Have you ever been to a festival?

MissChateline

I loved Glastonbury in the mid 80’s. I had just separated from my ex and had friends who had a circus in education. We used to all travel down in the big converted van which had a stove and beds in. I loved all of the activities and being the back end of a Chinese dragon.
For the past few years we have been going in the Campervan to WOMAD. The world music is fabulous and the atmosphere fantastic. The age range of attenders is very varied and it’s a very friendly chilled out festival. We have seen so many stunning African and Asian bands as well as music from all over the world. Sadly this festival may never happen again due to the difficulties of obtaining visas for all of the musicians and support staff. We will miss this festival.

Are there any bands that you could recommend? I love Amadou and Mariam and Tinariwen (sp). I seem to have gone off music recently and need to get into it again. I used to love GOAT too after seeing them at Glastonbury on the tv. I think I’m missing seeing Glastonbury on the tv. Always used to discover a new favourite band watching it.

Been to both the Green Man and EOTR music festivals many times. At the GM we used to get a camping pass for a whole week. Someone commented when chatting that our large tent and it’s contents looked like a 5* hotel. Sadly don’t think I can do festivals anymore as I have a dodgy hip and shoulder joint. DD2 has been to Reading festival but my older 2 children are horrified by the very thought.

Only Jazz Festivals

Hop Farm Festival in Kent 2008. Headline acts were Neil Young and Primal Scream. A really great day, even if it was absolutely chucking it down.

Went to Summerfest in Milwaukee and a couple of years ago DD took me to Larmer Tree.

Went to my first one when I was 65. A young friend of mine was playing and me and his Mum and another friend marched in through the band entrance carrying his stuff being "with the band" It was amazing...ankle deep mud but brilliant. I want to go again and glamp...just me all on my own but it will take some planning

Thank you to everyone who contributed,