Glastonbury - 22nd–26th June 2022

They shouldn’t be taken too seriously. They are more like the New York Post to my knowledge. They are definitely quick to throw up a headline. It would be odd for the Eavis’ to go on the record saying they need acts to “drive ticket sales” considering this is a guaranteed sellout, so I call bullshit

That said, Big Rock band = Arctic Monkeys - that I think we can count on.

The Daily Mail is a tabloid and should never be trusted.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Madonna on there. Especially if there's been a desire to have her for all this time. Most festivals you'd be pretty twisted to have a headliner you don't really care for. But there's counter options out the ass here. Just looking back at old schedules it's bananas the other things you could be doing.

I decided if I don't get tickets for this, Rock Werchter would be quite the consolation. There's always the 50yr anniversary the next year.

Who's been two either and has some comments or advice?

Been to Werchter 3x, would love to make it Glasto once but idk. I feel like the enormous amount of people or better lads + the amount of conflicts in one weekend are holding me back. It's not like you can easily go from one stage to the other in 5 mins because of the amount of people just everywhere.. but would love to go once. Now, I'd rather see 30 acts and feel dead tired than see 15 and have a chill weekend. 

Long time lurker, rare poster here. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend both (Glastonbury 2016, Rock Werchter 2017). They’re both a million times better than American festivals in their own way. I’ll do my best to compare.

Glastonbury is an absolute monster of a fest and the best I’ve ever been to. The farm is enormous and mildly overwhelming at first. We took a bus from London to get there. Coming from the states, we opted to book a pod in Worthy View. The hike up is steep, but the view and convenience are worth it. Everyone else camps literally wherever they want. No pre-cut camping squares. Find a spot and pitch a tent. There’s more stages than you can count and a ton of non-music related activities going on 24/7. The music doesn’t start officially until Friday, but I highly recommend getting there Wednesday when the fest opens to get your bearings and just take everything in. There’s plenty of options for food scattered all over the grounds. The crowds are insane (in the best way) and extremely engaged in the music. No one is talking during sets, just singing along and dancing. It’s a relatively older crowd compared to Bonnaroo/Lolla etc. Everyone handles their alcohol and extracurriculars surprisingly well. People travel from all over the world for this thing and if I could I would go back every year. Adele on the Pyramid Stage was the greatest show I’ve ever seen (for reference Macca at Roo in 2013 is #2 and it’s not close). Also bring boots for the mud. There will be mud.

Rock Werchter is also great on a much smaller scale. Only 3 stages, but they get the big names every year. Super easy to get to from Brussels. Like Glastonbury we opted for pre-set up tents in the Hive Resort. Highly recommend it. Everything at this festival is very well run and organized. They have a recycling program where you can collect 10 bottles/cups and receive tokens for food/beer. If you play your cards right you won’t have to pay for drinks all weekend. Also keeps the grounds very clean. The token system was hit or miss for us because you’re not actually conscious of how much you’re spending until you’re out of tokens and have to reload. The crowds are much older and most everyone we talked to was surprised we came all that way for the fest. They treat it like it’s a hometown fest as opposed to this grand thing we all see it as. Everyone was really friendly and polite, no drunk kids running around. The 2 small stages are under massive tents that make every show seem intimate. The best part is seeing huge acts in America at 1pm (Cage the elephant) and 2pm (Lorde) because they’re not quite as big over there. Overall great value for the names they pull and would love to go back.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask. Hope this helps!

Wow didn’t realize it was that many in the tents either. Just goes to show how it really does feel like a small gig in there. You’re right about Lorde, my apologies. I remembered it being earlier because the sun set so late that time of year.

You probably know more about Euro billing than I but are Kylie, Liam, VW and Disclosure really above Gambino and Tame? Liam is a big deal deal in England, but in 2018 is he justifying that spot with one okay album? Didn't he play last year too?

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Picked those 3 as subs and Gambino, Tame and Prodigy at the Other, I think. Kylie is playing that afternoon pop act thing so she gets billed higher even tho she's playing in the afternoon. Liam sold out Manchester stadium and is ready to headline if not already busy headlining UK fests (think he did the organised by Disclosure in early June thus year). Could see Tame subbing as well tho. It's just a mock anyways.

She seems likely.

McCartney has a date in Phoenix on June 26th, that's the first day of Glasto on Wednesday. Still possible

The Cure rumors are spinning up

God yes. I'd definitely make the trip.