Glastonbury in numbers: 36 years at Worthy Farm
Here are some facts and figures about Britain’s most famous festival, Glastonbury.
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Musicians call for gender equality ahead of all-male headlined Glastonbury
Musicians including KT Tunstall and Ward Thomas have called for change to a “systemic problem” with gender equality in the UK’s music industry ahead of an all-male headlined Glastonbury.
Music fans set up camp as Glastonbury Festival opens gates
Michael Eavis has opened the gates to this year’s Glastonbury Festival – telling queuing campers “welcome to Worthy Farm”.
In Pictures: Revellers arrive ahead of Glastonbury Festival
More than 200,000 people are expected at Worthy Farm in Somerset for the return of the Glastonbury Festival. The gates officially opened at 8am on Wednesday, with dry and warm weather forecast. The five-day event will be headlined by Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure. Tickets sold out in just 36 minutes.
Glastonbury will show England’s Women’s World Cup match
England’s quarter-final clash with Norway at the Women’s World Cup will shown at Glastonbury, organisers have confirmed.
Man left sitting on car roof as streets flood after heavy rain
Heavy rain has battered parts of the UK with some areas left flooded at the start of a week where temperatures are expected to rise above 30C across the UK.
Edith Bowman apologises after sparking Bradley Cooper Glastonbury rumour
Edith Bowman has apologised after sparking a rumour that Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga are planning to stage an A Star Is Born reunion at Glastonbury this weekend.
Glastonbury 2017: The highlights
Glastonbury’s 2017 edition was the festival’s most politically-charged in recent years.
The greatest and most controversial Glastonbury headliners
Glastonbury’s greatest headlines have often brought controversy with them.
Festival-goers say reducing environmental impact is their number one priority
Two thirds of festival-goers say reducing their impact on the environment is their number one priority this summer, new research suggests.
Notes to Strangers creating art from discarded items at Glastonbury
An artist is creating pieces from discarded items at Glastonbury Festival for fans to take home with them.
Fatboy Slim bringing ‘Wipe Here, Wipe Now’ toilet paper to Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival stalwart Fatboy Slim has something unique on his packing list this year – hundreds of rolls of personalised toilet paper.
Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis says her family were target of local anger
Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis has said locals near Worthy Farm would vent anger at her family in the early days of the festival.
Severe thunderstorms forecast for Glastonbury Festival
Music fans may face severe thunderstorms at this year’s Glastonbury Festival with flooding also possible, forecasters say.
Fat White Family announce tour after ‘kill Tories’ controversy
Fat White Family have announced a UK tour after sparking controversy with comments about killing Conservatives.
Glastonbury performers have ‘big ideas’ for this year’s festival
Glastonbury performers have “big ideas” for this year’s festival, Emily Eavis has said.
James Arthur condemns ‘snobbery’ after being overlooked by Glastonbury
James Arthur has insisted both he and other former X Factor acts – such as Olly Murs and Little Mix – are credible enough to perform at the Glastonbury Festival.
James Arthur aims dig at Glastonbury after being left off line-up again
James Arthur has taken aim at Glastonbury after being left off the festival’s line-up yet again.
Kylie Minogue: I won’t don hotpants for my Glastonbury performance
Kylie Minogue has said she will not resurrect her famous hotpants for her Glastonbury performance in June.
Stormzy takes advice from Adele and Ed Sheeran ahead of Glastonbury set
Stormzy has taken tips from Glastonbury headliners Adele, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay’s Chris Martin on how to command the sought-after set.