Festivals and gigs. A listings calendar, plus previews, news, reviews, and photos
The Glastonbury Green Crafts Village offered those who wanted an escape from the music a diverse and engaging array of activities, providing a unique opportunity to learn traditional crafts and skills. Here’s just some of the various workshops and experiences that were available: Woodwork and stone carving are always popular, and anyone wanting to explore…
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So, Glastonbury Festival 2025… what a marathon! Two people, two cameras, and four very tired legs. Most photos here by @sara-louise bowrey …feel free to share images but please do tag her. We had a plan… but at Glastonbury plans never seem to last very long. And as a result, we missed at least one…
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The sun beat down (but gently) through a mix of cloudy and clear skies onto a relatively dust-free Glastonbury Festival site as the gates opened for 2025 and tens of thousands of guests poured into the site to get prime camping pitches and begin the acclimatization process required to shift from life outside the fence…
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As the sun shines down the rolling hills of Worthy Farm, a big crowd gathers at the Croissant Neuf bandstand to witness ROZSA. She’s not a typical festival musician; in a landscape often defined by guitar riffs and drum solos, ROZSA enters with a distinct, almost otherworldly presence, wielding an electric harp as her weapon…
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Glastonbury Festival is renowned not just for its incredible music and vibrant atmosphere, but also for its deep-rooted commitment to environmental activism. Among its longest-standing and most impactful partnerships is the one with Greenpeace, an organization that has championed peaceful protest and environmental protection for over 50 years. A Shared Vision for Change At its…
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For decades, Glastonbury Festival has been more than just a music event; it’s a vibrant hub for activism and a powerful platform for charitable causes. Among its most cherished partnerships is the one with WaterAid, a collaboration that has transformed the festival experience and, more importantly, driven significant change in the world. As the image…
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Glastonbury 2025 is shaping up better than we could have hoped, and after digging through the thousands of performances listed as taking place over the five days of the festival one band is guaranteed to deliver a visceral, unforgettable performance: Gurriers…. who are playing Woodsies at 12:30 on Sunday lunchtime. We first saw the band…
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BIMBLE INN THURSDAY 21:00 – 22:00 Glastonbury 2025 is almost on us, and as the inevitable anticipation builds and people get lost in their programme apps trying to avoid headliner clashes, we’re here to shine a spotlight on one rather special act who’s absolutely going to blow you away: Samantics… If you’re looking for an unforgettable live…
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Twat Union, South London’s feminist chaos-pop-punk sextet, are gearing up for a Glastonbury Festival appearance that promises to be as as riotous and thought-provoking as their debut EP, “Don’t Look It In The Eye.“ We caught them recently at Bearded Theory Festival, and they lit up the tent… WARNING: this won’t be the gig for…
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Glastonbury Unsung Heroes: Behind the Wheel with Ethan Harrison Ever wondered what keeps the greatest show on Earth running smoothly behind the scenes? While the roar of the crowd and the iconic acts on the Pyramid Stage grab the headlines, a dedicated crew works tirelessly to build and maintain the festival’s intricate infrastructure. We caught…
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Glastonbury Festival 2025: here’s a few interesting numbers… Over the Glastonbury Festival long weekend there are 3,876 separate listed performance slots, featuring 2,435 artists or curators (or sometimes films, or maybe something totally ‘other’) across 92 venues. We know, we’ve counted them. If these took place non-stop on one stage with just ten-minute breaks between…
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Check out the photos from last night’s Emerging Talent Competition finals in Pilton, where @jayahadadream was named the winner on an incredible evening of live music, with runners-up places going to @nadia.kadek and @caleb_kunle. While announcing the winners, BBC 6 Music’s @huwstephensdj also confirmed that all eight acts on a night of powerful performances will…
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The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican can’t wait to see you at Avalon on the Friday. We hope you may join them for what promises to be a special show.
