How many stages does Glastonbury have?
Over 50 years, the festival has increased in size to cover 900 acres. By 2019, the Pyramid is now one of over 100 stages, as festival organisers have enabled new areas of the site to become a springboard for imaginative performance.
What is the NME Stage at Glastonbury?
The NME stage debuted in 1992 and has hosted legendary performances by Pulp, Blur, Oasis and a seminal headline set by Orbital that launched dance music into the mainstream. It was rebranded as the Other Stage in 1997.
When did the Pyramid Stage burn down?
1994
This Pyramid grew to symbolise the magic of Glastonbury Festival. In 1994, shortly before the Festival, it burned to the ground.
Can you see the Pyramid Stage from Glastonbury Tor?
At 5.30am, I join Middlewick’s owner, Jill, and her dogs on their daily walk up the Tor to watch the sunrise over the Mendips and in the distance, I can see the skeleton of the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm.
Who built the Pyramid Stage Glastonbury?
villager Bill Burroughs
Using designs based on the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, Pilton villager Bill Burroughs constructed a Pyramid Stage four times the size of the original. The glittering 30m steel structure now covers 40m x 40m, uses four kilometres of steel tubing and weighs over 40 tonnes.
Who joined Paul McCartney on stage Glastonbury?
Paul McCartney continued the celebration of his recent 80th birthday onstage at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, U.K, Saturday night, bringing out both Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl as guests over the course of a 38-song set.
Has Paul McCartney played Glastonbury?
Paul McCartney’s history-making Glastonbury set was hailed as one of the greatest headline performances of this generation as a crowd of more than 100,000 people gathered at the festival’s famous Pyramid stage to watch him play.
How many stages does Glastonbury Festival have?
Glastonbury Festival is more than one festival. In this guide to Glastonbury Stages and Areas, you will discover that Worthy Farm hosts many festivals all at the same time. The beauty of Glastonbury is the sheer size of the place. With over 100 stages set in 900 acres of the Somerset countryside, there is always something new to discover.
What is not included in the Ultimate Guide to Glastonbury?
The Ultimate Guide to Glastonbury Stages and Areas. This being Glastonbury, there are many areas that are not included like places to eat, drink or take a sauna (yes, you really can). If there is an area that you think must be included, please drop me a line and I will add it.
What are the best live music venues at Glastonbury?
The Flying Bus stage has live music until 23:00 which is then followed by the best house music DJ’s. Glasto Latino is all things Latin America. With Music, dance, colour and partying. On my very first night at Glastonbury, I ended up here.
When did 2013 Glastonbury tickets go on sale?
On 20 June 2012 it was announced that tickets for the 2013 festival would go on sale at 9 am on Sunday 7 October 2012. All 135,000 tickets were sold in a record 1 hour and 40 minutes. The Arctic Monkeys headlined on the Pyramid stage on the Friday night. The Rolling Stones made their Glastonbury debut, headlining on the Saturday.