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Glastonbury Festival, by Deleted on Jun 21, 2017 14:58:22 GMT 1, I will be releasing a Glasto tribute print.
Signed Brainplop.
I will be releasing a Glasto tribute print.
Signed Brainplop.
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mutatis
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Glastonbury Festival, by mutatis on Jun 22, 2017 9:40:15 GMT 1, Clearly Glastonbury means different things to different people. I've noticed and welcome the changes since the 80s when I first went, a time when official numbers were tricky to gauge as half the punters simply walked in or jumped the fence. I'm sure people back then were bemoaning the perceived change to what was ostensibly a hippie festival.
After my first time, I gave it a good few years before I was tempted back in 95 by a Cure, Stone Roses headline and a host of Britpop (Elastica, Oasis, Supergrass), and triphop acts (Tricky and Portishead). Alas the Stone Roses had to pull out, nevertheless it gave Pulp a chance to shine. That year half the crowd must have bunked in and it was gloriously warm and dry I recall.
As for the number of people attending, Glastonbury is clearly a victim of its own success. I seem to remember in 95 Portishead were playing in some small field like the theatre field which was appropriate at the time (Tricky was on the Jazz stage I think) and the whole field was closed and people weren't allowed to enter. In fact, you just could not even get near the field. That was annoying. Fortunately, I hitched a ride on the back of an ambulance as it tried to get through the crowd and thus got into the field and eventually the tent itself due to the good fortune of Evan Dando holding up proceedings before we got to see Portishead, much to the annoyance of everybody around me. Similarly, about 10 years ago Madness played in a little tent in Lost Vagueness, on a stage which was barely big enough for the band. Fortunately, I was backstage and had to meet people there that initially they could not get in because the whole area had been shut off.
I think Glastonbury is far more interesting now than it was when I first went in 89 because it has in a sense devolved responsibility to lot of other organisers so there are loads of mini-festivals within the festival and you don't have to engage with the mainstream stages at all.
I've done the pure music festivals and even been to one's abroad such as Benicassim, but they're all about the music, whereas I would suggest that Glastonbury has so much more to offer. Watching it on the TV, whilst comfy, is no substitute for being there.
All those going this year I hope you have fun, I will. It is what you make of it.
Clearly Glastonbury means different things to different people. I've noticed and welcome the changes since the 80s when I first went, a time when official numbers were tricky to gauge as half the punters simply walked in or jumped the fence. I'm sure people back then were bemoaning the perceived change to what was ostensibly a hippie festival.
After my first time, I gave it a good few years before I was tempted back in 95 by a Cure, Stone Roses headline and a host of Britpop (Elastica, Oasis, Supergrass), and triphop acts (Tricky and Portishead). Alas the Stone Roses had to pull out, nevertheless it gave Pulp a chance to shine. That year half the crowd must have bunked in and it was gloriously warm and dry I recall.
As for the number of people attending, Glastonbury is clearly a victim of its own success. I seem to remember in 95 Portishead were playing in some small field like the theatre field which was appropriate at the time (Tricky was on the Jazz stage I think) and the whole field was closed and people weren't allowed to enter. In fact, you just could not even get near the field. That was annoying. Fortunately, I hitched a ride on the back of an ambulance as it tried to get through the crowd and thus got into the field and eventually the tent itself due to the good fortune of Evan Dando holding up proceedings before we got to see Portishead, much to the annoyance of everybody around me. Similarly, about 10 years ago Madness played in a little tent in Lost Vagueness, on a stage which was barely big enough for the band. Fortunately, I was backstage and had to meet people there that initially they could not get in because the whole area had been shut off.
I think Glastonbury is far more interesting now than it was when I first went in 89 because it has in a sense devolved responsibility to lot of other organisers so there are loads of mini-festivals within the festival and you don't have to engage with the mainstream stages at all.
I've done the pure music festivals and even been to one's abroad such as Benicassim, but they're all about the music, whereas I would suggest that Glastonbury has so much more to offer. Watching it on the TV, whilst comfy, is no substitute for being there.
All those going this year I hope you have fun, I will. It is what you make of it.
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Glastonbury Festival, by Matt on Jun 22, 2017 10:05:32 GMT 1, very well put mutatis
Always so funny to see people saying "it ain't what it used to be"...
You're right it ain't, but that doesn't mean that what it is isn't still appealing to a lot of people, and you can hardly blame a festival for bringing joy and amusement to a large number of folks.
Saying "it was better back in the day" mostly shows how much of an old fart you are, oblivious to the fact that there are new festivals / happenings popping up all over the world, but you've not heard about them because you're too busy typing about how nostalgia ain't what it used to be
A more interesting angle to this "ain't what it used to be" debate is whether any form of counterculture can survive without being absorbed by consumerism, and merchandising. I would strongly advise reading Debord's "Sociรฉtรฉ du spectacle" (am sure it has been translated) on this.
