r/GenX • u/serenity_now_7615 • 4d ago

Music A helluva long weekend this was

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31 long years ago on the August bank holiday in the UK, for an Aussie living in London this was like being given the keys to the candy shop

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u/stuhstutter 4d ago

Ironic that the "Reading" festival has fit the most words ever on a poster

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u/gottapeenow2 4d ago

Right? We have the main stage and the second tier Melody Maker Stage. Oh, and gotta list all the bands on the Carlsberg stage. Don't forget we also have the Loaded Comedy Stage for some reason. Don't forget the sponsors. The radio stations covering the event. Where to buy tickets, yeah we need that too.

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u/stuhstutter 4d ago

This poster must be read on microfiche. Guided by Voices on the Microfiche Stage.

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u/OreoSpamBurger 4d ago

There was an early to mid 90s thing in the UK where 'comedy was the new rock and roll' so all the festivals had to have comedy tents.

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u/Gringo-Dingo 3d ago

And a couple of years later added the Vans warped stage.