So 2014. Thoughts?

[Yesiamaduck]

Some great random moments; The washboard player from Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band smashing up her instrument a-la Pete Townsend at the end of their set on West Holts.

[Fake Encore]

Did anyone watched Mik Artistik over the weekend? Saw him in the Rabbit Hole and he was hilarious, in complete stitches. Had never heard of him before so was a pleasant discovery.

After rocking up to tents at about 3am that night we were then told to shut up because we couldn't stop shouting "PLASTIC FOX!" (Sorry neighbours)

[andyhh]

the rest the acts were ruined by a 'WHOOOOSH' noise from thousands of balloons during every damn set. Incredibly distracting, and seeing people walk off from their area and leave hundreds of silver canisters behind was a disgrace.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Mik Artistic has the voodoo.

[KryziF]

Thought inconsiderate behaviour was better this year than last, but that could have just been because we were mostly away from pyramid and other. The only time we noticed it was watching mad dog McRae, apparently yelling my mate really likes this band allows you to barge through a tiny packed tent. We also camped in lime kiln instead of pylon, so we didn't have to go back through the mud and zombies of Silver Hayes at night.

[wilko8]

the rest the acts were ruined by a 'WHOOOOSH' noise from thousands of balloons during every damn set. Incredibly distracting, and seeing people walk off from their area and leave hundreds of silver canisters behind was a disgrace.

[Gnomicide]

I thought there were a lot less balloons going off this year (until Seek & Destroy). Maybe it was where I spent most of my time or maybe it's not as popular?

Made it all the way until Sunday night before I heard anyone shout "ALAN!", I was beginning to think people had realised it's just not funny, but no.

[Amii]

I thought there were a lot less balloons going off this year (until Seek & Destroy). Maybe it was where I spent most of my time or maybe it's not as popular?

[Cockney_Jesus]

My biggest problem was most things I wanted to see were on the Friday, Kasabian on the Friday and Arcade Fire/Elbow closing the Sunday would've been way better in my opinion.

I must have been the only one not on drugs as well, drug taking doesn't really bother me but I don't think I went 5 seconds without hearing someone talking about it.

[Gnomicide]

Certainly more in the popular areas, I was camped by the Pyramid and it was absolutely relentless. Agree it was a lot less if you're watching less mainstream acts.

[NewloveGlastonbury]

Second year for me and i loved it. Didn't think the mud was bad at all, only time I got muddy was when I fell out my camping chair by my tent having one too many ciders really enjoyed a lot of acts George Ezra, the kooks, vance joy, ed sheeran, dolly, kasabian, arcade fire, mgmt. great year although my one pet hate seemed to be out in force and that was people with their backs to a stage talking throughout a set!! What's the point of standing there if you are to do that

[FloorFiller]

i had a great old time but it definitely didn't feel like a classic year. although i told myself it wouldn't matter, being constantly on edge because of the threat of rain (and the storm on the Friday totally fucking the festival for about an hour) was a bit of a bummer, and a few things just didn't click like they have in the past (plus i was so hungover all Sunday morning and got dragged to see The 1975 to get a good space for Dolly and they were fucking shite). a great time. many laughs were had. saw some amazing acts. met some amazing people. just missing... something. but i'll be returning

[Sketchead]

Only real complaint I have is the food price. I bought a pizza for £8 one night and the next day the exact same thing was £9. Only a quid but for some reason this annoyed me.

I think if people are going to moan about everyone being on phones, taking selfles with friends etc then they'd be best staying indoors forever. That's modern life.

[Bristol Boy]

Good points

Music - saw around 25 acts, only two of whom I've seen before. Can only think of one duff set (Paolo Nutini).

Theatre Circus & Cabaret - I would consider coming if these were the only stages there. Endless entertainment for hours on end, spent probably an hour watching the Bramble FM Roadshow (and saw the Banksy truck). Wish they would start that area on Thursday (also wandered into Kidz Field for first time ever and thought that pretty good)

Green Futures - Wandered in Sunday PM and thought it a lovely little haven, went back there after Massive Attack and stayed a hour or so before going home. A definite choice for late night next year.

Worthy View - really good but needs more toilets and showers! That's one of the things we are paying for!!

Layout and pathways - getting better or else my site knowledge is improving. Used the railway line lots. Agree one way systems might be an option before and after headliners.

Food - yes some a bit pricey but the choice is immense.

