/r/glastonbury_festival

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The Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place in Pilton, Somerset, England.

In addition to music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Leading pop and rock artists have headlined, alongside thousands of others appearing on smaller stages and performance areas.

This is an unofficial fan sub, and is not affliliated to the festival.

We are NOT in any way an OFFICIAL page or affiliated with the festival itself.

Glastonbury Festival is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world and a template for all the festivals that have come after it. The difference is that Glastonbury has all the best aspects of being at a Festival in one astonishing bundle.

It's like going to another country, a huge tented city, a mini-state under canvas. British law still applies, but the rules of society are a bit different, a little bit freer. Everyone is here to have a wild time in their own way.

This Reddit community is for lovers of The Glastonbury Festival to discuss bands, lineup times, dos and donts, safety issues etc and also to discuss and share photos and their experiences after the festival.

We could even organise annual Redditor meetups at the Festival.

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/r/glastonbury_festival

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Did Any Attendees Film Glastonbury ‘95?

More specifically, did anyone who attended happen to film any of Jeff Buckley’s set?

6 Comments
2024/05/14
18:10 UTC

8

Campervan resale on now

Just in case anyone has been waiting, they're available now on the main site.

1 Comment
2024/05/14
15:39 UTC

12

WV & SL Resale on Now

Multiple tent options for sale at the moment

2 Comments
2024/05/14
15:17 UTC

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Camping space when arriving on Thursday

Hi, I’ve got a group of friends who will be camping in Dairy Grounds on the Weds but my friend and I are planning to arrive on the Thursday (morning) and both have a tent each. Does anyone know from previous years what the camping space will be looking like around there by Thurs? Do you think we should go Weds evening instead?

10 Comments
2024/05/14
14:22 UTC

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York to Glastonbury

Driving from York to Glastonbury on the Wednesday morning alone and got some spare spaces in the car. If anyone needs a lift there and back you’re more than welcome to jump in. (Don’t be a weirdo)

9 Comments
2024/05/14
13:00 UTC

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Water Aid competition closes at 12pm today!

Hi all,

Our friend Dan has managed to get in to the final 4 in the Water Aid competition and we would love to get him to Glastonbury! If you have a vote left, please consider voting for design 1.

By voting, you can also be in with a chance to win yourself some tickets too ☺️. The competition closes at 12pm!

https://www.wateraid.org/uk/win-glastonbury-tickets

Thanks!

4 Comments
2024/05/14
09:55 UTC

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Last chance to vote! Chance to win Glastonbury tickets.

Last chance to vote this morning in the water aid competition, they’ve removed the AI entry which is great news! I would love to take my bestie to glasto my design is number 4 :) You can also win tickets just by voting

https://www.wateraid.org/uk/win-glastonbury-tickets

8 Comments
2024/05/14
09:21 UTC

2

Ibibio sound machine?

Are they playing? I haven’t spotted them on any lineups yet but they have a new album out

3 Comments
2024/05/14
07:48 UTC

6

Where to go for singalongs

just general pop songs off a speaker

12 Comments
2024/05/13
21:47 UTC

6

Phone network this year

Last year I genuinely had a couple of days where I was unable to contact anyone I was with because of the dreadful o2 signal. Does anyone suggest getting a burner phone with a different network / who is providing this year’s network?

26 Comments
2024/05/13
21:33 UTC

0

Looking for Sticklinch parking pass

My mate screwed up and bought the wrong parking. Anyone have a spare sticklinch parking they don’t need and want to sell?

Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/05/13
14:56 UTC

0

Sticklinch car parking ticket

If anyone is selling one or if you notice they go back on sale, you might let me know?! Thank you! And if you are in the same boat drop a comment and if I get one from resale I shall inform you.

2 Comments
2024/05/13
14:18 UTC

7

Can Can bar

About 20 years I stumbled on a late bar with can can dancers, live band, shots etc - does anyone know what this was? I think it was somewhere near the theatre field or possibly what is now the SE corner.

13 Comments
2024/05/13
11:10 UTC

11 Comments
2024/05/13
09:16 UTC

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Unusual or surprising acts - recommendations please!

One of the joys of Glastonbury for me is seeing live acts I know nothing about who just blow me away with weirdness and energy - Past highlights including The Correspondents (IYKYK), Goat, Showhawk duo, Old Dirty Brasstards, and many more my adled breain can't quite recall.

So far I have:

Throw me your best recommendations for mad stuff!

19 Comments
2024/05/13
09:11 UTC

39

Share your life hacks - what is one random thing which can be a lifesaver?

With just over 5 weeks to go I know people who are planning on what to pack. Name a life hack item which you plan on taking

160 Comments
2024/05/13
08:29 UTC

2

Arcadia Spider?

Heard the spider won't be there this year. Is this true? If so, what will replace it?

36 Comments
2024/05/13
07:24 UTC

15

Any odds on Chappell Roan being added to the lineup now?