Will also be very useful and though provoking for those who like to say this place ain't what it used to be
very well put mutatisAlways so funny to see people saying "it ain't what it used to be"... You're right it ain't, but that doesn't mean that what it is isn't still appealing to a lot of people, and you can hardly blame a festival for bringing joy and amusement to a large number of folks. Saying "it was better back in the day" mostly shows how much of an old fart you are, oblivious to the fact that there are new festivals / happenings popping up all over the world, but you've not heard about them because you're too busy typing about how nostalgia ain't what it used to be A more interesting angle to this "ain't what it used to be" debate is whether any form of counterculture can survive without being absorbed by consumerism, and merchandising. I would strongly advise reading Debord's "Sociรฉtรฉ du spectacle" (am sure it has been translated) on this. Will also be very useful and though provoking for those who like to say this place ain't what it used to be |
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Glastonbury Festival, by dotdot on Jun 22, 2017 10:15:03 GMT 1, for those who go.
..and yeah if you hear anything of this quality - let us all know.
for those who go.
..and yeah if you hear anything of this quality - let us all know.
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Glastonbury Festival, by spirit on Jun 22, 2017 10:48:43 GMT 1, very well put mutatis Always so funny to see people saying "it ain't what it used to be"... You're right it ain't, but that doesn't mean that what it is isn't still appealing to a lot of people, and you can hardly blame a festival for bringing joy and amusement to a large number of folks. Saying "it was better back in the day" mostly shows how much of an old fart you are, oblivious to the fact that there are new festivals / happenings popping up all over the world, but you've not heard about them because you're too busy typing about how nostalgia ain't what it used to be A more interesting angle to this "ain't what it used to be" debate is whether any form of counterculture can survive without being absorbed by consumerism, and merchandising. I would strongly advise reading Debord's "Sociรฉtรฉ du spectacle" (am sure it has been translated) on this. Will also be very useful and though provoking for those who like to say this place ain't what it used to be
very well put mutatis Always so funny to see people saying "it ain't what it used to be"... You're right it ain't, but that doesn't mean that what it is isn't still appealing to a lot of people, and you can hardly blame a festival for bringing joy and amusement to a large number of folks. Saying "it was better back in the day" mostly shows how much of an old fart you are, oblivious to the fact that there are new festivals / happenings popping up all over the world, but you've not heard about them because you're too busy typing about how nostalgia ain't what it used to be A more interesting angle to this "ain't what it used to be" debate is whether any form of counterculture can survive without being absorbed by consumerism, and merchandising. I would strongly advise reading Debord's "Sociรฉtรฉ du spectacle" (am sure it has been translated) on this. Will also be very useful and though provoking for those who like to say this place ain't what it used to be |
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Glastonbury Festival, by Coach on Jun 22, 2017 11:02:31 GMT 1, very well put mutatisAlways so funny to see people saying "it ain't what it used to be"... You're right it ain't, but that doesn't mean that what it is isn't still appealing to a lot of people, and you can hardly blame a festival for bringing joy and amusement to a large number of folks. Saying "it was better back in the day" mostly shows how much of an old fart you are, oblivious to the fact that there are new festivals / happenings popping up all over the world, but you've not heard about them because you're too busyย typing about how nostalgia ain't what it used to be A more interesting angle to this "ain't what it used to be" debate is whether any form of counterculture can survive without being absorbed by consumerism, and merchandising. ย I would strongly advise reading Debord's "Sociรฉtรฉ du spectacle" (am sure it has been translated) on this. Will also be very useful and though provoking for those who like to say this place ain't what it used to be
It's a fair point. I apologise for any negativity on my part.
It might be fairer to say that I ain't what I used to be!
Still have many great memories. Rarely saw any bands. One year I saw half of the polyphonic spree set, and that was it.
