When did BBC take over Glastonbury?
BBC Studios has been the global distributor for Glastonbury since 2010, taking highlights from the festival to TV and VOD audiences around the world. Content from Glastonbury was sold internationally to 232 territories including India, South Korea, Australia, Brazil and the US.
What year did Level 42 headline Glastonbury?
1. The Psychedelic Furs, The Cure, Level 42 (1986) A triple-header of Glastonbury-headlining brilliance.
Who headlined Glastonbury 2010?
The 2010 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place in Pilton, Somerset, England in June 2010. The festival was headlined by Gorillaz, Muse, and Stevie Wonder.
When was Glastonbury first broadcast?
September 19, 1970
It began the day after Jimi Hendrix died Michael Eavis advertised the Worthy Farm Pop Festival as starting on September 19, 1970 “and goes on over”.
Who presents Glastonbury on BBC?
Tiffany Calver and DJ Target co-host a special show on the Saturday (9pm-11pm), which will be simulcast on Radio 1 and will feature live performances from some of 1Xtra’s favourite artists at Glastonbury.
Who headlined Glastonbury 2001?
Coldplay
Coldplay would headline for the first time after the event took a break in 2001. Rod Stewart and Stereophonics would also be at the pinnacle. White Stripes and Roger Waters also had slots. An extra 40,000 people attended compared to 2000.
Who played the first ever Glastonbury?
The original headline acts were The Kinks and Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders but these acts were replaced at short notice by Tyrannosaurus Rex, later known as T. Rex. Tickets were £1. Other billed acts of note were Steamhammer, Quintessence, Stackridge, Al Stewart and Keith Christmas.
Where can I watch Glastonbury?
With performances shown on BBC2, BBC3, BBC4 and iPlayer, find out when to tune in for live coverage and highlights. There are two approaches to Glastonbury. One is to camp out at the main stage and catch all the headline acts; the other is to wander the site, seeking old favourites and new wonders.
Who headlined Glastonbury 2003?
Acts included: Love with Arthur Lee, Damien Rice, De la Soul, Flaming Lips, Jimmy Cliff, Moby, Radiohead, REM, The Damned, The Darkness, The Thrills; Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Nightmares on Wax in Lost Vagueness; Bill Bailey, Ross Noble, Black Sky White in the Cabaret areas plus a huge variety of kid’s …