Exploring the Evolution of Glastonbury Festival: A Veteran's Perspective
By
Tom May
11mo ago· 8 min readenOpinion
85/100
Golden Brown
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Summary
The article discusses the author's long-standing love for the Glastonbury festival and addresses the criticism from some who claim it has lost its charm over the years. The author challenges these opinions and shares their positive experiences at the festival.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI still absolutely bloody love it.
People who haven't been in years will tell you, with absolute certainty, that it's not as good as it used to be.
They'll shake their heads sadly and mutter about how it's 'too commercial now' or 'lost its soul' or some other nonsense.
After experiencing muddy boots and magical moments across four decades, here's one veteran's honest take on the world's biggest green-field festival.
I have been trudging through the fields of Wor...
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