No plans for Blur to record again Jul 24, 2009
Over the summer, Blur played a series of concerts including ones at London's Hyde Park and Glastonbury Festival. "That was what we said we'd do and we did it and it was great. It hasn't been mentioned the idea of doing anything else but hey, it was great," he said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Venice film festival shows the strain Jul 23, 2009
The highlights of Glastonbury festival 2009's last day. 13 Sep 2004. (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
Brazil prepares to return UK trash Jul 21, 2009
REUTERS/Luke MacGregor. SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil will send 89 shipping containers of garbage, rotting and maggot-infested, back to Britain and has issued $419,000 in fines to the three Brazilian companies that imported it, the government said on Monday. (Scientific American)
Wrong numbers and a puzzling press release Jul 7, 2009
"The Glastonbury Festival will dwarf into insignificance compared with the party-to-end-all-parties expected for the 82-seat Knights Fish and Chip Shop," reads the press release. We hope the party went well. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sir Paul hits 3,000 in Russia Jul 1, 2009
Next weekend he will play the Glastonbury festival for the first time. SEE ALSO: 02 Jun 04 | Entertainment 21 Apr 03 | Entertainment 01 Mar 04 | Entertainment 13 May 04 | Entertainment 27 Feb 04 | Entertainment. (Yahoo News -- The Beatles)
Music and mudbaths Jul 1, 2009
The first Glastonbury Festival was held the day after Jimi Hendrix died in 1970 ... LONDON, England (CNN) -- Glastonbury festival held in Somerset, England every year is the world's biggest open air arts and music festival. (CNN -- International)
Blur bring curtain down on Glasto Jun 29, 2009
Reformed Britpop kings Blur have closed this year's Glastonbury Festival with a headline slot on the final night. They played a set of hits at their first Glastonbury gig since they topped the bill at the Somerset show in 1998. (BBC News)
Springsteen overtime lands Glastonbury festival fine Jun 29, 2009
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Access all areas? Jun 29, 2009
" This year, for the first time, one of the stages has been given over to disabled artists for a day. The stage, in the Shangri-La area of the festival, was hosted by Club Attitude, which also puts on regular gigs and club nights in London and beyond. Spaceships Are Cool played at Glastonbury on Saturday For Rob Maddison, singer and guitarist with Spaceships are Cool, playing Glastonbury was "a dream come true". "This time a year ago I was still in hospital and thought I might not be doing music... (BBC News -- UK)
Thrill me Cilmi: teen star a hit as headline Jun 29, 2009
The Australian singer, who has become a regular on the international music festival circuit, was one of the headline acts on the opening day of Glastonbury Festival in England ... This is the second Glastonbury Festival - infamous for its downpours that turn the fields to mud - for Cilmi, who has been making musical inroads in Europe and the United States this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jackson left 'fresh' new songs Jun 29, 2009
" He was speaking at the Glastonbury festival. He did not know what would happen to the new songs as Jackson had kept the hard drives on which they were saved. "He had all the hard drives because I didn't want to be responsible for that," Will.i.am told BBC News. Michael Jackson was due to perform at the O2 in London next month "It's one thing to lose a Black Eyed Peas hard drive. I move around a lot and to make songs with Michael Jackson and risk me losing that music, I didn't want that... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Music, mud and mayhem Jun 28, 2009
Photos: Glastonbury Festival rocks on in its usual wet and muddy style. Photo: AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Suspected swine flu at festival Jun 28, 2009
Three people attending the Glastonbury Festival have been diagnosed with suspected swine flu. Two students and a 10-year-old child from a family of four showed symptoms of the illness when examined by festival medical staff. (BBC News)
Swine flu shot campaign could involve 600M doses Jun 28, 2009
AFP Fans gather in the main field on the second day of the annual Glastonbury festival. Three people were. (Yahoo News)
Glastonbury rocks: boots, bustiers, mud and all Jun 28, 2009
Photos: Glastonbury Festival rocks on in its usual wet and muddy style ... It was on for young and old as the Glastonbury Festival got off to a damp start in south-west England. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Festival glamour Jun 27, 2009