Glastonbury 2024 line-up is worth the wait It may have been kept back a little longer than normal, and there have been the usual grumbles about it, but the Glastonbury 2024 line-up stands up to scrutiny…with a wide range of genres represented, some of the best emerging acts featuring in the programme, and a load…
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So much to great Glastonbury Festival food choose from, so few days to explore One thing’s for sure, it’s hard to imagine any taste not catered for at Glastonbury, because with over 300 food traders on site there is a massive range of great food in every corner of the festival site. Last year (2023)…
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If you are one of the lucky ticket holders it’s time to think about getting ready to pack your bags, because Glastonbury Festival is back with a bang in 2024. With an incredible lineup of artists and bands, this year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for all music enthusiasts. So, brace yourselves for…
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Latest update from Festival Flyer: Sara Bowrey Photography – Sara-Louise Bowrey Photography [ad_1] Are you following our top-snapper on Instagram yet?? https://www.sarabowreyphotos.com/#instagram – if not, why not?? Sara-Louise Bowrey Sara Bowrey Photography – Sara-Louise Bowrey Photography [ad_2] Full photo galleries coming soon, but meanwhile here are a few choice shots we have picked out from…
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Latest update from Festival Flyer: Some piratical shenanigans in Hastings this weekend at the Hastings Pirate Day cabaret…. [ad_1] Some piratical shenanigans in Hastings this weekend at the Hastings Pirate Day cabaret. Last chance for tickets…don’t miss the amazing ‘Old Time Sailors’ who are headlining at the “Shiver-Me-Timbers” Pirate Cabaret, on The Stade – this…
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Latest update from Festival Flyer: Quite possibly the most important set at Glastonbury this year … VLURE… [ad_1] Quite possibly the most important set at Glastonbury this year … VLURE [ad_2] Full photo galleries coming soon, but meanwhile here are a few choice shots we have picked out from the weekend…. Original post by: Festival…
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Working Men’s Club may have played Glastonbury Festival 2023, burt we can’t find a single review of the set to go with our lovely photos below… so here’s a iece on them in DORK from last year and a video of them playing the festival from the BBC… https://readdork.com/features/working-mens-club-feature-august-2022/ Working Men’s Club Photos – by…
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor simply does what she does, and she does it well. You may not be a fan or know a song even, but when she takes to a stage if you open your heart to her vibe you’ll find yourself having a really nice time. She’s not The Foo Fighters or Chemical Brothers, but…
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The Viagra Boys set was one of the most anticipated shows for us at Glastonbury Festival 2023. This Swedish punk outfit take no prisoners and snarl their way through every gig they play in such an unselfconscious way that it feel like they simply exist on a different planet. One thing is for sure – this…
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The SHAME set on Woodsies stage at Glastonbury Festival 2023 was high-point for a band who have been working hard to establish themselves on the scene over the last few years. As DORK report, the packed tent was a testament to their success! https://readdork.com/features/photos/shame-glastonbury-2023-photos/ SHAME Photos – by http://www.sarabowreyphotos.com for Festival Flyer The best of…
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The VLURE shows (four of them) were probably the most important and seminal played by any band at Glastonbury Festival 2023. None of these were main stages… and only the one in the BBC Introducing tent would have even had a chance of getting onto many people’s radars. But here is a band who have…
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Many years ago at a small pub in South East London called the Bridge House Tavern there was a summer solstice gig that went under the name of ‘Stoned Penge’. Chatting to Beans on Toast as Sleaze rocked the Bimble Inn up at the top of the Park Stage we recalled how several of the…
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Shumba Youth definitely fits into the ‘underground’ element of the Glastonbury 2023 bill. Dub, Dancehall, Jungle and Afrobeats are his staple elements as he works his way up from the London Reggae scene to a wider audience. Greenpeace was rocking (gently) to his set and chatting to him afterwards we found him to be one…
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Briefly passed by a random Glastonbury 2023 stage and saw Velvet Fuzz playing – so we took some photos… Â Velvet Fuzz Photos – by http://www.sarabowreyphotos.com for Festival Flyer The best of the rest of our Glastonbury 2023 photos:
