kalifire Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 I posted elsewhere about some of the struggles I experienced at this year's festival, but there were plenty of golden moments as well, many of which had a really positive impact on my time there. I though it would be nice to have a thread about the stuff that helped made your festival better this year. - As always, the lock up crews. They always seem so genuinely friendly and down to earth. A pleasure meeting with them every time. - The cynicism I saw several youngsters have towards the street performers. Maybe it just made me nostalgic to live in the UK, but I enjoyed their indifference. - The crew in the mocktails van up by T&C. They always seemed to have such positive energy whenever I passed. - The DJ playing tunes before Rick Astley on the Pyramid. I needed Scooby Snacks and Reverend Black Grape more than I could possibly have realised. - Elton John. In a very mixed year for me, Elton was nothing but transcendent and made everything worthwhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) Quite a few things this year. All the volunteers always so friendly Feeling much fitter than last year Ironically not having as many must sees. I felt much freer to decide what to see based on mood, energy level, weather and it made for a happier vibe. Getting to meet up with many of my Glastonbury friends. (Not all but hopefully next year I’ll get to meet more again) Taking it easier on Wednesday and Thursday meant I was slightly less broken during the festival as well. Spending more time in Theatre and Circus fields than last year as well. Always such a cheerful vibe in there. Thanks to @fred quimby for the recommendations. Edited July 9, 2023 by gigpusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Random encounters with “strangers” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility of Solitude Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Just being there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juzzy82 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 The Kevin and Perry Ibiza rave at the Village Inn, Thursday midnight was great. People just singing and dancing. Was a lovely couple of hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Disco naps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 My hands and arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 The unknown legend who handed my lost wallet into the Tipi Lockips and who didn't even help themselves to a cheeky finders fee out of the contents. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantkatestacks Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 The young un sitting next to us in the Avalon Inn who told me my son was bullying me at poker and helped me out with my hands. Loads of great random encounters as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 120,000 people going "Dunt.....dunt.....dunt.....dunt dunt dunt dunt dunt" at the start of Benny and the Jets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Eminem not showing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Not being anywhere near Elton John The other people who were nowhere near Elton John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Thoughts and prayers Skip. One day you will move on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICGenie Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Something I've noticed from being there and also catching up on iPlayer. Despite all the controversy around the lack of female headliners, there are LOADS of female musicians now. Drummers, guitarists, keyboardists. No longer are women relegated to BVs and swaying their arms about looking pretty. It's actually quite difficult to find an all male band nowadays and I am all for that. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 3 hours ago, ICGenie said: Something I've noticed from being there and also catching up on iPlayer. Despite all the controversy around the lack of female headliners, there are LOADS of female musicians now. Drummers, guitarists, keyboardists. No longer are women relegated to BVs and swaying their arms about looking pretty. It's actually quite difficult to find an all male band nowadays and I am all for that. And once again a lot of my highlights were female. Rina, Lizzo, CMAT etc all on fire! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomtowner Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 My mates The amazing weather Yusuf / Cat - not sure as a legend that it will be surpassed Random conversations with strangers Elton The sun streaming through the trees in Strummerville whilst Lottery Winners and Hak Baker played Strolling home at dawn on Friday from the Stone Circle and seeing hundreds of people pouring out off the SE Corner with smiles on their faces The volunteers Meeting an 8 year old who is wiser in the ways of Glastonbury (after 2 visits to the farm) then a load of my mates who have been multiple times. At times it was like listening to the veterans on here. The sheer joy of watching Oh my God it's the Church on Sensation Seekers Not meeting a single bell end all week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass II Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 5 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Thoughts and prayers Skip. One day you will move on. Has Skip ever moved on from anything? Fool still thinks Chic should headline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) My green and my hip flask o brandy Edited July 9, 2023 by Jay Pee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 40 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said: Has Skip ever moved on from anything? Fool still thinks Chic should headline. Proper party band that lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDaze Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Breezing into the CV fields around midday on Tuesday and getting parked up in the best spot i have had in 10 festivals (E19 next to the fence) The unbelievably good burger (from my local butcher) that we barbecued on Wednesday afternoon washed down with some decent red wine and several Dark & Stormy's At long last having the courage (thanks to my daughters badgering) to show my face at the Ridge & Furrow meet... I spoke to some lovely people and look forward to next year (🤞) Going to see Doreen Doreen in the Astrolabe at 01:30... an absolutely joyful hour of singing your heart out to old classics Saturday with Ailbhe Reddy in Croissant Neuf, Lizzo and Vintage Trouble... Elton 48 years after I last saw him The many random strangers I spoke with (and particularly the one i was able to help with their ill mannered CV neighbours) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipine Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Having my original glasto crew all back on the farm after a 10 year gap. Being able to wander the site in a t shirt til the early hours. Finding excellent dance music at pretty much every dance venue I wandered up to. The absolute joy of Phoenix ripping it up to a small but adoring crowd in Woodsies. Wandering past the Arcadia Bug at dusk one day when someone’s young daughter was invited up to make her Glastonbury debut.. everyone went wild of course 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Jay Pee said: My green and my hip flask o brandy Private Brandy reporting for duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franky Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 The weather, even though it was a washout. 2010 All over again 💪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Pipine said: Having my original glasto crew all back on the farm after a 10 year gap. Being able to wander the site in a t shirt til the early hours. Finding excellent dance music at pretty much every dance venue I wandered up to. The absolute joy of Phoenix ripping it up to a small but adoring crowd in Woodsies. Wandering past the Arcadia Bug at dusk one day when someone’s young daughter was invited up to make her Glastonbury debut.. everyone went wild of course 😁 Same for me. The past 5 festivals it’s been just my wife and I. This year there were 6 of my mates who hadn’t been since 2011, plus 2 newbies. Was really great to be with everyone again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justcalledtosay Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 23 hours ago, Skip997 said: Not being anywhere near Elton John The other people who were nowhere near Elton John You missed the performance of the weekend Skip. Glad it lifted your soul though 😘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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