Festival Sounds

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 counterculture, how that free-spirited vibe still pe...

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.

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. Discover how these festivals are minimising their en...

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.

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 ticket

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 Festival in a future episode.

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 years festivals.  Will Young Fathe...

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 her early festival experiences and what t...