We’ve just posted some performances from the BBC’s Glastonbury 2019 coverage on our YouTube channel (+ the full sets are on BBC iPlayer). Watch below, and look out for more news soon of our plans with the BBC for a celebration over Glastonbury weekend in June…
We’re very pleased to announce that our 2020 EMERGING TALENT COMPETITION, which is once again supported by PRS for Music and PRS Foundation, will go ahead, and a winner will be chosen.
The competition gives new UK and Ireland-based acts of any musical genre the chance to compete for a slot on one of the main stages at the Festival – this year’s winners will be given a slot at Glastonbury 2021.
The winners of the free-to-enter competition will also be awarded a £5,000 Talent Development prize from PRS Foundation to help take their songwriting and performing to the next level. Two runners-up will also each be awarded a £2,500 PRS Foundation Talent Development prize.
The 90 acts on the longlist are revealed below. These acts were picked by our judging panel, made up of 30 of the UK’s best online music writers & bloggers, from the thousands of entries we received in January 2020.
Each of the bloggers has chosen their favourite three acts. They’re listed below, and check out the SoundCloud playlist of all the acts above (apart from the acts who chose to enter a “private” track).
These acts will now be whittled down to a shortlist of just 8 acts, by judges including Emily Eavis and Glastonbury’s Head of Music Programming, Nick Dewey. The shortlist will be announced in the week commencing May 18th.
There will be no live finals (for obvious reasons), but the winners will be chosen from the shortlist by the 15 music business professionals who would have judged the live finals. They will use the song and live performance video each act entered with to make their decision.
The 2019 Emerging Talent Competition winner was the soulful singer-songwriter Marie White, who has since signed with Decca Records and Universal Music Publishing Group.
Said Emily Eavis: “At a time when the live music industry is on hold, and upcoming artists are not able to get out there and showcase their talents, I’m so pleased that we’re still able to shine a light on the best new acts in the UK and Ireland through the Emerging Talent Competition. I’m hugely looking forward to hearing the 90 acts on the longlist – and I really hope that lots of others will listen and choose their favourites too.”
Joe Frankland, CEO of PRS Foundation said: “The Emerging Talent Competition is an incredible opportunity and has been a fantastic springboard for so many successful music creators, including Declan McKenna, Marie White, Flohio and Izzy Bizu. This unique combination of the opportunity to perform at the iconic Glastonbury Festival and receive vital career support has had a real and sustainable impact on those artists’ development. I’m very much looking forward to seeing who the winner and runners-up are this year.”
Said Amy Field, Senior Events Manager at PRS for Music: “We are so pleased the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition is still going ahead. It’s something positive to focus on during this uncertain time and with the unfortunate cancellation of Glastonbury Festival this year. We know that many music creators are currently facing challenges, and so we are proud to be able to continue this project with PRS Foundation and Glastonbury to keep the momentum going and provide some much needed support to artists taking part.”
Aimee Cliff
1. Holly Redford Jones
“Blown away by this voice. It’s a deep husk with real character to it, helped by the fact the songwriting oozes cool nonchalance.”
2. HANNIE
“The production here reminds me of early Caribou: bright, fresh … tons of fun.”
3, Harvey Causon
“I really like the off-kilter, jazzy feel. It’s careful, patient song-writing, and the spacious production goes to some really sinister places. This is a voice that stuck in my mind!”
Amazing Radio
1.Codex
“Codex’s beats are crisp, laidback and bold at the same time. It’s nice to hear broken beat from an electronic outfit … warmth that you can dance to or lie on your back watching clouds to.”
2. Cheap Teeth
“Cheap Teeth’s ramshackle indie sound is big. Superb vocally, wouldn’t be out of place on an episode of Peaky Blinders.”
3. Butch Kassidy
“Butch Kassidy incorporate post-rock, jazz and math with poetry. There’s a HUGE live band waiting to break out here.”
At the Barrier
1. False Hearts
“A four piece who play no frills classic rock delivered with an impressive style … a band who’ve graduated from the School of Rock with honours.”
2. Ten Foot Wizard
“Some may grimace but most will get off on the exuberance and the vitality of this explosive, metal-tinged rock.”
3. Brutalligators
“An energetic, bouncy track … anthemic vibes accompanied by the sort of impassioned delivery that only Frank Turner could impart. Invigorating.”
Black Plastic
1. Two Day Coma
“Lovely energetic punk meets the brutal honesty of anti-folk on this raucous little fuzzy record.”
2. Tom Bryan
“Tom takes his guitar and voice, and cleverly assembles them to make something akin to post-rock-folk experimentalism.”
3. Sunflower Thieves
“Simple but effective: two voices and some basic instrumentation with some absolutely staggering harmonies and a beautiful melody. It breaks me a little bit.”