My lasting memory of it was that it was like a small town, weird and wonderful, plonked in the middle of the countryside, where pretty much anything goes.
very well put mutatisAlways so funny to see people saying "it ain't what it used to be"... You're right it ain't, but that doesn't mean that what it is isn't still appealing to a lot of people, and you can hardly blame a festival for bringing joy and amusement to a large number of folks. Saying "it was better back in the day" mostly shows how much of an old fart you are, oblivious to the fact that there are new festivals / happenings popping up all over the world, but you've not heard about them because you're too busyย typing about how nostalgia ain't what it used to be A more interesting angle to this "ain't what it used to be" debate is whether any form of counterculture can survive without being absorbed by consumerism, and merchandising. ย I would strongly advise reading Debord's "Sociรฉtรฉ du spectacle" (am sure it has been translated) on this. Will also be very useful and though provoking for those who like to say this place ain't what it used to be It's a fair point. I apologise for any negativity on my part. It might be fairer to say that I ain't what I used to be! Still have many great memories. Rarely saw any bands. One year I saw half of the polyphonic spree set, and that was it. My lasting memory of it was that it was like a small town, weird and wonderful, plonked in the middle of the countryside, where pretty much anything goes. |
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Glastonbury Festival, by Matt on Jun 22, 2017 11:05:50 GMT 1, Coach sorry if I gave the impression was pointing at you
Just a general comment on things not being want they were :-)
Coach sorry if I gave the impression was pointing at you Just a general comment on things not being want they were :-)
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Glastonbury Festival, by Coach on Jun 22, 2017 11:41:53 GMT 1, Coach sorry if I gave the impression was pointing at you Just a general comment on things not being want they were :-)
Not at all. I accept that I am conservative (little C!), insomuch as I don't care for change. So to an extent I do rue the festival being different, bigger, etc. But I also accept that I have changed, got older, grumpier, etc. So the apology was genuine.
I genuinely hope everyone there has a sick time (youth parlance!).
Coach sorry if I gave the impression was pointing at you Just a general comment on things not being want they were :-) Not at all. I accept that I am conservative (little C!), insomuch as I don't care for change. So to an extent I do rue the festival being different, bigger, etc. But I also accept that I have changed, got older, grumpier, etc. So the apology was genuine. I genuinely hope everyone there has a sick time (youth parlance!). |
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Glastonbury Festival, by Everyone Owes on Jun 22, 2017 14:01:51 GMT 1, Coach sorry if I gave the impression was pointing at you Just a general comment on things not being want they were :-) Not at all. I accept that I am conservative (little C!), insomuch as I don't care for change. So to an extent I do rue the festival being different, bigger, etc. But I also accept that I have changed, got older, grumpier, etc. So the apology was genuine. I genuinely hope everyone there has a sick time (youth parlance!).
Not quite coach....according to my 11 yr old, savage is this year's sick....
Coach sorry if I gave the impression was pointing at you Just a general comment on things not being want they were :-) Not at all. I accept that I am conservative (little C!), insomuch as I don't care for change. So to an extent I do rue the festival being different, bigger, etc. But I also accept that I have changed, got older, grumpier, etc. So the apology was genuine. I genuinely hope everyone there has a sick time (youth parlance!). Not quite coach....according to my 11 yr old, savage is this year's sick.... |
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Glastonbury Festival, by Deleted on Jun 22, 2017 15:21:05 GMT 1, Coach sorry if I gave the impression was pointing at you Just a general comment on things not being want they were :-) Not at all. I accept that I am conservative (little C!), insomuch as I don't care for change. So to an extent I do rue the festival being different, bigger, etc. But I also accept that I have changed, got older, grumpier, etc. So the apology was genuine. I genuinely hope everyone there has a sick time (youth parlance!).
"Sick" get with times Grandad that is at least 6 months old
Coach sorry if I gave the impression was pointing at you Just a general comment on things not being want they were :-) Not at all. I accept that I am conservative (little C!), insomuch as I don't care for change. So to an extent I do rue the festival being different, bigger, etc. But I also accept that I have changed, got older, grumpier, etc. So the apology was genuine. I genuinely hope everyone there has a sick time (youth parlance!). "Sick" get with times Grandad that is at least 6 months old |
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Glastonbury Festival, by Coach on Jun 22, 2017 15:21:24 GMT 1, Not at all. I accept that I am conservative (little C!), insomuch as I don't care for change. So to an extent I do rue the festival being different, bigger, etc. But I also accept that I have changed, got older, grumpier, etc. So the apology was genuine. I genuinely hope everyone there has a sick time (youth parlance!). Not quite coach....according to my 11 yr old, savage is this year's sick....
Well there you go. My up to date is out of date! No suprise there.
Not at all. I accept that I am conservative (little C!), insomuch as I don't care for change. So to an extent I do rue the festival being different, bigger, etc. But I also accept that I have changed, got older, grumpier, etc. So the apology was genuine. I genuinely hope everyone there has a sick time (youth parlance!). Not quite coach....according to my 11 yr old, savage is this year's sick.... Well there you go. My up to date is out of date! No suprise there. |
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Glastonbury Festival, by dotdot on Jun 22, 2017 15:32:43 GMT 1, Everyone was young once - some pretend to be young forever - they generally pop it at 27.
Why bother to be cool or sick or savage when you can follow it 'all' on your phone.
