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Albania

Dhërmi, Albania

Siso Festival 2023

United Kingdom

Kitty Amor

Switzerland

house

swiss house

Andrea Oliva

United States

uk dance

John Summit

uk house

TSHA

Pete Tong

Melé

Chloé Robinson

Spain

Ushuaïa Ibiza

ANTS Week 14

ANTS

Australia

australian house

FISHER

tech house

Solardo

Brazil

brazilian edm

Vintage Culture

Benin

afro house

AMÉMÉ

Belgium

funky tech house

NightFunk

Hï Ibiza

Fisher

bass house

electro house

melbourne bounce

pop dance

progressive house

Chris Lake

Italy

italian techno

minimal techno

techno

Joseph Capriati

FISHER Closing Party

uk tech house

Joshwa

melodic house

Arodes

FISHER Week 10

deep house

uk funky

Dennis Ferrer

garage house

Kerri Chandler

Sam Divine

Defected Week 7

Defected

deep groove house

uk pop

Alex Mills

Arielle Free

deep tech house

CamelPhat

scottish techno

Ewan McVicar

DJ EZ

future garage

Gorgon City

SYREETA

Fat Tony

Sarah Story

big beat

electronica

Fatboy Slim

nu skool breaks

trip hop

Groove Armada

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chris Stussy

aussietronica

lo-fi house

Mall Grab

minimal tech house

Enzo Siragusa

Layla Benitez

Germany

german tech house

Kolter

Türkiye

Carlita

Desiree

ambient techno

float house

intelligent dance music

microhouse

shiver pop

Daniel Avery

ukg revival

Logic1000

jazz house

Dan Shake

Lauren Lo Sung

KILIMANJARO

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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