Of course I’ll chance my arm as I want to go but I’m saying the demographic should be younger, this isn’t rocket science, how am I twisting anything?
53 year old recovering addict pops out of his Millionaire Row home to slam middle class festival, lamenting the failure of the festival to secure Fleetwood Mac as headliners.
He was good at Common People (Southampton!!!) but really he should just shut the fuck up and get on with his old age.
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You’re literally just Googling Glastonbury and middle class now?
The quotes and the headline don’t align at all.
Getting desperate baz
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he hardly ‘slams’ it. He says it’s better organised and safer.
Wow, scathing.
Once again, I suspect Barry hasnt read what he’s posted.
It’s easy to find opinions that suit Barry. Here are the first 3 that come up if you type “glastonbury good”. Bit of a dull game though.
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He has history for it, bless him.
Posting an article to prove me wrong that Everton had to sell to buy - which showed they had made a net profit for 6 years running.
Or proving integration can’t happen because migrants stick together - he posted an article about ‘white flight’ showing its white brits that go running when too many people move near them.
The list is endless.
There were probably an awful lot of 53 year old addicts at Glastonbury, Norman wasn’t alone. AC/DC too late, same with Mac probably, Kate Bush? No, not on a mainstage as she wouldn’t enjoy performing like that, less old more young, as it stands Glastonbury is a spectacle that I’d love to see but it gets tamer, or the audience does, again he’d know as he’s done the last 17.
I was born in 1954. The class system was still in place then, but nowhere near as bad as the 30s. Over my lifetime I have seen things change a great deal. Things have gradually evened out to the point that most things are “middle class.” Yes there are still a few people who are minted and live a privileged lifestyle, but I would say that the majority now live a “middle class” like life and have those aspirations. Many people who would have called themselves “working class” years ago are now doing better financially than many “middle class” types, in fact it seems odd to be still talking about class systems when the majority of us probably don’t think of society in those terms any more.
The division between rich and poor has never been higher, what are you blathering on about.
White flight is proven do you deny it? Even black flight now in the the US again do you deny it?
I didn’t say that though, I said the demographic is too old and getting older, it needs to get younger, for the love of God.
I see infants there every year.
How much younger do you want it?
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Was that meant to be a PM?
Shame bear is in rehab, he would have appreciated that. 
What everyone misses is that festivals started with Hippies. Now some sick thinks they shouldn’t be allowed to go anymore.
Sums up his logic.
What makes Glasto is the total mix. Yeah maybe a few hundred chat pikey wannabe Banker types being pricks but most people are just in their own zone. Way more chilled than a night out in a big town.
We met some mid Aussie kids who’d managed to get their tickets the day after tgeir gap year plans and were Foo Fighter fans. They were crying singing dancing & just lije us going mental. We chatted to Oxfam Wateraid & Greenpeace types. I had a great chat about the opportunity & risk of Corbyb with a Geordie miners son.
We talked Ales with Yanks saw the drummer from the Food heading to Other Stage Sunday with mates. Plus the total range of music styles.
It is the total immersion into arts that makes it special it is never just about the gigs.
Some chic bought me those flower head bands so I wore it with pride. I got chatted up by a nice lad from Brighton and to balance up later one of the young Aussies.
I wept at Kid and One day like this and of course totalled my knee & voice dancing & singing to Barry Gibb & Nile.
Glastonbury is NOT about Politics it is about awareness of Eaters is Oxfam CND and the evils of globalisation.
Peace and love is the recurring theme since day 1 (shame the free love is less prevalent these days) 
The Left has always had Peace & Lovas it’s dream just the reality can’t afford it.
Glasto is true to it’s roots it was as much about that Ska band in the Bumble Inn as it was arguing about Ed or GNR as headlines.
Like Pap one day id love to stay inside properly but with the porcelain and bidet each morning it’s a tough change to make. Think you were lucky in a wet year could have been hell
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Racist, Islamophobic and now ageist.
Racist? Go on justify that you old prick?
Islamophobic? Yes if you take offence at homophobia, sexism and many other things.
Ageist? By saying a concert should have a younger demographic? Have a word.
If you now attempt to buy a ticket, you’re a hypocritic of the highest order.
Keep your God out of it(unless her name is Allahna) .
More confused than normal Barry. Have a lie down(whilst listening to guns & roses). The good old days have gone, accept it(your not Paul Nuttall are you?)
You do struggle with foreigners (or different people) Barry. I shall ignore the usual derogatory remark. Yes of course it is ageist. Why should it have a younger demographic? Since when have festivals been the domain of anyone other than those who want to go to festivals? Would you prefer to see One Direction headline? What should Eaves do? Only sell tickets to those who have just reached puberty rather than to those who want to go - which clearly means a whole range of people. You do this all the time. You pretend to want everyone to get on and when they do (like at Glastonbury) you get your panties in a bunch and insist that a certain part of society be excluded.
