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Originally posted by DJ Mikey Mike Holy shit, I must be psychic. Or maybe I just know what i'm talking about. You're a mug if you went. Unlucky.

it was a first for me and it was free so i gave it a go, ill know not to next time

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Originally posted by DJ Mikey Mike Holy shit, I must be psychic. Or maybe I just know what i'm talking about. You're a mug if you went. Unlucky.

I don't agree, like I said, I still really enjoyed myself. And to pick up on your points;

The DJs I was looking forward to seeing most; Armin, A&B and Marco V were all very good, plus there was some extra unexpected stuff! PvD was a shame but that can't be helped.

Yes, it rained, but it wasn't that muddy, and I didn't get cold at all!

Generally the sound system seemed ok, it seems like it was only during Oakenfold and the start of Armin that it wasn't so good. I do remember it being a lot better than last year.

Getting in and out of Stratford was a piece of piss.

Didn't queue that long, if you get there before it opens then you're going to be queuing. If you leave arriving until about half an hour after the gates open you can pretty much walk straight in.

I didn't have any problems with chavs, only saw a couple, but I guess individual's stories may be different.

not been in 3 years, was considering it this year, just to see daft punk live
but I don't really like them that much

a mate of mine got robbed blind this year as well, silly ******

I had an immense time at global, but its certianly not without its faults.

i could of left after daft punk and i would of had the greatest wknd of my life, they were simply unbelievable and worth the 115 on its own.

the gods arena soundsystem wasnt great at all, especially towards when it started to get dark, i thought it was ok for A+B and Marco V, who were fookin amazing, watcin tony and paavo go mental on the stage was pretty humerous and also motivating.

i did spend a lot of time appreciating non-trance dj's. fatboy slim was immense (as was the entire radio 1 beach stage, including the dj's and the sound system) it started to piss it down during the last 15mins of fatboys set which you think would have put people off, but it was immense coz nobody gave a fuck about it and if anything, more people turned up.

what i saw of carl cox was nothing short of brilliant, quite similar to his set i saw at wakestock a couple of weeks ago. max graham was a pleasure to see, and certianly got the place banging. halliwell was a good replacment for pvd, and i actually enjoyed jules set (first one) but i spose the crowd helped with that one, was absolutely crazy. but all nowhere near in the same league as daft punk, i am honestly tempted to kill myself now, because i know i will never ever experience anything better than there gig on fri night.

if u get the chance to go and see them, DO IT!.

as for other things like camping.......that was absolutely fine for me (apart from the rain early hours sun morning). i had a nice spot with loads of space and very little noise. only downside was that it was a slightly longer walk to the festival itself, but totally worth it.

and i am now a big fan of sirrus (smooth) cider, thanks to the strongbow cider house, which i really enjoyed chillin by on sat.

all in all an enjoyable wknd, only a few things let it down, but nothing to severe to dampen my spirits!

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Had a good time out there (still kinda here though). Daft Punk were immense, weather was good (even the showers were refreshing), and the food was predictably expensive/uncooked. Getting in and out of the place seemed a lot easier this time around due to the number of people camping, so that was a boost. The major downer was the poor work on the technical side of things (i.e. the fact that they still haven't sorted out the sound system in the Gods tent, leaky roof etc.)

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Originally posted by Acton and i actually enjoyed jules set (first one) but i spose the crowd helped with that one, was absolutely crazy.

I was going to stay for the first 10 mins or so just to give the guy a chance, but it turned out to be a good set. He played Cherry Blossom though, so that might have been the deciding factor to stay longer.

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Originally posted by Acton max graham was a pleasure to see, and certianly got the place banging.

Banging? We popped in to see him and there were about 6 people there. Poor Max...

Marco V was excellent. Daft Punk were unbelievably good. Rain didn't bother me in the slightest; I'm Scottish after all.

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I had great time at Global 2006 but there were a few problems as well. Probably due to the hifi festivals losing GK a lot of money the production and sound was cut back. Friday was better than Saturday as you couldn't get day tickets so not many scallies around. However some of the tents around us did have phones nicked. Walking back at 6am in the morning on the Friday there were quite a few dodgy people around the campsites.

The Godskitchen arena was rubbish - how was the sound fine on Friday for Daft Punk but was well bad for the Saturday? Went in early in the Gods tent and the rigging and lighting systems were swinging rather alarmingly prob a reason why some of the lights and effects didn't work. The decor was minimal and nothing compared to last years the lasers would've been amazing if they had them working properly. When it rained the tent was leaking as well.

Having rides on the campsite open all night on the Friday - the reason why I didnt get any sleep on Friday was because the dodgems would spurt out a annoying jingle every 3 minutes! They were off early on Saturday tho!

No PVD - ok there was a letter about him not playing in the gods arena but tbh GK knew about this weeks ago. They were too worried about ticket sales so was always going to say he was playing. Marky in the drum and bass was a no show too.

Top sets I saw where Daft Punk, Fancuilli b2b Zabiela, Andy C, Friction, Amber D(was nice to hear some old hard house even if she can't mix) and Sasha. This alawys seems to happen but every other year the trance arena is shite (2004 was worse tho).

I'm glad i chose not to go.

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glad i didnt go too esp with PvD being a no-show, obv understandable tho. Sound quality was shit in 2004 but absolutely amazing in 2005 so hopefully 2007 will be a good one!

the sound system at ukta parties is better than gkgg, and thats not actually taking the piss either.

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Originally posted by spacetrain This alawys seems to happen but every other year the trance arena is shite (2004 was worse tho).

haha, yes. last year it was fucking blinding