Glastonbury 2011 was EPIC to say the least with close to 200 000 people in the grounds celebrating their love for music! I was asked to do some filming at Glastonbury for TVNZ on the Arcadia Stage to film their midnight extravaganza with flashing lights, flame throwers, lightening strikes and fire dancers. It was very exciting and really interesting to see both sides of the walls, backstage and front stage. The anticipation for the Saturday night performance was exhilarating with all the cast getting into costume and amping themselves up for show time. The backstage crew were buzzing around like flys making last minute adjustments and checking that everything was all set and ready to go bang on midnight. As the clock drew nearer to 12 AM the crowds began to fill around the Arcadia stage in multitudes. It was immense. Everyone wanted to see what this extraordinary show was all about and boy were they in for a show.The clock struck midnight. The cheering and screams of excitement were about to reach breaking point and the cast entered, the music began and there was no looking back.
On top of the Arcadia show I had time to explore other parts of the never ending fields of the Glastonbury Festival. I saw circus acts, dancers, comedians, musicians, bands and I was fortunate enough to have the time to see the sensation known as U2. AMAZING!
Over all, aside from the mud, the lack of showers, the heavy flow of rubbish, the portaloos and the overwhelming size of the Festival. I had a wonderful time seeing talented people perform in their chosen field and excelling. It was well worth the experience after hearing so much about it from my family and friends. I know can say I was there! Glastonbury 2011!
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