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Glastonbury Festival 27th - 29th June 2008

What can you say about the Glastonbury festival that hasn't already been said ad infinitum eh? For many of its devotees it is THE festival, the one that all have tried to emulate but no-one has ever quite managed to capture that certain indefinable ingredient that makes it something special, different, magical and unbeatable. It is undoubtedly the most diverse, biggest and best festival anywhere - set in over1,000 acres of mystical land that's steeped in history and symbolism. You'll be sure to get a warm welcome at Glastonbury - it's a whole different world of wonders.

Glastonbury Festival is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world and put quite simply nothing out there beats it, it's a truly astonishing festival and once you're there you are in a completely different world. Once you're in this world you'll soon see that it's a bit like being in a different city completely - there's the main commercial centre with loads of outreach towns and communities surrounding it.

There's the ever busy bustling and hip metropolis which houses the infamous Pyramid Stage, a little hop, skip and a jump and you'll find The Other Stage and The Dance Stages, always bursting with raw energy and ever busy - this area of the festival is a heaving mass of excitement and anticipation, always alive and kicking.

If you fancy something a tad more on the chilled out side, take a stroll to the Jazzworld and Acoustic areas and you'll find yourself in a totally different town on the outskirts of the city! Oodles to do, lots to see and experience but quite different from the bustling city scene - take your time here and relax.

Zip on down to the family oriented areas with the kids to experience something different, the Kidz Field will keep the youngsters amused and happy for hours while the Theatre and Circus fields are great for the whole family to share.

For a more alternative experience get yourself over to the Field of Avalon, the Tipi Field, and the Green Fields - so much going on but yet again a completely different festival experience on offer.

Feeling spiritual? right at the top of the site is the Sacred Space - this is really special and embraces celebration and ceremony, celebrate life and joy with many other festival revelers here - the Stone Circle is a glorious sight to behold!

A Bit Of History

There is some debate about which was the first ever Glastonbury because there was a one day event in September 1970, but for many of us, and certainly for those of us who were there, the real start of the Glastonbury magic has to be the 20th - 24th June 1971, a memorable and amazing 'happening' where the infamous pyramid stage was born! (of course it was nothing like the sophisticated structure you see today!)
From a rainy start the weather came out to play to the strains of George Harrison's "Here Comes The Sun" and we never looked back. It was all free and would have gone on much longer but for the fact that the council were determined to close it down, many threats of injunctions were made but we all stood firm, this was OUR festival and we were having it large, not only that but we certainly didn't want it to end. Of course the powers that be finally won and like all good things it ended, no-one there could convince the authorities that the bunch of hippies who had invaded Somerset weren't a major risk to society as they knew it.

Mind you - we hope Glastonbury always has, and always will be a 'risk to society' in that it will continue to promote awareness, change and challenge perceptions and to stand for all that is good in our society.

Although the 1971 festival was funded by Arabella Churchill (sadly now deceased) and Andrew Kerr, the full credit for the continuation of this legendary festival rests with Michael Eavis and his family, this is a man with a vision and a determination matched by few. Through the years, and at times when there has been determined efforts to see the end of Glastonbury festival, Michael Eavis has stood firm to his principles and to his belief in all that is Glastonbury and this is why it has evolved to become the phenomenon it is today, a festival like no other.

This is the festival that really does concentrate on good causes and has raised millions for charities both at home and abroad, a strong feature of the festival is its ability to raise awareness.

If you only ever go to one festival - it should be Glastonbury. The festival is what you make it and people have very different experiences here - what most have in common is that all who attend are touched by its magic - Glastonbury is steeped in history and has a magic all its own - it changes, grows and evolves all the time, but it's always ahead of the game and it will always be unique and special.

Glastonbury Links
Confirmed Acts (when officially announced)

Pyramid Stage Friday


Kings of Leon
The Fratellis
The Editors
The Gossip
The Feeling
KT Tunstall
Get Cape Wear Cape
The Subways
Kate Nash

Saturday

Jay-Z
Very Special Guest
Manu Chao
The Raconteurs
James Blunt
Crowded House
Seasick Steve
The Hold Steady
Shakin’ Stevens

Sunday

The Verve
Leonard Cohen
Goldfrapp
Very Special Guest
John Meyer
Gilbert O’Sullivan

Other Stage Friday

Panic at the Disco
The Enemy
We are Scientists
The Foals
The Hoosiers
Ben Folds
Vampire Weekend
Joe Ling and the Jing Jang Jong
Hilltop Hoods

Saturday

Massive Attack
Hot Chip
Elbow
Duffy
The Wombats
Neon Neon
Black Kids
The Golden Silvers
The Travelling Band

