Glastonbury Festival

Jay-Z had no special requests

Music Gossip

18 Jun 2011

Emily Eavis says Jay-Z was one of the most down-to-earth acts to have performed at Glastonbury. The hip-hop superstar headlined the world-famous festival in 2008 and while the decision caused outrage is some parts, the organiser - daughter of…

Glastonbury festival releases full line up

Music Gossip

14 Apr 2011

Glastonbury festival has today (14.04.11) announced its full festival line up, confirming U2, Coldplay and Beyonce Knowles as this year's headliners. The festival confirmed the line-ups for 15 stages which will run over the three main days it takes…

Kate Moss sings at Glastonbury party

Celebrity Gossip

26 Jun 2010

Kate Moss sang 'Happy Birthday' to Mick Jones at Glastonbury last night (25.06.10). The supermodel led a group of stars in performing the track when a giant birthday cake was brought out to celebrate the former Clash legend's 54th birthday, shortly…

Music festivals 2010: Festivals timeline

28 May 2010

From Rock Ness to Roskilde, Glastonbury to Glasgow Jazz Festival, we list the best of the many great fests happening throughout the summer. Which one(s) will you choose?

Snoop Dogg confirmed for Glastonbury

Music Gossip

16 Apr 2010

The line-up for this year's Glastonbury has been announced with controversial rapper Snoop Dogg one of the big acts. The star will join confirmed headliners U2, Muse and Stevie Wonder on the Pyramid Stage at the world famous music festival, which…

Field of Dreams - Festival History

28 May 2009

Jay-Z, Glastonbury 2007 The announcement that Jay-Z was to headline Glastonbury was seen by some – mainly the weekend-hippie middle classes who have adopted their annual pilgrimage as self-serving statement of their true nature whilst working for…

Glastonbury sells out

Celebrity Gossip

4 Feb 2009

Tickets for this year's Glastonbury festival have sold out. The annual outdoor music event has sold 137,500 tickets nearly five months in advance, even though an official line-up has yet to be announced. Tickets for the event - which takes place…

Tom Chaplin's Glastonbury 'nightmare'

Celebrity Gossip

22 Oct 2008

Keane frontman Tom Chaplin says working at Glastonbury is his "worst nightmare". The singer has the utmost respect for his band's road crew and the work they put in to make sure everything is correct before the British trio take to the stage, but…

Kanye West lined up for Glastonbury

Celebrity Gossip

7 Oct 2008

Michael Eavis wants Kanye West to play next year's Glastonbury festival. The event's organiser is a huge fan of the 'Stronger' rapper and would love him to appear at the traditionally rain-soaked British event. However, Eavis wants to avoid the…

David Gilmour's Glastonbury snub

Celebrity Gossip

2 Jun 2008

David Gilmour's offer to play at this year's Glastonbury festival was snubbed. The Pink Floyd star was keen to perform at the annual music extravaganza, but organiser Michael Eavis reportedly told him he wasn't interested. A source told Britain's…

Eavis receives CBE from Queen, fields questions about mud

15 Nov 2007

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis was questioned by the Queen about his muddy fields when he accepted his CBE at Buckingham Palace. The 72-year-old later recounted the experience: ‘I said it’s a very lovely farm and was looking splendid now.’ She…

Holy Cow night launched to find Glastonbury stars of the future

24 Oct 2007

A new gig night has been launched to give new bands the opportunity to win a slot at next year’s Glastonbury Festival. The Holy Cow night will offer new and unsigned acts a chance to impress festival organisers and kicks off with Envy Corps and…

Kylie to headline Glastonbury 2008?

28 Sep 2007

Kylie Minogue is among a list of names reportedly lined up to headline the Glastonbury Festival next year. The Australian singer is thought to be frontrunner to top the bill at the UK’s most prominent festival, three years after cancelling an…