The Glastonbury festival is an absolute must for anyone interested in music or for anyone who has a love for the outdoors. It?s an epic outdoor gathering drawing music and nature lovers from all over the globe.

Held each year in summer, Glastonbury is the most well-known and popular festival in the UK.

It started on a farm in the Glastonbury countryside back in 1970 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. Only 1,500 people attended the first event. The entry price was one pound ? this included free milk from the farm - classic! In 2004 a massive 150,000 fans turned up paying 112 pounds per ticket, for the three-day event. The tickets were sold out within three hours.

Getting a chance to play Glastonbury is every artists dream. Over the years some of the most influential upcoming and established acts have performed. Just recently Paul McCartney and James Brown, as well as new talent, like Franz Ferdinand and Joss Stone have taken to the stage.

Other classic artists that have played in the past include: The Smashing Pumpkins, The Orb, Massive Attack, PJ Harvey, Spearhead, Echo and the Bunnymen, Aphex Twin, Radiohead, Primal Scream, Stereolab, Dubstar, Pavement, Sting, Van Morrison... the list goes on.

Many summer festivals held throughout the UK and the rest of Europe are run on a profit-making basis. Glastonbury is different. It?s a charity event that donates millions of pounds to various local and international charities.

The Glastonbury festival is one of the most important festivals in the UK and Europe. The music is excellent, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and?it?s all in a good cause! Click
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