Sunday

Groove Armada
The Zutons
Pidgeon Detectives
Scouting For Girls
Mark Ronson
Jack Penate
Newton Faulkner
Black Mountain
The Hoodoo Gurus
Emmy the Great

John Peel Stage Friday

The Cribs
Reverend and the Makers
The Kills
MGMT
The Ting Tings
The Young Knives
Lightspeed Champion
Make Model
Glasvegas
Patrick Watson
RoyWorld

Saturday

Biffy Clyro
The Futureheads
Band of Horses
The Black Lips
Vampire weekend
The Courteneers
British Sea Power
Holy Fuck
The Teenagers
Hilltop Hoods
Emmy the Great
Dogtanion

Sunday

The National
Spiritualized
Crystal Castles
Brian Jones Town Massacre
Stars
Rocket Summer
Friendly Fires
The Whip
Yeasayer

Jazz World Stage Friday

Jimmy Cliff
Estelle
Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Special Guest
Candi Staton
Alabama 3
Very Special Guest
Phantom Limb
Mankala

Saturday

Ethiopiques
Buddy Guy
Imagined Village
Joan Armatrading
Eric Bibb
Massukos
The Blessing
Special Guest
Bedouin
Jerry Can Band

Sunday

Very Special Guest
King Solomon Burke
Eddy Grant
Dub Colossus
Asere & Billy Cobham
Balkan Beat Box
Almasala
Portico Quartet
Sense of Sound

Acoustic Stage Friday

Seasick Steve
Sinead O’Connor
Newton Faulkner
Arno Carstens
Eddi Reader
Camille O’Sullivan
Eleanor McEvoy
Devon Sproule
Acoustic Stage Blues Club With Grainne Duffy

Saturday

Gilbert O’Sullivan
The Swell Season Featuring Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers
Seth Lakeman
Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders
Thea Gilmore
Sid Griffin & The Coal Porters
Emily Maguire
Acoustic Stage Blues Club with Grainne Duffy
The Travelling Band

Sunday

Joan Baez
Suzanne Vega
The London Community Gospel Choir
Stackridge
Tom Baxter
Tift Merritt
Foy Vance
Acoustic Stage Blues Club With Grainne Duffy
Amsterdam
Lazenby

The Park Stage Friday

Pete Doherty
Dizzee Rascal
John Cale
Very Special Guest
Edwyn Collins
The Duke Spirit
Operator Please
Sons & Daughters
Santogold
Beggars
Magic Wands
Island Line
The Langley Sisters

Saturday

CSS
Battles
MGMT
Very Special Guest
‘Music Through Unconventional Means’ with Shlomo’s Vocal Orchestra & Special Guests
Kool Keith & Kutmaster Kurt
Guilty Pleasures Live with the Tor Dogs & Special Guests
Alphabeat
St Vincent
Jape
Eugene MacGuiness

Sunday

My Morning Jacket
Tunng
Vetiver
Caribou
Laura Marling
The Mystery Jets
Kathryn Williams & Neill MacColl
The Cave Singers
Alberta Cross
Mumford & Sons
Alan Tyler & The Lost Sons
Redbridge Brass Band

Avalon Stage Friday

Sharon Shannon & Big Band
Xavier Rudd
Hazel 0'Connor
The Men They Couldn't Hang
Ron Sexmith
Frank Turner
Kissmet
Hobo Jones & the Junkyard Dogs

Saturday

The Proclaimers
Will Young
Alabama 3 unplugged
The Handsome Family
The Wurzels
Rachel Unthank & The Winterset
Bacalao
Malarchy
One String Loose

Sunday

Katie Melua
Blazin' Fiddles
Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara
John Tams & Barry Coope
The Baghdaddies Big Band
The Family Mahone
Räfven
Nuala & The Alchemy Quartet
Prison Love

Left Field Thursday

Dj
Movimientos
Latin American Fiesta
Carnival Collective
Dj
Married To The Sea
Capital Of Culture
Daisy Riots
Seal Cub Clubbing Club
Elle S'appelle
The Rascals
Dj

Anti-Slavery Night

Pie Tasters
Dj
King Blues
Dj
The Slackers
Dj
Pama International
Dj
The Levellers
Mungos Hi Fi
Late Night Sound Clash Don Letts Dub Carte

Friday

Open Mic
Film/Discussion
Brit School Presents - Dance For Life
Dockers Mc
Buddha Tears
Hebe Jones
Tawiah
Dance For Life
Charlotte Campbell
Jenners Field
Kate Nash
Miscarriages Of Justice Neck
The Thirst
Metros
The Holloways
Alabama 3
Beans On Toast
Frank Turner
David Ford
John Byrne

