29th August - Why I didn't go to Creamfields...



It looks as though everyone had a superb time at Creamfields over the weekend (well, apart from when Zara Larsson turned out to be the 'very special guest' during Alesso's set), and truly I've been smiling at my phone with wide-eyed joy, rather than jealousy, in seeing the fun you've all been having. For many years, Creamfields was the number one event of the year I'd look forward to in the calendar. The moment September arrived, I'd already be sorting my hotel for the following August, with my hangover still lingering from the previous edition. 

This year, more than most, I had outlets, and avenues, to cement my attendance. Either through press, as most of my previous years have been, or should I choose to forego the media duties for a year, through an artist pass or VIP, or account of the various record labels I work for. But as I explored recently on this site, my mental health hasn't been at peak performance over the course of this past fortnight or so, and getting older - and ultimately wiser - is all about listening to your body, and perhaps more importantly, your mind. I've been spending 80% of the week away from my fiancee, every week, for the past 7/8 weeks, and that takes a toll after a while. 




You can call me a melt, or a soft cunt, as many have, (playfully, and lovingly, I know, it's all banter), but a huge part of wanting to spend the rest of your life with somebody is about devoting yourself to them too, and making quality time your love language together. If anything, she was the one in the end who was trying to tempt me to go, and asking if I could sign her in as well with a +1 on guest-list, but this wasn't the year for it. This was the year to refresh, recharge, have a relaxing and wholesome weekend, and get the battery topped up for the final 4 months of 2022 because there's still SO much to come and I want to be at optimum performance levels for this frantic finale. Creamfields will be back again next year, as will I... 




... But my mental state is what needed prioritising right NOW. 

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