Bristol in Stereo
1. Talk Show
“Fast and Loud is precisely what you’re getting. The guitar sounds like an alarm … the lead singer, Harrison, in grippingly ominous and rumblingly thunderous baritone, urges us to “let it out.” Talk Show do precisely that. Your inhibitions are doomed.”
2. Strange New Places
“There’s such power to this track’s construction. It achieves fast and slow; loud and quiet; wall of sound and subtle detail; piercing lead vocals and soaring harmonies. Makes you want to hug the person next to you.”
3. Lazarus Kane
“Lazarus growls like a prophet. He barks like a dog. It’s part philosophical, part feral (but then, aren’t we all?). Funk, synth-pop and psych-rock bristle like three siblings on a long car journey.”
Crack Magazine
1. Kathleen Frances
“A really captivating, haunting vocal. She manipulates her voice like an instrument.”
2. Ryan De La Cruz
“Distinctive, high-impact flow and engaging beats which allow his agile vocal delivery to flourish. Simple, razor-sharp hooks.”
3. Yemi Bolatiwa
“A versatile vocalist, at home on an infectious pop song or a confessional soul track. There’s an effortlessness and smoothness to her delivery.”
Devil has the Best Tuna
1. Courting
“An enjoyable, explosive, rabble-rousing anthem that’s like an adrenalin shot to ears. It’s catchy, insistent and persistent.”
2. GENN
“Exciting, riotous rock that throws every genre into the melting pot to create a glampunk riot of attitude and defiance.”
3. Cloth
“A gorgeous sliver of dreamy, atmospheric, whispery alt-pop … the perfect remedy for these turbulent times.”
DJ Hutch/Rinse
1. AYANNA
“This woman’s voice is amazing. The smoothness and control of the vocals is out of this world and the harmonies are flawless.”
2. JDA
“JDA has a swagger about her that is undeniable … makes you want to hear more and more. I can definitely see her making some waves in the future.”
3. izzy
“There’s an understated vibe about Izzy … a subtle swag, coupled with energy and soulfulness.”
Dots and Dashes
1. Cold Comforts
“Reminiscent of early Foo Fighters, this eminently memorable introduction may lack polish but more than compensates in poise and punch.”
2. AJIMAL
“Truly beautiful, spellbinding work, sung exceptionally well.”
3. Clwb Fuzz
“There’s a whiff of Wolf Alice to this fuzzy, languid number. A belting statement of intent from the Cardiff four-piece.”
Fifty3 Musings on Music
1. Tors
“This song would sound as much at home in a stadium as in a sitting room. Strong lead vocal and harmonies, great chorus and nicely arranged.”
2. Sophie McGeorge
“Quite simply a beautiful song, carefully crafted and wonderfully sung. Sophie has a rare vocal tone; her clarity and precision is matched by a soft emotive power.”
3. Lunar Keys
“Epic alternative rock with cruise control pop. Great songwriting from a tight band with a truly great lead vocalist.”
FMS Magazine
1. Fightmilk
“This is indie-rock that is not afraid of its pop influence, with lyrics that are witty and heartfelt.”
2. Abi Rose Kelly
“Abi Rose Kelly has created a swaggering, confident noise here. It packs a solid guitar punch yet never take its eye off ensuring there’s a great good tune at its core. It’s ace.”
3. Brigid O’Neill
“Supremely confident both musically and lyrically – this combination of relaxed sound with an eye for a subtly vicious lyric is a treat.”
Gigwise
1. Forest Law
“There are so many layers to this track, it’s enjoyable, innovative and exciting.”
2. Florence Noon
“From the Bob Ross sample in the intro to the wavy synths throughout … there are so many experimental elements to take in and this, paired with Florence Noon’s elegant vocal, makes it sublime.”
3. Foundlings
“The energy exuding from this track is exhilarating, a difficult feat for a studio recording. A sonic sucker punch in terms of length and sound, my finger was firmly pressed on repeat.”
Gold Flake Paint
1. Malena Zavala
“Such a great song! It’s colourful, playful, infectious, and that lead vocal is full of character.”
2. Siobhan Wilson
“Siobhan has a really special voice and this song showcases it beautifully; the gentle nature of it, the highs and lows, makes the whole thing completely spellbinding.”
3. Joshua Burnside
“There are plenty of brooding singer/songwriters out there but Joshua finds a way of making the genre his own. It’s plaintive but full of considered moodiness. Beautiful stuff.”
It’s All Indie
1. RISCAS
“Indie-pop laden with summer vibes and plenty of warm guitars and danceable elements … addictive from the first second.”
2. Reevah
“Soaring vocals layered gently on top of some delightful guitar tones with some London Grammar-esque production values going on too.”
3. Philip Brooks
“A beautiful example of how this competition can find some truly mesmerising artists, this track is just so fresh and breezy.”
Josh Hall
1. Snazzback
“Love this! Like Maisha doing hip-hop beats.”
