Tickets

Glastonbury’s New Ticket System Details Released

Glastonbury Festival will see (yet another) new ticket scheme in place this year.
Like last year, you will still have to register for your ticket. Anyone that wants to go has to do this! Registration opens on Monday 1st September 2008.
Here is the new bit…You will be able to buy, or put a £50 deposit on [...]

Glastonbury Festival Fails to Sell Out

Glastonbury Festival has failed to sell out for the first time in a decade.
Many blamed last years weather for the slow ticket sales, but the majority blamed the controversial headlining act Jay-z, who went against the traditions of Glastonbury.

Around 7000 Glastonbury Tickets Left Admits Eavis

Michael Eavis, organiser of Glastonbury Festival, admitted that there were around 7000 Glastonbury tickets left unsold around one week ago.
Now with less that 3 days until the festival begins, Tickets are still available from the official website.
Eavis also announced that next year, selling tickets over the counter in HMV will not be necessary and that [...]

Glastonbury Festival Tickets Still On Sale!

Tickets for this years Glastonbury Festival are still on sale. If you are still interested in getting hold of one you can use their registration serivice and book today! (glastonburyregistration.co.uk)
You can book on both debit and credit card but beware, you will need to provide a passport photograph for the registration process!
Many have blamed the [...]

Win Glastonbury Festival Tickets With Orange!

If you don’t think you can afford to go to Glastonbury this year then maybe you should consider entering Oranges competition, where the prize is a ticket to Glastonbury Festival 2008. There are an incredible 150 up for grabs.
I assume that this is so high because of the slump in ticket sales this year.
You [...]

News

Farm Back to Normal After Glastonbury Festival 2008

It has been reported that Worthy farm is almost completely back to normal, following Glastonbury Festival 2008.
The cows are now back grazing the fields and the perimeter fences have been removed.
Glastonbury organisers thanked everyone for Loving the farm and not leaving a trace.

Dates For Glastonbury Festival 2009

This is just a quick post to let you know that Glastonbury Festival 2009 will be held on the weekend of 26th, 27th and 28th June 2009.
If you like you can post your line-up predictions here!

Eavis Promises Traditional Headliners for Glastonbury Festival 2009

Micheal Eavis has promised fans that next year, Glastonbury Festival will go back to its roots and have more traditional headlining acts.
“We’ll probably be going for the more traditional headliner next year, because there are more of them around and after this year everyone wants to come onboard because it was such a good do,” [...]

Advanced Booking Scheme Announced For Glastonbury 2009

Festival organisers have decided to bring in yet another new ticket selling system in time for Glastonbury Festival 2009.
For the first time in the Festival’s history, a number of tickets for next year’s event will be available from October 5th 2008 – either to BUY outright, or to RESERVE with a simple £50 deposit.

Amy Winehouse Lashes Out at Glastonbury 2008

Despite all the attention Jay-z received at this years Glastonbury Festival, Amy Winehouse was busy making headlines of her own.
The singer not only verbally attacked artist Kanye West, but also physically attacked a member of the Glastonbury crowd, elbowing and punching them.

Confirmed

Eavis Denies Jay-Z Rumours

Micheal Eavis has confirmed that Jay-z WILL be headlining at Glastonbury Festival 2008 despite the recent rumours.
Many sites have been reporting that the rapper had dropped out to take the final headlining slot for the 02 Wireless Festival but this is not true, says Eavis. “I spoke to his people this weekend. Everything is fine. [...]

Beatbox slot confirmed by Glastonbury Organisers

Organisers have confirmed that there will be a two hour long beatbox set from artist Shlomo and the vocal Orchestra at this years Glastonbury Festival.
The stage has not been announced yet, but it has been revealed that it will take place on the saturday night, and that he will play with a variety of special [...]

More acts confirmed for Glastonbury

Five more acts have been confirmed for Glastonbury festival today, it has been revealed. The acts include Goldfrapp, The Editors and The Enemy. These acts will also be joined by The Fratellis and Jimmy Cliff.
What are your thoughts on this announcement? I would personally love to see Jimmy Cliff. I’ve been a big [...]