The Last Dinner Party set was one of those ‘must be there’ Glastonbury Festival 2023 moments. the band have been generating tonnes of column inches in the press and have been likened to a whole host of great acts. For us, ‘Sinner’ sounds a lot like Sparks…see what you think… But the verses of ‘Nothing…
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When we spotted Skindred on the Glastonbury Festival 2023 line-up we knew we were in for a real treat. Not just us of course…but all the metal fans who crammed into the Truth stage at Shangri La for the latest offering from the Earache Records collaboration that has brought the noise to this corner of…
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Sister Suzie played her second consecutive year at Glastonbury Festival in 2023 and holds something of a record for being pretty much the only artist to do nightly residencies. With stage time in such demand it’s testament to her pulling power that the bookers let her play night after night in a prime slot. So,…
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Mongolian folk-metal legends The Hu took on Glastonbury Festival 2023 – and won! See what LOUDER had to say on the subject: https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/the-hu-glastonbury-review-setlist-2023 The Hu Photos – by http://www.sarabowreyphotos.com for Festival Flyer The best of the rest of our Glastonbury 2023 photos:
Royal Blood’s Glastonbury Festival 2023 set was always going to be a tricky affair after their outburst at the recent Radio 1 Big Weekend. The band brushed the incident under the carpet, but mainstream reviewers still questioned them with a few missing stars… https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/royal-blood-glastonbury-2023-review-b2363048.html For our money this was a great set that showed how…
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RAYE, along with Stormzy and Loyal Carner are all acts from Croydon who have graced big stages at Glastonbury, but seem to still have been left out of the South London borough’s ‘year of culture’ celebrations. Still, RAYE flies the flag for her back-story throughout her set, and shows the world just what she’s made…
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Sparks are almost worthy of the Sunday legends slot at Glastonbury – but here they are on the Park Stage and the fans are delighted…especially when Cate Blanchett joins the band on stage to ‘dance’ her way through ‘The Girl is Crying in Her Latte’. Sparks Photos – by Festival Flyer The best of the…
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Queens of the Stone Age gave a suitably rocky alternative to the Rocket Man over on the main stage as Glastonbury 2023 rolled to an end. It was a great booking decision, as Mojo sums up neatly in their round-up of the last day of the festival. https://www.mojo4music.com/articles/stories/queens-of-the-stone-age-weyes-blood-and-more-at-glastonbury-2023-reviewed/ Queens of the Stone Age Photos –…
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Well Rolling Stone Magazine recked that Stefflon Don’s dancehall takeover of the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2023 was a winner – so who are we to argue? https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/live-reviews/stefflon-don-live-at-glastonbury-dancehall-queen-triumphs-on-the-pyramid-30482/ This Birmingham dancehall diva certainly walks the walk and talks the talk, and we think she justified her position on a stellar bill with aplomb. Stefflon…
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It’s been 24 years (count them!) since Texas last played this festival… but here they are at Glastonbury Festival in 2023, and they sound as fresh and relevant as they ever did back in the day. Sharing a drummer with the rather shouty politico band BENEFITS over on the Left Field stage, Texas have a…
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Morning Tourist played Glastonbury Festival 2023 to a passing crowd as they opened The Hive stage. Always a tough gig – but they did it with style… Morning Tourist Photos – by http://www.sarabowreyphotos.com for Festival Flyer The best of the rest of our Glastonbury 2023 photos:
You are unlikely to find any Enjoyable Listens songs on the BBC iPlayer from Glastonbury Festival 2023. It’s a shame that with all the effort and resources that the Beeb puts into covering the festival, they very rarely (we won’t say never) feature young talent on small stages. And talent is something that Enjoyabale Listens…
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We opted to watch Elton John’s Glastonbury Festival 2023 performance from the cheap seats right at the back of the Pyramid field to get a proper fan perspective. And wow – there were a LOT of people in front of us. Words aren’t really enough to describe moments like this one as a musical epoch…
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