Got back late last night, absolutely bloody shattered after three nights on the trot in the Naughty Corner.
Incredible weekend though, heartbroken that it's over. I was a bit younger and a first-timer in 2019 and it was all a bit more exciting but this year was on the whole just as good if not better.
The Libertines - good opening.
Wet Leg - absolutely rammed it was, could barely get near the Park Stage. Think they were completely overwhelmed about the crowd they drew out. It went off for all of their bigger songs and they sounded great.
Confidence Man - superb fun.
Wolf Alice - no.1 of the weekend for me, although I am a fan. Had to go on my own as none of my lot fancied it but got pretty close to the front and made some friends. They were outstanding. Future headliners for sure, how they switch from genres is effortless. Hands in the air one song, mosh pits the next. Love them.
Sam Fender - good performance and he's a nice lad, I just find his songs a bit woah, woah, woah. Great atmosphere though and the sun came up.
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbot - bit of a rogue one for a group of lads in their late 20s but we had an absolute blast. Hit after hit and their voices are impeccable. Not sure this one will be on iPlayer but they came back out and did Caravan of Love and then launched into You Keep It All in to finish. So much fun.
Yves Tumor - interesting, rowdy performance. Will definitely check them out some more.
HAIM - absolutely loved these. I only know a couple of songs but their energy was infectious. They looked great and the weather was spot on. Will be giving them more attention.
Noel G - can't fault him, the self-deprecation was a bit cringe at the time but on reflection, he probably knows the score with it Glastonbury. I really like his Flying Birds tunes but I just find the lyrics a bit wank. The mini-Oasis set was top though, you can't deny it.
McCartney - a bit boring in truth, it dragged on. His little history lessons were interesting, he just seemed to have no interest in playing the hits. In the interlude between him and Noel they played quite a few Beatles songs which kind of suggested he'd do this. I was tired, bit of a comedown, hadn't had a beer in a few hours and then he brought the Boss out and I shed a tear. The last 45 minutes were special and made up for it. Live and Let Die and Hey Jude, it was one of them you felt lucky to be there.
Naughty Corner mention to Joy Orbison - incredible set. Naughty Corner was heaving that night.
Diana Ross drew the biggest crowd of the weekend, you couldn't get near the Pyramid. I was in two minds and sacked it off for another solo trip to Fontaines DC. They smashed it, second best of the weekend probably. Energy was spot on, his stage presence is unique and voice to match it too. It was going off in the most pits next to me but a bit too hot for me at the time to get involved.
Jack White - again, brilliant. Didn't play that many I knew but he threw everything into it - je went through a couple of guitars. Really entertaining set. No matter times you've heard Seven Nation Army it was still quality to be in a crowd watching it live.
Courtney Barnett - had to catch a bit of her solo because I'd have kicked myself if I didn't, and I'm glad I did. She was flawless and sadly for her clashed with some big acts and didn't attract the crowd she probably deserved at the Park Stage. Her songwriting is a joy, her sound brilliant and effortlessly cool. Really had to drag myself away to join everyone at Pet Shop Boys.
Pet Shop Boys - yeah, was good. No surprises as such. West End Girls went off, of course.
All in all, considering I wasn't that buzzing for the line-up I had a belter. They definitely sold a few more tickets this year but generally, bar queues were reasonble. £6.00 for a Carlsberg Pilsner is probably the worst thing about the weekend. Was on the Cider's all weekend.