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Glastonbury 2023 anyone plan to watch?

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Jaxjacky Thu 22-Jun-23 22:07:07

Anyone beenw; there this year, or festival’s you’ve been to/going to?

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Jun-23 21:53:34

I found Rick Astley - DD used to love his music, I used to hear his voice wafting downstairs and I must say his voice is still very strong, unlike some other performers.

merlotgran Sat 24-Jun-23 21:58:33

dragonfly46

Lewis Capaldi writes the most beautiful songs but felt he was struggling tonight.

Yes his Tourette’s seemed particularly challenging during his performance. Good set but I wish he’d kept his shirt on.

merlotgran Sat 24-Jun-23 21:59:35

Callistemon21

I found Rick Astley - DD used to love his music, I used to hear his voice wafting downstairs and I must say his voice is still very strong, unlike some other performers.

Loved Rick Astley. Very polished performance.

nogin Sat 24-Jun-23 22:00:01

Absolutely loved Lewis Capaldi, but you could see he was really struggling with his tourettes tonight. He apparently said earlier this year that he may have to give up singing because of it, would be such a terrible shame if that happened, such a beautiful voice.

merlotgran Sat 24-Jun-23 22:02:01

Lizzo was great!

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:05:35

nogin

Absolutely loved Lewis Capaldi, but you could see he was really struggling with his tourettes tonight. He apparently said earlier this year that he may have to give up singing because of it, would be such a terrible shame if that happened, such a beautiful voice.

He cancelled some of his concerts in the last few weeks to 'save himself for Glastonbury'.
He has more concerts planned and if he cancels he will leave more fans very disappointed.

Very unprofessional.

nogin Sat 24-Jun-23 22:10:57

I wouldn't say it's unprofessional, he is clearly really struggling against the tourettes, he appeared quite emotional towards the end as didn't appear to be able to finish the last song because of it.

Pittcity Sat 24-Jun-23 22:13:43

Rick Astley and Lewis Capaldi definitely outshone Axl Rose who is showing his age.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:13:54

Well, I hope they get a refun if he cancels.

Visgir1 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:17:19

Agree Rick Astley brilliant, Lewis Capaldi bless him did struggle but they crowd were fantastic.
Lizzo, loved her what a set!
Its been good so far, wish I was there.

dragonfly46 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:17:45

That’s really judgemental Callistemon he cannot control his condition. Maybe Lewis Capaldi should stick to song writing. His songs are beautiful.

dragonfly46 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:18:23

I am missing George Ezra this year. He was on the secret stage last year.

dogsmother Sat 24-Jun-23 22:19:27

Callistemon
I think it’s unfair to say he was unprofessional. He is a superb singer/songwriter who suffers increasingly with Tourette’s syndrome. Stress brought on by performing makes it worse. To do his best for his fans was great but not for his condition, as we ( who saw him on tv) could plainly comprehend.

dragonfly46 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:19:46

Visgirl Lizzie was amazing but when I look at the sea of people I am happy not to be there.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:26:48

I think it’s unfair to say he was unprofessional

I didn't say he was this evening.

However, cancelling other concerts at short notice to 'save himself for Glastonbury' certainly let down a lot of fans, which was unprofessional.

I hope he's not "too exhausted" to perform at his future concerts. He'll lose a lot of fans if he does.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:28:39

Agree Rick Astley brilliant

He was and I liked the fact that he gave members of his band a chance for solos.

nogin Sat 24-Jun-23 22:40:13

If he does cancel, it isn't because he is "too exhausted" as you sarcastically comment, it is because he cannot physically sing due to the tourettes. He rested for the previous 3 weeks in the hope that it would help tonight, but unfortunately the tourettes still got the better of him. I very much doubt he will lose fans because of something he has no control over.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:45:50

In the wrong job then?

He should stick to song-writing for others instead of disappointing fans, some of whom have saved for tickets to see him.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:46:47

sarcastic?
No, realistic.

nogin Sat 24-Jun-23 22:51:57

Maybe you should ask some of his fans how they feel after watching him struggle tonight, doubt many of them would agree with you, and I'm pretty sure they would be given refunds in any case. There's more to life than money, especially when it involves someone's health.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Jun-23 22:58:54

There's more to life than money
Yes, but when someone has saved up their pocket money for weeks then are let down it's a tough lesson.

And I do agree There's more to life than money so this might not be the best career choice for someone with problems, however talented.

Deedaa Sat 24-Jun-23 23:05:31

Caught the Arctic Monkeys and a bit of the Foo Fighters last night. Now watching Guns 'n Roses. Axl may be getting a bit past it but Slash is as brilliant as ever.

twiglet77 Sat 24-Jun-23 23:13:54

GnR played Donington the week after my second child was born. I thought Axl was gorgeous then. Now he looks like Donald Trump. The singing is better than at the start of the set but he’s really lost whatever it was that he had. Slash and Duff are still super cool!

MayBee70 Sat 24-Jun-23 23:33:47

I was thinking that he looked like Eddie Izzard…

merlotgran Sat 24-Jun-23 23:51:59

Deedaa

Caught the Arctic Monkeys and a bit of the Foo Fighters last night. Now watching Guns 'n Roses. Axl may be getting a bit past it but Slash is as brilliant as ever.

Yes!