Desiree

United States

arab electronic

organic electronic

organic house

Bedouin

Layla Benitez

Spain

Pacha Ibiza

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Bedouin Saga

Germany

Acid Pauli

Romania

rominimal

Arapu

Priku

United Kingdom

deep disco house

deep house

house

minimal techno

uk tech house

Jamie Jones

detroit house

detroit techno

microhouse

minimal tech house

techno

Seth Troxler

ukg revival

salute

Italy

urbano ecuatoriano

Sossa

Ageless

frankfurt electronic

german techno

Sven Väth

Tania Vulcano

DC-10 Ibiza

Circoloco Week 3

Circoloco

Eliza Rose

uk house

Enzo Siragusa

France

jazz house

lo-fi house

Folamour

Netherlands

Job Jobse

Türkiye

O.Bee

float house

Palms Trax

TSHA

ambient techno

Aurora Halal

Brazil

Mochakk

Mita Gami

Jay Nortown

Circoloco at DC-10

brostep

complextro

electro

pop dance

Skrillex

Sweden

electro house

progressive electro house

progressive house

Eric Prydz

dance pop

Alesso

Belgium

belgian dance

belgian edm

big room

dutch house

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

acid techno

belgian techno

dark techno

electra

Amelie Lens

Russia

russian electronic

russian techno

Nina Kraviz

Avalon Emerson

Ben UFO

deep tech house

uk dance

CamelPhat

LF SYSTEM

Carlita

german house

Claptone

Hot Since 82

tech house

Michael Bibi

Giolì & Assia

Sofi Tukker

brazilian edm

Vintage Culture

Australia

australian house

ghettotech

Partiboi69

italian techno

melodic house

Agents Of Time

Ben Böhmer

Keinemusik

deep techno

melodic techno

Mind Against

Indira Paganotto

Patrick Mason

South Africa

south african house

south african pop

Shimza

dancefloor dnb

drum and bass

Chase & Status

Serbia

Petrovaradin Fortress

EXIT Festival

dutch tech house

ANOTR

Apollonia

Ben Klock

Chloé Caillet

electropop

indietronica

Disclosure

electronica

future garage

hamburg electronic

DJ Koze

Heron Preston

Konstantin Sibold

ambient house

leipzig electronic

Map.ache

Mathew Jonson

Prospa

Lebanon

Rony Seikaly

southstar

deep groove house

uk pop

Alex Mills

Arielle Free

Chloé Robinson

scottish techno

Ewan McVicar

DJ EZ

Gorgon City

Kitty Amor

Sam Divine

SYREETA

Fat Tony

Sarah Story

big beat

Fatboy Slim

nu skool breaks

trip hop

Groove Armada

Chris Stussy

aussietronica

Mall Grab

german tech house

Kolter

intelligent dance music

shiver pop

Daniel Avery

Logic1000

Dan Shake

Lauren Lo Sung

KILIMANJARO

garage house

Honey Dijon

classic dubstep

uk bass

Skream

Glastonbury Festival, officially known as the 

Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts

, is a world-famous event celebrated for its diverse and extensive lineup of music, dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Located at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England, the festival has grown from a small gathering in 1970 to a major cultural phenomenon attracting around 200,000 attendees annually.

The inaugural Glastonbury Festival was organized by Michael Eavis, a local farmer, who was inspired after seeing an open-air Led Zeppelin concert at the nearby Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. The first event, then called the Pilton Festival, was held the following year and featured Marc Bolan as its headliner. Attendees were charged £1 for admission, which included free milk from the farm. This set the stage for what would evolve into a legendary annual event, deeply intertwined with the counterculture movements of the 1970s and beyond.

Throughout the years, Glastonbury has remained steadfast in its commitment to music and arts, continuously expanding its offerings. From the iconic Pyramid Stage to smaller, more intimate venues like the Acoustic Stage, the festival showcases a vast array of talent. Its lineups have included some of the biggest names in music history, such as David Bowie, Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Radiohead, reflecting a wide range of genres and eras. This diversity is a hallmark of Glastonbury, making it a magnet for music lovers of all tastes.

Beyond music, Glastonbury is also a platform for political, environmental, and social expression. It frequently features speakers and activists from various movements, reflecting Michael Eavis’s own progressive values. The festival's Green Fields area emphasizes sustainability and eco-friendly living, resonating with attendees deeply concerned about environmental issues. This aspect highlights Glastonbury’s role not just as a festival but as a space for important societal conversations and learning.

Glastonbury is equally well-known for its arts. The Theatre & Circus area provides a burst of colorful performances, with everything from cabaret acts to breathtaking aerial displays. Meanwhile, the Kidzfield caters to families, ensuring that the festival is an inclusive, multi-generational event. At night, areas like Shangri-La, Block9, and The Unfairground come alive with cutting-edge electronic music and extravagant art installations, creating an immersive nightlife experience unique to Glastonbury.

Financially, Glastonbury supports numerous causes. Profits from the festival are donated to charities, including Oxfam, Greenpeace, and WaterAid, as well as hundreds of local organizations. This philanthropic angle is crucial to the ethos of Glastonbury, reinforcing its role as a force for positive change within and beyond the festival grounds.

After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Glastonbury returned with renewed vigor, reminding the world of its resilience and enduring appeal. Every year, Glastonbury continues to adapt and evolve, embracing new technologies and trends while staying true to its roots. It remains a beacon of cultural significance, a place where people from all walks of life can gather to celebrate the power of music and arts against the backdrop of Worthy Farm’s pastoral beauty.

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