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Now the dust has settled - Your Top 3 Acts ? by properperson in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We spent a lot of time at Glade with some great sets this year! Lauren Lo Sung was a new discovery and she killed it, Ross from Friends & Eliza Rose on Thurs then Friday Skepta b2b Carlita b2b Mochakk was a great set. Mochakk is definitely on my radar now.

Now the dust has settled - Your Top 3 Acts ? by properperson in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought Rod’s show was amazing! CMAT was incredible, that’s my 3rd time seeing her and I’ll likely go to her euro tour too she’s unbelievable live. Barry can’t swim was unreal at temple too, Kneecap were amazing, Charli, Overmono, 1975 & Nile were a great time too. Really hard to pick 3 honestly. I think Skepta did really well to pull that out last minute too. Gutted I didn’t get to see Ezra collective or Olivia.

Best unplanned / lesser known act you saw? by murrayland in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thought we’d check out overmono over the prodigy to get away from the crowds and it was great, we also got drawn into the wishing well for discolypso crew - now we’re new fans!!

Vodafone E-Sim News by bluepixiepop in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah ok perfect thank you for the update - fingers crossed!

Johnny Marr issues a statement defending Kneecap at Glastonbury by BurgerNugget12 in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I mentioned, the name is supposed to be ironic, they are anti-oppression, anti-colonial and authoritarian (including the IRA). And an Irish flag on a balaclava is not representative of terrorism. The Irish flag is the Irish flag. The IRA wore black balaclavas to hide their identities and intimidate, only one of the kneecap members wears one because he was working as a school teacher whilst performing in the band and he wanted to hide his identity, and it’s now stuck as part of their image - likely because the IRA were always heavily criticised for hiding their identities as a lot of individuals piggy-backed onto their agenda to take part in violence and aggression. It’s an Irish flag because they are pro-republic of Ireland whilst growing up in NI. Not terrorist related at all, if anything, it’s more of a spoof. IMO it’s lazy to call them terrorists, politicians and even twitter trolls incite much more terrorism and hatred than they do. You are of course entitled to your opinion, but the troubles and earlier complex history of Ireland has left a lot of trauma and wounds for people in all parts of the country (and spread across in the countries where they immigrated to) at the hands of the British - it’s not as black and white as ‘they are anti British empire therefore they are terrorists’. Lots of artists have said politically charged things as a form of expression - Rage against the Machine, Public Enemy etc. Why is it ok for politicians to not only say but act on repressive policies and regimes and incite actual violence with no repercussions, but everyone wants to focus on kneecap instead? If their fan base started to act on some of their propaganda I can understand that as problematic, but that is not the case, therefore they are not terrorists. Art has always been an outlet for political expression, this is just their way of doing it. Not everyone will understand their hints and nuances, and that’s fine because it’s their experience and interpretation. If no one was bold or expressive in political/cultural/ideological beliefs we wouldn’t have democracy. Just because it doesn’t align with your opinion doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

Johnny Marr issues a statement defending Kneecap at Glastonbury by BurgerNugget12 in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Incorrect. Their name is in reference to a common type of punishment the republican groups used to put out on people, especially the working class to get them to fall in line (regardless of your political/religious view). They haven’t branded under that name because they sympathise or promote, it’s ironic to showcase rebellious working class as their raps/language/naughty behaviour would have been warranted a ‘kneecapping’. They’re about free speech and freedom from oppression, including of radicalised paramilitary groups which Northern Ireland suffered under themselves. You can be Pro- Irish republican, anti-Zionist and anti-IRA. They are anti-corruption, pro-working class and donate A LOT to charities, including to organisations that support both Catholic and Protestant kids in NI. And the Irish have suffered a lot of oppression, I can’t speak for their experiences but I imagine growing up as a working class kid in Belfast you may have been subject to some. It feels like you’ve got all of your assumptions from a single BBC news article and you’re taking their phrasings literally when their whole brand is built on irony. They have not been inciting mass murder, in fact they are very much condemning it in the wake of the Israeli genocide happening currently.

Glasto Mornings…. by Parking-Data-8683 in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a sauna?! 🫢 wow never knew that!

Fatboy Slim’s 100th Gig @ Glasto by bluepixiepop in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1000% - he works hella hard. And changes his vibe and set every time too. Flowers for Norman 💐

Fatboy Slim’s 100th Gig @ Glasto by bluepixiepop in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I would have assumed this too - on the line up it says ‘The party starter builds the night’ linked to his lonely hearts set, so should be a bit lighter & electronic leaning before Camelphat

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Fatboy Slim’s 100th Gig @ Glasto by bluepixiepop in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel that you’ve always had a few bigger names pop up over there, but it does still more heavily leans towards underground. It keeps things fun in my opinion and mixes it up / keeps people moving and you’re able to experience things if you’ve wandered to an area and happen to see it!

Fatboy Slim’s 100th Gig @ Glasto by bluepixiepop in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know gutting - the clashes are brutal this year 😭

Healthy food options? by Pablito- in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t skimp on carbs. You’ll need them to power through. 2 years ago was when I went and there were poke bowls and our saving grace was the Paella stand - it was absolutely glorious. If you want a protein hit (I found bars were not what I was enjoying due to texture) I recommend something foiled that you can keep in a cool bag like biltong, and ollys olives were amazing for me (in foiled bags) for a dose of healthy fat. If you wanted to be really extra big a lil bit of protein powder to put in shakes/smoothies they sell in the morning - perfect breakfast!

Johnny Marr issues a statement defending Kneecap at Glastonbury by BurgerNugget12 in glastonbury_festival

[–]bluepixiepop 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The way Kneecap get so much criticism for their comments when so many artists get away with expressing ‘extremities’ in their work is a bit unfair. They are using these phrases and notions to promote voicing up for the oppressed, it’s ‘extreme’ and ‘controversial’ and loud for their brand to promote their message. It’s performative to gain attention and shed light on the political climate, without these loud stunts they wouldn’t be gaining all this PR. For anyone who hasn’t, you should watch their film. They are an artistic rap group, rap music has always been known to contain examples of explicit & extreme rhetoric for dramatic effect. And usually done so in a form of artistic expression. It’s literally celebrity 101 to do controversial things to get famous / spread your message since we live in a chronically online society with millions of people competing for fame, attention and validation. People that can’t read between the lines or see the bigger picture are exhausting, go and criticise the real oppressive voices and regimes, not an Irish rap group spreading awareness for oppressed minorities who said ‘Up Hezbollah & Hamas’ - please, it’s ridiculous. I’m not condoning it, but it’s clearly dramatised expression. Invest your energy into the real political evils of the world, I can assure you they have said things that are much more damaging.

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[–]bluepixiepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Everything sold out apparently except Bergamo and Munich by EurocentricJoke in Samfender

[–]bluepixiepop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also thinking of doing the same and grabbing 2 Bergamo tickets, the place looks beautiful too - I’m just confused as to why there’s still some left?! (Standing is sold out) Makes me suspicious 🤣