2. Project Hilts
“This is great – love the richness. Reminds me of Alfamist.”
3. R.A.E
“This is fantastic – slightly uncanny, slightly creepy, really engaging.”
Laura Snoad
1. TABITHA JADE
“Dripping with feel-good summertime vibes, Secret is an incredibly polished, radio-ready track that worms its way into your brain from the very first listen. Tabitha Jade has huge stage presence and deftly switches between the studio, live and acoustic performances. Expect big things.”
2. Julia-Sophie
“This enticing track oscillates between eerie and upbeat, reassuring and unnerving in equal measures. The production grips you from the get-go and pulls you into an experimental structure that layers spoken word, organic percussion and a stirring vocal.”
3. The Van T’S
“With a catchy chorus and radiating ennui, you can almost feel The Van T’s giving you deadeye as you listen to this quickly addictive track. In the mould of Elastica and Garbage but with a contemporary bite, Seeing Stars has a flawless combination of vocal and guitar melodies that immediately reveals the chemistry the band have with each other.”
Mark Higgins
1. Abbie Ozard
“Huge, eighties-influenced synths make this catchy number something special.”
2. BYFYN
“This is the sound of a very exciting new artist. Dark and brooding electronica meets unfettered excitement and brightness. Highly listenable.”
3. Gemma Bradley
“A tremendous, measured vocal from Gemma in this bright, engaging and soulful banger.”
Michael Cragg
1. Walt Disco
“Immediately attention-grabbing, this feels like the decadence of 80s alt-pop careening headlong into Bryan Ferry’s velvet jacket. Gloriously OTT, but effortlessly in control of every single sophisticated hook and melodic impulse.”
2. MOIR
“A gorgeous voice, somewhere between the emotionally swollen yelp of Florence Welch and the smooth catharsis of Jessie Ware. But a good voice is nothing without a great song, and the atmospheric You Have Soul manages to showcase MOIR’s considerable talent to perfection.”
3. Joulie Fox
“A sinister electro behemoth that feels like its dripping down the walls. Bonus points for not having a clearly defined chorus, just this sense of one big, ever growing slab of melody.”
Music Liberation
1. LIO
“Thoughtful and uplifting pop that shimmers in energy, and delights with its lyrical content.”
2. Janileigh Cohen
“Poignant folk that draws the listener in, Cohen’s voice has a wisdom beyond her tender age.”
3. New Pagans
“Moody, dark but ultimately emphatic rock that swells and soars, with interesting production too.”
Music like Dirt
1. Frankie Beetlestone
“Inventive, witty and catchy as hell. A Sheffield teenager with lyrics that echo the charm of early Alex Turner while delighting in breaking the ‘third wall’ with ‘to camera’ asides and idiosyncratic production touches.”
2. Alice Auer
“Sweet honey dripped directly into your ears, with a deceptively simple, slightly 80’s piano and drum backing. Irresistible jazz soul.”
3. Fought Process
“Hiphop, fused with funk and rock. Rapper Grim Barsman channels the quick fire political rap of Zack De La Rocha while the scratch DJ and band bring to mind two of my favourite ‘heads’: Portis- and Tack-.”
Neon Filler
1. The Covasettes
“The Covasettes pack a punch, drawing you immediately into their catchy melodies and unique take on guitar pop.”
2. Maphe
“Maphe perfectly builds up her music, which is full of soaring, catchy choruses. Her track Fire instantly appeals. A star in the making.”
3. The Elephant Trees
“This North of England trio are full of infectious energy. They are more than a little reminiscent of The Go! Team, producing indie pop you can dance to.”
Nialler9
1. Nia Wyn
“Before the brilliant chorus, Love I Can’t Ruin is already the best song I have heard in a long time. An incredible voice and an excellent songwriter who knows the power in short and simple.”
2. Mercy
“It’s a rare voice that can temper a soaring string and piano arrangement. Mercy does it and then some, soaring over this brilliant song all from the cross legged comfort of her seat.”
3. the slaughter house band
“A tonic, as all great rock ‘n’ roll bands should be. Raz Hyland is a singer for the ages.”
Resonance Extra FM
1. Charles
“Highly distinctive and unquestionably experimental soul soloist and producer. Full and confident multi-layered production, strong poetic presence, and the clear quality of the individual delivery and performance.”
2. CIEL
“Instantly forceful and memorable ‘earworm’ introduction, refreshing directness and the orchestral depth which continually develops throughout the track.”
3. Castorp
“A rock band with a distinctive, raw and polished execution and a classic and timeless feel, carving out and developing rich baritone and guitar motifs.”
Rhys Buchanan
1. ELOI
“ELOI has the feel of a natural star, vibrant production and an immensely powerful voice.”
2. DITZ
“DITZ have all the makings of a vital post-punk band – witty lyricism, off the wall delivery and a live show to back it up.”