She’s up and coming (and I believe) hasn’t done glasto yet. She’s perfect for either other or Woodsies 🤞🏻

13 Comments
2024/05/13
07:02 UTC

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All Time Best Secret Sets

I saw Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood at sunset on the Park Stage in 2010. It’s probably my favourite all time Glasto moment.

What are the best secret sets ever?

64 Comments
2024/05/12
16:51 UTC

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17/18/19 year olds

None of my friends managed to get tickets this year so I’m looking for some chill 17/18/19 year olds to hang out with. It’s my second year at Glasto so I’m mainly looking to see more of the night life and slightly less running between stages than i did last year, but i do have a few must see artists and bands!

Reply to this or message me if you’re also solo or your group would be happy for another🫡

8 Comments
2024/05/12
12:26 UTC

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Quechua reflecting tarp

Ok so went to my first Glasto last year and absolutely loved everything apart from how hot our tent was. Couldn’t spend longer than 5 mins in there without feeling like I’ll pass out which made things v difficult.

I know Quechua fresh & black tent are the way to go, but has anyone used the Quechua tarp?

We’ve got a euro hike blackout 4 people tent so just need something to reflect the heat, so would this cover do the trick? It’ll work out much cheaper than buying the fresh & black tent. The other thing I’m worried about is the euro hike tent doesn’t have much ventilation, there’s a tiny flat that doesn’t let much air in. Would this be important in keeping it cool, or is the reflecting tarp enough? Any advice would be super helpful!

5 Comments
2024/05/12
12:25 UTC

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Reflective tent cover

Just thinking that if it’s a super hot year again… does anyone have any good recommendations for covers for tents that are good at reflecting the sun/heat in the mornings?

16 Comments
2024/05/12
11:14 UTC

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Do flags ever get nicked?

Bought a proper flag pole and decent quality flag this year to carry around as I’m now in a bigger group but obviously there be a part when i wanna leave it at the campsite for a location pin point. I’m guessing there’s no prevention while I’m away from the campsite other than putting it away.

13 Comments
2024/05/12
10:18 UTC

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Broken ankle 7 weeks before the festival

So last weekend I fractured my tibia & my fibula. The tibia fracture isn't too bad and has been left to heal by itself. The fibula fracture is pretty bad so I've had a metal plate shoved in my leg with screws and such. Currently i'm in a medical boot on crutches & been told to that I need to be partially weight-bearing (max 50%) for 6 weeks & "careful" for 6 weeks after that.

Anyway, I'm looking for any tips and advice leading up to the festival to help speed up my recovery/confidence. I have never broken any bones before nor have I ever used crutches before. I'm finding that my anxiety is really high when using the crutches. Also whenever I use the crutches it's like I'm using them for the first time (still in the first week) again. Does it get easier/more natural over time? Does the pain get easier to manage over time or become less of a sharp stabbing pain and more of an inconvenience pain whenever I place my foot down? Will my leg just go "Yeah you're all good now" randomly one morning but I still need to be careful?

Note: All of the doctors said Glastonbury was doable just that I should wear the medical boot at the festival even if my leg is in good shape to help signal to people that I'm not the sturdiest human being at the moment. We're also Glamping which will be a huge help.

56 Comments
2024/05/12
10:02 UTC

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Unclaimed Coach ticket

Hello - does anyone know what happens if you have a coach ticket but aren’t able to get on the coach anymore? My friend can’t get the Thursday coach anymore but can arrive at Glastonbury on the Friday.

Does the coach driver hand it in at the festival?

12 Comments
2024/05/12
09:28 UTC

0

Under 18s Glasto

So me and my whole group of 6 that are going to glasto are all either 17 or 16, and was just wondering if we’d be able to get served at a bar or anything like that, or if we’d get turned away. To my knowledge we don’t have anyone going that we know who is 18 that can slip us the wristbands so will we struggle to get served?

28 Comments
2024/05/12
07:34 UTC

8

What are the odds of Kings of Leon playing a surprise show?

Their UK tour dates align well. Disappointed they aren’t on the lineup.

21 Comments
2024/05/12
07:31 UTC

5

is SE corner over 18?

im 17 to clarify….

23 Comments
2024/05/11
15:19 UTC

21

The XX secret gig

Romy is there, Jamie is there…. Surely they want us to relive 2010 all over again

23 Comments
2024/05/11
12:22 UTC

0

Glastonbury fest bouncers beat up artists?

Hi, Heard a story about an independent artist performing at Glastonbury a few years back. They were causing a mischief fair enough, but apparently the security beat them up, drove them into a forest where they were beaten to a pulp by a mob of bouncers. They chucked out of a moving vehicle outside the First Aid tent. I’m a big fan of Glastonbury and quite shocked by this. Has anyone else got similar stories I wonder? Is this a thing?!

25 Comments
2024/05/11
12:04 UTC

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