Glastonbury apologise as followers locked out of Stay At Worthy Farm livestream
Glastonbury Pageant has apologised as hundreds of followers struggled to achieve entry to tonight’s (Could 22) Stay At Worthy Farm livestream.
The digital occasion will see performances by the likes of Wolf Alice, Haim, Coldplay, Michael Kiwanuka and the debut look of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s new band The Smile. Every set was carried out at a distinct location across the iconic competition website.
The livestream kicked off at 7pm BST with Wolf Alice’s efficiency, however many followers reported on Twitter that they might not entry the stream. Distinctive codes despatched to every ticket purchaser had been being flagged as invalid on the stream’s system.
“So sorry to these of you who haven’t been in a position to get onto the stream but,” learn a tweet on Glastonbury’s official Twitter account. “We’re talking to Driift to search out out what the problem is and making an attempt to do all the pieces we are able to to get this sorted ASAP. Please bear with us.”
So sorry to these of you who haven’t been in a position to get onto the stream but. We’re talking to Driift to search out out what the problem is and making an attempt to do all the pieces we are able to to get this sorted ASAP. Please bear with us.
— Glastonbury Pageant (@glastonbury) May 22, 2021
Driift Stay, the platform internet hosting the livestream, mentioned they had been “wanting into the problems of invalid codes urgently” and inspired followers to maintain making an attempt. “The stream is rolling however you may rewind to the beginning as quickly as you get in so that you received’t miss something,” they added.
Hi there! We’re wanting into the problems of invalid codes urgently. When you’re having points with the dwell stream please don’t fret, you’ll rewind when you’re in. Thanks! @glastonbury #LiveAtWorthyFarm
— Driift Stay (@DriiftLive) May 22, 2021
Hello everybody, we’re sorry to listen to you are having points accessing the stream. Please maintain making an attempt and you must be capable to entry quickly. The stream is rolling however you may rewind to the beginning as quickly as you get in so you will not miss something. @glastonbury #LiveAtWorthyFarm
— Driift Stay (@DriiftLive) May 22, 2021
BBC reporter Mark Savage mentioned on Twitter that the Glastonbury crew had instructed him they had been “making an attempt to take away the authentication course of, so individuals can entry the live performance movie”.
Glastonbury tells me they’re making an attempt to take away the authentication course of, so individuals can entry the live performance movie. Hopefully within the subsequent couple of minutes.
— Mark Savage (@mrdiscopop) May 22, 2021
“One hour gone and we nonetheless can’t login,” one fan wrote on Twitter. “Totally disappointing. Open the stream for everybody or ship us a #refund.”
One hour gone and we nonetheless can’t login. Totally disappointing. Open the stream for everybody or ship us a #refund #GlastonburyFestival #notLiveAtWorthyFarm
— αnαsol pr (@prlosana) May 22, 2021
“Not dwell, nonetheless can’t get in after which instructed to rewind to the start – that is unhealthy after the 12 months we’ve had and one thing we had been hoping to take pleasure in with fellow Glastolovers,” one other mentioned.
Not dwell, nonetheless can’t get in after which instructed to rewind to the start – that is unhealthy after the 12 months we’ve had and one thing we had been hoping to take pleasure in with fellow Glastolovers ???
— Margi Jenkins ? (@margijenkins) May 22, 2021
“For everybody speaking about demanding a refund, please bear in mind what this occasion was about and the place the cash was going,” one fan countered. “Sure it’s disappointing however you’re all wonderful for signing up. We’re all massively disillusioned.”
For everybody speaking about demanding a refund, please bear in mind what this occasion was about and the place the cash was going. Sure it’s disappointing however you’re all wonderful for signing up. We’re all massively disillusioned.
— Simon (@TheSiDawson) May 22, 2021
See extra reactions under.
It is such a disgrace that it is began like this, however I am certain as soon as we’re in a position to log in it’s going to be well worth the effort.
Bear in mind of us, this is not Glasonbury’s fault – they supply the music and tech firms make the stream work. It’s extremely disappointing although.
— Jacob Woolcock ADE (@JacobWoolcock) May 22, 2021
Wouldn’t have been a standard 12 months with out spending hours refreshing a web page for @glastonbury … #LiveAtWorthyFarm #whendowegiveup ⏰? @GlastoFestFeed
— Jade Scott (@jadeyscotty) May 22, 2021
Even when we re-wind the “LIVE” present as Drift steered earlier , we shall be up all hours of the morning.
Plus, technically, it is now not LIVE.How did this firm even get the gig if they can not do the job?
I am not offended …. simply Upset ! pic.twitter.com/Sb2lP5SC7W
— Shane’s Queen Web site (@shanesqueensite) May 22, 2021
I really feel terrible for moaning, with what’s going on in world however have been bearing with you for an hour and nonetheless nothing – absolute joke – I like others, I’m certain have had an terrible time lately and hoped for a little bit of music reduction – however no – whoever managed this wants demoting
— Sarah Slade ? (@sslade49) May 22, 2021
Furious!! Anticipated to be bopping by now this night. Don’t even care in regards to the £22 however I do care about organising the projector and getting the children excited and THE BLOODY LINK NOT WORKING! Come on Glasto dwell. Garbage night. #letdown #worthyfarm #livid #kidscantwait
— Julieann Tate (@julieanntate) May 22, 2021
After right now’s premiere, Stay At Worthy Farm may even be proven once more tomorrow (Could 23) at 2pm BST and 7pm BST.
Forward of the stream, Glastonbury shared snippets of Wolf Alice, Haim, Kano, Jorja Smith, IDLES and Michael Kiwanuka rehearsing their units in a brief trailer. Additionally they gave followers a primary have a look at among the performances with behind-the-scenes pictures.
In the meantime, the competition has been granted a licence by its native council to carry a one-day live performance on the Worthy Farm website later this 12 months. Ought to the occasion, dubbed Equinox, go forward, 49,999 followers would be capable to watch artists on the Pyramid Stage.