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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?

TillyTrotter Sun 25-Jun-23 16:02:51

We will watch Elton John tonight. His songs bring back many memories as he is “of our era” and he may not be performing any more live concerts in this country.

ixion Sun 25-Jun-23 16:12:01

Cate Blanchett's stage appearance was for what, exactly? apart from jiggling about.

Maybe she couldn't get a ticket.

nadateturbe Sun 25-Jun-23 16:38:29

Cat Stevens was great.

merlotgran Sun 25-Jun-23 16:44:05

Pushing him into all these gigs when he clearly is not up to it at the moment will only make things worse because he'll feel guilt now, too,

I can’t help thinking of other talented artistes who didn’t receive the right support when they most needed it. Some were definitely exploited.

Judy Garland, Lena Zavaroni, Karen Carpenter and Amy Winehouse to name but a few.

It’s unfair on fans who are naturally disappointed and out of pocket because the management teams know there is a problem and shouldn’t be risking a worsening situation.

Oldbat1 Sun 25-Jun-23 16:56:01

Weve seen elton John a few times over the years and he was great. Looking forward to tonight.

Riverwalk Sun 25-Jun-23 17:36:01

How achingly beautiful Yusuf Cat Stevens was back in our day!

glammagran Sun 25-Jun-23 17:39:17

Best act for me so far has been Jacob Collier yesterday. He was so engaging and got the whole crowd singing harmonies which he conducted. Might watch The War on Drugs later - seen them live twice.

MayBee70 Sun 25-Jun-23 17:42:18

And so ahead of his time with eg environmental issues. I still remember the first time I heard him. When I lived in Cornwall the lad in the flat next to mine played me one of his songs. And the first time I heard Elton John was at a disco I went to when I still lived in Birmingham and they played Lady Samantha. It was at Matthew Bolton Technical College. It could have been yesterday it’s so vivid in my mind.

Kandinsky Sun 25-Jun-23 17:45:37

Blondie is pretty bad - but she is nearly 80.

Blondiescot Sun 25-Jun-23 17:47:30

Debbie Harry is 78 next week - to be honest, I think she's doing ok! She was one of my musical icons growing up and I reckon she still rocks it.

Kandinsky Sun 25-Jun-23 17:50:31

Oh definitely, wouldn’t mind having her energy ( & looks ) at 78.

FannyCornforth Sun 25-Jun-23 18:20:06

It’s fantastic now! Beautiful

merlotgran Sun 25-Jun-23 18:34:55

Cat Stevens still has a good voice.

FannyCornforth Sun 25-Jun-23 18:36:54

OMG. I’m watching the Astley/ Smiths thing on catch up
I’m in heaven

Casdon Sun 25-Jun-23 18:44:46

FannyCornforth

OMG. I’m watching the Astley/ Smiths thing on catch up
I’m in heaven

I saw that, it was good. I liked the Foo Fighters and the Manic Street Preachers too.
I’ve never liked Elton John though, I’ll be giving him a miss.

merlotgran Sun 25-Jun-23 18:46:04

The Manics were very good.

Moonwatcher1904 Sun 25-Jun-23 18:59:55

You are so right. Watching him right now and as good today as he ever was. xx

Moonwatcher1904 Sun 25-Jun-23 19:01:13

That was in reply to Riverwalk.

Sparklefizz Sun 25-Jun-23 19:14:22

Loved the Rick Astley set!
And will watch Elton on catch up tomorrow as he's on past my bedtime.

MayBee70 Sun 25-Jun-23 19:36:51

Who was the girl singing with the Manics! She was very good.

karmalady Sun 25-Jun-23 19:40:21

I am really enjoying Cat Stevens, he still has energy in his beautiful voice

Casdon Sun 25-Jun-23 19:46:15

MayBee70

Who was the girl singing with the Manics! She was very good.

She’s a Welsh singer songwriter called the Anchoress, she has been the support act for the Manics in the past. She is great.

Callistemon21 Sun 25-Jun-23 19:54:04

karmalady

I am really enjoying Cat Stevens, he still has energy in his beautiful voice

Why did I cry during his last two songs?
Thinking of DC and DGC and those songs are so poignant.

Louella12 Sun 25-Jun-23 20:04:10

Cat was brilliant

I loved Blondie as well. Seen them a few times live and they don't disappoint

TiggyW Sun 25-Jun-23 20:08:35

I thought I’d keep an open mind and have a look at Arctic Monkeys. I managed about 20 minutes then couldn’t stand any more. It was like funeral music! The singer can’t sing - he looks like a Bryan Ferry impersonator! That’s an insult to Bryan Ferry though…
I’m watching G n R again now till Elton comes on later. 👍😎