As you say. Have a word.
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I am so glad I have this week off. I am knackered even today after a decent sleep in my nice comfy bed. I think I did way more walking this year. We are now watching it all again on bbc iplayer
My Glastonbury went something like this -
Arrived at the tent early afternoon on Wednesday. Boy it was hot then. I ended up lieing right by the side of the tent in the smallest sliver of shade and taking off half my clothes. Ventured to Avalon for cold cider and caught up with Pap and Unit 1. Then my partner and I headed to the stone circle for the fire works and burning phoenix fire. This year they had 3 sites along the way making the crowd control easier.
Thursday mooched about over by John Peel and walked in the shady wooded area, then Block 9 and Unfair Ground area. I ended up leaving site about 7pm and was asleep by 9.30 and slept for 10 hours. I’ve been busy of late so think it all caught up with me. My partner headed to Orb thingy at the Glade area (he usually has some old mates who are curating/djing there).
Friday started with The Pretenders, we then headed over (like @krg_ ) to see Craig Charles in Shangri-La. I’ve wanted to see his set a while now and finally got to. Had a little dance to Dee-Lite which is always good. Headed over to the Cabaret tent for Sean Walsh. Back to Avalon to see Lianne La Havas who has a beautiful voice (need to listen to her album more). Up next was Ride. I’ve been a fan since I was a teenager (think my first boyfriend introduced me to them). As KRG said it was a shame there was no Twisterella but the new stuff sounded great (the new album is waiting to be listened to) and Vapour Trail is one of my favourite songs. My partner and I spend quite a bit of the festival heading off in seperate directions so I went to see George Ezra whilst he got near the front for Radiohead. Not everyone’s cup of tea but easy on the ear whilst I ate something. I then had a wander and caught a short bit of Sophie Ellis Bexter and Anderson Paak (wish I’d stayed for more). I then attmpted to meet up with Mrs Pap but failed and so watched Radiohead (about 5 metres from her and unit 2) whilst hanging by ex Made in Chelsea lot.
Saturday I was surprised at how popular Craig David was. The place was really rammed. Of course stuck around to see Jeremy Corbyn. When I first moved to London I went to a Latin America conference and then a band later on where JC spoke before hand to about 200 of us. How things have changed. I really enjoyed Run the Jewells too. I remained to watch Katy Perry and her bottom in the outfit. The sound was poor - maybe due to wind - as it kept cutting. Plenty of men in the audience moaning about how insincere she seemed and quite a few near me left (the bottom just didn’t keep them). The females seemed to be into it though. I was surprised to see her crowd surf but she probably had the best outfit to do that in. She isn’t something I’d normally listen to but thought I’d check her out whilst I had the chance. I saw a bit of The National, then a song by Beans on Toast and saw most of Solange’s set. She has some slick choreography with her band and dancers. She also has a beautiful voice. Then back to the Pyramid for Foo Fighters with the Pap family whilst my partner was near the front (again). Apparently making friend with 20 something guys. He had a lot of glitter on his face when I met him later but he says the lads had glitter on them…
I woke up at 9am on Sunday and intended to sleep more but somehow found the energy to head to Slaves. My partner was particulary surprised at how spritely I was. I’d seen a possible hint to the secret set and I think that had perked me up. We then caught Cassette Boy and surprised how large Rag n Bone Man’s crowd was. We were on the wrong side of site for the exit later. He has a super voice. I thought he’s a bit like a male Adele? We then had confirmation from Pap of the secret gig so headed to John Peel so ended up watching Frank Carter and the Rattle Snakes who weren’t bad. I’ve seen his last band Gallows and found this new band easier on the ear. We were outside the tent but thankfully we managed to get inside but not as near as I would have liked. If I’d had been certain I’d have been to the front of the stage way way earlier. The Killers blew it away. The crowd were full on. I could see Jimmy Carr taking photos on stage early on. How they’re friends is interesting. On the way to Pyramid for Biffy we bumped into Brett Anderson from Suede. Shame they weren’t playing. Biffy were great as always and then we caught the end of Jagwa mar in the Williams Green area whilst having food and enjoyed the fact the site was empty as everyone was waiting for Ed. We ended up at Boy Better Know just to see something completely not on our radar really. Although a small crowd they were well into it and though I only recognised one song I enjoyed the show they put on. We ended with getting into Shaggy at Gully and seeing him in his double denim. People were sneaking into the main area and there was a large crowd outside too. We always try and end the weekend finding a fire and having a drink laced with rum. Which we did but them I wanted to see Cinemageddon area so made my partner walk a lot around the site taking it all in. I probably could have stayed up all of the last night.
This year was by far the easiest year for us and that’s because of the weather. The cherry on the top for me was the Killers so made it all the more special for me.
So glad we managed to get tickets in the resale.
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