History 1999

The sun finally shone on Glastonbury again, bringing a broad smile to the faces and performers alike. £150,000 was still spent on downpour precautions. The widest range of entertainment ever was on offer, with over 300 bands, a kaleidoscope of theatre, comedy and cultural adventures, and more than 250 food stalls – all publicised on a buzzing Glasto web site and broadcast on BBC2. Greenpeace, Water Aid and Oxfam again benefitted. This year’s event was sadly overshadowed by the death of organiser Michael Eavis’s wife Jean. A winged wicker sculpture was ceremonially burned in her honour, whilst fireworks erupted into a moonlit sky.

Acts included REM, Manic Street Preachers, Fatboy Slim, Hole, Blondie, Al Green, Skunk Anansie, Lonnie Donegan, Marianne Faithful and Courtney Pine.

Attendance: 100,500. Tickets £83 including programme.

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The walk between Other and Pyramid stages by SophieCamp fire views by Katy InceSunrise at the stone circle by Katy InceFreestylers on the Jazz world stage stage by Laurence Denis Rejaculation! by Janine Before the festival by Adam Wilsonpanoramic stones by JayNewspapers and programmes by MetallicseahorseMy third and first sunny year at Glasto. View from the railway track to Other Stage by Beecoo! by murphya rare group photo :) by Terry KeaneHitching. Are we nearly there yet? (Jas, Col & Jon) by Jon Howard by DaveSunrise in the Jazz Field by DaveJazz World Markets by DaveRubbish surfing in the Jazz field by DaveParty Political Broadcast by Georgina KellyView from the stone circles 1999 by MaggiemayWalking towards the massive dance tent. by Ed LomasI believe white hats where mandatory this year. by Simon Court by Tony24 hr Dr Who by TonyCaroline at the stone circle 1999. by Mike Atkinson

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