'Peak flower power era': The story of first ever Glastonbury Festival in 1970(bbc.com)
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'Peak flower power era': The story of first ever Glastonbury Festival in 1970
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250620-the-story-of-the-first-ever-glastonbury-festival-in-1970
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"I think this is the quickest way of clearing my overdraft"
That statement from Michael Eavis (founder of the festival) kind of hits home with a recent story from The Independent in how bands are settling for less, or even paying to play at the festival - as an investment. Being shown on the BBC as part of their coverage can make or break the experience (and their economy).
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/featu...
That statement from Michael Eavis (founder of the festival) kind of hits home with a recent story from The Independent in how bands are settling for less, or even paying to play at the festival - as an investment. Being shown on the BBC as part of their coverage can make or break the experience (and their economy).
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/featu...
This performance by Arcade Fire at a more recent Glastonbury Festival has stuck in my memory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evMuTthF3Gw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evMuTthF3Gw