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Glastonbury Festival is more than music - it is a living pulse of creativity, rebellion, spirituality, and human connection. This comprehensive 12-chapter work traces the extraordinary journey of one of the world's most influential cultural events, from its humble beginning in 1970 to its position today as a global symbol of art, activism, community, and modern expression. Through deep research and rich documentation, the book examines the festival's origins, the vision of Michael Eavis, and the countercultural movements that ignited a revolution in open-air artistic celebration. Moving decade by decade, it explores the evolution of music, stage architecture, fashion, political resistance, environmental innovation, and the unforgettable performers who have shaped generations. Readers are taken inside the festival grounds to experience the people who bring Glastonbury to life - artists, volunteers, travellers, activists, and dreamers - while also diving into the controversies, challenges, and resilience that have allowed the festival to survive storms, criticism, and cultural shifts. In its final chapters, the work offers a forward-looking reflection on technology, sustainability, diplomatic influence, and how Glastonbury will continue to grow through virtual experience, global artistic exchange, and its unbreakable ethos of unity and imagination. This is not just the history of a festival - it is the documentation of a cultural phenomenon that continues to shape music, inspire movements, and bind thousands together in shared human spirit. A Must-Read For: - Music lovers and festival historians - Artists, cultural researchers, and sociologists - Readers interested in counterculture and activism - Anyone who has attended Glastonbury - or dreams of it A timeless record of sound, community, and cultural transformation - perfect for those who believe that music can move crowds, shape consciousness, and echo across generations.

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