Government “must act now to save festivals,” ministers warn after Glastonbury cancellation

The government have been issued with a stark warning to “act now” to save the UK’s festival scene after today’s cancellation of Glastonbury. READ MORE: When and how could festivals and gigs return in 2021? Industry insiders and medical experts speak out After the coronavirus pandemic proved devastating for last year’s festival, it is feared that …

Glastonbury organizer denies claims that event will not be returning in 2021 – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Jan 6, 2021 Festivals’ rescheduled dates and lineups have not only been in a state of flux but also fodder for conversation around the live event circuit, and Britain’s Glastonbury Festival is no exception. Although rumors that the festival will not see a 2021 return have been darting around the internet for …

Glastonbury Festival Organizer Emily Eavis Denies Reports of 2021 Cancellation

Following reports of the imminent cancellation of Glastonbury Festival‘s 2021 edition, one of the festival’s organizers has denied such news. The rumor mill began to swirl after Mel B of the Spice Girls appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live and said she was informed that Glastonbury Festival was called off. Her comments were a double whammy of sorts, …

Paul McCartney isn’t convinced he’ll be headlining Glastonbury next year

Paul McCartney has cast doubt on his chances of headlining the re-arranged Glastonbury Festival next year. This year’s Glastonbury was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and while the festival is aiming to make a return in 2021, organiser Emily Eavis admitted earlier this week that she and her team are “quite a long way” …

Glastonbury Still Can’t Confirm 2021 Event As It Appeals To Gov’t For Direct Assistance

Certain cultural institutions, for example Glastonbury, which would have celebrated its 50th year in 2020, are worth preserving. The global pandemic COVID-19 has hit every industry different albeit overall badly, though some have been hit harder than others. Glastonbury founders Emily and Michael Eavis want to be able to throw their annual event this coming …

Glastonbury “a long way” from being able to confirm 2021 festival

“I can’t tell you how much we’d love to welcome everyone back to the farm,” Eavis added. “It’s been way too quiet here this year and we want to get people back here as soon as we possibly can. “Obviously the vaccine news in recent weeks has increased our chances, but I think we’re still …

Glastonbury asks for government support to cover coronavirus insurance

Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis has appealed to the government to provide “direct financial support” for the planned 2021 event, due to continued uncertainty surrounding live events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The festival’s General Counsel Ben Challis and Eavis herself have both maintained that plans remain in place for Glastonbury to go …