Last week I lost my Glastonbury virginity and had possibly the best five days of my life. Fashion stakes up, degree results released and the weekend ending with 'shaking what ya Mumma gave ya' to Queen B was possibly the best way to finish university, so expect a long post; fashion reports, music reviews and hilarious happenings.
Musically... the bad, the good and the mind-blowing.
Top of the disappointing list was Cee-Lo Green. Performing on the West Holts stage after Chase & Status, we were hoping for a Grammy-esque rendition of Forget You, instead we were given a diva with no crowd pleasing capability at all. Cee-lo wore an eccentric red coat (which was on the verge of explicit wardrobe malfunction with every hip swing) with shoulder spikes that would make GaGa green with envy. He sang songs that only the hard core of his fans would know and all in all his coat was more exciting than his entire set all together.
The other disappointing set of the weekend was Plan B. Although he was appearing on the Pyramid stage (a appearance that every other artist seemed completely overwhelmed with) Strickland Banks seemed either completely nerve-stricken or just not bothered. Obviously he wanted to promote his new sound but my friends and I were yearning for a glimpse of 'Charmaine' or even 'End Credits.' Despite it being a glorious day, Plan B's set was boring and definitely the biggest disappointment of the weekend.
There are too many acts to mention that were good but the biggest/pleasant surprises of the festival were Tinie Tempah, Elbow, Mumford & sons, Paulo Nutini, Chase & Status and Don McLean. We watched Tinie from the grass at the back of the Pyramid stage, cider in hand dancing away in the sun and in contrast we saw C&S in the pouring rain decked out in our silver and animal print ponchos. Both experiences were sensational!
There are too many acts to mention that were good but the biggest/pleasant surprises of the festival were Tinie Tempah, Elbow, Mumford & sons, Paulo Nutini, Chase & Status and Don McLean. We watched Tinie from the grass at the back of the Pyramid stage, cider in hand dancing away in the sun and in contrast we saw C&S in the pouring rain decked out in our silver and animal print ponchos. Both experiences were sensational!
The mind-blowing of the weekend was definitely Coldplay and Beyonce...
Oh and the best discovery of the weekend was Faith SFX, an astounding beat boxer who supported Plan B. Have a gander, it's extraordinary... FAITH SFX MYSPACE
Oh and the best discovery of the weekend was Faith SFX, an astounding beat boxer who supported Plan B. Have a gander, it's extraordinary... FAITH SFX MYSPACE
Fashionably it was, as ever, a floral headband, denim shorts and wellington affair apart from Sunday, renamed 'Sequin Sunday' in tribute to our Queen B. It seemed that Beyonce herself agreed. Bar Beyonce's gold sequin and pants combo, Shingai from the Noisettes' Dolce & Gabbana leotard was definitely a fashion delight. Bringing the fashion points home for the boys was, despite his disappointing performance, Plan B. In the heat he still sported his suited and booted look and this was perhaps the best bit of his performance!
So after much face planting in the mud, booty shaking to Beyonce, crying to Coldplay and getting a 2.1 in my degree it was an amazing five days. Watch out 2013.
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