Secret diary of a band: how to survive festivals

Our anonymous columnist offers tips on playing festivals ... including what to do if you spot a girl covered in mayonnaiseIt's festival season. This weekend we played three different festivals in three days. Each one has its own identity, from boutique to big budget, and its own pros and cons. We also played Glastonbury in June, which is amazing for any band, although our van wasn't quite prepared for the sea of sludge oozing into the site. When it gave up near the entrance we had to get out and...

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