastonbury Festival we are talking about here.

Forget any worries and do NOT listen to concerns from folks in the real world who havent been before and judge it or look down on it...it IS one of the most mind opening, experiential places you will ever go to, at least in this country anyway! Ok, so you cant put it on a CV or get a D of E award, but the strength in character and mind and physical ability you form from attending this 5 day outdoor survival expedition and event can be just as rewarding and knackering as trekking across a desert for charity, helping orangs out in Borneo or tramping around in the Amazon with Operation Raleigh except with smaller insects and worrying predators in the bushes and the toilets are better! The G is very demanding on the body that is for sure!!!

I am certainly a better person thanks to Eavis and his amazing Brigadoon like city in Somerset.

Oh and I arrive at Glasto 'alone' and have done since 2007, but head straight to the group of 150+ people I know and will be camping with and know that 8 hours later I will then see a possible 200+ faces I know from these boards at the Cider bus.

See you next year hun x

Edited September 9, 2010 by LusciousLucy

[CJC]

Next year will be my First Glastonbury (although not my first festival). I've wanted to go for a few years now but none of my mates fancy it (they all want to go to download) and i've come to the conclusion of F**k them i'm going anyhow. The whole thing seems quite a good idea and i will be making a mental note of it.

The biggest fear i have being a good yorkshire man is spending £200 and then finding it naff lol.

So can someone put my mind at rest please do they A: Sell real beer? not just cider/lager for the masses and B: Is it a warm welcoming place?

If the answer is yes to both then i'm deffinatly coming!

[eFestivals]

Next year will be my First Glastonbury (although not my first festival). I've wanted to go for a few years now but none of my mates fancy it (they all want to go to download) and i've come to the conclusion of F**k them i'm going anyhow. The whole thing seems quite a good idea and i will be making a mental note of it.

The biggest fear i have being a good yorkshire man is spending £200 and then finding it naff lol.

So can someone put my mind at rest please do they A: Sell real beer? not just cider/lager for the masses and B: Is it a warm welcoming place?

If the answer is yes to both then i'm deffinatly coming!

A: yes

B: yes

See you there.

[CJC]

You shall indeed, Cheers for that

[Mr McJohnson]

Looks like I'll be doing it on my own now =\

[duggie20]

all the people are very welcoming so yes it's well worth going on your own, you can take your own beer it's not like download or any other festival once you are through the gates you can take your beer anywhere you want, or if you prefer they sell real ale in several bars in the park etc or all the bars have bitter

[CJC]

all the people are very welcoming so yes it's well worth going on your own, you can take your own beer it's not like download or any other festival once you are through the gates you can take your beer anywhere you want, or if you prefer they sell real ale in several bars in the park etc or all the bars have bitter