3. Ella Tobin
“An effortless and unassuming artist – Ella’s sound, delivery and writing sits somewhere between Lana Del Rey and Phoebe Bridgers.”
Sim Rollison
1. Matilda Mann
“Loch Ness encourages the listener to make their interpretations throughout the sparse production. It’s full of smart writing from someone so young and you feel that Matilda has a lot more to say.”
2. Kiddus
“An expertly constructed track. Kiddus is clearly a talented producer with a convincing one-man live set up.”
3. Lottie
“It’s a simple composition which shows Lottie’s talent as both a songwriter and a singer with great range.”
The House of Coxhead
1. SHELLS
“A really unique voice and tone. Really love her writing style and the production.”
2. Olivia Nelson
“Olivia’s voice popped when I heard it amongst the other entrants.”
3. TEE
“Wicked vibe and great rapping voice, his lyrics hit hard and he generally has something special about him.”
THE LINE OF BEST FIT (Lauren Down)
1. The Last Skeptik
“The Last Skeptik is a bit of a genius. The DJ/vocalist/producer/composer pushes the limits of multiple genres, blending endlessly eclectic sounds. The harmonies are as beautiful as the lyrics can be brutal.”
2. Ruby Polli
“Ruby Polli’s natural talent is undeniable. What a voice! To be writing, singing and performing original songs at such a young age with the confidence and maturity of an already bona-fide pop star is so impressive.”
3. Wyldest
“Perfect shoegaze pop which incorporates all the classic 80s trademarks but embraces a modern approach. The intricate instrumentals and siren call of singer/producer Zoe Meads are utterly captivating.”
The Line of Best Fit (Paul Bridgewater)
1. Pizzagirl
“There’s a very real sense of potential here, of an artist taking his first steps with a full arsenal of talent, humour and personality.”
2. Otis Mensah
“It’s literate, exciting and affecting. His flow is solid, set against beats and loops that hearken back and point forward.”
3. Tilly Greentree
“The songwriting is as superlative as the vocal.”
Too Many Blogs
1. Soot Sprite
“Lovely vocal harmonies, interesting visual lyricism and a belting, catchy chorus. It’s a really absorbing, endearing song.”
2. Joro
“Bursting to life straight from the off, with complimentary instrumental inflections and flawless lead vocals. Featuring a small army of performers, JORO are tight as anything.”
3. Thyla
“Unadulterated pop-rock fun. An effortlessly well-executed and explosive anthem, full of raw energy and emotion. The lead singer’s vocals are very strong, plus she pulls off a pretty good scream when she wants to.”
Under the Radar
1. Saltwater Sun
“One of the most polished acts I’ve heard this year. For fans of Catatonia, Drugstore and Wolf Alice.”
2. Knuckle
“Vitriolic punk rock that’s vital and relevant to what’s going on today. Knuckle are one of the most accomplished bands on the circuit right now.”
3. Serial Chiller
“Energetic and frenzied grunge pop that’s similar to Mclusky and Future of the Left.”
Michael & Jean in the 1970s
You might have expected such a significant change to my life to have come from a dream, or as a result of a palm reading by Rosie Lee – a gypsy and a regular fortune teller at Tor Fair – but no, it was a little old lady who delivered bread and buns to our farm twice a week. She arrived one day saying, “Sorry I’m late Michael, but I’ve been held up by thousands of hippies blocking the road everywhere around the showground”. I asked why are they there, and she said they had come for some kind of pop festival.
I thought ‘great stuff, I’ll go and have a look’. It was the Bath Festival Of Blues & Progressive Music and it was happening just a couple of miles up the road – but I couldn’t get anywhere near the place. I rang Jean and invited her to come on the Sunday – I couldn’t wait to get there. When we arrived there was no fence and no gate so I parked the truck in the field and we walked straight into the midst of hundreds of thousands of people. I was completely gobsmacked; I had never seen anything like it before in my life. In that moment, my perception of fun and joy had been changed forever. ‘How could I transfer this experience to my farm?’, I thought. All the best bands in the world were playing on that stage: The Byrds, Steppenwolf, Pink Floyd and headlining – Led Zeppelin. Who on earth could have put all of this together?
In the cold light of day the very next morning, I decided to have a go at it myself. I was obsessed and so determined. I put out a few phone calls and while a couple of false starts were warning shots across my bow, I eventually found a band willing to play for me. Mark Bolan of T-Rex was fortunately on the way to Butlins the same weekend as our ‘Pop Folk and Blues Festival’. He arrived in glorious autumn sunshine and did an amazing set. He was a real star and set the standard for what was about to change my whole life!
