Glastonbury 2020

I see sheep · 05-03-2020 1:43pm

I'd say about 10% chance of this going ahead, unfortunately

sally cinnamon89 · 05-03-2020 2:03pm

I see sheep wrote: »

I'd say about 10% chance of this going ahead, unfortunately

where is this coming from haha

Basq · 05-03-2020 2:16pm

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

Just guarantee that those with tickets this year have the option of guaranteed tickets next year.

A few in our group mentioned this the other day if is cancelled..

.. but I can't see this happening.

I see sheep · 05-03-2020 3:05pm

sally cinnamon89 wrote: »

where is this coming from haha

Well for instance, today England's chief medical officer has said there was a “slim to zero” chance of avoiding a global pandemic, which could see “huge pressure” on the NHS, making it impossible for all who need beds to get them.

In this scenario all major gatherings of people will be banned, I think it's inevitable. Government won't be able to say "Yes there's so many people ill we don't have enough beds but keep going on like normal anyway".

Just to note I do think people are panicking too much and I have 3 concerts booked for summer, plus a trip to the soccer euros & a couple other flights, so I really don't want to see this but like I say it looks inevitable.

ghostdancer · 05-03-2020 6:11pm

Glastonbury regular Mik Artistik is playing Dublin and Galway this weekend:
https://www.mikartistik.com/live

MadYaker · 05-03-2020 8:44pm

I see sheep wrote: »

Well for instance, today England's chief medical officer has said there was a “slim to zero” chance of avoiding a global pandemic, which could see “huge pressure” on the NHS, making it impossible for all who need beds to get them.

In this scenario all major gatherings of people will be banned, I think it's inevitable. Government won't be able to say "Yes there's so many people ill we don't have enough beds but keep going on like normal anyway".

Just to note I do think people are panicking too much and I have 3 concerts booked for summer, plus a trip to the soccer euros & a couple other flights, so I really don't want to see this but like I say it looks inevitable.

Load of nonsense speculation to be honest. It's just too early to tell.

I guess you missed out on a ticket and are trying to get a few back onto the pot?

TheIrishGrover · 06-03-2020 10:14am

I think we'll have to hear within the next two weeks. I have my fears.

My main concern would be simply that many of the proposed (unannounced) acts will simply decide not to tour which would leave many many holes in the schedule. As opposed to the Eaves' deciding to cancel it due to fears of crowd spreading the virus. I mean even if they decided to go ahead, if 20% of the acts pull out then what? It's not what they would want for the 50th. I'd say they may cancel and have the 50th next year (If you know what I mean, make a little joke about the belated 50th).

I mean, again, HOPING for the best but.........

MadYaker · 06-03-2020 10:22am

No way they will cancel unless forced to do so by the authorities. They've come under immense pressure from all corners to pull the plug in the past and never have. I don't think acts dropping out will make a difference. A festival with 80% of the planned lineup is better than no festival, especially for the 50th. There's a lot of UK acts that could be got at very short notice and it's not as if the festival is financially vulnerable. At the moment I'm still optimistic but that may change as things progress. I think we will hear one way or the other before balance payment week anyway and until then I expect silence unless the situation in the UK really goes pear shaped.

I see sheep · 06-03-2020 10:32am

MadYaker wrote: »

I guess you missed out on a ticket and are trying to get a few back onto the pot?

:pac: I'm otherwise engaged that week so can't go.

Looking forward to it on tv if it goes ahead though.

TheIrishGrover · 06-03-2020 10:41am

..... Wait, did I say that out loud?

06-03-2020 11:52am

MadYaker wrote: »

No way they will cancel unless forced to do so by the authorities. They've come under immense pressure from all corners to pull the plug in the past and never have. I don't think acts dropping out will make a difference. A festival with 80% of the planned lineup is better than no festival, especially for the 50th. There's a lot of UK acts that could be got at very short notice and it's not as if the festival is financially vulnerable. At the moment I'm still optimistic but that may change as things progress. I think we will hear one way or the other before balance payment week anyway and until then I expect silence unless the situation in the UK really goes pear shaped.

What pressure did they come under in the past?

If I had to bet, I would say my first trip to Glastonbury will be cut tragically short.

MadYaker · 06-03-2020 12:13pm

Deleted User wrote: »

What pressure did they come under in the past?

If I had to bet, I would say my first trip to Glastonbury will be cut tragically short.

You should read the book its nuts. I think when 5 people were shot in a drug deal gone bad in the late 80s they came closest to cancelling. 2016 with the mud was apparently a close call too.

06-03-2020 12:18pm

MadYaker wrote: »

You should read the book its nuts. I think when 5 people were shot in a drug deal gone bad in the late 80s they came closest to cancelling. 2016 with the mud was apparently a close call too.

Is it this book?

MadYaker · 06-03-2020 12:20pm

Yeah thats it

rubick · 06-03-2020 12:21pm

MadYaker wrote: »

You should read the book its nuts. I think when 5 people were shot in a drug deal gone bad in the late 80s they came closest to cancelling. 2016 with the mud was apparently a close call too.

Was it really? I didn't realise that. It was certainly a challenging weekend in terms of bootin' about.

MadYaker · 06-03-2020 12:23pm

Apparently on wednesday morning they had a meeting with all the head honchos and some were adamant it must be called off but eavis put his foot down and said no fcuking way, I can't remember exactly I half read the book over xmas.

TheIrishGrover · 06-03-2020 1:02pm

rubick wrote: »

Was it really? I didn't realise that. It was certainly a challenging weekend in terms of bootin' about.

I remember it being bad but not cancelling it bad. I don't remember much news about tents/flooding etc. (Mind you, I normally camp near the bus carpark, uphill)

I mean I remember the days being pretty miserable but the evenings were pretty OK apart from Sunday.

Seathrun66 · 06-03-2020 1:54pm

MadYaker wrote: »

You should read the book its nuts. I think when 5 people were shot in a drug deal gone bad in the late 80s they came closest to cancelling. 2016 with the mud was apparently a close call too.

1994 shooting, and the festival continued. Had forgotten about that, not what you associate with Glasto.

rubick · 06-03-2020 1:57pm

I should probably have a go at that book we bought in the hope of bagging a ticket!

Dark and Long · 06-03-2020 3:10pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Twice. Got the train both times. Bit crammed but feck all waiting once on board and busses from station to entrance of campsite then.

Nice city too to chill out in afterwards, though not as nice as Bath which a smart friend did for a few days to unwind

Hi, just wondering what the train details are for this, as looking into either bus or train from Bristol also? Cheers.

Seathrun66 · 06-03-2020 4:49pm

Dark and Long wrote: »

Hi, just wondering what the train details are for this, as looking into either bus or train from Bristol also? Cheers.

Shuttle buses from Bristol. They leave when full both ways and there are a dozen waiting outside the site on Monday morning. The simplest way.

Dark and Long · 06-03-2020 5:03pm

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Shuttle buses from Bristol. They leave when full both ways and there are a dozen waiting outside the site on Monday morning. The simplest way.

Thanks, are these the National Express buses or where do you book these? Just thought the train would be a bit more comfy!

Seathrun66 · 06-03-2020 5:22pm

Dark and Long wrote: »

Thanks, are these the National Express buses or where do you book these? Just thought the train would be a bit more comfy!

Castle Cary train station is a 10.3 mile walk to the festival, or a very slow shuttle bus. Don't bother.

The coaches will be from a variety of companies, including NE as the official partner. They drop you at the entrance. Glastonbury site will have details.