Yearly Archives: 2016

Pilton Party 2016 photos

Last modified: September 3, 2016

Here are Jason Bryant’s amazing photos from last night’s sold out Pilton Party, where rousing performances from Fatboy Slim, Blossoms, The Activators and King Eidur helped raise thousands for Pilton village funds. Thanks to everyone who came along!

2016 Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza photos

Last modified: August 8, 2016

Here are Jason Bryant’s photos from a great day at the Glastonbury Abbey, where the Wells Cathedral Big Band, Jamie Cullum and Van Morrison all played wonderful sets to a sold out, sun-soaked crowd at the 2016 Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza.

Photo: Jason Bryant

Photo: Andrew Allcock

Oxfam’s Glastonbury 2016 live album is out now!

Last modified: August 19, 2016

We’re very pleased to announce the live album made at Glastonbury 2016 is out digitally via Parlophone now! Artists including Coldplay, Muse and Foals have contributed a song recorded during their Glastonbury sets to Oxfam Presents: Stand As One – Live at Glastonbury 2016, in support of Oxfam’s work with refugees worldwide. Click the links below to get the album now:

CD from Amazon

CD / download from Glastonbury Store

Download from iTunes

Download from Google Play

Here is the full, confirmed tracklisting.

1 Coldplay – Birds
2 Foals – What Went Down
3 The Last Shadow Puppets – The Dream Synopsis
4 Jeff Lynne’S Elo – Showdown
5 Chvrches – Bury It
6 New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle
7 Years & Years – Eyes Shut
8 Jess Glynne – Right Here
9 Muse – Starlight
10 Wolf Alice – Giant Peach
11 Editors – Munich *
12 Sigur Rós – Sæglópur
13 John Grant – Grey Tickles, Black Pressure
14 Richard Hawley – Tonight The Streets Are Ours
15 Jack Garratt – Worry *
16 Laura Mvula – People
17 Madness – My Girl
18 Baaba Maal – Fulani Rock
19 Jamie Lawson – Someone For Everyone *

* Download only

The album is dedicated to the memory of Jo Cox, MP, a former Oxfam activist, who campaigned tirelessly for refugees.

“We are making this special live album from Glastonbury this summer because the scale of the refugee crisis is so huge we simply had to do something,” said Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis. “We want people who are far from home and frightened to know we are doing whatever we can to help. To know the artists who play here are doing whatever they can. To know the people who love their music are doing whatever they can. Now it’s time for world leaders to do the same. All of us – Glastonbury, Oxfam, musicians and music-lovers everywhere must Stand As One to demand action for refugees.”

Coldplay said “Right now there are more refugees in the world than at any other time in recent history. They could be us and we could be them. The good news is: we can all help.”

Mark Goldring, Oxfam GB Chief Executive said, “We are very grateful to Glastonbury for bringing the weight of the music world in support of people in desperate need. I urge people to stand as one with the millions forced to flee and add their voices to some of the most famous voices in the world – buy the album, sign our petition, and make world leaders meeting in New York in September listen. Given Jo’s tireless work to help refugees both at Oxfam and beyond it felt appropriate to dedicate the album to her.”

Now is the time to show that we stand together #StandAsOne

Peregrine Eliot (1941 – 2016)

Last modified: July 22, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of the death of Peregrine Eliot. He was a true friend of mine since the 70s when he called me for advice on the creation of The Elephant Fayre. I don’t think he was listening though! He volunteered on the gates of Glastonbury Festival through the 80s, and once told me he was guilty of accepting a £50 tip for being so nice to my customers. We will miss him so much.

Michael Eavis

(Photo: Michael Bowles)

Last few days to watch the BBC’s Glastonbury 2016 coverage

Last modified: July 22, 2016

There are now just a few days left to catch up on the BBC’s amazing footage of more than 100 acts from Glastonbury 2016. Click here to watch sets in full before they disappear (they’ll all be gone by 27th July).

Brian Walker (1936 – 2016)

Last modified: July 5, 2016

Photo: Brian Walker (1970)

Brian Walker was one of the original photographers to capture the true spirit of Glastonbury. He sadly died on Friday of last week – he was adored by us all, and will never be forgotten.

Michael Eavis

Get 2016 T-shirts and posters in our web shop

Last modified: June 29, 2016

We’re pleased to report that the full range of Glastonbury 2016 T-shirts and hoodies is available in our online shop now. You can also order a very limited hand-pulled screenprint of Stanley Donwood’s incredible ‪Glastonbury 2016‬ artwork, as well as the Free Press posters by Stanley and our other designers. Click here to shop now.

All items available while stock lasts.

Sunday in pictures

Last modified: July 26, 2016

Check out our photos from a memorable final day of Glastonbury 2016.

Photo: Andrew Allcock

Photos: Andrew Allcock

Photo: Jason Bryant

Photos: Max Ellis

Photos: Anna Barclay

Photos: Tom Widd

Photo: Charles Gervais

Photo: Salvador Fitzgerald

Saturday in pictures

Last modified: July 26, 2016

Some great photos from around the site on Saturday.

Photo: Anna Barclay

Photo: David Jensen and Ed Bishop

Photo: Tom Widd

Photo: Salvador Fitzgerald

Photo: Team Phaze

Photo: Andrew Allcock

Photo: Sarah Jeynes

Photo: Anna Barclay

Photo: Sue Lacey

Photo: Jason Bryant

Photo: Stephen Fothergill

Photo: Max Ellis

Photo: Charles Gervais

Download the Glastonbury Free Press

Last modified: June 26, 2016

Click here to download Sunday’s issue of the Glastonbury Free Press which is printed in the Theatre & Circus fields on a vintage Heidelberg press. Today’s issue features exclusive interviews with Emily Eavis and Basil Brush and our onsite agony uncle Bez enlightens us and answers Glastonbury goers’ most-pressing questions.

The paper is available at Info points around the site. Plus, you can get it from the Free Press printing tent, in the Theatre & Circus fields, where you can also buy souvenir Free Press posters.

Click here to download Thursday’s issue – featuring exclusive interviews with Michael Eavis and Steve Davis as well as top Glastonbury tips for the likes of Lars Ulrich, Chris Martin and Dan Bastille –

Our thanks to the amazing Free Press team of writers, designers and printers.