Review
During his set on the Saturday night Judge Jules said that Global Gathering 2005 was the largest dance music festival in the UK (not verified). It is generally thought that the attendance was around 45,000 people. Different tickets were available for the Friday night, the Saturday night, or for the entire weekend. Many more people attended on Saturday than on Friday.
Previous Global Gatherings had been single day events, but this was the first to be run over two days. Those who purchased weekend tickets were able to gain access to a camping area. The camping area contained various shops and food stalls that were open 24 hours a day, as well as a dodgems ride and toilets.
The event was well sign-posted, with most attendees arriving via the M40 motorway. Car parking was plentiful. There were long queues to gain entry during the afternoon and evening of the Friday, with those who had queued to enter the camp site forced to queue again to enter the arena area. Security was very visible at the entrance with a large number of police present. The police even had an X-ray machine to examine some bags. No alcoholic drinks could be brought through the gates, although many were able to bring their own into the camp site.
Although the weather was mainly overcast and there was occasional drizzle, everyone was in good spirits and there was generally a good atmosphere. There were large queues for the toilets and the cash machines (of which there were only three), particularly on the Saturday.
VIP tickets were available to purchase. Benefits included:
- Admittance to the VIP Arena
- Access to a viewing platform behind the Radio 1 stage
- Hot tubs
- Better toilets
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