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Glastonbury 2020

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    #512
    MadYaker
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    Hailey Cometh wrote: »
    Has anyone ever gone there from Bristol? I assume traffic will be a total mare?

    I've gotten the bus from bristol every year, usually in the morning. There's traffic but it's never been that bad (apart from 2016 but those were exceptional circumstances) usually takes about 2 hours. Maybe I've just been lucky with times, I've always arrived before midday. Im looking at flights now, more expensive this year :(


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    #513
    Weepsie
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    Hailey Cometh wrote: »
    Has anyone ever gone there from Bristol? I assume traffic will be a total mare?

    Twice. Got the train both times. Bit crammed but feck all waiting once on board and busses from station to entrance of campsite then.

    Nice city too to chill out in afterwards, though not as nice as Bath which a smart friend did for a few days to unwind


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    #514
    Seathrun66
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    Weepsie wrote: »
    Twice. Got the train both times. Bit crammed but feck all waiting once on board and busses from station to entrance of campsite then.

    Nice city too to chill out in afterwards, though not as nice as Bath which a smart friend did for a few days to unwind

    Both cities are pretty cool. Bath is pretty amazing. And a great idea, may have to take a few days off after a future Glasto. If I ever get tickets again and Boris doesn't build a wall.


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    #515
    MadYaker
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    Calvin Harris is booked for Pangea.


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    #516
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    I'd say Glastonbury will be called off due to this corona virus


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    #517
    Basq
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'd say Glastonbury will be called off due to this corona virus
    Pfft... still 4 months away yet. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.


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    #518
    Seathrun66
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'd say Glastonbury will be called off due to this corona virus

    Alas, I think you're right but hope you're wrong. The UK health authorities are saying that Summer is when it hits hardest. Could be the death knell for a few festivals.


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    #519
    Toast
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    we were all thinking it.. but didn't mean you had to say it out loud. :-|


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    #520
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    Seathrun66 wrote: »
    Alas, I think you're right but hope you're wrong. The UK health authorities are saying that Summer is when it hits hardest. Could be the death knell for a few festivals.


    It's pure speculation at this point. Spanish flu had the opposite effect to what you are suggesting. It didn't do well in the heat so had a resurgence when Autumn came around. So maybe we'll have an amazing summer full of festivals only to die come Winter. Fingers crossed.


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    #521
    Seathrun66
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    It's pure speculation at this point. Spanish flu had the opposite effect to what you are suggesting. It didn't do well in the heat so had a resurgence when Autumn came around. So maybe we'll have an amazing summer full of festivals only to die come Winter. Fingers crossed.

    Speculation maybe, but the UK authorities are trying to contain and delay the virus until the NHS can better cope with it, Summer being their aim.

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/13/coronavirus-medical-chief-says-uk-hopes-to-delay-any-outbreak-until-summer

    We must also be aware that the death rate is 2% (of those who are infected). to put it into perspective influenza results in 1% of deaths per year, both disproportionately affecting the elderly and those with underlying immunity problems. This is very significant but the death rate may be far less than a year (eg 2013) with bad influenza.


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    #522
    MadYaker
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    The general consensus seems to be that this virus won't do well in the heat? I think thats why the outbreaks in the middle east have been small by comparison and up until today there were no cases in south america (one in brazil now) Didn't have much impact in the rest of the southern hemisphere where they are at the end of summer now. If there's an Italy style outbreak in the UK between now and glasto it's game over. If it's still only a few cases here and there we'll be fine. Fingers crossed!


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    #523
    MadYaker
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    Ill be gutted for you if glasto is cancelled the one year you manage to get tickets :pac:


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    #524
    Seathrun66
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    MadYaker wrote: »
    The general consensus seems to be that this virus won't do well in the heat? I think thats why the outbreaks in the middle east have been small by comparison and up until today there were no cases in south america (one in brazil now) Didn't have much impact in the rest of the southern hemisphere where they are at the end of summer now. If there's an Italy style outbreak in the UK between now and glasto it's game over. If it's still only a few cases here and there we'll be fine. Fingers crossed!

    Well, if heat is the solution MadYaker, then you and I are contentedly safe in County Galway.


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    #525
    dam099
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    Seathrun66 wrote: »
    Speculation maybe, but the UK authorities are trying to contain and delay the virus until the NHS can better cope with it, Summer being their aim.

