Got a call last night from a friend who is very much into his Drum ‘n Bass (he’s got decks, vinyl, tinnitus … the lot). Apparently the Australian group Pendulum are the target of strong rumours indicating their presence at the festival. To say that this is good news borders on the ludicrously understated; Pendulum are the people who got me back into DnB after a few years of apathy towards the genre. I’ve seen them at Fabric in London and the Custard Factory in Birmingham - both fantastic nights – and if the rumours are true then the Glastonbury Festival Dance Village will rock out like nothing else.
Other acts who seem to be confirmed include The Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian; both quality outfits. The Killers are also back after a stonking performance in 2005 when they were offered Kylie’s vacated headline slot but turned it down. In fact, it’s worth remembering that we still have no idea who 90% of the artists will be and worth yet more consideration that no-one really cares. It’s the festival we are going for more than the specific bands.
On the subject of actually going, it has now been fully four days since T-day and still no money has left my bank account. A call to the nice man at LloydsTSB confirmed that a payment was pending though has not yet gone through. I don’t mind admitting I’ll be a little more relaxed when I am officially £150 lighter.