Glamming-up Glastonbury Festival ... " Radio 1 DJ and veteran Glastonbury-goer Jo Whiley is one of those celebrities who will definitely be spotted amongst the crowds. Having covered the event for the last 15 years, the 43-year-old knows how to look the part, whilst remaining practical. Some women are spending up to 250 to look the part at festivals In a recent interview with The Times she cited a denim skirt, sunglasses, a cowboy hat and "the right wellies" as her festival essentials. This... (BBC News -- Europe)
Nanotube secrets of Damascus steel blade Jun 27, 2009
Glastonbury 2009: A first-timer at Glastonbury Festival, Charles Spencer did his best to enjoy himself but he failed. News Most Viewed. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Eavis on Jackson: 'He'll be sadly missed' Jun 27, 2009
Michael and Emily Eavis, the organisers of the Glastonbury festival, have spoken about the effect the news of Michael Jackson's death has had on the campsite, and confirmed that 'tributes will be paid' across the festival on Friday. SEE ALSO. (BBC News -- UK)
Speculation over Jackson's death Jun 27, 2009
Two years' ago the Daily Telegraph's theatre critic, Charles Spencer, declared he would never, ever visit the Glastonbury festival. So now his bosses have thought it would be a bit of fun to send him along to review the event. (BBC News -- UK)
Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth' Jun 27, 2009
" In Britain, experts say that the Government missed its target of cutting the under-18 pregnancy rate by 15 per cent from its 1998 level in spite of the 150 million campaign to reduce pregnancies among young girls. It was also likely to miss its target of halving teenage pregnancies by 2010, probably achieving a reduction of about 17 per cent. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1535684/Success-of-abstinence-in-cutting-teen-pregnancies-is-a-myth.html External Links More on Advertisement... (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Fans react to news of death Jun 26, 2009
Locations include New York's Times Square, outside UCLA hospital in Los Angeles, Mexico City, Hollywood's Walk of Fame, Leicester Square in London, the Glastonbury Festival, Hong Kong, Sydney, the White House, and the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. SEE ALSO. (BBC News)
Throngs Of Fans Pay Tribute To Jackson Jun 26, 2009
" at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England, where Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and others were scheduled to play this weekend. Jackson had been scheduled to play a sold-out 50-date "comeback tour" in the U.K. beginning July 13 and stretching into March of next year. More Michael Jackson coverage: Meanwhile, fellow celebrities - some colleagues, some barely children in Jackson's 1980s heyday - offered condolences and remembrances. Jackson's former wife Lisa Marie Presley said in a... (CBS News)
From Tokyo To Rio, Fans Mourn King Of Pop Jun 26, 2009
at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England, where Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and others were scheduled to play this weekend. Jackson had been scheduled to play a sold-out 50-date "comeback tour" in the U.K. beginning July 13 and stretching into March of next year. (CBS News)
Glastonbury Festival gets under way Jun 25, 2009
The problem is later. Clouds will increase throughout the day and there is the small chance of one or two heavy showers or thunderstorms. (ITV news, UK -- News)
Fans arrive early for Glastonbury Jun 25, 2009
Thousands of music fans have been arriving for this year's Glastonbury festival to see performances from acts including Bruce Springsteen, Blur and Neil Young. Michael Eavis, who stages the event on his farm, told the BBC's Will Glennon music fans were arriving earlier this year. (BBC News)
Festival secrets Jun 24, 2009
A year ago, rap star Jay-Z and US band Kings of Leon blew away critics at the Glastonbury Festival ... This time last year, the Glastonbury Festival looked like it might be in trouble. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jun 24, 2009
Tens of thousands of people will descend on a 900-acre farm in Somerset as the Glastonbury Festival gets under way - and forecasters have advised packing wellies. Katie Price has taunted her estranged husband Peter Andre on her Twitter web page. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
No mud, please Jun 24, 2009
