Hadouken! think Glasto might just be a bit middle class
Hadouken! are a band that look like they've been stripped naked, covered in glue and dragged through a jumble sale. Yes. They're appallingly dressed humans. Not only that, they've got a theory about the muted response to Glastonbury ticket sales.
Talking to Gigwise, they reckon that Glasto has lost its buzz because of the people who attend, rather than the ticket price, temperamental weather and botchulism burgers. Frontman James Smith sez: "Glastonbury is a bit of a middle class schmooze with Kate Moss look-alikes trying to look their best in Ugg Boots." Although, with one eye on the career, he added; "It is the king of festivals, so if we were to do it, that would be fantastic."
Posted by Mof Gimmers on April 11, 2025 2:10 PM
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The summer is over and festival season has officially come to an end. Now it's time for you to vote, which Festival was the highlight of your summer! The UK Festival Awards will be taking place in Central London (where else?) on November 6th and is the industry’s only awards voted for solely by the people who really matter – the fans. Although it's unclear whether those that matter - the fans - are allowed in. 
1. Kindly tell us your name, age and where you’re from. Now.
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