We always get coach and ticket packages when we head to Glastonbury. Its normally easier to get tickets as they go on sale on the Thursday before general sale so if you fail with them you can have another try on the Sunday. We were successful with tickets and were incredibly excited to see the line up! Glastonbury is a bit different from other festivals as they don't realise the line up until after everyone has paid for their tickets.
I have to be honest, I wasn't that impressed with the line up but Glastonbury has SO much more to offer than the main stages. To be fair I was very excited to see Adele but she wasn't a headline act was she? I was to be proven wrong but more on that later.
We left at 5.30am from central park with another coach load of excited travellers! The weather had been bad of the couple of days before the festival so we were worried about the site. I'd also seen loads of images online of flooding which didn't bode well... We were then told by the driver we'd be stopping at Taunton services as the traffic around the site was heavy. Everyone moaned a bit "It's a festival, of course it's going to be heavy...can't be that bad..." and how we were wrong! It took us 11 1/2 hours to get to the festival. 9 hours to travel what should have took us 15 minutes. Crazy.
We arrived very very glad to get of the bus and ready for the long slog to get a camping spot. Always the worst bit but after the journey we just had it actually wasn't that bad. We managed to get a spot on Lower Mead which wasn't the best as I started to worry if it rained we might be a bit screwed. In the end it wasn't that bad...! It was close to the pyramid stage and the other stage where we spent most of our time so it worked out alright.
The first night is always the one where you have a wonder around and see what there is. They have opening night fireworks and a massive gathering in the stone circle. Unfortunately we missed the stone circle party this year as they close it off when it reaches capacity. We decided to go up to the viewing point which gives you this beautiful view of Worthy Farm.
We wandered around again on the Thursday to see of different areas of the site before the music kicked off on the Friday. I think one of my favourite areas is the Green Fields area during the day. There is so much you can do and different activities you can try you definitely won't get bored. We tried to head up to the night time are this evening but they had already reached capacity in Shangri La so we couldn't go :( I LOVE it here, its full of propaganda mocking the society we live in. Really interesting to have a walk around if you can to explore and then catch the amazing DJs until late!
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New band spot: Bear's Den - Other Stage
Now I have to admit we weren't planning on seeing these guys but I'm so glad we did! What a talent, currently listening to them as I write this post. The band consists of two guys and they describe themselves as alternative rock, right down my street. Check them out here, you won't regret it. My favourite song on their current album is Agape, lovely, easy listening song. They have a new album out soon which you can pre-order so get on it!
Jack Garratt - John Peel Stage
I have been waiting to see this beauty for a while now and boy was it worth the wait! He has so much stage presence and put on a bloody good show. I love his music, what an absolute talent. The whole tent was jumping and came together to enjoy themselves! I even made a friend in the crowd, Hi Paul!
Bastille - Other Stage
Now I have loved these guys for a long while and Woody is from Plymouth so you can't really go wrong with that... We were right near the front and it was so worth it. The great thing about the stages at Glastonbury is that they empty out pretty much at every act so you can get to the front when you want to. Bastille played a few songs from their new album and it sounds like its going to be a cracker!
Wooooooooooooow. Adele blew me away. She sounds INCREDIBLE live, just like her albums. The crowd was a collective and everyone was getting weepy. It was an awesome experience and I don't think I'll get to see her again so I made sure I took everything in, just take a look. We couldn't even get onto the main field she attracted that many people. SO MANY FEELINGS.
Years and Years - Other Stage
Now I wouldn't say I was a fan of Y&Y's but after seeing them live I would definitely buy their album. Olly came out in the most incredible coat (I want it) and gave an amazing touching speech about being in the LGBT community which received a loud cheer from the crowd! Lots of confetti and fun had.
Now with the one to end with the obvious...
Coldplay - Pyramid Stage
Before I saw them live I was not fussed by them. I didn't understand the hype or why anyone would want to see them at a gig. But they blew me away at how good they were. You had the opportunity to pick up a flashing wristband on the Sunday during the day to use in the evening. Seeing over 100,000 people in unison watching a band is something special, and then you add lights into the crowd and it electrifies the feeling. Loved that the band covered one of the lovely Viola Beach, Boys That Sing, who we sadly lost when they died on tour. Perfect tribute.
What a weekend. If you're ever debating going please just go. There is something for everyone and there is so much more than just music. Its my favourite thing to do and there will be nothing as special as standing in a field muddy with your best friends listening to your favourite bands. Until next time Worthy Farm.
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