Glastonbury

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:43:04 +0200

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Yup. You guessed it. I ain't going, not this year. Gutted. But life is long and I WILL be there next year. I think. I hope. I reckon all the ID stuff just puts me off to be honest, it's so bloody formal. What wrong with letting people climb fences? Okay, not a good idea. But that is how I used to go, and it was some of the best party times of my life. I don't know. I reckon it has changed the festival. And I would expect a change to help ease the pressure on th organizers to keep us all safe, but is it for the better? If you have an opinion please post it here: http://festivalife.forumwww.com

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The Sunrise Festival and The Bloody Weather 2008

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:21:52 +0200

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Well, I don't know about you but the recent disaster regarding the Sunrise Celebration and The Big Chill Festival 2008 was a complete success (the rain was a success). The organizers thought that a water logged field would somehow dry out overnight (eh?) and be ready the next day.

Unfortunately for many it was not a great day out. Punters that made the event before Friday were left trapped within the site while the rest were turned away.

Refunds for the tickets were given, but that ain't the only cost now is it? Fuel, tents, food, alcohol, taxi-fares. All this adds up and is not refunded.

Personally I feel for everyone who missed what would've been a great weekend. It ain't all horror stories though, and some peeps managed to have a good time despite the storm.

I prey that this is not a sign of things to come. Flash storms are the biggest threat to festivals and can cost the organizers tens of thousands in lost revenue. Perhaps we should all learn to sundance. Just like the kid, eh?

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Glastonbury

The Sunrise Festival and The Bloody Weather 2008