The 1971 “Glastonbury Fair” followed the following year, which is claimed to be David Bowie’s first big concert – I was there when he played at 4.30am in the morning of the summer solstice and he came with a completely new way of singing at the time. It was quite remarkable when he performed ‘Changes’ for the very first time. When the sun actually rose at around 7am, Melanie came on with an impressive song about peace in our time that perfectly pitched on the mood of that morning.
The following few years were hap hazardous, but not without purpose. A few hundred people would turn up at the end of June and try to create something. Nic Turner was always around with bits of Hawkwind to run a stage of sorts, as well as others of similar ilk willing to make themselves heard!
In 1979, Arabella Churchill, Bill Harkin and myself prepared to have a real go at running a proper event. We eventually sold enough tickets to make it happen. John Williams of Sky headlined the Friday and Peter Gabriel followed with a fantastic headline set on the Saturday. But for me, John Martyn was the real star in 1979. Even now, after all these years – it still stands out as a magical moment.
Emily was born about a month later, so we took a year off until 1981. This year turned out to be a real financial success and I managed to present C.N.D with £20,000, which was something short of a miracle. So surprised was Bruce Kent, he still regularly corresponds with me about the Peace Movement’s activities!
Anyway, I expect like me you are all keen to kick off again once the lockdown is lifted. But for now though, I hope that you enjoy my memories from the 70s.
Michael
The BBC has announced that it will celebrate Glastonbury over the June weekend when our 50th anniversary Festival would have taken place.
A BBC spokesperson said: “Glastonbury may have had to cancel its 50th anniversary festival this June, but we are still working to mark the weekend with a Glastonbury experience to celebrate the spirit of this unique event.
“We will bring the nation together and create a weekend of the best in music across radio, television and online with amazing performances for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home.
“And we will be in touch shortly with more details of the weekend.”
We are so sorry to announce this, but Glastonbury 2020 will have to be cancelled, and this will be an enforced fallow year for the Festival.
Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event, but following the new government measures announced this week – and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty – this is now our only viable option.
We very much hope that the situation in the UK will have improved enormously by the end of June. But even if it has, we are no longer able to spend the next three months with thousands of crew here on the farm, helping us with the enormous job of building the infrastructure and attractions needed to welcome more than 200,000 people to a temporary city in these fields.
We would like to send our sincere apologies to the 135,000 people who have already paid a deposit for a Glastonbury 2020 ticket. The balance payments on those tickets were due at the beginning of April and we wanted to make a firm decision before then.
We understand that it is not always easy to secure a Glastonbury ticket, which is why we would like to offer all those people the chance to roll their £50 deposit over to next year, and guarantee the opportunity to buy a ticket for Glastonbury 2021. Those who would prefer a refund of that £50 will be able to contact See Tickets in the coming days in order to secure that. This option will remain available until September this year. For those who are happy to roll their deposit over, that will happen automatically. Further information – including details on rolling over coach packages, official accommodation bookings and local Sunday tickets – has been added below this message.
The cancellation of this year’s Festival will no doubt come as a terrible blow to our incredible crew and volunteers who work so hard to make this event happen. There will also inevitably be severe financial implications as a result of this cancellation – not just for us, but also the Festival’s charity partners, suppliers, traders, local landowners and our community.
We were so looking forward to welcoming you all for our 50th anniversary with a line-up full of fantastic artists and performers that we were incredibly proud to have booked. Again, we’re so sorry that this decision has been made. It was not through choice. But we look forward to welcoming you back to these fields next year and until then, we send our love and support to all of you.
I paid a deposit for Glastonbury 2020, what will happen to my ticket?
Ticket deposits which were valid at the point of the 2020 Festival being cancelled can be automatically rolled over to a like-for-like booking for the 2021 Festival. A like-for-like booking means that coach package deposits for 2020 will roll over to coach package deposits for 2021, and general admission ticket deposits for 2020 will roll over to general admission deposits for 2021. It is not possible to swap from a coach package to general admission or vice versa.
You will not need to do anything for your ticket booking to roll over however if you would prefer to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of your deposit (and coach fare if applicable) without incurring any cancellation fees, you can do so, up to 31st March 2021, using the online form here to request a refund.
Any refunds will be issued to the original payment card. If you choose to cancel after 31st March 2021, the usual admin fees will apply.
Please note that the 2021 Terms and Conditions, which have been updated to reflect the extension to the free cancellation deadline to the 31st March 2021, apply to all bookings, including those rolled over from the 2020 Festival.
I am a local resident who booked a Sunday Ticket for Glastonbury 2020, what will happen to my ticket?
Sunday Ticket bookings which were valid at the point of Festival cancellation can be rolled over to a like-for-like booking to the 2021 Festival. You will not need to do anything for the ticket booking to roll over. You will automatically be assigned to the equivalent bus option for the 2021 Festival.
If you would like to cancel your ticket booking you will be able to request a full refund, without incurring any cancellation fees, up to 31st March 2021 using the online form here.
