Most of us have graced the muddy fields of
a festival at some time in our lives, but no one has as broad a knowledge to
rival that of the legendary Rob da Bank.
Having performed at and attended more
festivals than the average person can ever dream of going to, he has compiled
all his memories, hints and tips into one handy compendium: the A-Z of
Festivals.
With information from location and capacity
to headliners and atmosphere, this could possibly be one of the most comprehensive
guides to the much loved music festivals. Rob Da Bank combines this extensive
information with humorous recollections, such as his 2006 visit to Glastonbury
– “Shivering and halfway to pneumonia within a couple of hours, I couldn’t have
been happier as I sat in a friend’s camper van sipping brandy coffee and
laughing as half of Glastonbury floated off down the hill.”
There’s just one thing missing though –
having spent the majority of time as a VIP guest or organising his own
festivals, Rob Da Bank has failed to include information about essential items
for the average festival-goer when camping at these events – only a minor
overlook, but nevertheless it would have made the book that bit better than the
competition.
This
book will go down well with music lovers worldwide, as the festivals
are not just restricted to the UK, and it really is as simple as "ABC"
to find what you need. An essential read for festival regulars and
newcomers alike. Allana Cutter