Key events
Nose flute!
Here’s a lovely piece from the Guardian’s Dave Simpson, where Glasto veterans are paired with first timers for a chinwag. Some great combos here, including Thundercat and Cat Stevens!
Jenessa Williams
All weekend our intrepid reporters are quizzing Glasto’s fashionistas on the motivation behind their fantastic outfits. Here’s Charlie:
“I felt this was the outfit Carly Rae Jepsen deserved; that was my entire thought process when planning it. And it should keep me warm right through till Arctic Monkeys, like a foil blanket at the end of a marathon.”
Glastonbury is surely the world’s most romantic festival – yes, even more so than Download – so it’s no surprise that people want to elope down at Worthy Farm. Famously, Pete Doherty and Kate Moss tied the knot here in 2005 (well, sort of), and I’ve seen numerous proposals in the wee small hours at the stone circle. This morning two lovebirds literally tied the knot in a traditional handfasting ceremony, where partners have their wrists tied together with cloth as a sign of their undying commitment to each other. The pictures are lovely – look how happy they are!
Matt Fidler
Photographer David Levene was on site early. He met a Michael Eavis flashmob on Wednesday, visited Carhenge for a solstice ceremony and sampled the energy down at the south-east corner.
The Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner has had a bit of tickle in his throat – well, acute laryngitis – earlier this week, and for a while there it looked like their Pyramid stage set was at risk. But he’s gulped down a load of Strepsils and is good to go, according to Emily Eavis.
Glastonbury has more than 100 stages, so choosing who to see is never easy. Thankfully, the Guardian’s Guide newsletter has made life easier for all of us by asking performers, critics and those in the know who they’re most looking forward to seeing. Nigerian pop, Irish alt-country and some exuberant metal: whatever you’re after, we’ve got you covered!
Matt Fidler
Our team of photographers were on the ground at Glastonbury from Thursday as the festival sprang to life. Here is a selection of pictures from Jonny Weeks
Thursday may not be part of Glasto proper but it is always a big night in its own right. Last night saw the likes of Mike Skinner, Nia Archives, Sbtrkt and mighty dub-metallers Skindred gracing some of the smaller stages. But that was merely an amuse-bouche. The sun is shining, the halloumi fries are piping hot and the vibes are great.
Glastonbury is GO!
Hello from Worthy Farm, where Glastonbury is finally underway. We’ll be liveblogging all weekend from noon til midnight, bringing you reviews of all the big acts (and a few small ones) as well as loads of great photography and vox pops from some of the many, many punters at the festival. Join us!