Any refunds will be issued to the original payment card. If you choose to cancel after 31st March 2021, the usual admin fees will apply.
Please note that the 2021 Terms and Conditions, which have been updated to reflect the extension to the free cancellation deadline to the 31st March 2021, apply to all bookings, including those rolled over from the 2020 Festival.
I’ve booked a Campervan Pass / accommodation at Worthy View / Sticklinch / an onsite Tipi, what will happen to my booking?
Accommodation bookings which were valid at the point of Festival cancellation can also be rolled over for a like-for-like booking for the 2021 Festival. You will not need to do anything for the booking to roll over.
If you would like to cancel your official accommodation or campervan ticket booking, you will be able to request a full refund, without incurring any cancellation fees, until 31st March 2021 by contacting See Tickets Customer Services at glastonbury@seetickets.com with the order reference number for your accommodation booking.
Any refunds will be issued to the original payment card. If you choose to cancel after 31st March 2021, the usual admin fees will apply.
Please note that the 2021 Terms and Conditions, which have been updated to reflect the extension to the free cancellation deadline to the 31st March 2021, apply to all bookings, including those rolled over from the 2020 Festival.
One of my group is no longer able to attend, what will happen to by booking?
If a member of your group is no longer able to attend the Festival, they will be able to request a refund of their ticket using the refund request form here, leaving the rest of the ticket bookings in the original order standing, however please note that any refunds will be issued to the original payment card.
If I change my mind after 31st March 2021 will I still be able to get a full refund?
After 31st March 2021 up to May 7th 2021, deposits (and bookings for which the balance has been paid) will be refundable subject to the applicable admin fees, as outlined in the 2021 Terms and Conditions, which have been updated to reflect the extension to the free cancellation deadline of 31st March 2021.
How much will tickets for 2021 cost?
We won’t know the price for tickets for the 2021 Festival until later in the year. We will ensure that full details will be confirmed in early 2021, to allow anyone who wishes to cancel their booking free of charge the chance to do so.
When will the 2021 Festival take place?
The 2021 Festival will take place from 23rd – 27th June 2021.
I didn’t get a ticket for 2020, will I still get a chance to book tickets for 2021
Tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2021 are sold out, with deposits paid for the 2020 Festival having rolled over. However just as we were due to have a resale in April for the 2020 Festival, any tickets for which the deposit is refunded, or the balance is not paid, will be made available in a resale in April 2021. To book tickets in any sale you will first need to be registered.
Registration remains free of charge and only takes a few minutes at www.glastonburyregistration.co.uk.
If you are already registered with the Festival, you do not need to re-register. However we would advise you to check your existing registration here and update your photo if it is no longer of a good likeness.
Children aged 12 and under when the Festival takes place are admitted free of charge and do not need a ticket, and do not need to register.
Please note, registration does not guarantee you a ticket (and in recent years, demand for tickets has outstripped supply).
I cancelled my booking before the Festival was cancelled, can I get the £25 admin fee refunded too?
Yes, if you cancelled your booking in the 28 days prior to the Festival’s cancellation, your admin fee will be refunded.
I’ve paid my deposit and want a ticket for 2021, when do I need to pay the remaining balance?
As the ticket is being rolled over to the 2021 Festival, the remaining ticket balance would need to be paying during the April 2021 balance payment window. The remaining balance will be calculated from the 2021 ticket price which will be confirmed in early 2021.
If the ticket price for 2021 changes, would I pay the 2021 price?
Yes, whilst your deposit will be rolled over to a like-for-like booking, the remaining balance payable will be the balance of the 2021 ticket price, not the 2020 ticket price.
I didn’t manage to book accommodation for the 2020 Festival, will I still be able to book accommodation for 2021?
Yes, any accommodation cancellations will be made available in an accommodation sale following the ticket resales in 2021.
I booked a coach package for 2020 but don’t want to get the coach in 2021, can I change my booking
Your deposit will only be valid for a like-for-like booking, if you had booked a coach package, your deposit will only be valid for a coach package for 2021. If you no longer wish to travel by coach, you will need to cancel your existing booking and try for a general admission ticket within the ticket resales in 2021.
I’ve booked a coach package, will the coach departure point still be the same for 2021?
If you had booked a coach package for the 2020 Festival, and have had the booking rolled over to 2021, See will try to keep the coach departure locations the same.
I’ve booked a coach package, will the cost of the coach also be rolled over?
If you had booked a coach package for the 2020 Festival, the deposit and coach travel will be rolled over for a like-for-like booking to the 2021 Festival.
Why isn’t the Festival just being postponed?
The global response to the coronavirus pandemic is changing daily, and it is too early to tell when restrictions on mass gatherings, and the demands on our emergency services will be loosened.
I can’t make it in 2021, can the ticket be made valid for a different future Festival?
