Glastonbury alcohol email?

[Ponyegg]

Would anybody else like to make their feelings known on the facebook page?

Trying to stop myself from getting into a serious argument with someone on there who I can only assume, is either a complete twat, or actually wrote the email in question....

[kaisherz]

We've already fashioned a big stick, bubble wrapped at each end, and a massive blanket carryall hanging underneath,. YEAAAAAAA BOOOOOOOZE STRETCHER.

Just a thought, and a wild one at that.... But do you think it could be anything to do with rain being forecast here and there... Overloaded trollies absolutely destroy the ground, and turn the walk in into a mud bath. Just a wild one...

[scaryclaireyfairy]

3. You must be able to carry your alcohol yourself, without using any wheeled devices, including trolleys, wheelbarrows and wheeled suitcases.

If I show that I am perfectly able, but then proceed to put it back on the trolley, would this be ok?

[TheParkAfterDark]

So you're not allowed to bring in alcohol in on a wheeled device. Perhaps a series of balloons could work.

[Vacant0]

Would this be a Mr 'Matt Quinlan' you're talking about...? What an utter c**k he is.

[pedmills]

Carry the beer with other stuff on the trolley.

[Glastorose]

Yes, I've also received this email

[nowyouregideon]

Michael Eavis: "You are still OK to bring your own alcohol through the gates… (whether it’s on a trolley or not)" http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/bringing-alcohol-to-glastonbury%E2'>

Edited June 13, 2013 by mf_2005

[psychology]

In reference to the email about alcohol that went out to Glastonbury 2013 ticket holders this morning, my personal preference is for people that come to our festival to drink much less!

However, Glastonbury remains the only major festival that allows people to bring their own alcohol in, and you are still OK to bring your own alcohol through the gates, providing it’s just for your own use (whether it’s on a trolley or not).

Michael Eavis

[dingbat2]

The chief has just responded:

"In reference to the email about alcohol that went out to Glastonbury 2013 ticket holders this morning, my personal preference is for people that come to our festival to drink much less!

However, Glastonbury remains the only major festival that allows people to bring their own alcohol in, and you are still OK to bring your own alcohol through the gates, providing it's just for your own use (whether it's on a trolley or not).

Michael Eavis"

Panic over!

[The_Amazing_Oblong]

As I said I'm not taking a trolley this year but have in previous years. Thing is, we usually leave the majority of the beer in the car first time in. The girls stay behind and make up camp (after tents are up) and the lads trek back on a booze run. We are then bringing booze back for others. One look would say we are bringing in an excessive amount but we are actually bringing booze in for a dozen people (16 this year) even though only 4 or 5 of us are making the run.

I just don't see how this can possibly work.

Edit - Ok, nice to see Mr E's response to this debacle.

Edited June 13, 2013 by The_Amazing_Oblong

[pedmills]

http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/bringing-alcohol-to-glastonbury

(Edit: not the first )

Edited June 13, 2013 by pedmills

[Dukeicon]

In reference to the email about alcohol that went out to Glastonbury 2013 ticket holders this morning, my personal preference is for people that come to our festival to drink much less!

However, Glastonbury remains the only major festival that allows people to bring their own alcohol in, and you are still OK to bring your own alcohol through the gates, providing it’s just for your own use (whether it’s on a trolley or not).

Michael Eavis

http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/bringing-alcohol-to-glastonbury

Edited June 13, 2013 by Dukeicon

[breakschild]

http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/bringing-alcohol-to-glastonbury Eavis saves the day!

Hahaha looks like everyone was following this VERY closely.

Edited June 13, 2013 by breakschild

[jeffie]

Quadradouble double post!!

Edited June 13, 2013 by jeffie

[eFestivals]

So, take Michael's words seriously, and drink less.

[dan05delaney]

In reference to the email about alcohol that went out to Glastonbury 2013 ticket holders this morning, my personal preference is for people that come to our festival to drink much less!

However, Glastonbury remains the only major festival that allows people to bring their own alcohol in, and you are still OK to bring your own alcohol through the gates, providing it’s just for your own use (whether it’s on a trolley or not).

Michael Eavis

http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/bringing-alcohol-to-glastonbury

[Amii]

Oh Mr. Eavis, I never doubted you, really.

[mrtourette]

All this talk of it will be a T&C of the licence is all very well, but in many ways that makes it worse. The licence will have been in place long berfore now... They would have known at the time of ticket sales.

for me the timing of the announcement is the worst part of it.

[matt2007]

how long did it take to write that.....................

very disappointing that the e mail was sent in the first place, perhaps it was done by someone from the apprentice...your'e fired!

[shae]

In reference to the email about alcohol that went out to Glastonbury 2013 ticket holders this morning, my personal preference is for people that come to our festival to drink much less!

However, Glastonbury remains the only major festival that allows people to bring their own alcohol in, and you are still OK to bring your own alcohol through the gates, providing it’s just for your own use (whether it’s on a trolley or not).

Michael Eavis

Oh sorry, didn't realise this had already been posted lol

Edited June 13, 2013 by shae

[mail1234]

Eavis to the rescue! PR disaster (slightly) averted. How did it get past Eavis in the first place or has he changed his mind on this after the backlash?

[glastobating]

So I can get back to decorating my sackbarrow now then yes? Thanks

[garc1a]

It's no big deal, I guess the festival is trying to look responsible and also reduce risk of beer sellers on site.

So carry in a few cases before putting them on your trolley and take a 4 pack for the walk back to the car for the rest. It's no biggie.

[ltfckimbo]

Well that was a big flounce over nothing!

Now where's that weather thread....