Do you want hear more about Glastonbury Festival? Are you tempted to visit a smaller festival like Wilderness? Whether you're a lifelong festival-goer or curious about music's power to unite, Festival Sounds offers a front-row seat to the excitement and emotions of Glasto, Green Man, End of the Road and other UK music festivals. Join us as we celebrate new discoveries and reflect on the significance of music festivals in our lives.
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Festival Sounds Carpool: The Drive to Glastonbury Festival 2024
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Join Tilly and Bilal on their road trip to the iconic Glastonbury Festival! In this special episode, they share their anticipation for new artists, the festival’s drone show and dive into the comments from their listeners. The journey gets even more thrilling with special guests Jessi from GlastoCast, and DJ Sammy Dean, who gives a sneak peek into …
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GlastoCast's Jessi on creating the podcast, the blog Where's My Tent, and if there will be more episodes of GlastoCast this summer
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In this episode, we dive into the world of festival podcasting with a special guest who knows it inside out. We're joined by the Jessi of GlastoCast, a podcast dedicated to all things Glastonbury. From in-depth reviews of past festivals to practical guides on camping, packing, and travel, GlastoCast has it all. Join us as we discuss how she got sta…
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Hidden venues, the best bars and the ‘new’ Rabbit Hole. Things not to miss away from the main stages at Glastonbury Festival
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If you were to only see Glastonbury on the BBC you would think that most of the fun is at the main stages. Tilly and Bilal chat about what they love away from what you see on the TV and the hidden venues that you may stumble into. Plus news of our first competition (Ts and Cs apply https://festivalsounds.co.uk/vodafone-festival-treat-box-tscs).…
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SecretGlasto, the infamous twitter/X handle who know everything there is to know about secret sets at Glastonbury Festival
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Today Bilal and Tilly interview @secretglasto and, even now, we do not know his real identity. SecretGlasto is the twitter handle with 100K follows who have for years given tips of who is playing those TBA slots on the line up. How do they handle that responsibility? How do they get their leads? Give the episode a listen to find out.…
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Glastonbury Festival 2024 line up reaction!
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Bilal and Tilly, with help from our twitter followers, react to the Glastonbury Festival 2024 line up poster. Does this Glasto poster have the wow factor?By Bilal and Tilly
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Packing for Glasto and other music festivals. Bags, booze, food and tents.
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Tilly and Bilal try to cover how they pack for festivals in one episode and don't even come close to covering it all. We cover bag, booze, food and tents. We do manage to chat about some of the challenges we face, what the rules are for taking glass into festival fields, getting the right bag and tent. And a little bit of food chat.…
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Life of a music festival trader. What is it like to trade at Glastonbury, Green Man, End of the Road and Love Supreme?
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Tilly and Bilal are joined by festival trader, Sally who takes her clothing store, Pretty Flamingo, with its beautiful sequin store front, around UK music festivals, including to Glasto. Sally talks us through how she got into festivals and running a stall at them, how she puts her team together and the pleasures and challenges this line of work br…
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What Makes Glastonbury Festival So Special?
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For over 50 years, the Glastonbury Festival has been one of the most iconic music festivals in the world. With its stunning location, eclectic lineup, and emphasis on arts and activism, Glastonbury offers an experience like no other. In this episode, we dive into what sets Glastonbury apart from other major music festivals.With origins in 1970s cou…
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Is the Glastonbury ticket process fair? What are the alternatives and what routes are left to get to the festival?
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This week we are joined by two guests, Rhys who succeeded in the ticket sale and one Tilly who did not. We discuss how the ticket sale went, suggestions that it should be replaced by a ballot, what that will do for the atmosphere in the festival and what are the options if you are still without a ticket.…
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Why sustainability matters in the music festival industry
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In this episode of Festival Sounds, I'm joined by Eloise, our incredible well informed guest who is helping me with a deep dive into sustainability. Join us as we uncover the practical and innovative ways in which festivals across the UK are embracing eco-friendly practices, from reducing plastic waste to embracing renewable energy sources. Discove…
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Glastonbury ticket hacks and heading to the festival solo
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In this episode, we're unlocking the mystery behind one of the most coveted tickets in the world - Glastonbury Festival. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or a first-timer, this episode is packed with insider tips and hacks to score those elusive Glastonbury tickets.By www.festivalsounds.co.uk
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Volunteering with the Glasto Recycling Crew
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My good friend Donald joins us to chat about how he got into volunteering with the Glasto recycling crew as an alternative to getting a ticketBy www.festivalsounds.co.uk
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Students Volunteering with Oxfam at Music Festivals
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Bill is joined by four guests, all students who have volunteered at music festivals with Oxfam. They discuss they experiences of working behind the scenes at festivals, what is its appeal and their musical highlights at Isle of Wight Festival, Wilderness Festival and Shambala Festival. They will join us again to discuss volunteering at Glastonbury …
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Too old for Glastonbury Festival? Are Music Festivals Ageless?
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Welcome to Festival Sounds, the podcast that explores new music at iconic UK music festivals such as Glastonbury Festival and asks, "Are music festivals ageless?". Are you ever too old to enjoy Glastonbury Festival? Bill is joined by his friend and new music fan Grahame. We talk about age, family commitments and what music to listen out for at this…
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Inclusive Rhythms: Accessible Camping at Glastonbury Festival and Green Man
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Welcome to "Festival Sounds," where we explore the diverse world of music festivals. In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on a crucial aspect of festival culture: accessible camping at UK music festivals. In this episode Bill is joined by Daisy, that one mate everyone has who convinced them to go to their first festival. She talks about he…
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