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'Peak flower power era': The story of first ever Glastonbury Festival in 1970
- chha 1y ago"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/features/glastonbury-pay-to-play-loss-making-acts-bookers-backstage-workers-b2774672.html https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/featu...
- cman82 1y agoI was caught climbing the fence at Glastonbury when I was last there. The police made me go back in and finish watching.
- divbzero 1y agoThis 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