MUSIC FESTIVALS
Music festivals take
place at various times of the year but are particularly popular in the
summer.
Over the last 20
years or so, music festivals have become increasing popular particularly at
this time of the year. Lots of young
people make plans with their friends to attend the festivals up and down the
country.
One of the original
festivals was held at Glastonbury, in Somerset.
It seems pretty incredible that the largest open-air music festival in
the world is held at a farm which is situated between the two small villages of
Pilton and Pylle.
Glastonbury open air
music festival first took place in 1970. This takes place every 3 years
out of 4, with performances going on for a total of 5 days. It is a commercial venture nowadays, with
some very well-known international stars making an appearance. This year saw performances from The Kanye West,
Lionel Richie, Pharrel Williams, Hozier and Mary J
Blige. Tickets cost approximately £220
but you do get to see hundreds of different performances.
Festivals are not the best place to see your
favourite band ... because of the restrictions imposed, such as time, set
length, light shows, etc. - that aren't encountered with a normal gig where the
band has more control – festivals are not worth spending the money just to see
your favourite band. The difference with
festivals is the variety. Because people at a festival will be watching bands
they wouldn't necessarily normally see live, the chance for a band to make that
big impression is huge.
Another great thing is the atmosphere ... with
such a mix of people and music, and everyone totally up for it, and real-world
distractions left at home, the vibe can be amazing. After the music stops for
the day, people make their own entertainment. If you can, camp at the festival
- don't go home for the night: keep the atmosphere going.
Camping is an essential part of the festival experience but bear in mind that it just may rain and things will get very muddy. However, this is all part of the fun and experience.
Liverpool is known
for its music and not to be outdone by Glastonbury we have our very own
Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF). This is a 4 day event which
takes place 27th August
to 31 August 2015. For more information click on this link: http://www.limfestival.com/
If you have
attended one of these festivals or indeed been to a festival in your own
country, we would love to hear of your experiences.
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