Glastonbury Festival is one of the most celebrated music festivals in the world, still going strong after over forty years of music, mud and unforgettable memories. Glastonbury attracts music lovers from all over the globe to see a selection of music from a diverse range of artists. The variety of music, the visual spectacle and the genuine spirit of those early free loving days keep people coming back to the festival year after year.
Glastonbury Festival is one of the most celebrated music festivals in the world, still
going strong after over forty years of music, mud and unforgettable memories.
going strong after over forty years of music, mud and unforgettable memories.
Glastonbury attracts music lovers from all over the globe to see a selection of music from
a diverse range of artists. The variety of music, the visual spectacle and the
genuine spirit of those early free loving days keep people coming back to the
festival year after year.
a diverse range of artists. The variety of music, the visual spectacle and the
genuine spirit of those early free loving days keep people coming back to the
festival year after year.
The bun fight for tickets is long over (they sold out in typical, immediate fashion
- in an hour and forty five minutes back in October 2012), so most fans are now
eagerly awaiting the latest line up announcements, or politely ignoring them
and waiting for next year.
- in an hour and forty five minutes back in October 2012), so most fans are now
eagerly awaiting the latest line up announcements, or politely ignoring them
and waiting for next year.
Whether you grabbed a ticket or not, there are some superb acts on the line up this
year. Here are some highlights we recommend looking out for across the
festival.
year. Here are some highlights we recommend looking out for across the
festival.
The Rolling Stones - Pyramid Stage
That’s right, the aging kings of R ‘n’ B (that’s rhythm and *blues*) are back and
despite what you might think, still in fine rock and roll form. Make sure you
get down to see the musical legends in action.
despite what you might think, still in fine rock and roll form. Make sure you
get down to see the musical legends in action.
Arctic Monkeys - Pyramid Stage
Fresh from their cameo in the Olympic Opening Ceremony last year, the Arctic Monkeys
are bringing their spikey guitar and South Yorkshire charm to shatter the peace
of the Somerset countryside. A great live band who always put on a good show.
are bringing their spikey guitar and South Yorkshire charm to shatter the peace
of the Somerset countryside. A great live band who always put on a good show.
Vampire Weekend - Pyramid Stage
Teasing us prior to their release of the much anticipated third album, Vampire Weekend
are heading over the water to the Pyramid this year. They aired a couple of new
songs from the album at SXSW in March, so Glastonbury is the next chance to
hear some new material in an iconic setting.
are heading over the water to the Pyramid this year. They aired a couple of new
songs from the album at SXSW in March, so Glastonbury is the next chance to
hear some new material in an iconic setting.
Portishead - Other Stage
Portishead are one of the trip hop / downbeat greats of the nineties. Probably topped only
by Massive Attack for most anticipated / slowest recorded albums, Portishead
are once again hinting at new material and are back on the festival scene -
catch them while you can before another ten year hiatus!
by Massive Attack for most anticipated / slowest recorded albums, Portishead
are once again hinting at new material and are back on the festival scene -
catch them while you can before another ten year hiatus!
Chase & Status -
Other Stage
Other Stage
The men who brought drum and bass back to the mainstream in the tail end of the
noughties, Chase and Status also have a new album in production and are touring
a few of the UK festivals before heading to Glastonbury this year.
noughties, Chase and Status also have a new album in production and are touring
a few of the UK festivals before heading to Glastonbury this year.
Here’s a taste of what’s to come from Glastonbury 2011
The Smashing Pumpkins - Other Stage
One of the most well-known alternative bands of the early nineties (headed by the
famously difficult Billy Corgan), you are bound to see an outstanding set from
the Pumpkins, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just passing by the stage.
famously difficult Billy Corgan), you are bound to see an outstanding set from
the Pumpkins, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just passing by the stage.
Alt-J - Other Stage
After the single ‘Tesselate’ brought Alt-J to the public conscious (recorded in a
university hall room if rumours are to be believed) and the subsequent release
of a striking debut album, Alt-J return to the UK to show their music on the
big stage. Unusual vocals and arrangement, combined with strangely catchy
melodies make for a captivating performance.
university hall room if rumours are to be believed) and the subsequent release
of a striking debut album, Alt-J return to the UK to show their music on the
big stage. Unusual vocals and arrangement, combined with strangely catchy
melodies make for a captivating performance.
Seasick Steve - West
Holts Stage
Holts Stage
A true veteran of not only Glastonbury, but life on the road, Seasick Steve is a
must see for anyone at the festival this year. Playing guitars made from a
variety of items (including a broom handle and a hub cap) this man truly
understands the blues he so eloquently performs.
must see for anyone at the festival this year. Playing guitars made from a
variety of items (including a broom handle and a hub cap) this man truly
understands the blues he so eloquently performs.
The Horrors - The Park
Stage
Stage
The Horrors is a band that combines the gothic styling of Tim Burton in their
appearance with an expansive synth laden soundscape reminiscent of bands such
as The Cure or Echo and the Bunnymen. Not a band for everyone, but well worth a
look if you want to see something a little different this year.
appearance with an expansive synth laden soundscape reminiscent of bands such
as The Cure or Echo and the Bunnymen. Not a band for everyone, but well worth a
look if you want to see something a little different this year.
Johnny Marr - John Peel Stage
One of the men who sound-tracked an alternative kind of pop music in the eighties,
Johnny Marr is back on tour with his solo material from the album The
Messenger. Johnny has played in with a list of names that would make the editor
of NME jealous and is a must see for anyone at Glastonbury this year.
Johnny Marr is back on tour with his solo material from the album The
Messenger. Johnny has played in with a list of names that would make the editor
of NME jealous and is a must see for anyone at Glastonbury this year.
This list is just a tiny taster of the huge number of artists at Glastonbury this
year; and they are only the ones who are confirmed. Keep your eye out for the
‘Special Guest’ slots, secret appearances and the innumerable little nooks and
crannies to get lost in across the festival.
year; and they are only the ones who are confirmed. Keep your eye out for the
‘Special Guest’ slots, secret appearances and the innumerable little nooks and
crannies to get lost in across the festival.
Whoever you see at Glastonbury this year; have a magical time and don’t forget your
wellies.
wellies.
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