It’s about time the women-only zone at Glastonbury happened

ICYMI, this week it was announced the 2016 Glastonbury Festival will have its first-ever women only venue called The Sisterhood.

Yep, that’s right – a dedicated space described as a “revolutionary clubhouse”, run by women, for women and “all people who identify as women”. Hosting live music, workshops and DJs, it sounds like paradise, right?

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Well, no surprises here, but there’s been some backlash… from both men and women.

But for those who think it’s discriminatory, there's no doubt it can be pretty tough going out to have a good time as a female.

Whether it be pub, club or festival, hands up if you watch your drink like a hawk at all times - even as the bartender pours it because who hasn’t heard those horror stories about drinks being spiked before they’ve even been handed to you?

Chances are you keep tabs on each and every one of your girlfriends as well. If there’s anything David Attenborough has taught you, keeping your pack together is key to making sure no one gets picked off by predators stalking the perimeter.

It might also mean no matter how much you want to throw some Queen Bey sass, you avoid the dancefloor like the plague. Because lets face it, there’s only so many times you can have a sweaty, drunk stranger grind on you before you crack it. Or, if you’re at a festival, get taken out by a group of shirtless men who’ve decided that moshing is cool again.

OK, this definitely doesn’t happen all the time and there are plenty of respectful men out there. But it does happen and it does mean you’re often on high alert.

There’s also been increasing incidences of sexual assault being reported at festivals. In May, a 20-year-old was sexually assaulted at the Groovin the Moo festival in Victoria. Earlier this month, 26 women reported being sexually harassed at a German music festival.

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I’m the first to admit it. I’m a less-than-enthusiastic festival goer. Camping? Crowds? Being surrounded by thousands of people who haven’t showered in days? Why? But to me, a female-friendly festival space is something that would definitely appeal.

So while the idea might ruffle a few feathers, anywhere women can relax, learn how to use powertools (yep, that’s happening at Glasto) and dance like nobody’s watching – because there won’t be – is good with me.

Also, clean toilets at a festival? Sign a sister up.