This maybe so, but just watching Run the Jewels and can see flags with
'**** the Tories' & 'Bollox to Brexit' no interest in politics obviously!
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This maybe so, but just watching Run the Jewels and can see flags with
'**** the Tories' & 'Bollox to Brexit' no interest in politics obviously!
wakeytom
New member
So is that how everyone feels there? I dont think so, so not the right time or place.
Back to the music - this thread will hopefully have less de-rails now.
Run the Jewels are so heavy, lovely stuff
It's his festival, he can do as he pleases. I very much doubt he assumes (especially these days) that the audience are all of Corbyn's mindset, Eavis is simply continuing to use his festival to promote his beliefs. As you probably know, Glastonbury has a long standing, deep and well known association with the CND & Greenpeace etc. Anyone going should be well aware that they will be (indirectly) contributing to these and similar causes & anyone watching on the BBC is presumably doing likewise as it encourages them to buy the broadcasting rights.
I'm sure they will cope and probably enjoy dabbling in what they may consider to be a bit of counter culture for a long weekend before returning to the 9 to 5.
wakeytom
New member
Who are 'they'?
I dont imagine many people here to be out of work or in poverty given the cost to attend
For me something like this is hedonistic regardless of beliefs cultures race colour or status. Hence why I do not think its the place. Given the acts I would have certainly gone to this stage for at least the first 3 acts and a political broadcast from anyone in the middle would have somewhat changed my mindset for where it was (which would have been much better)
JCL666
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- Sep 23, 2011
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Eavis can have who he wants.
If people don't like it. Don't go, don't watch and if you think you can do better then set up your own festival. But if you think politics and music shouldn't be mixed then you're missing the point of a lot of music.
Have to say Corbyn's pretty good at public shouting, and if means more people will engage in politics (regardless of their view) then that's a positive thing.
If people don't like it. Don't go, don't watch and if you think you can do better then set up your own festival. But if you think politics and music shouldn't be mixed then you're missing the point of a lot of music.
Have to say Corbyn's pretty good at public shouting, and if means more people will engage in politics (regardless of their view) then that's a positive thing.
What are you on about?
'They' are clearly the 'loads' of people you referred to who are either not bothered or have opposing views.
I have not referred to people.being in poverty or out of work.
As for the impact on your mindset that's just tough as it's not your festival I'm afraid. I'm sure you'd cope.
Watch out for the bad acid.
Billy the Fish
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[MENTION=19107]wakeytom[/MENTION] had it right, no politics on the music thread!
Just watched Craig David who was pretty good, has the crowd absolutely bouncing
Just watched Craig David who was pretty good, has the crowd absolutely bouncing
Whitechapel
Famous Last Words
Run The Jewels are the best act in the world right now.
Fact.
Fact.
tinycowboy
Well-known member
I can feel that bass from here and I'm several counties away.
wakeytom
New member
This is such a good performance. Pyramid really has not let us down musically today for me
That actually happened when Ravi Shankar was tuning up his sitar before he started his set at the Concert for Bangladesh. When he finished tuning up the crowd, unaccustomed to Indian music, started cheering and he responded with the words, "Thank you, if you enjoy the tuning so much I hope you will enjoy the playing more." Maybe the person who wrote that article got the idea from that incident.
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Billy the Fish
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Just finished Radiohead on catch up, bloody awesome
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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I have just watched Angel Olsen's set from yesterday. Magnificent. I so wish I was there.
AmexRuislip
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I heard it mentioned on the radio today, that Dizzie Rascal was allegedly moaning about not being asked to be a headline act.
Well I think you have to earn the right, and wait to be asked!
Well I think you have to earn the right, and wait to be asked!
1066familyman
Radio User
- Jan 15, 2008
- 15,185
Badbadnotgood up next on the West Holts stage channel. Now this is one I am really looking forward to!