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Glastonbury 2025

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Allira Fri 27-Jun-25 19:58:43

No-one seems to have started a thread so here goes!

Lewis Capaldi is on at the moment, good to see him performing after his health challenges last year. DGD had booked to see him but he cancelled because he was unwell.
He's so much more enjoyable to listen than today's rappers!

I'm looking forward to seeing The Searchers. 🙂

Claremont Mon 30-Jun-25 21:38:02

I didn't see it. But did the singer call for the death of the Israeli army committing crimes and genocide in Gaza, and protecting illegal settlers in the West Bank. Or callig for the death of Jews.

Both unacceptable, but a big difference.

Iam64 Mon 30-Jun-25 22:04:42

Claremont, Have you seen anyone chanting death to Russia soldiers for their killing of Ukrainian civilians?
No chants demanding the release of hostages.

Allira Mon 30-Jun-25 22:12:19

Claremont

I didn't see it. But did the singer call for the death of the Israeli army committing crimes and genocide in Gaza, and protecting illegal settlers in the West Bank. Or callig for the death of Jews.

Both unacceptable, but a big difference.

How exactly?
Surely it's not acceptable to call for the death of anyone, especially on a stage like that, in front of thousands?
Clearly it is hate speech.
Just as were Lucy Powell's online coments, for which she is in prison.

MayBee70 Mon 30-Jun-25 22:12:24

I honestly don’t understand why they showed those acts on a live screen knowing what they were likely to do. Especially as a lot of acts have a delay on them.

Allira Mon 30-Jun-25 22:13:10

Me neither, Maybee.

Primrose53 Mon 30-Jun-25 22:45:46

BBC top man was there and did nothing.

Claremont Tue 01-Jul-25 16:39:55

Allira

Claremont

I didn't see it. But did the singer call for the death of the Israeli army committing crimes and genocide in Gaza, and protecting illegal settlers in the West Bank. Or callig for the death of Jews.

Both unacceptable, but a big difference.

How exactly?
Surely it's not acceptable to call for the death of anyone, especially on a stage like that, in front of thousands?
Clearly it is hate speech.
Just as were Lucy Powell's online coments, for which she is in prison.

I couldnt^'t agree more. Surely members of the Knesset, the Israeli Government, should stop calling for the death of all Palestinians, and acting on it. Like Ben Gvir and others.

Anniebach Tue 01-Jul-25 18:15:46

Diane Abbott has joined in, posted “. Jewish Defence Forces”
deleted later

Allira Tue 01-Jul-25 19:59:12

Claremont

Allira

Claremont

I didn't see it. But did the singer call for the death of the Israeli army committing crimes and genocide in Gaza, and protecting illegal settlers in the West Bank. Or callig for the death of Jews.

Both unacceptable, but a big difference.

How exactly?
Surely it's not acceptable to call for the death of anyone, especially on a stage like that, in front of thousands?
Clearly it is hate speech.
Just as were Lucy Powell's online coments, for which she is in prison.

I couldnt^'t agree more. Surely members of the Knesset, the Israeli Government, should stop calling for the death of all Palestinians, and acting on it. Like Ben Gvir and others.

Were they at Glastonbury too?

Iam64 Tue 01-Jul-25 20:53:34

Diane Abbott, imo , is a tedious, self regarding individual whose need to be a centre stage provocateur remains her greatest motivation

Anniebach Tue 01-Jul-25 21:05:01

Quote Iam64 Tue 01-Jul-25 20:53:34
Diane Abbott, imo , is a tedious, self regarding individual whose need to be a centre stage provocateur remains her greatest motivation

With you 100%

Iam64 Tue 01-Jul-25 21:09:22

It’s good to know we agree on so much more than others Anniebach. Life long interest and commitment to the Labour Party alongside scepticism to Corbineesters

MayBee70 Tue 01-Jul-25 21:43:31

She’ll do anything to undermine Starmer.

Anniebach Tue 01-Jul-25 22:20:26

Quote Iam64 Tue 01-Jul-25 21:09:22
It’s good to know we agree on so much more than others Anniebach. Life long interest and commitment to the Labour Party alongside scepticism to Corbineesters

Yes Iam, Ruth Smeeth etc, frightening

Allira Tue 01-Jul-25 22:20:28

Iam64

Diane Abbott, imo , is a tedious, self regarding individual whose need to be a centre stage provocateur remains her greatest motivation

I used to like her and admire her for what she achieved but, yes, have to agree.

Arsenal24 Tue 01-Jul-25 22:23:59

I am 72 years of age, been to Glastonbury 3 times, I went to the 1st one in 1970 …..if it’s on your bucket list go it is amazing .
Forget the toilets ……how often do you go 🤣🤣🤣.

eazybee Tue 01-Jul-25 22:26:50

She’ll do anything to undermine Starmer.

'She' doesn't need to.
He has done it all by himself.

Mt61 Tue 01-Jul-25 22:50:36

Anniebach

Quote Iam64 Tue 01-Jul-25 20:53:34
Diane Abbott, imo , is a tedious, self regarding individual whose need to be a centre stage provocateur remains her greatest motivation

With you 100%

Oh I don’t know, I find her quite amusing lately, gone up in my estimation 😂

Mt61 Tue 01-Jul-25 22:52:13

Actually I’ll take that back, what has she been saying now?

Mt61 Tue 01-Jul-25 22:53:06

Anniebach

Diane Abbott has joined in, posted “. Jewish Defence Forces”
deleted later

What did she mean?

Allira Tue 01-Jul-25 22:55:07

She keeps being re-elected though!

MayBee70 Tue 01-Jul-25 23:38:30

She’s a good constituency MP. As is Corbyn. But if I remember right one of the reasons why people wouldn’t vote for Corbyn and the Labour Party was because she would be in the cabinet and she had become increasingly more forgetful and confused. I used to like her when she was on the Andrew Neil late night programme with Michael Portillo.

Kate1949 Wed 02-Jul-25 17:31:01

I like Noel Gallagher's take on the Glastonbury controversy. He said something like 'I don't like it in music. Some f*#*#*g little idiots waving flags and saying 'isn't war terrible or let's all boo the Tories'. Just play your f*#*#*g tunes and get off. 👏 👏

MayBee70 Wed 02-Jul-25 17:33:58

I don’t like Noel. Liam has turned out to be a much nicer person. Imo

Kate1949 Wed 02-Jul-25 17:35:17

I don't like or dislike either of them but I agree with Noel on this occasion.