I spent a surprising amount of time at the very front barrier this year, never really been my thing before.
One very irritating thing I noticed...
the front security guards standing on the front barrier for long periods of time, blocking the view of the stage for many. Not just at the side but right in the middle too. This was at its worst for me at Bob Vylan in the Leftfield tent on Sunday afternoon. There were a constant 4 to 5 guards, looking a bit wired if I'm honest, blocking the view and looking intensely into the crowd for maybe snipers or assassin's!!
I always thought they did a good job being slightly invisible but reassuringly present. Not now it seems.
Main Stage on Friday is pretty weak, won't be watching anyone until Dua Lipa. Thankfully the Heineken Tent is brilliant for us from 5pm unitl the end of Kiwunuka.