'Peak flower power era': The story of first ever Glastonbury Festival in 1970

I was caught climbing the fence at Glastonbury when I was last there. The police made me go back in and finish watching.

"I think this is the quickest way of clearing my overdraft"

That statement from Michael Eavis (founder of the festival) kind of hits home with a recent story from The Independent in how bands are settling for less, or even paying to play at the festival - as an investment. Being shown on the BBC as part of their coverage can make or break the experience (and their economy).

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/featu...

This performance by Arcade Fire at a more recent Glastonbury Festival has stuck in my memory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evMuTthF3Gw