No, if you would not be able to make the 2021 Festival the booking would not be valid for a different future Festival. You would need to cancel the ticket booking and be issued with a refund.
Do I have to do anything to make sure my deposit is carried over?
No, ticket deposits will automatically be carried over for the 2021 Festival. You would however need to pay the 2021 remaining ticket balance during the 2021 balance payment window.
If I cancel my deposit now, can I have priority for 2021 or future booking?
There will not be any priority given to those who choose to cancel their ticket booking. If you choose to cancel your booking and later decide to try for a ticket to Glastonbury 2021 or a future Festival, you would need to go through the ticket sale process as normal.
I’ve booked private accommodation/travel/holiday/other third party expenses, will these costs be reimbursed?
If you have booked private accommodation or travel through a third party you will need to liaise directly with the company, organisation or person you made your booking with or seek a refund via your travel insurer. Glastonbury Festival takes no responsibility for services offered by third parties.
My child who did not require a ticket for the 2020 Festival will be 13 by the time of the 2021 Festival, what should I do?
If you have tickets which you are rolling over for the 2021 Festival and your child will turn 13 between 24th June 2020 and 23rd June 2021, please submit their registration at (www.glastonburyregistration.co.uk) and once you have their registration number, please contact us using the ‘Any Other Enquiries’ option on the Festival Contact form as soon as possible ahead of 31st March 2021, for information on how to book an additional ticket.
I cancelled my booking before the 2020 Festival was cancelled, can I get my booking reinstated?
If you cancelled your booking before the Festival was cancelled, it will not be possible to reinstate the booking; however any cancellations made in the 28 days prior to the Festival being cancelled will automatically have the £25 admin fee refunded.
So, after much consideration given the current circumstances, and with the best of intentions, here is the first list of musical acts for Glastonbury 2020.
As things stand we are still working hard to deliver our 50th anniversary Festival in June and we are very proud of the bill that we have put together over the last year or so. No one has a crystal ball to see exactly where we will all be 15 weeks from now, but we are keeping our fingers firmly crossed that it will be here at Worthy Farm for the greatest show on Earth!
As always this is just a taste of what is to come, we plan to announce many more artists and attractions, area by area, over the coming weeks leading up to the full line-up in May.
In the meantime we post this with much love to all.
Emily
Artwork by Stanley Donwood
Kendrick Lamar
Paul McCartney
Taylor Swift
Diana Ross
Aitch
AJ Tracey
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
Angel Olsen
Anna Calvi
The Avalanches
Banks
Baxter Dury
Beabadoobee
The Big Moon
Big Thief
Black Uhuru
Blossoms
Brittany Howard
Burna Boy
Cage The Elephant
Camila Cabello
Candi Staton
Caribou
Cate Le Bon
Celeste
Charli XCX
Clairo
Confidence Man
Crowded House
Danny Brown
Declan McKenna
Dizzee Rascal
Dua Lipa
EarthGang
EOB
Editors
Elbow
Fatboy Slim
FKA twigs
Fontaines D.C.
Gilberto Gil & Family
Glass Animals
Goldfrapp
Greentea Peng
Groove Armada
Haim
Happy Mondays
Herbie Hancock
Imelda May
The Isley Brothers
JARV IS…
Jehnny Beth
The Jesus and Mary Chain
Kacey Musgraves
Kano
Kelis
Khruangbin
KOKOKO!
La Roux
Lana Del Rey
Laura Marling
Lianne La Havas
The Lightning Seeds
London Grammar
Mabel
Manic Street Preachers
Metronomy
Nadine Shah
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Nubya Garcia
The Orielles
Pet Shop Boys
Phoebe Bridgers
Primal Scream
Richard Dawson
Robyn
Rufus Wainwright
Sam Fender
Sampa The Great
Seun Kuti
Sinead O’Connor
Skunk Anansie
Snarky Puppy
Soccer Mommy
The Specials
Squid
The Staves
Supergrass
Suzanne Vega
Thom Yorke Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes
Thundercat
Tinariwen
TLC
Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes
Tones And I
Emily Eavis has revealed that Lana Del Rey will perform at this year’s Festival. Speaking at the NME Awards – where Glastonbury won Best Festival In The World and Emily was named Godlike Genius – Emily revealed that Del Rey will make her first appearance on the Pyramid Stage since her debut in 2014 (pictured above).
Del Rey’s most recent album, Norman F***ing Rockwell, was also named Best Album In The World at last night’s ceremony, at London’s Brixton Academy.
We’re very pleased to announce details of our 2020 EMERGING TALENT COMPETITION, which is once again supported by PRS for Music and PRS Foundation.
The competition gives new UK and Ireland-based acts of any musical genre the chance to compete for a slot on one of the main stages at this year’s 50th anniversary Festival.
