Global Gathering defies floods
Faithless are headlining the festival
Saturday, 28, Jul 2007 04:25
Flooding has caused lengthy queues to get into this year's Global Gathering, but this year's attendance looks set to beat its previous record despite the soggy weather.
The festival is taking place at Long Marston airfield near Stratford-upon-Avon, close to areas which have suffered heavy flooding in the last nine days.
The torrential downpours have had their effect, despite the ground being – relatively, at least – fairly dry.
Postal strikes and disruption caused by flooding led to difficulties distributing tickets prior to the two-day festival, meaning "logistical problems" at the site itself and queues at the ticket collection booths for some.
Organisers have pleaded with festival-goers to be "patient" and apologised for yesterday's arena opening an hour late.
But they said the event was going well and looked like setting a new attendance record for the festival, with the 60,000-barrier set to be broken before the day is out.
Those inside the gates have been enjoying the festival's attractions, including the Red Arrows overhead and Faithless, Basement Jaxx and Paul Oakenfold on its three Ibiza-themed dance stages.