Ah - the smart generation , much prefer the Beaten Generation, of course.
..more up and coming...
Everyone was young once - some pretend to be young forever - they generally pop it at 27.
Why bother to be cool or sick or savage when you can follow it 'all' on your phone.
Ah - the smart generation , much prefer the Beaten Generation, of course.
..more up and coming...
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Glastonbury Festival, by Agent Provocateur on Jun 23, 2017 13:38:40 GMT 1,
If you didn't catch the dynamic duo's build up to this years Glastonbury on IG here's a few shots of them hard at workโฆ and a couple of the finished monster-sized puppets on site and working.
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Glastonbury Festival, by Coach on Jun 23, 2017 13:40:50 GMT 1, Great post AP!
Great post AP!
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Glastonbury Festival, by Winter on Jun 23, 2017 13:50:00 GMT 1, I guess that's one way of getting free entry!
I guess that's one way of getting free entry!
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Glastonbury Festival, by Deleted on Jun 23, 2017 13:54:43 GMT 1,
Nice Banksy rat on wall.
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Glastonbury Festival, by Martin DK on Jun 23, 2017 15:16:19 GMT 1,
So cool that Insect, congrats to those going a getting one. Wow!
So cool that Insect, congrats to those going a getting one. Wow! |
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Glastonbury Festival, by Everyone Owes on Jun 23, 2017 15:23:55 GMT 1, What state most prints will be in by the time they exit planet Glasto is another matter entirely!
What state most prints will be in by the time they exit planet Glasto is another matter entirely!
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Glastonbury Festival, by Deleted on Jun 23, 2017 15:28:09 GMT 1, So cool that Insect, congrats to those going a getting one. Wow!
If anyone could pick one up, I'd love one of these. Can of course compensate for your troubles, and pay for your evening's 'expenses'.
So cool that Insect, congrats to those going a getting one. Wow! If anyone could pick one up, I'd love one of these. Can of course compensate for your troubles, and pay for your evening's 'expenses'. |
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Glastonbury Festival, by Deleted on Jun 23, 2017 16:15:44 GMT 1, I have no idea how you'd get one of these back home in a reasonable state.
I have no idea how you'd get one of these back home in a reasonable state.
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Glastonbury Festival, by Martin DK on Jun 23, 2017 16:30:39 GMT 1, I have no idea how you'd get one of these back home in a reasonable state.
I mean, just bring your A1 archival portfolio, simple 
I have no idea how you'd get one of these back home in a reasonable state. I mean, just bring your A1 archival portfolio, simple |
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Glastonbury Festival, by ed on Jun 23, 2017 17:24:27 GMT 1, If anyone knows a way of getting them, or someone onsite who can, I'd be more than happy to pop down to the festival and pick them up from them, as long as I got one too!
If anyone knows a way of getting them, or someone onsite who can, I'd be more than happy to pop down to the festival and pick them up from them, as long as I got one too!
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Glastonbury Festival, by bigtlt on Jun 23, 2017 23:45:04 GMT 1, Rumour around the ShangrilArt printing press is that those Banksy prints to be given to anyone voting against Conservatives in the general election, will be somehow given away at the Pyramid stage or at Leftfield for the Corbyn speech.
Could be true, could be a load of bo**ocks
Rumour around the ShangrilArt printing press is that those Banksy prints to be given to anyone voting against Conservatives in the general election, will be somehow given away at the Pyramid stage or at Leftfield for the Corbyn speech.
Could be true, could be a load of bo**ocks
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Glastonbury Festival, by Ruggs on Jun 23, 2017 23:53:33 GMT 1, Forget the art for a minute. Been watching BBC's brilliant coverage this evening. Great stuff by Elbow, Future Islands and now Radiohead.
Forget the art for a minute. Been watching BBC's brilliant coverage this evening. Great stuff by Elbow, Future Islands and now Radiohead.
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Glastonbury Festival, by thomasmer on Jun 24, 2017 4:59:46 GMT 1, Pure Evils installation is the epitome of modern days Glasto.
Pure Evils installation is the epitome of modern days Glasto.
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Glastonbury Festival, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Jun 24, 2017 5:59:50 GMT 1, No Glastonbury highlights on over here in oz  last year we had decent coverage..
No Glastonbury highlights on over here in oz last year we had decent coverage.. |
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Glastonbury Festival, by mojo on Jun 25, 2017 11:21:02 GMT 1, LOVE JEREMY 
LOVE JEREMY |
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Glastonbury Festival, by Winter on Jun 25, 2017 11:59:38 GMT 1, His appearance was thanks to some excellent work by his strategists.
His appearance was thanks to some excellent work by his strategists.
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last year we had decent coverage..