Bad points

Toilets - still too few, lengthy queues at far too many of them with security present at some! New longdrops are a great idea but once the rain came, people squatted on the seats in wellies and they became a mess. More needed, cleaned more often and also separate for men and women. Probably enough gents urinals.

Security - stewards are ok, the official security guys less so. Quite intimidating when searching my bag on way in from WV (I'm clean so not worried) Saw two of them "inspecting" a tent in WV. They found some gas canisters so probably a valid reason to check but had distinct feeling that the hoard was not going to be declared.

The Glade - I don't see the point of this stage where it is, seems out of place and attracts small crowds. Something more chilled should be there as it is a lovely setting. Even if you are stood fairly well forward at The Other Stage you can hear the relentless thump from The Glade. Same can be said of the sound systems in some of the bars (especially the one opposite the Hare Krishna tent).

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

They found some gas canisters so probably a valid reason to check but had distinct feeling that the hoard was not going to be declared.

[kalifire]

Agreed about the sound bleed from Glade into Other. Pretty Lights was hammering out huge beats at maximum volume while Massive Attack were doing quieter numbers. I thought that was a misjudgement.

Edited June 30, 2014 by kalifire

[Aragorn]

went down to the Cabaret Friday for Chappie the female comedian but all the power was off, we managed to get right up close to her and she proceeded to carry on with her gig without a mic and lights with about 20 of us that could hear her. Was brilliant and when the power did come back on it was the end of her slot but she carried on for another 5-10 minutes. Spot on.

[miffmiffy]

Wtf is with the sudden trend in women standing on the toilets??

It got right on my tits, every other one was filthy with mud from wellies and made it worse for anyone attempting to use afterwards.

I saw people doing it and it left me flabbergasted. Why can't people hover, mop the seat first or just bite the bullet and sit down?

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Wtf is with the sudden trend in women standing on the toilets??

[DTichborne]

Let's see...

Good:

• Friday for music. Never seen so many bands in one day.
• Particularly (across the weekend): Elbow, Arcade Fire, Metallica, Massive Attack, Manics. Which, granted, was all on larger stages (see bad points below)
• The amazing spot we found to camp (to be honest, I found it last year). There's loads of room and when you're finally done for the day, you get a quiet night. I'm definitely not sharing where this is on a widely-read forum.
• The kindness of strangers and event staff when we needed some medical attention for a friend
• Accidentally working out how you can sneak into the hospitality area. It is surprisingly easy and they have nicer loos. Only did it the once, you have to be in the right place at set times

Bad:

• The mud and storms, obviously. Meant I missed Young Knives on the Friday when all the stage times had to be amended
• A friend getting really ill on Saturday. I'll spare the details for her privacy but let's just say 1) it wasn't her fault and 2) it wasn't pleasant. I managed to see two acts late in the evening and she regained her form on Sunday. I'd just like to say that you if you stay after something like what happened to us, and still pack up all your gear and take it home, nobody can have any excuse...
• Combine the above points and I got to see a lot fewer acts on the smaller stages this year
• Those bloody NO2 balloons, and the appalling state of the stone circle field in particular
• The NO2 balloons. It's worth mentioning twice.

Edited June 30, 2014 by DTichborne

[dentalplan]

Was it just me that suffered many performances being possibly ruined by groups of people chatting and taking pictures in circles near the front of acts?

[miffmiffy]

How do you know it's confined to women?

[WS_Jack_III]

Really enjoyed myself, thought Arcade Fire and Kasabian were great and I was lucky enough to be stage side for Jack White which was amazing.

Crazy weather on Friday.

The mud turned to glue though and made it tough. I really hurt my knee and it made walking very hard from Saturday night onwards.

A great 5 days still.

[DeanoL]

Some of the squatting on seats is likely down to all the long drops having locks this year. Times past they didn't and the only way to check if they were occupied was to look for feet!

[FirsG]

Thoroughly enjoyed this year, even though I had to make a trip out of the site on the Friday morning. My friend severely burnt her hand on a coal from the shisha pipes, and after an hour long treatment in the Big Ground medical centre, we were told we had to go see the plastic surgeon on Bristol. The staff at the medical centre were really helpful, providing us with which trains and buses we needed to get etc. I was really quite impressed with it. Left the site at 7:30am and was back for Crystal Fighters at 5pm

Arcade Fire on the Friday night put on an incredible show. Cannot explain how amazing they were.