Kate Nash To Kick Off Glastonbury 2008

It has been announced that Kate Nash will kick off this years Glastonbury Festival 2008. Nash will be the first act on the Pryamid stage when the music starts.

Elbow Self Confirm Glastonbury Festival

Elbow have confirmed themselves for a slot at this years Glastonbury Festival. They recently announced this at a gig and will be promoting their new album, “The Seldom Seen Kid.”

Line-Up

Jay-Z Replaced Radiohead’s Headline Slot

It has been revealed that controversial headlining act, Jay-z took Radiohead’s place because Radiohead did not want to play at this years Glastonbury Festival.
‘I was working on getting Radiohead and I had a feeling they wanted to do it but, when it went down, I said to my daughter Emily, ‘Let’s go with Jay-Z. Phone [...]

More acts Confirmed for Glastonbury Festival

More acts have been confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2008 reports Efestivals. The new acts include Martha Wainwrite, Be Your Own Pet and Black Cherry.
The Long Blondes and The Blockheads have also been confirmed.

Glastonbury Dance Village Confirms More Acts

The Glastonbury Dance Village has confirmed more acts for this years festival.
Metronomy, Plump DJs, XX Teens, Hextatic, Cagedbaby and Kissy Sell Out are among the latest acts confirmed for Glastonbury’s Dance Village, reports Virtual Festivals.
Cut Copy, Ebony Bones, The Shortwave Set, Fundamental Skillz, Myth of Unity, Greg Dread & MC Spee and Rennie Pilgrem & [...]

Glastonbury Festival 2008 Line-up Announced!

The Glastonbury Festival 2008 Line-up has officially been announced. You can look at our Glastonbury line-up page to see the full list of the bands.
There are STILL more to be announced.
Its a huge list!

Full Glastonbury Line-up Leaked?

NME have apparently leaked the entire Glastonbury Festival Line-up a day before it is officially announced.
Here is what they have leaked:
June 27
Pyramid Stage
Kings Of Leon
The Fratellis
Editors
The Gossip
The Feeling
KT Tunstall
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
The Subways
Kate Nash
Other Stage
Panic At The Disco
The Enemy
We Are Scientists
Foals
The Hoosiers
Ben Folds
Joe Lean And The Jing Jang Jong
Vampire Weekend
Hilltop Hoods
John Peel Stage
Jamie T
The [...]

Rumours

Pete Doherty Rumored For Glastonbury 2008

Many websites are reporting that Pete Doherty is likely for Glastonbury 2008.
The British singer/songwriter is rumoured to appear along side Amy Winehouse this year. As you may know, both Winehouse and Doherty appeared at last years festival.
I’m definitely going to avoid all jokes about drugs and rehabilitation, but feel free to add your own!

“I need Amy Winehouse”, says Eavis

It has been reported that Eavis has layed down the statement, “I need Amy Winehouse for this years Glastonbury.” I think its safe to assume that she will probably be making an appearance based on this, but i’ll make sure i make another post when she is confirmed.

Kanye West likely For Glastonbury 2008

Kanye West is likely to make an appearance a Glastonbury Festival 2008. The artist has recently been on tour in and around the UK, and his first two albums received numerous awards, including six Grammys.

Portishead Rumoured For Glastonbury Festival

Portishead could be making an appearance at Glastonbury Festival 2008.
The Bristol based band were one of a few elecrtonica bands to create a new genre of music that consisted of down-tempo electronic with distinct hip-hop, jazz and dub influences.

R.E.M Could play Glastonbury 2008

Apparently R.E.M could be making an appearance at Glastonbury Festival this year.

Discussion

Line-up Predictions for Glastonbury 2009

Eavis stated that he had learned from the mistakes he had made from the line-up, after so much controversy arose over a certain well known headlining act.
Based on this, we assume that Glastonbury will go back to its roots next year and we expect to see many British rock and pop bands.
Here are some of [...]

Best Memory of Glastonbury Festival 2008?

So despite all the criticism, Glastonbury still turned out to be one of the best and most musically eclectic events of this summer.
What was your number one memory?