Veteran rockers Status Quo will wake up the Glastonbury festival faithful with a main stage slot on Sunday lunchtime. It will be the first Glastonbury for the band, who recently celebrated their 40th anniversary and who are expected to play hits like Rockin' All Over The World, Whatever You Want, Caroline and In the Army Now. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Viral success of 'Stand' video fuels CD success Jun 18, 2009
Bekker will play the renowned Glastonbury Festival in Great Britain with the Playing for Change band on June 27. A documentary will air on PBS this summer and a DVD is to follow in the fall. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
MORE: Ex-Beatle likes to stay busy Jun 3, 2009
He overcame any jitters about facing down cutting-edge bands and jaded audiences after his appearance at England's Glastonbury Festival in 2004. MORE. (USA Today -- Life)
Status Quo booked for Glastonbury May 26, 2009
Status Quo, Tom Jones, Franz Ferdinand and Spinal Tap are among the diverse acts revealed in the final line-up for this year's Glastonbury Festival. They will join previously announced headliners Blur, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young at the Somerset event. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Spinal Tap to grace Glastonbury stage May 26, 2009
Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and Blur have been announced as the headline acts at this year's Glastonbury festival, with spoof rockers Spinal Tap also set to grace the stage. Other veteran performers included on the bill of the three-day event in south-west England next month are Status Quo, Tom Jones, Madness, Tony Christie and singer-songwriters Crosby, Stills and Nash. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Maximo Park to open Glastonbury May 14, 2009
Rock band Maximo Park will officially open this year's Glastonbury festival, organisers have confirmed. The group have been lined up to play the new William Green area of the site at 1600GMT on Thursday, 25 June. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Practitioner's Diary: Still further to go online May 6, 2009
The next big event on the West Country roads will be the Glastonbury festival - must make sure I stay in the office either side of that weekend. I have been virtually stranded in a queue of beaten up VW camper vans and gypsy caravans in previous years after attending 31 May stocktakes. (Accounting Web, UK)
Marley's mentor gets music honour Apr 9, 2009
Other executives considered for the award included Beatles manager Brian Epstein, live music promoter Harvey Goldsmith and Glastonbury Festival guru Michael Eavis. Virgin Records founder Richard Branson, legendary record producer Mickie Most and Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant were also on the shortlist. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Crosby, Stills & Nash's Unreleased Demos Apr 3, 2009
TOUR DATES JUNE 3 St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena 4 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion 6 Detroit, MI Meadow Brook 7 Toledo, OH Zoo Amphitheatre 10 Canandaigua, NY Constellation, PAC 12 Cooperstown, NY Doubleday Field 13 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand @ Foxwoods 14 Boston, MA Bank of America Pavilion 27 Glastonbury, England Glastonbury Festival 29 Cork, Ireland Marquee JULY 1 London, England Royal Albert Hall 3 Bonn, Germany Museum Plaza 4 Paris, France The Olympia 6 Amsterdam, Holland Heineken Music Hall... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jack of all trades Apr 1, 2009
Just Jack performed at the Glastonbury festival in 2007. He says: "It's little weird bits of everything that I've heard, which for some reason ends up in something that appeals to people. "It's like a mongrel version of everything that I hear. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Glastonbury gig for Tony Christie Mar 30, 2009
Tony Christie, famous for his hit (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, is to appear at this year's Glastonbury Festival. Christie, who said he was "in awe" of the event, will play on the main Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Crosby, Stills & Nash to Tour North America and Europe, June - September '09 Mar 24, 2009
The tour picks up internationally on June 27 in the U.K., when CSN plays the sold-out 2009 Glastonbury Festival ... NORTH AMERICA JUNE 3 Chaifetz Arena St. Louis, MO 4 Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL 6 Meadowbrook Detroit, MI 7 Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo, OH 12 Doubleday Field Cooperstown, NY 13 Foxwoods Mashantucket, CT 14 Bank of America Pavilion Boston, MA EUROPE JUNE 27 Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury, England 29 Marquee Cork, Ireland JULY 1 Royal Albert Hall London, England 3 Museum Plaza... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