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/13/coronavirus-medical-chief-says-uk-hopes-to-delay-any-outbreak-until-summer

    We must also be aware that the death rate is 2% (of those who are infected). to put it into perspective influenza results in 1% of deaths per year, both disproportionately affecting the elderly and those with underlying immunity problems. This is very significant but the death rate may be far less than a year (eg 2013) with bad influenza.
    But isn't the death rate for those infected with flu more like 0.1-0.2%? If so and this was to infect similar numbers (not yet clear that it will) it would be much more significant.


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    #526
    TheIrishGrover
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    3qnrty.jpg


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    #527
    MadYaker
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    Seathrun66 wrote: »
    Well, if heat is the solution MadYaker, then you and I are contentedly safe in County Galway.

    My family have a gaf way out west in the bog if it gets really bad and we have to evacuate the city I’ll give you the coordinates :pac:


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    #528
    Poorside
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    MadYaker wrote: »
    My family have a gaf way out west in the bog if it gets really bad and we have to evacuate the city I’ll give you the coordinates :pac:

    I have Galway blood in my so I’ll need them as well.


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    #529
    Poorside
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    Manics have self confirmed for Glasto.

    And Joe Rooney


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    #530
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    I heard off a taxi driver that Mumford and Sons will be playing Glastonbury. I trust this guy as he seemed to know everything.


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    #531
    Wooderson
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    Joe Rooney confirmation is huge.


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    #532
    The Nal
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    Wooderson wrote: »
    Joe Rooney confirmation is huge.

    Pyramid between Aerosmith and Macca?

    Or they might give him his own stage? The Spirit of Joe Rooney Stage.


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    #533
    Poorside
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    The Nal wrote: »
    Pyramid between Aerosmith and Macca?

    Or they might give him his own stage? The Spirit of Joe Rooney Stage.

    I think he’s going to curate the Other stage for the weekend.


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    #534
    johnnyskeleton
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    Poorside wrote: »
    I think he’s going to curate the Other stage for the weekend.

    Which does he prefer, Oasis or Blur?


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    #535
    Stillill42
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    Joe Rooney trending on the Glastonbury forum. The FOMO is huge.


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    #536
    Wooderson
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    Joe Fomo-ony.


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    #537
    Poorside
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    johnnyskeleton wrote: »
    Which does he prefer, Oasis or Blur?


    Oasis

    No
    Blur.


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    #538
    TheIrishGrover
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    I know I posted a joke above about Coronavirus and personally I believe the hype about it is crazy (Another discussion). But I'm beginning to get a bit worried that they might cancel it.....

    I mean I hope to jesus, no. But it's starting to look dodge.


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    #539
    Basq
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    TheIrishGrover wrote: »
    I know I posted a joke above about Coronavirus and personally I believe the hype about it is crazy (Another discussion). But I'm beginning to get a bit worried that they might cancel it.....

    I mean I hope to jesus, no. But it's starting to look dodge.
    https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/glastonbury-2020-coronavirus-festival-nhs-3910761
    Adrian Coombs, Glastonbury Festival’s Head of Event Operations, said: “Glastonbury Festival thoroughly plans each year's event, and puts in place all necessary measures to protect the public and maximise safety.

    We work closely with all of the relevant agencies, including Public Health England and the NHS, and always review our plans as any circumstances change.

    With this in mind and with our 2020 Festival still 16 weeks away, we continue to plan and prepare for the event, whilst at the same time closely monitoring developments with the coronavirus situation.    ”

    I think we just need to prepare for the worst to be honest.

    I'd say what's as likely is a lot of bands will pull out of European tours.. for example:

    https://twitter.com/WolfParade/status/1234526776447008768

    .. and force organisers to cancel.


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    #540
    TheIrishGrover
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    Yeah, my thought initially was that many acts simply may not tour and will not be "in the area" even if they do decide to go ahead with Glasto. I.... I don't know.... I think I'd rather they postpone it for a year than half-ass it.

    Just guarantee that those with tickets this year have the option of guaranteed tickets next year.

    But Jesus, fingers, legs, everything crossed it doesn't come to that.


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    #541
    MadYaker
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    I haven’t booked flights or buses yet I’m holding off for another few weeks. By balance payment week we should have a better idea of what’s likely but I personally think this won’t impact the festival at all.


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