Saturday

Open Mic

Gmb And Polish Cultural Institute Presents
Alex And The Drummer
Flykkiller
Cars On Fire
The Mentalists - Rock Against Racism
The Krak
Neville Staple
Get Cape Wear Cape Fly
Reverend And The Makers
Gallows/Lethal Bizzle Tbc
Lazy Habits
New York Fund
Dj

Sunday

Carnival Collective
Sing Up
Left Field Rally With Tony Benn
Get Up Stand Up
The Beat
Dj Phill Jupitus
Movie - Jail Guitar Doors
Build A Band Youth Music
Bluetones
Dj
Dirty Pretty Things
Dj
Billy Bragg
Dj
Neck
Night Of Treason
Queen's Head Thursday

Mr David Viner
Make Model
UCAS slot
Glasvegas
Santogold
One Night Only
Roisin Murphy
SingStar
DJ Eddie Piller and U Brown
SingStar
DJ Eddie Piller Northern Soul
SingStar
DJ Finder’s Keepers/Andy Votel

Friday

Team Waterpolo
Babel
Captain
The Holloways
Joe Lean And The Jing Jang Jong
Young Knives
The Script
Kate Nash
SingStar
DJ Smash ‘n’ Grab
SingStar
DJ Smash ‘n’ Grab
SingStar
DJ Tayo’s Tracksuit Party

Saturday

Red Letter Day
Stephen Fretwell
The Modern Skirts
Duke Spirit
Teddy Thompson
Ron Sexsmith
White Denim
Pigeon Detectives
SingStar
DJ Annie Mac
SingStar
DJ Sean Rowley
SingStar
DJ Sean Rowley

Sunday

Ladyhawke
Cocknbullkid
Dawn Kinnard
Dengue Fever
Congregation
Florence And The Machine
Noah And The Whale
Elbow
SingStar
DJ Soulsavers
SingStar
DJ The Voguettes
SingStar
DJ The Voguettes

Dance Village East Stage Friday

DJ Fatboy Slim
Live Roisin Murphy
DJ X-Press 2
Live Hercules and Love Affair
DJ Cicada
Live 20/20 Soundsystem

Saturday

Live Unkle
DJ Eddie Temple Morris
Live Roni Size Reprazent
DJ Simian Mobile Disco
Live Kid Sister
DJ A Trak

Sunday

Live Kosheen
DJ Annie Mac
Live Sam Sparro
DJ Black Ghosts DJs
Live Does It Offend You, Yeah?

West Stage Friday

Live Booka Shade
Dj James Zabelia
Live The Count & Sinden
Dj Freestylers
Live The Infadels
Live Zion Train

Saturday

DJ Dave Seaman
Live Black Dog
DJ Nicky Hollowway and Trevor Fung
Live The Grid
Live Atomic Hooligan
DJ A Skillz

Sunday

DJ Derek May
Live System 7
Live Kraak & Smaak
DJ Lee Coombs
Live The Whip

Lounge Stage Friday

Live Ozomatli
Live N Dubz
DJ Queens of Noise (smash and grab)
DJ Pete Gooding
Live Kid British
DJ Beardyman
Saturday

DJ DJ Format
Live Audio Bullies
Live Cadence Weapon
DJ Nightmoves DJs
Live Natty
Trogen Sound System

Sunday

Live Annie
Live Presets
DJ Punks Jump Up
Live Ladyhawke

G Stage Friday

DJ Stanton Warriors
DJ Utah Saints
DJ Soul Of Man
DJ Drum Monkeys
Live Beber & Tamara

Saturday

DJ Pendulum DJ Set
DJ Roland The Bastard
DJ Beat Torrent
Live Japenese Popstars
DJ Subfocus

Sunday

Live Magnetic Man ( Benga & Skream)
DJ Caspa & Rusko
DJ Appleblim
DJ Basscleff
DJ Moody Boyz
DJ Digidub

Pussy Parlure Friday

DJ Horse Meat Disco
Cabaret Yard Dogs Road Show
DJ Soul Train DJ's
Live Martina Topleybird

Saturday

DJ We Don't Play
Cabaret Yard Dogs Road Show
DJ/SS Healer Selecta inc. Sound System
Live Size 9
DJ Healer Selecta

Sunday

DJ Generals HiFi
DJ Balkan Beat Box
DJ Kokolo Ray
DJ DJ Ipek
Live Loungeclash

Glastonbury News
29/04/2008
Glastonbury Festival - Official Line-Up released today
A whole host of amazing acts on offer including The Raconteurs, Leonard Cohen,Shakin’ Stevens, Mark Ronson, Newton Faulkner,  Joan Baez, CSS, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Jack White, Editors, Goldfrapp...the list goes on and on and on - Glastonbury at it's best as always
01/03/2008
Glastonbury Festival and the environment - leading the way forward
Glastonbury Festival is showing us all that it can be done - and done well
02/02/2008
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