So, after a brief detour down South and the world's most specific sat nav directions, we arrived at the campsite on Friday with plenty of time to spare. After setting up camp and having a few homemade ciders it was time to investigate the arena. The final ever arena had more to offer than ever and it looked a bit like this:
There were also 6 stages - Small But Massive Main Stage, G Sessions, Spurs Of Rock, Eagle’s Rock, G Spot, Generator Stage. There was also a Tech tent, balloon modelling and much much more.
Friday 19th July
Silhouette played the main stage at 9pm, the perfect soundtrack to the weekend as the scorching sun began to set over the scenic Sperrin mountains. As Shauna Tohill belted through latest single (and incidentally the soundtrack to the Discover Northern Ireland adverts) Can't Keep Up, it was hard not to feel in the festival spirit and at least a little bit proud of being a part of such a beautiful and unique NI festival.
To top off the first night, The Japanese Popstars headlined the Small But Massive stage, bringing the first and last ever Friday night at Glasgowbury to a suitable end.
Saturday 20th July
The Wonder Villains chatted and jumped their way through a set of favourites including Peter and new single Blonde. While a few hours later on the same stage, The Pocket Billiards ramped up the energy with the kind of show that can only be performed by 11 people all giving it stacks at the same time.
Mid-day and there's nothing better than catching some sexy rock n roll. I managed to catch Trucker Diablo who played a stonking set with hard riffs and thunderous chorus's. The lead singer hulked across the stage in a commanding performance placed somewhere between James Hetfield and Phil Anselmo as the crowd was whipped up into a frenzy. Devil horns high and moshing galore. Trucker Diablo remind me of Metallica but without the frills, and I mean that in a good way.
Million Dollar Reload graced the stage not long after, playing like a band that should've been playing on a much larger stage. Tattoos and Dirty Girls was the sing-a-long favourite and the perfect mix of sleaze and rock 'n' roll.
So that as they say is that, the end of an era, or the start of a new one if you listen to the guys at Glasgowbury HQ. We salute you Glasgowbury and the hunt is on for a fest to take your place next year.
SmallbutMASSIVE