The winners of the free-to-enter competition will also be awarded a £5,000 Talent Development prize from PRS Foundation to help take their songwriting and performing to the next level. Two runners-up will also each be awarded a £2,500 PRS Foundation Talent Development prize.
Acts from any musical genre could enter the 2020 competition FOR ONE WEEK ONLY from 9am Monday 27th January until 5pm Monday 3rd February 2020.
To enter, acts needed to supply a link to one original song on SoundCloud, plus a link to a video of themselves performing live (even if it’s only recorded in a bedroom).
The 2019 Emerging Talent Competition winner was the soulful singer-songwriter Marie White, who has since signed with Decca Records and Universal Music Publishing Group following a year of highlights which included her performances at Glastonbury, a 6 Music live session and supporting Keane at the Royal Albert Hall.
Other recent Emerging Talent Competition finalists include rising rapper Flohio who was last week given the prestigious Music Moves Europe Talent Award; R&B singer Izzy Bizu (a 2016 BRITs Critics’ Choice nominee and winner of the 2016 BBC Music Introducing Award); and singer-songwriter Declan McKenna, who won ETC 2015 and subsequently signed with Columbia and released a successful debut album. The 2017 ETC winner was singer Josh Barry, who has since toured with Rag’n’Bone Man and Gorgon City. Meanwhile, 2016 winners She Drew The Gun have received considerable acclaim for their politically-inspired psych-pop.
Once the entries are in, a panel of 30 of the UK’s best music writers will help compile a longlist of 90 acts. The longlist will then be narrowed down to a shortlist of eight artists by judges including Glastonbury organisers Michael and Emily Eavis, before the live finals in Pilton in April decide the winning act. For the past five competitions, all eight of the finalists were offered slots at that year’s Festival.
Says Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis:
“It’s always such a pleasure to hear the latest crop of amazing, undiscovered music that’s out there. Over the years, the Emerging Talent Competition has helped us to unearth so many incredible artists from across the genres – dozens of whom have been given slots at the Festival. I can’t wait to hear this year’s entries!”
Amy Field, Senior Events Manager, PRS for Music comments:
“Performing at Glastonbury Festival is a dream for many new artists and this year is extra special due to it being Glastonbury’s 50th anniversary. PRS for Music is delighted to be partnering with Glastonbury Festival once again on the Emerging Talent Competition, an amazing initiative that brings new talent to the forefront and gives them an opportunity to perform at the best festival in the world. The competition is a highlight of the year for us and our members. I can’t wait to hear the music that this year brings.”
Joe Frankland, CEO of PRS Foundation says:
“The Emerging Talent Competition is a unique opportunity that highlights the extraordinary phenomenon of Glastonbury Festival and the important role that it plays in the UK music industry. Some of our major success stories at PRS Foundation have been discovered at the Emerging Talent Competition final, including Flohio, She Drew The Gun, Izzy Bizu and Declan McKenna. With a prestigious slot at Glastonbury Festival and a talent development bursary, all of these artists have been able to get to the next stage in their career – there might even be a few future headliners in there! We look forward to hearing who comes forward this year.”
UPDATE: Applications closed on February 29th, 2020.
Glastonbury Festival is recruiting for the crew catering team at the 2020 Festival.
This is full-time paid work and you will be required to work over the Festival. Experience in cooking for large numbers is essential as well as some knowledge of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. You will need to be available between the 29th May and the 14th July 2020. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over.
To apply for this position please download the chefs PDF application form and return to us by 29th February 2020.
This is full-time paid work at the UK living wage and applicants would need to be available between the 29th May and the 14th July 2020. You will be required to work some shifts over the Festival weekend as crew catering will be open during this time. This is hard work, rather than just an easy way into the Festival. The role will involve assisting the catering manager and chefs by performing duties such as food preparation and front of house service. Relevant experience will be essential and you must be aged 18 years or over.
To apply for this position please download the assistants PDF application form and return to us by 29th February 2020.
Staff applying for both positions will need to bring their own camping equipment. Food, showers and washing machines are provided.
Please do not send CVs, as these will not be considered.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we expect to receive we are unable to respond to everyone. Applicants will receive confirmation of whether they have been shortlisted by the end of March.
Glastonbury Festival is committed to protecting your personal information. The Personal information provided to Glastonbury Festival as part of your crew catering application form, will be stored and processed by GFEL staff solely for the purposes of assessing your application and arranging employment if successful. The information will not be shared with, or sold to any third parties. The personal data you supply will be retained for a maximum of 2 years before being securely deleted.
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Photo: Anna Barclay
We are very excited to report that Taylor Swift will headline the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night at next year’s Glastonbury. This is the American singer-songwriter’s first appearance at the Festival.
Said Michael Eavis: “I’m so pleased to announce Taylor Swift will be headlining the Sunday at Glastonbury 2020. She’s one of the biggest stars in the world and her songs are absolutely amazing. We’re so delighted.”