British Music Ranks Number One On The World Stage, Americans Say Mar 14, 2009
The results came from a given list of European music festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Glastonbury Festival, the Roskilde Festival, the Pukkelpop Festival and the Exit Festival. About VisitBritain. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Drew Barrymore, Ken Burns, Harry Patch Mar 11, 2009
In other summer festival news, the promoters of the Glastonbury Festival in Britain announced that its headliners would include Blur and Neil Young; they join Bruce Springsteen, who was previously announced. The festival runs from June 24 through 28. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hall of Fame honours Springsteen Mar 8, 2009
He is planning a major tour which will begin on 1 April in San Jose, California, and he will headline at June's Glastonbury festival, topping the bill on the show's Saturday night. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Amy Winehouse Arrested, Charged With Assault For 2008 Incident Mar 8, 2009
Singer allegedly struck fan in September during a show. She was charged with common assault and will attend a court hearing in the coming weeks. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Neil Young to play Wight festival Mar 6, 2009
He recently confirmed he would be playing dates in Nottingham and Aberdeen on 23 and 24 June, and he has linked with Glastonbury Festival, later the same month. Young is also due to play a two-and-a-half hour set at the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain in May. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Glastonbury eyes 40th anniversary Mar 4, 2009
Glastonbury Festival organisers are planning to mark its 40th anniversary next year by booking 40 bands from the past 40 years to play the 2010 event. Michael Eavis founded the event in 1970 on his dairy farm near Pilton, Somerset. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Is Springsteen right for Glastonbury? Feb 25, 2009
Bruce Springsteen is headlining this year's Glastonbury Festival. What does he have in common with last year's headlining act Jay-Z. (Independent)
Springsteen to headline UK's Glastonbury festival Feb 24, 2009
Springsteen to headline UK's Glastonbury festival ... Springsteen to headline UK's Glastonbury festival. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Springsteen tops Glastonbury bill Feb 24, 2009
It will be Bruce Springsteen's first visit to Glastonbury Festival. Bruce Springsteen will headline this year's Glastonbury Festival, topping the bill on the show's Saturday night. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Glastonbury tickets are sold out Feb 24, 2009
This summer's Glastonbury festival has sold out, nearly five months ahead of time and with no headliners confirmed. Organisers launched an early ticket deposit scheme in October 2008 and say the majority of fans completed their payments by the deadline of 1 February. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bruce Will Give It A Glast Feb 24, 2009
ROCK legend Bruce Springsteen will headline this year's Glastonbury festival. The Boss will top the Saturday night bill at the festival - which takes place between June 26 and 28 - Glastonbury organisers announced yesterday. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Springsteen to headline Glastonbury festival Feb 24, 2009
Britains leading summer music event often features eclectic lineup. From 1973's "Greetings from Asbury Park" to his newest album, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have continued to define American rock and roll. (MSNBC -- Music)
Venice film festival shows the strain Feb 20, 2009
29 Jun 2008: Pop-rock experimentalists capture their time at Glastonbury Festival 2008. . (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
Lily Allen: 'Kids should try drugs' Feb 16, 2009
Lily Allen Pyramid stage, Glastonbury festival 2007. Pic Andrew Kendall. (NME.com)
On the soul rollercoaster Feb 13, 2009
British singer Duffy swings her microphone at the Glastonbury Festival 2008 ... British singer Duffy swings her microphone at the Glastonbury Festival 2008 ... British singer Duffy swings her microphone at the Glastonbury Festival 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sir Paul hits 3,000 in Russia Feb 8, 2009
Next weekend he will play the Glastonbury festival for the first time. SEE ALSO: 02 Jun 04 | Entertainment 21 Apr 03 | Entertainment 01 Mar 04 | Entertainment 13 May 04 | Entertainment 27 Feb 04 | Entertainment. (Yahoo News -- The Beatles)
