Remember that time you were twenty-something and you were having so much fun that you didn’t care how wet or muddy you got?
The 2022 edition of Splendour in the Grass was nothing if not dramatic. Rain, rain and more rain saw the main stages closed for one night and thousands enjoying the other nights.
The big challenge for organisers was moving people to and from and in and around the mud.
Splendour’s posted an apology on their socials yesterday.
‘Dear Patrons – We know last night’s journey home was shitty for some of you. It usually takes some time to get everyone out of the venue, we’re so sorry you had that experience at Splendour.
‘While it doesn’t excuse the delay, the fact is some of the buses we ordered didn’t show up and that had a significant impact.
‘We’ve been on the phones all day to pull in as many additional transport options as we can. There will likely be wait times again tonight, but we will have extra measures in place to support you including toilets and water.
‘We are doing our best to get you all home safe and as quickly as possible.’
Echo photog Jeff Dawson, who has also been twenty-something, had fun too…
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