Fri 11 Jun – Download Festival 2010
This was the first time I've been to the Download Festival, and could only go for the last day (Sunday), but I'm extremely glad I could go at least for the one day. When we arrived it was baking and sunny, I started to regret having brought my jacket - the sky was pretty clear. I got through the gates, and suddenly got very relaxed, just waiting and killing time until Slash came on stage. Kudos to a hot dog stand, sold the best I'd ever eaten. It's all a rip off though hah.
About 10 minutes before Slash came on, I made my way toward the main stage - I was constantly checking my watch, but my company just wouldn't move! Got a decent spot somewhere in the middle, then he walked on. Being a massive fan of G N' R, VR and liking the new album it was absolutely awesome to see his top hat work its way toward the centre of the stage. Sure, he's a bit podgier than when Appetite came out, but give him a break; he is almost 45. …
This was the first time I've been to the Download Festival, and could only go for the last day (Sunday), but I'm extremely glad I could go at least for the one day. When we arrived it was baking and sunny, I started to regret having brought my jacket - the sky was pretty clear. I got through the gates, and suddenly got very relaxed, just waiting and killing time until Slash came on stage. Kudos to a hot dog stand, sold the best I'd ever eaten. It's all a rip off though hah.
About 10 minutes before Slash came on, I made my way toward the main stage - I was constantly checking my watch, but my company just wouldn't move! Got a decent spot somewhere in the middle, then he walked on. Being a massive fan of G N' R, VR and liking the new album it was absolutely awesome to see his top hat work its way toward the centre of the stage. Sure, he's a bit podgier than when Appetite came out, but give him a break; he is almost 45. …
