Glastonbury Fades To Grey

The Daily Telegraph branded Glastonbury Festival 'the kind of place middle class parents encourage their 16 year olds to visit as a reward for all that effort they have put into their GCSEs' this week and suggested its increasing resemblance to a 'vast village fete' makes it particularly amenable for wealthy old people.

"A good half dozen of my ageing mates will be heading down there this year," Telegraph columnist Jim White added.

"A quick glance at the line-up of acts- Prince, Paul McCartney, Oasis and Morrissey- suggests the organisers are expecting them."

His acerbic comments came as the Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) announced they'll be distributing free earplugs at this year's festival, from a stall by the Pyramid Stage (where Sir Paul McCartney, Oasis and Morrissey will be strutting their stuff).

"The roadies and security staff are definitely wearing earplugs, RNID press officer Lisa McDonald pointed out in the Guardian this week, "you have to ask yourself why you're not-"

Festival organisers have also announced further details of this year's ultra-tight security regulations warning ticket holders that they'll need to bring either an 'original bank statement, bank debit card or original photo driving licence.'

"Please be aware that ID will be checked on entering the wristband exchange, which is inside the super fortress fence, and NOT before," they said, in a statement posted on their website's messageboard.

"It is intended all ticket holders will be checked, however we can guarantee in excess of 50% of festival goers will be subject to identification checks." (dotmusic).
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